Nikon 35mm f/1.8G ED FX lens tested by DxOMark

By [NR] admin | Published: June 13, 2014

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DxOMark published their test results for the Nikon 35mm f/1.8G ED full frame lens ($596.95):

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Nikon 1 S2 firmware update C 1.01 released

By [NR] admin | Published: June 13, 2014

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Nikon released firmware update C 1.01 for the S2 mirrorless camera with one display fix:

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The Nikon Photo Contest 2014-2015: call for entries

By [NR] admin | Published: June 12, 2014

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Nikon officially announced the details and rules for their 2014-2015 Nikon Photo Contest:

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New firmware update 1.11 for Nikon Coolpix A camera released

By [NR] admin | Published: June 10, 2014

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Nikon released new firmware update 1.11 for the Coolpix A camera that contains several AF fixes. Here are the download links:

Full list of changes in this firmware update:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #266

By [NR] admin | Published: June 10, 2014

I am back online. Here are the weekly Nikon news/links for last week (sorry for the delay):

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→ While I was offline, several websites reported that Nikon USA has moved the D300s camera to the archived section. Just to remind you that the D300s was officially discontinued by Nikon back in 2012 (together with the D700).

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→ New firmware 1.05 released for the Phottix Mitros+ flash for Nikon.

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→ Nikon UK announced two new ambassadors.

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→ New Nikon cashback program in Germany (see also the latest Nikon instant rebates in the US).

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→ Nikon UK July Cover Star Competition is now open for entries.

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→ You can get a refurbished Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 lens for $1,466.88 on eBay.

Nikkor 800mm f5.6E FL ED VR lens
→ A mint 800mm f/5.6 lens is listed on eBay for $16,599 (original price: $17,896.95).

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The new Nikon lens-only rebates are now live in the US

By [NR] admin | Published: June 8, 2014

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As previously reported, the Nikon lens-only rebates are now back in the US for 6 different Nikkor models. This offer will expire on June 14 and it will not be extended. The new savings are also already reflected on Adorama and Amazon:

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Nikon D800/E replacement to be announced on June 26th

By [NR] admin | Published: June 8, 2014

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I can now confirm the the announcement date for the Nikon D800/E camera replacement: June 26th. Here again are the rumored specifications:

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