Monthly Archives: December 2015

New version of Nikon SDK released

By [NR] admin | Published: December 13, 2015

Nikon updated their SDK (software development kit) bringing compatibility to OS X El Capitan:

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First pictures of the Nikon D5 DSLR camera

By [NR] admin | Published: December 12, 2015

Update: there is a third button under the Fn1 covered by the finger, more D5 pictures are available here. Above are the first two pictures of the upcoming Nikon D5 DSLR camera. Compared to the D4s, the new D5 will have a new ISO button on the top plate (instead of MODE), the video record button is moved to […]

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The new Nikon D5 will have 153 autofocus points and native high ISO of 102,400

By [NR] admin | Published: December 11, 2015

Update: here are the first pictures of the Nikon D5 camera. Here is an updated list of the rumored Nikon D5 specifications – the last time I was not sure about the number of autofocus points, I can now report that the D5 will have 153 autofocus points:

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New 18-55mm VR DX lens coming in early 2016

By [NR] admin | Published: December 11, 2015

I don’t know how to report this and hold a straight face, but Nikon will announce a new 18-55mm VR DX lens in early 2016. The good news is that this lens will most likely be attached/announced/sold with a new DX camera. I have no idea what this DX camera will be (if there is one). The other possibility […]

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Another Nikon 1 lens patent: 10-50mm f/3.5-5.6 VR

By [NR] admin | Published: December 10, 2015

Most of the latest Nikon patents have been lenses designed for a 1″ sensor (10 patents so far). I really don’t know where Nikon is going with this since they haven’t announced any new Nikon 1 lenses in a while . The latest addition is a 10-50mm f/3.5-5.6 VR lens:

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Deal of the day: Nikon MB-D16 battery pack/grip for the D750 now $71 off

By [NR] admin | Published: December 9, 2015

I keep coming across new Nikon deals/promotions almost every day now. I know some of you will not be interested – all this “deals” madness will be over in two weeks. Here is what we have for today: Nikon MB-D16 multi power battery pack/grip for the D750 is now $299 or $71 off at Adorama and Amazon […]

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Nikon Wireless Transmitter Utility 1.5.6, Camera Control Pro 2.22.1, Message Center 2.2.0 released

By [NR] admin | Published: December 9, 2015

Nikon has released Wireless Transmitter Utility 1.5.6 and Camera Control Pro 2.22.1 ($149.95), both with OS X 10.11 support. The latest Nikon ViewNX-i & Capture NX-D are now ‘bundled’ into one installer (together with Picture Control Utility and the new Message Center):

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