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New videos explain the features of the Nikon 1 J5 mirrorless camera *UPDATED*

By [NR] admin | Published: April 13, 2015

Nikon Europe released new videos showing the features and capabilities of the new Nikon 1 J5 mirrorless camera (update: three new videos were added):

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Weekly Nikon news flash #310

By [NR] admin | Published: April 12, 2015

→ The Nikon 1 J5 camera is available as a body only option in Europe: Amazon Germany | Amazon UK (only lens kits are available in the US). → Venus Optics announced a new Flexible Macro Twin Flash KX-800 – the world’s most powerful macro twin flash with flexible arms priced at $299. → The latest Nikon deals (updated weekly): $100 […]

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New Zenit Helios 40-2H 85mm f/1.5 lens for Nikon F-mount announced

By [NR] admin | Published: April 11, 2015

A new Helios 40-2H 85mm f/1.5 lens was recently announced by the Russian manufacturer Zenit. This is an improved version (new design) of the previous 40-2 model. Check availability and pricing on Amazon and eBay (not yet available at the time of this post). Here are the translated specifications:

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Shooting Nikon DSLR cameras in manual mode with auto ISO

By [NR] admin | Published: April 11, 2015

    “Shooting Nikon DSLR cameras in manual mode with auto ISO” is a new article by Steve Perry (website | YouTube | Facebook). You can check also his previous [NR] posts: How to use Nikon’s AF-ON and back button autofocus How to use a polarizing filter Lens diffraction in photography Did you know your Nikon camera has a “hidden” […]

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Nikon cannot give a straight answer on their DX strategy

By [NR] admin | Published: April 10, 2015

Maybe is the translation or maybe is just me, but I cannot make any sense from the answers Nikon representatives gave to dpreview during an interview at the CP+ show that just got published online today – see for yourself:

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Of course the Nikon D7200 is the best APS-C camera ever tested at DxOMark

By [NR] admin | Published: April 10, 2015

DxOMark published their test results for the Nikon D7200 DSLR camera ($1,196.95). As expected, the camera scored 1st place in the APS-C category:

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Philosophy of Nikkor: Designers’ Voice (video)

By [NR] admin | Published: April 9, 2015

Nikon released a new video where Nikkor lens designers Takayuki Sensui and Toshinori Take talk about features, advantages and challenges when designing interchangeable lenses: The videos is part of the newly developed www.nikkor.com website where you can find other interesting information on Nikon lenses. Here is the second new video released today at nikkor.com – THE SETTING UP by Leandro Erlich:

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