Flashback from 1995: “Flash back to 20 years ago, when photography was just entering the digital realm. This episode of CNET Central from the summer of 1995 features the “B-2 Stealth Bomber” of digital cameras, a Fuji X/Nikon hybrid. Roughly the size of a volleyball, this camera packed 1.3 megapixels and a removable 131 MB […]
Sigma announced the US pricing for their new 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art lens: $999. The lens is now listed for pre-order at B&H and Adorama. The expected availability is end of July, 2015. The full press release, technical specs and key features can be found over at PhotoRumors. The full press release is available here.
Meta35 let’s you transfer metadata from selected Nikon film cameras. It brings the perks of digital data management and camera customization into the world of film photography. Meta35 is compatible with the Nikon F6, F5, F100, N90s/F90x, N90/F90 and replaces Nikon MV-1 and Nikon Photo Secretary: Meta35 software screenshots: Update: Camera Companion by HolyMoose.com offer similar solution for the Nikon […]
I received some additional information on the Nikon free maintenance service initiative: the emails were sent to about 4,300 D800/D800E owners, as well as to aprox. 100 D700 owners and around 100 D7100 owners. Unfortunately, if you did not receive an email, you will not be eligible for this offer. This service will not be offered to […]
A reader received the “free maintenance service initiative” email for his Nikon D700 camera. It seems that this program is not targeted for D800 cameras only and indeed is just a good gesture from Nikon to existing customers.
Today Nikon sent out letters to selected D800 camera owners to participate in a free “Nikon Maintenance Service Initiative”. I am not sure if this is just another phrase for a recall or Nikon simply wants to test a large number of D800 units in order to determine if a certain issue is present. My guess is that […]
→ DxOMark test results: Canon 5DS vs. Nikon D810 vs. Sony a7R. → DxOMark also tested the Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f2 SL II Aspherical lens for Nikon F mount. → Here are the latest Nikon deals for this week: Refurbished (US warranty) Grey market (no US warranty) Nikon D3300 lens kit: $379.95 Nikon D3300 two lens kit: $499 Nikon […]
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