Monthly Archives: July 2019

Weekly Nikon news flash #533

→ “KUVRD Universal Camera Strap” on Kickstarter: 538 backers, 55 days to go. → Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD lens for Nikon F-mount now in stock in the US: Adorama | B&H. → New patents for Tamron 85mm f/1.4 and Tamron 24-120mm f/4 full-frame DSLR lenses. → Can you get a better camera for […]

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“Nikon Z7/Z6 Experience Guide” now updated for firmware update 2.0

The Nikon Z7 / Z6 Experience Guide is now updated for firmware 2.0, including eye-detection AF. The updates include: Auto-Area AF Face/Eye Detection Face and Eye-Detection AF and Playback Shutter Type Additional information:

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Ibex photography in the Swiss Alps with the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens

Ibex photography in the Swiss Alps with the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens by Peter Lütkes: In this article I would like to talk about two things: firstly, the attraction of photographing ibexes, ptarmigans and black grouses with nice colleagues in the Swiss Alps, and secondly, what extended possibilities there are with the […]

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Fotopro Eagle E6 and E9 Tripod / Gimbal-Head / Leveling Base Review

Nikon z7 + Nikkor 14-30mm F4 S lens on the Fotopro E6

Fotopro Eagle E6 and E9 Tripod / Gimbal-Head / Leveling Base Review by Paul Richman All images © Pixels By Paul www.PixelsByPaul.com. Availability and pricing of Fotopro Eagle: Adorama | B&H. INTRODUCTION The Fotopro Eagle E6 and E9 packages each consist of a carbon fiber tripod integrated with a gimbal-head and a leveling-base, topped off with […]

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Nikon launched a gun?

Nikon launched a gun? Found at the Nikon Z6/Z7 Facebook group. Have a nice weekend!

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New releases and discount offers: Luminar 4, Topaz Studio 2, ON1 Photo RAW 2019.5

Topaz Studio 2 was just released and is $20 off for a limited time (more info). The official new Luminar 4 intro offer is now available online (more info). The new ON1 Photo RAW 2019.5 is now half price – this is an exclusive deal, no coupon code is required – you can get this pricing only if you […]

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Rumors: Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens coming next week

Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S mirrorless lens

As I already reported before, the next official announcement from Nikon will be for the Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens and there are some hints online that the lens will be introduced as early as next week. Stay tuned for updates.

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The Viltrox 20mm f/1.8 mirrorless lens is coming also for Nikon Z-mount

The Viltrox 20mm f/1.8 mirrorless lens will be available also for Nikon Z-mount – this was confirmed today by the company. The lens was initially announced only for Sony and Fuji cameras and it’s priced around $400-$500. Update – the lens is now available for pre-order: The new Viltrox 20mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount […]

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