Monthly Archives: October 2017

Nikon patents new mechanical focal-plane shutter adapted for mirrorless

By [NR] admin | Published: October 26, 2017

Nikon filed a patent in Japan (P2017-194642A) for a mechanical focal-plane shutter adapted for mirrorless cameras. It’s coming…

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Sony A7R III vs. Canon 5D Mark IV vs. Nikon D850 specifications comparison

By [NR] admin | Published: October 25, 2017

A quick specifications comparison between the new Sony A7R III vs. Canon 5D Mark IV vs. Nikon D850:

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DxO acquired Nik Collection

By [NR] admin | Published: October 25, 2017

In case you missed it – DxO acquired Nik Collection from Google and will continue the software development after Google abandoned it earlier this year: Breaking: DxO acquires Nik Collection from Google, will continue development Also, some changes in Macphun and DxO: Macphun is becoming Skylum, DxO OpticsPro is becoming DxO PhotoLab

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Something Nikon related coming in the next few hours? *UPDATED*

By [NR] admin | Published: October 25, 2017

Update #1: I just was able to clarify with my source – the tip I received was for the Sony a7r III mirrorless camera that will be announced shortly (2:30 am EST). The camera will be a direct competitor with the D850. Update #2: Sony a7r III mirrorless camera officially announced (42MP) Something happened earlier today […]

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US price of the Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD lens: $799

By [NR] admin | Published: October 24, 2017

A quick update on my post from yesterday: the US price of the Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD lens will be $799. This is a pretty good deal, considering that the Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6 is $1,396.95, while the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary is also priced at $799. Like the new Tamron Facebook page and join […]

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Nikon D850 updates

By [NR] admin | Published: October 24, 2017

I was told that the first shipment of Nikon MB-D18 battery grips has arrived in the US and will start shipping in the next few days – check availability at Adorama, B&H and Amazon. New Sunwayfoto PNL-D850 L-plate for Nikon D850 cameras. Nikon released a new SDK that includes the D850 camera. You can find a lot of additional […]

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Nikon at the PhotoPlus Expo 2017 press release

By [NR] admin | Published: October 24, 2017

Nikon already released their official press release for the PhotoPlus Expo 2017 expo – this means no new products will be announced for the show (as I already reported last week). Here is the full press release:

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