Weekly Nikon related news/links #83

By [NR] admin | Published: November 7, 2010

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM lens (Nikon mount) now available for pre-order.

Cheaper alternatives to original Nikon remote controls (new products at B&H): Pearstone RS-N1 (alternative to Nikon MC-30); Pearstone IR-N1 (alternative to Nikon ML-L3) and Pearstone RW-N1 FreeWave wireless remote.

Used & refurbished Nikon at B&H: Used Nikon lenses | Used Nikon DSLR cameras | Refurbished Nikon equipment

New book: Mastering the Nikon D300/D300s.

Nikon D7000 brochure now available online (PDF file).

New firmware update (Ver. 1.002) for the Distortion Control Data for Nikon D90 and D5000 is out: Mac | Windows (yes, those are legit Nikon websites).

Lee Filters sent out an update two days ago that their filter kit for the Nikon 14-24 lens is now available in the US. The price is $459.90 (see video presentation of the new filter system).

The short version of Thom Hogan’s predictions for 2011: D4, D800, D400, D5100, and Coolpix mirrorless camera + new 80-400mm f/4-5.6, 70-200mm f/4, new long Micro-Nikkor, 50mm f/1.2G, 24-70mm replacement (possibly with 24-105mm f/2.8 VR).

New website: nikonimages.com is free and it gives you the ability to search for pictures taken with specific lenses, EXIF search, etc.

DSLR Camera Remote now available for the iPad – it allows you to remotely control your Nikon camera and includes live view.

In Italy you can get a free Roomba when you purchase a Nikon D700.

How to make a pot out of your old lens.

Leica 90mm Elmarit-R on a Nikon D90 review.

Sweden’s largest daily newspaper (Aftonbladet) is switching from Canon to Nikon.

Nikon D7000 vs Canon 7D:

Another Nikon D7000 video test:

Battle of the Bokeh: Nikon 85mm f/1.4 D vs Sigma 85mm f/1.4:

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