Monthly Archives: August 2016

Nikon D3400 DSLR camera announced: 24.2MP, Snapbridge and no 4k video

Nikon officially announced the new D3400 entry level DSLR camera: 24.2MP sensor ISO 25,600 Always ON bluetooth Increased battery performance – up to 1,200 shots Improved “Guide Mode” SnapBridge compatible (Wi-Fi + NFC, Bluetooth LE) EXPEED 4 image processor 5 fps No 4k video (as expected) Sample photos Price with a 18-55mm kit lens: $649.95 […]

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Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED (VR) lens officially announced

In addition to the D3400, Nikon also announced the previously rumored two new 70-300mm lenses (one with VR and one without): AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR ($399.95) AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED ($349.95) More information is available here. Sample photos taken with the new lens can be found on this page. Pre-order links: B&H | Adorama | Amazon. […]

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Dpreview believes Nikon 1 is no longer in development

A reader pointed out to me this paragraph from the just published Canon EOS M review by Dpreview: Trying to figure out where the EOS M3 fits into the mirrorless landscape is tough. Its closest peers, based on price and features, are the Fujifilm X-A2, Olympus E-M10 II and Sony a6000 (we’re leaving Nikon 1 […]

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Nikon D3400 camera could be announced tomorrow (August 17th)

The new Nikon D3400 DSLR camera could be announced tomorrow (August 17th). For all US readers this could mean that the press release will be published online tonight (Tuesday) around midnight. I received this info from a reliable source who has provided me with correct info in the past. As previously reported, the Nikon D3400 will come […]

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More photos taken with the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens

The Nikon ambassador Vincent Versace has also posted several photos taken with the new Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens on his Facebook page. From his own words: “The sharpest and by far the prettiest bokeh of any lens I have ever shot with.” “The 105mm F 1.4 has to be the most beautiful […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #380

→ This Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G lens thermo mug/cup is now selling for $14.95 at B&H and can be found even cheaper on eBay. → EasyCover cases for the Nikon D5 camera are available for sale at B&H and Amazon (available in black, yellow and camouflage). → Vape and Crepe: hands on with the flagship Nikon D5 […]

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More sample photos taken with the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens

Few more sample photos taken with the new Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens by Lindsay Silverman (found on his Instagram account):

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Look to the East

“Look to the East” by Michael Dees (website | Instagram | 500px): It’s probably not customary to write a guest post about a dear love of mine.  It would seem incongruous with the technical jargon of the Bayer pattern, to speak of the affections, would it not?  Not to mention the fact that, as a Nikon […]

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