Weekly Nikon news flash #418

→ The Sony 256GB XQD G memory card is actually a new model – according to Amazon it was introduced on March 7, 2017. The card is currently $50 off at B&H. More info on the card can be found here.

→ Macphun released a custom preset collection for the Luminar photo editor – there are 8 completely free sets, plus 3 premium collections.

→ Tamron is rumored to announce a new 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens later this year.

 

→ The latest rebates from Tamron, Sigma and Nikon.

This gives “photo shoot” an entirely different meaning. The camera was fine as a carry-on, but due to its similarity to a firearm, the handle/grip/trigger mechanism needed to be placed in a checked bag. This was discovered in a carry-on bag at LaGuardia (LGA).

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→ The TSA discovered this “Nikon gun” in a carry-on bag at LaGuardia airport (via PetaPixel).

→ Nikon subsidiary in the U.K., Mark Roberts Motion Control Limited received Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the category of International Trade. Nikon acquired Mark Roberts Motion Control in November 2016.