Monthly Archives: May 2020

A brief review of the Nikon Coolpix P950 camera

A brief review of the Nikon Coolpix P950 camera by Robert Allen (click on photos for larger view): If you had told me years ago that I would be taking closeup photos of birds and airplanes with a Nikon Coolpix, Nikon’s line of point and shoot cameras, I would have said you were crazy. However, here […]

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The new and improved “I’m Back” digital back for Nikon film cameras is now on Kickstarter

The improved I’m Back® project that adds a digital back to old film cameras is back on Kickstarter and is compatible with many Nikon F models (see the full list at the bottom of this post). This is a new and improved version from the previous “I’m Back” projects: Additional information:

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Nikon D6 now ships to NPS members, regular orders to start shipping on May 21st

As I already reported, the Nikon D6 is now shipping to NPS members: Dear XXXXX, As a member of Nikon Professional Services (NPS), we would like to inform you that we are in receipt of your Nikon D6 NPS priority purchase request. We would like to take this opportunity to inform you that we will […]

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COVID-19 cabin fever: 10 best selling photography courses at PhotoWhoa (currently on sale)

    Here are the 10 best selling PhotoWhoa photography courses that are currently discounted: Learn The Art Of Landscape Photography With These Great Videos Creative Masking for Landscape Photography 7-In-1 Nude Photography Video Course Bundle Photoshop Compositing Bundle by Josh Rossi Long Exposure & Still Photography: A Video Course The Ultimate Bridal Compositing Bundle […]

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New: Blackjet TX-1CXQ Thunderbolt 3 reader for CFexpress/XQD cards and TX-4DS four-bay docking system

Two new products from Blackjet: Blackjet TX-1CXQ Thunderbolt 3 reader for CFexpress and XQD cards (available at Adorama, Amazon & B&H) Blackjet TX-4DS four-bay cinema docking system (available at Adorama, Amazon & B&H) Additional information:

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Some ProGrade Cobalt CFexpress memory cards may not work with Nikon Z cameras

I was told that Nikon has discovered an issue where using some ProGrade Cobalt CFexpress memory cards (available at Adorama and B&H) could display a card error and the card will be unusable. Has anyone experienced something similar? I am guessing that Nikon will be releasing a firmware update to fix this issue. Update #1: […]

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Sports photographer Clive Mason on working with the new Nikon D6 camera

As we are getting closer to the Nikon D6 shipment date (Amazon lists the shipment date as May 31, Calumet lists it as May 21, I think the camera will start shipping earlier to NPS members), Nikon Europe published a new article on the sports photographer Clive Mason working with the Nikon D6 – here is […]

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Deal of the day: refurbished Nikon FTZ mount adapter at almost half price ($126.95)

Adorama is selling refurbished Nikon FTZ mount adapters for $126.95 on their website and on eBay – this is $120 off or 49% off. The current regular price at Amazon and B&H is $246.95. More refurbished Nikon gear can be found at Adorama, B&H, Amazon, eBay and BuyDig. Update – another good refurboshed deal: Nikon COOLPIX P900 now $399 ($150 off). Nikon US […]

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