Monthly Archives: October 2018

Weekly Nikon news flash #493

→ New 8Sinn Nikon Z6/Z7 cage (8Sinn is sold at B&H and Amazon). → Brad Hill was interviewed about the latest Nikon products (Z7, Nikkor 180-400mm, 500mm f/5.6E PF). You can also find the podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud as “Photographing the West“. → I recently watched this 60 Minutes segment about The Photo Ark shot with Nikon […]

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Nikon Z7 AF tests videos

A few Nikon Z7 AF tests/reviews/feedback videos:

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My hands-on experience with the new Nikon Z7 by Fabio Marciano

Nikon Z7 + FTZ + Nikkor 20mm f1.8 at 1.8 iso 64 1/5000

My hands-on experience with the new Nikon Z7 by Fabio Marciano (website | Instagram | Facebook): First of all, I would like to introduce myself: I am an Italian wedding photographer based in Padua who has used Nikon cameras for the past 8 years; and like many others, I was thrilled when Nikon announced their […]

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Nikon Z7 field review

Think Tank Retrospective in Pinestone with Z7, 24-70mm f4, 35mm 1.8, 70-210 (works in MF only with FTZ adapter, replacing with a 70-200mm f4 AF-SVR). GoPro Hero 4, spare batteries.

Nikon Z7 mirrorless camera field review by Stuart Palley (stuartpalley.com | terraflamma.org | @stuartpalley): TLDR: Mirrorless is the future of working pros in the documentary/journalism/travel realm. It may take another generation or two to fully compete with DSLRs, but it’s coming. The Z7 will not replace my D850 but rather complement it for the many situations where weight and […]

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Most Tokina lenses are compatible with the Nikon Z7 camera (with a few exceptions)

An update to my previous post about third party lens compatibility with the Nikon Z7 mirrorless camera –  today Tokina published their test results and their current lenses showed no issues in general operations with the following exceptions: Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF lens: compared with general conditions AF speed is slower. Tokina AT-X 70-200mm f/4 […]

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Deal of the day: refurbished Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lens for $1,999 ($800 off)

B&H currently sales refurbished Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lenses for $1,999 – this is $800 cheaper from the full $2,796.95 MSRP of the lens. Limited quantities available. This is the new/latest version of the lens. You can also get 10% off all Nikon gear at KEH with coupon code NIKCAN10A: More refurbished Nikon gear can be found […]

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The different Nikon EN-EL15 battery versions

A reader sent me some additional information on the different Nikon EN-EL15 battery versions based on feedback from Nikon support:

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Nikon Photo Contest 2018-2019: call for entries

The Nikon Photo Contest 2018-2019 is now open for entries:

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