Sony quietly announced new G Series XQD version 2 memory cards

By [NR] admin | Published: October 26, 2014

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I have not seen any coverage online for the new G Series XQD version 2 memory cards (used in the Nikon D4/D4s DSLR cameras) that can deliver 400MB/s read, 350MB/s write speed and capacity up to 128GB. All cards also include a USB 3.0 reader ($38 value). The price range from $163.50 to $799.95:

Lexar’s XQD memory cards currently go “only” up to 64GB and 168MB/s read speed (write speeds are even lower).

The new Sony XQD cards will start shipping on November 3rd. Additional information from Sony’s website:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #286

By [NR] admin | Published: October 26, 2014

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→ The Nikon D800/D800E cameras are already listed as discontinued at B&H and Nikon’s official website.

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→ Deal of the day: refurbished Nikon D5200 with Adobe Lightroom 5 bundle for $429.99.

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→ Nikon Europe clarifies the Nikon Europe Warranty and Nikon Worldwide Service Warranty.

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→ The Topaz Labs Clarity 25% off deal with coupon code Octclarity ends in 4 days.

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→ Nikon Cinema Blog: Lens selection & focus techniques for DSLR video part 2.

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→ Over at dpreview there are some concerns from D750 owners about the exposed jutting cable on the swivel LCD screen. The owner’s manual explicitly states to not even touch the connection area.

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→ An improved version of the 3D printed grip for Nikon Df camera is now available.

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Another alternative solution: how to edit Nikon D810 NEF/RAW files with Capture NX2 (RAW2NEF software)

By [NR] admin | Published: October 25, 2014

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A quick update on my previous post – here is another work-around on how to edit Nikon D810 files with Capture NX2: few weeks ago Miguel Bañón contacted me with his new release of the free RAW2NEF software (previously used to convert Leica M9 DNG files to NEF format). He has now added support for the Nikon D810 camera and now you can edit D810 files with Nikon Capture NX 2 version 2.4.6. You can read all the details and download the converter over at his blog.

Update: check the new website for more information.

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How to continue using Capture NX2 with Nikon cameras that are no longer supported (like the D810)

By [NR] admin | Published: October 25, 2014

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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:

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Pushing the limits of the Nikon D800 flash sync speed

By [NR] admin | Published: October 25, 2014

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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:

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The latest patents from Nikon: camera that can be attached to a smart phone, 28mm f/2.8 lens and more

By [NR] admin | Published: October 24, 2014

Here are some of the patents Nikon filed in the last few months:

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→ patent for a camera that can be attached to a smart phone

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→ patent for a one-piece external flash hot shoe and viewfinder accessory

Nikon 28mm f:2.8 lens patent
→ patent for a 28mm f/2.8 lens for unknown sensor size (it’s either for Nikon 1 or APS-C)

Nikon 9-135mm f:3.5-5.6 VR lens patent
→ patent for a 9-135mm f/3.5-5.6 lens with VR for Nikon 1 mirrorless cameras (24-365mm equivalent)

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Nikon D750 camera tested at DxOMark: another Nikon sensor in the top 10

By [NR] admin | Published: October 23, 2014

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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:

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