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Rumors: Nikon D5 firmware update to extend the 4k video recording limit to 30 minutes

The Nikon D5 can only shoot 3 minutes of 4k video while the D500 can shoot 4k for 30 minutes (see this and this post for more details). I received a tip that Nikon will release a firmware update after shipping starts in March that will increase the 4k recording limit of the D5 to 30 minutes. This […]

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Nikon D500 official sample 4k UHD video released

Nikon Europe uploaded the official sample 4k UHD video from the Nikon D500 on YouTube:

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Nikon D750 for $1,399 deal is back (grey market)

The lowest price ($1,399) for the Nikon D750 DSLR camera is back on eBay (grey market, free shipping, limited quantity).

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Nikon Capture NX-D (Mac) Version 1.3.1 released with a fix for the files deleting issue

Nikon released Capture NX-D (Mac) Version 1.3.1 with a fix for the files deleting issue I reported on few weeks ago: Renaming folders created in root directory (under startup disk) has been made unable in order to prevent images stored in the folders from being deleted.

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Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art and Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC lenses tested at DxOMark

DxOMark published their test results of the Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art lens for Nikon F mount ($999):

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How to reset a Nikon DSLR to factory default settings

       Two Button reset It is possible to quickly reset many of the shooting settings to their default values by simply holding two buttons simultaneously for two seconds (both buttons are marked with a green dot for reference). The buttons used for this reset differ depending on the camera model. The chart below shows […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #350

→ Amateurphotographer: there could be a shortage of Nikon D500 cameras (pre-order options): Although aimed at ‘advanced enthusiasts and professional photographers’, amateurs may have to wait to get hold of the 20.9-million-pixel camera when 
it goes on sale in March, priced £1,729.99 (body only). ‘Due to the anticipated high demand for this new flagship DX DSLR, […]

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