Back in February Nikon quietly introduced a new EN-EL18b lithium-ion battery for D4, D4s and D5 DSLR cameras. The new version has 10.8V of output power, 2500mAh capacity, and 27Wh energy consumption rate. The older EN-EL18 model had a 2000 mAh capacity, but the EN-EL18a was also 2500mAh. The new Nikon EN-EL18b battery is currently in […]
It is time for another recap of the latest Nikon lens patents I have been collecting over the past few months: The first patent (P2017-125904A) that was published today is the most interesting – it’s for a 35mm f/2 full frame lens designed for a curved sensor. Please note that the patent does not provide sufficient […]
Adobe released Lightroom CC 2015.12/6.11 and Camera Raw 9.12. Here are the direct download links: Camera Raw 9.12 Adobe Lightroom CC: Adobe keeps making it more difficult to download the standalone version, see this download info and also this page In addition to several bug fixes, the latest versions also adds support for the Nikon D7500 and a new lens […]
AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR (left) vs. AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR (right) lens comparison – first, you can see that Nikon actually changed the lens design of the new lens: Wide MTF charts: Tele MTF charts: Specifications comparison:
After the latest announcement of the Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 ED VR lens (I reported about it back in April), it is time to update the list of expected Nikon cameras and lenses (see previous lists here):
→ The Luminar for Windows Beta is now available for download. → “Petzval-like” portrait lens for Nikon F-mount to be announced next week by a new German company. → New review of the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.4E ED lens posted at LensTip. The lens is now in stock at B&H and Adorama. → New Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG […]
This Nikon D7500 DSLR camera review is by Steve Perry (website | YouTube | Facebook). You can check also his previous [NR] posts here. It’s no secret that when Nikon introduced the new D7500, the reception was less than enthusiastic. In looking back, I actually think that maybe “brutal” is a more accurate description. After the announcement, pundits lamented endlessly about the lack […]
Here is an updated list of upcoming Nikon cameras that have already been registered with various government agencies but are not yet officially announced:
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