This is the Yongnuo AF-S 50mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon F mount

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

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I already reported that Yongnuo will start producing cheap prime lenses for Nikon F mount (the Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8 version for Canon costs $58). The first Yongnuo AF-S 50mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon was on display at the Photo & Imaging 2015 exhibition in Shanghai and has all-metal construction, AF-S focus motor and closest focusing distance of 0.45m. Here are some pictures of the new lens:

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New low price – refurbished Nikon D800: $1,699, D800E: $1,899

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

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New low prices on refurbished Nikon D800/D800E cameras:

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New Nikon D750 service advisory: possible image shading from shutter

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

New Nikon D750 advisory - possible image shading from shutter
Today Nikon issued a new service advisory for the Nikon D750 camera involving possible image shading from shutter. You can check if your camera’s serial number is affected here (updated: here is the link the US page). Additional information:

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Available third party software solutions based on Nikon’s SDK

By [NR] admin | Published: July 8, 2015

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Here are some of the third party Nikon software solutions I have covered over the years. I believe most (if not all) of them are based on Nikon’s SDK. Almost all of them are free:

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Nikon Camera Control software (tethering, remote camera control and more)

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DigiCamControl (open source tethering software)

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Nikontrol 3K (remote control for PC)

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Nikon 1 J5 camera tested at DxOMark

By [NR] admin | Published: July 7, 2015

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DxOMark tested the Nikon 1 J5 mirrorless camera. This is their conclusion:

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Grey market Nikon D810 now $2,099.99

By [NR] admin | Published: July 6, 2015

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I believe this is a new low price for a grey market Nikon D810 DSLR camera – currently listed on eBay for $2,099.99. Limited quantities available (186 sold so far), free shipping, 30 days return policy, 1 year store warranty.

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Did Nikon increase the price of lenses in the US?

By [NR] admin | Published: July 6, 2015

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It seems that Nikon quietly increased the prices of many (all?) Nikkor lenses in the US at the end of June – here are few examples sent by a reader who actually tracks the prices over time (based on B&H listings):

Nikkor AF line:

Nikkor AF-S line:

Nikkor DX line:

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