Update: here is another alternative solution how to edit Nikon D810 NEF/RAW files with Capture NX2 (with the free RAW2NEF software).
With the announcement of the new Capture NX-D, Nikon stopped supporting the previous Capture NX2 version, which means that you will not be able to use the software if you have one of the newest Nikon cameras. Peter Wijn has an alternative solution on how to use Capture NX with newer cameras like the D810:
Nikon technical specs for the D800 flash sync speed are: up to 1/250 sec, synchronizes with shutter at 1/320s or slower (flash range drops at speeds between 1/250 and 1/320s). A reader did some testing and sent me his findings on pushing the D800 flash sync limits – you can basically use the D800 with 1/400 sec flash sync with 90% coverage of the image field:
Here are some of the patents Nikon filed in the last few months:
→ patent for a camera that can be attached to a smart phone
→ patent for a one-piece external flash hot shoe and viewfinder accessory
→ patent for a 28mm f/2.8 lens for unknown sensor size (it’s either for Nikon 1 or APS-C)
→ patent for a 9-135mm f/3.5-5.6 lens with VR for Nikon 1 mirrorless cameras (24-365mm equivalent)
DxOMark published their Nikon D750 test results: the Df is still the low-light king, the D810 still has the best dynamic range. The new D750 camera offers a good balance between price, resolution, low light and dynamic range performance:
The price of the Nikon Coolpix A camera (see review) finally dropped in the US as well to $699 at Amazon, Adorama and B&H (the refurbished price is now $599.95). This $400 price drop is for a regular (Nikon US warranty) and not grey market camera.
I expect the Coolpix A model to be discontinued soon. Nikon may announce a replacement in January-February during the CES or CP+ shows.
Another price drop: grey market Nikon D750 camera is now selling for $1,849.99 on eBay, D810 grey market price is down to $2,759.
The new Nikon D750 is now part of this month’s lens instant rebate program, but the only FX lenses you can combine it with are:
The above lenses can be combined also with the D750 + 24-120mm f/4 lens kit.
Today DC.Watch published a long interview with the team that developed the D750 DSLR camera. Most of the Google translation is hard to follow, but I came across an interesting Q&A: the 51 points AF system inside the D750 is indeed narrower when compared to the D810. The reason for that is the reduced height of the D750 body and size of the pentaprism – Nikon had to compromise in order to keep the D750 body smaller.
Update #1 – Nikon selected the 1/4000 shutter speed (and not 1/8000) for the same reason: make the body smaller.
Update #2 – here is a visual comparison of the D750 and D810 focusing systems (both pictures taken from the viewfinder):
