Monthly Archives: November 2017

Ihagee Elbaflex film SLR camera with Nikon F-mount launched on Kickstarter

By [NR] admin | Published: November 14, 2017

The Elbaflex film SLR with Nikon F-mount is now officially launched on Kickstarter: Pricing starts at $499. Technical specifications and full press release:

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Nikon D5 launched on its first mission into space

By [NR] admin | Published: November 13, 2017

From Nikon’s Facebook page: “We have liftoff – The Nikon D5 launched on its first mission into space! Ten Nikon D5 cameras are aboard the OA-8 mission to resupply the International Space Station, and will be used to capture images from orbit high above Earth.” Back in August Nikon confirmed that NASA ordered 53 unmodified […]

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Nikon 2017 Black Friday deals leaked

By [NR] admin | Published: November 13, 2017

The 2017 Nikon Black Friday deals leaked online. Some new Nikkor lenses will be added to the current lens-only rebates like the 50mm f/1.8G ($40 off) and 70-200mm f/2.8E ($200 off). In the DSLR line, we will get again the camera with grip combo savings: Nikon D500 + grip: $1,799 (D500 body only currently $1,896.95) Nikon […]

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One day Nikon sale at KEH

By [NR] admin | Published: November 13, 2017

Today only KEH is running a Nikon sale: 8% off on cameras, 12% off on lenses and 20% off on accessories when you use coupon code NIKON11E during checkout. The Nikon section at KEH can be found here. All used gear sold by KEH comes with a 180-day warranty. KEH is an authorized Nikon dealer. You can also sell your […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #444

By [NR] admin | Published: November 12, 2017

→ New Zhongyi Mitakon Nikon F AI lens to Sony E NEX camera Turbo II focal reducer booster adapter now available at B&H and Amazon (more information available here). → New price drop: the old Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD lens for Nikon F-mount is now $270 off. → New price drop: the new Tamron […]

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Nikkei: Japan’s precision instrument makers forecast profit growth

By [NR] admin | Published: November 11, 2017

From Nikkei – Japan’s precision instrument makers forecast profit growth:

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Here is a free program to check the Nikon D850 shutter count (Windows only)

By [NR] admin | Published: November 11, 2017

There is a new free software that lets you check both the mechanical and electronic shutter count of the Nikon D850 DSLR camera. You can download it here (click on the zip file link, see also this page). The software will most likely work also for other Nikon DSLR cameras. Update – another option to get […]

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