Monthly Archives: July 2015

This is the Yongnuo AF-S 50mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon F mount

I already reported that Yongnuo will start producing cheap prime lenses for Nikon F mount (the Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8 version for Canon costs $58). The first Yongnuo AF-S 50mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon was on display at the Photo & Imaging 2015 exhibition in Shanghai and has all-metal construction, AF-S focus motor and closest focusing distance of 0.45m. Here […]

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New low price – refurbished Nikon D800: $1,699, D800E: $1,899

New low prices on refurbished Nikon D800/D800E cameras: Nikon D800: $1,699.88 Nikon D800E: $1,899.88

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New Nikon D750 service advisory: possible image shading from shutter

Today Nikon issued a new service advisory for the Nikon D750 camera involving possible image shading from shutter. You can check if your camera’s serial number is affected here (updated: here is the link the US page). Additional information:

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Available third party software solutions based on Nikon’s SDK

Here are some of the third party Nikon software solutions I have covered over the years. I believe most (if not all) of them are based on Nikon’s SDK. Almost all of them are free: Nikon Camera Control software (tethering, remote camera control and more) DigiCamControl (open source tethering software) Nikontrol 3K (remote control for PC)

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Nikon 1 J5 camera tested at DxOMark

DxOMark tested the Nikon 1 J5 mirrorless camera. This is their conclusion:

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Grey market Nikon D810 now $2,099.99

I believe this is a new low price for a grey market Nikon D810 DSLR camera – currently listed on eBay for $2,099.99. Limited quantities available (186 sold so far), free shipping, 30 days return policy, 1 year store warranty.

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Did Nikon increase the price of lenses in the US?

It seems that Nikon quietly increased the prices of many (all?) Nikkor lenses in the US at the end of June – here are few examples sent by a reader who actually tracks the prices over time (based on B&H listings): Nikkor AF line: 24-85mm f/2.8-4: $670 to $742 80-200mm f/2.8: $1,099 to $1,222 16mm f/2.8 […]

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