Today’s guest post on Tibet is by Carl Nielsen (Website | Facebook | Panoramio | more Tibet pictures):
If you wish to visit this beautiful country, it requires preparation. You’ll need a Chinese Visa and a Visa/Permit to visit Tibet. You can obtain the Visa/Permit through your travel agent. The standard Visa gives you only permission to locations within the city limits of Lhasa. If you plan to go outside Lhasa, you need a special permission for each location.
Here is a quick size and weight comparisons with the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 lens:
Time for another “what to expect” post for the CP+ show in Japan in February (12th-15th):
Long term expectations/don’t hold your breath rumors:
The US price of the Tokina AT-X 11-20mm f/2.8 PRO DX lens (Aspherical, IF, APS-C) was officially announced today – B&H just listed the lens as available for pre-order at $599.
Shipping will start on March 2, 2015. Additional information on the Tokina AT-X 11-20mm f/2.8 PRO DX lens can be found here, some sample images are available here.
It seems that Nikon USA still has some Nikon 1 J1 cameras they need to get rid of: today you can get a refurbished J1 with 10-30mm VR Lens and a case for $145 (with free shipping). Use Visa checkout and coupon code VISAVDAY15.
If you want to go underwater, the Nikon WP-N1 waterproof housing for the Nikon 1 J1 is also currently on sale for $96.95 ($650 off).
Today Nikon released Capture NX-D version 1.1.0 software.
Download link: Nikon EU | Nikon USA | Global download website
Here is the full list of modifications enabled in this version:
→ The last Nikon D7000 cameras are on sale:
→ Nikon D3300 deals:
→ Nikon has no longer parts to support/repair the D100 DSLR camera (6.1MP sensor, introduced in 2002).
→ Nikon amusing lens set: Nikon produced this set back in 1995. Additional information including sample photos can be found here: mtu.edu | marcocavina.com | dcview | Nikon Japan.
→ Sigma released a new firmware for the 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport lens with some optimizations improvements in the OS algorithm.
→ Nikon is ready for the CP+ show in Japan next month (see list of rumored new cameras).
→ Nikon behind the scenes: capturing fast indoor sports in challenging light:
