Major firmware update for the Nikon D800/D800E released

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

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Today Nikon released a major firmware updated 1.10 for the D800/D800E cameras. Here are the download links:

List of changes in this firmware update:

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Nikon released new firmware updates for the V1, V2, S1, J1, J2, J3 and AW1 mirrorless cameras

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

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In addition to the D800/D800E, Nikon also released firmware updates for all of their mirrorless cameras. For additional details, follow the links below:

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Confirmed: Nikon to launch a new 400mm f/2.8 lens

By [NR] admin | Published: May 12, 2014
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The current Nikon AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR lens

I just received a confirmation – Nikon will launch a refresh of the current Nikon AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR lens (funny that we just had a guest post on that lens). Expect the price of the new lens to be at least $500 more than the current version ($8,999.00). I am still trying to confirm if this new lens will be announced this week with the Nikon 1 S2. This new lens will definitely be released before the start of the FIFA World Cup in June, 2014.

Update: the new 400mm f/2.8 lens is expected to have a fluorite element and SWM update.

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Nikon 1 S2 announcement this week, new Nikkor telephoto lens also a possibility

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

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Nikon will most likely announce their new Nikon 1 S2 mirrorless this week. The official date should be May 15th, but I am not sure if this is for the US, Europe or Asia timezone. I expect the US announcement to be tomorrow (Tuesday) night or Wednesday night EST (around midnight).

I also started receiving rumors about a new telephoto lens for sport photographers that should be out before the FIFA World Cup.

As usual, stay tuned for detailed coverage.

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Weekly Nikon news flash #262

By [NR] admin | Published: May 11, 2014

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→ Price drop: refurbished Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR lens now sales for $299.

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→ New: Cactus V6 is a new wireless flash trigger that can remote control power levels of Nikon system flashes.

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→ Do you remember Alexy Joffre Frangieh who painted his Nikon D4 with military grade “Desert Mirage Lizard” paint? The very same camera got filled with rain water after being left outside during a storm: see all the pictures and the story at Petapixel.

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→ The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens for Nikon F mount should start shipping at the end of the month (May 30th).

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Shooting with the Nikon AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR lens

By [NR] admin | Published: May 11, 2014

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My name is Villager Jim, I’m a wildlife photographer with a slant on street photography or life photography, and I like to call my style “country lane photography”! Thought I would write a short review on my long term thoughts of owning and using daily the amazing 400mm Nikon 2.8 lens. What I am not going to do here is put the usual techie stuff, what I’m going to do is tell you my feelings on its daily use in the field and how it performs. Why? Simply because I haven’t a clue about the techie side of stuff, I’m not a camera buff, what I am though is a wildlife fanatic and country lane photographer here in the UK. I post all my daily adventures on Facebook at www.facebook.com/villagerjim so if anyone would like to follow and track my adventures be my guest, don’t forget to say hi as your another Nikon Rumors fan!

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Nikon 400mm f-2.8 lens photos 1

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Thanakha faces from Burma

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

One of the first things most people seem to notice when arriving for the first time in Burma is the centuries old, uniquely Burmese tradition known as Thanakha.

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What fascinates me as a professional photographer is how beautiful and unique this form of cosmetic artistry is. Unlike most western cosmetic schemes that seem to have as the ultimate goal making everyone look the same, Thanakha is a wonderfully Burmese extension of the wearers unique personality and attitude.

The two banana shops on 17th and Strand.
At once both bold and subtle, Thanakha (pronounced Te-naw-Ká) is a yellowish-white paste made by mixing fine sawdust from the branches of the Shwebo Thanakha or Shinmadaung Thanakha trees and water. These trees grow in abundance in the central valley of Burma.

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