Monthly Archives: January 2016

New versions of Nikon Wireless Transmitter Utility, Camera Control Pro 2 and Lens Distortion Control released

By [NR] admin | Published: January 27, 2016

Nikon released several software updates today:

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Nikon D5 and D500 launch events scheduled in the US

By [NR] admin | Published: January 26, 2016

Nikon USA announced on their website a list of Nikon D5 and D500 launch events for different locations throughout the U.S. Seating is limited, registration is free. First 50 attendees through the door will receive a “special gift exclusive to this event“.

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Deal of the day: refurbished Nikon D810 for $2,279.95

By [NR] admin | Published: January 26, 2016

Adorama now has refurbished Nikon D810 cameras for $2,279.95 with free shipping – this is almost the same as the current grey market prices. The regular price is $2,996.95 after $300 instant savings. Refurbished Nikon products come with 90 days manufacturer’s warranty.

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Firmware update C version 1.01 for the Nikon D3300 released

By [NR] admin | Published: January 26, 2016

Nikon released firmware update C version 1.01 for the D3300 DSLR camera that adds support for the new AF-P Nikkor lenses:

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Tamron SP 85mm f/1.4 Di VC USD lens patent

By [NR] admin | Published: January 26, 2016

Tamron filed a patent in Japan for a SP 85mm f/1.4 Di VC USD full frame DSLR lens. Few months ago Tamron announced SP 35mm and 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lenses for Nikon F mount and it seems that the 85mm f/1.4 will be next prime in this lineup. The details from the patent application:

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What happened to the two new Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G lenses?

By [NR] admin | Published: January 25, 2016

After the official announcement, we did not hear much about the two new Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G lenses. There are no pre-order options in the US and no mention on Nikon USA website. Amazon UK however has both new models listed as “Temporarily out of stock“: Here is the UK pricing: AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens: £199.99 […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #351

By [NR] admin | Published: January 24, 2016

→ In Japan you can customize the Nikon D5 with your name. → Used Nikon AF-S Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR lens (9+ condition) now available at B&H for $11,999.95 (reg. $16,296.95). → DCfever compares the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD with the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR lens. → Pricing and availability of […]

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Check out these Nikon cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: January 23, 2016

→ Another Nikon F3 NASA camera on eBay. → This is it – the best Nikon camera: it costs only $36 and is made out of… chocolate. Spotted by Arnaud Zufferey in Vienna, Austria. → Check out also this mini-Nikon on flickr.

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