New book: Mastering the Nikon Df

By [NR] admin | Published: November 25, 2013

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The first Nikon Df book is now officially out and is available for pre-order:

The 475 pages book will start shipping in April, 2014.

Book descriptions:

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Nikon Df to start shipping this week

By [NR] admin | Published: November 25, 2013

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Nikon Df promo in Switzerland (credit: patrikbanas.com)

The Nikon Df is scheduled to start shipping later this week – on November 28th (Thursday). Here is some additional Df coverage:

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Guest post: Portraits of the Homies

By [NR] admin | Published: November 25, 2013

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Ernest Wright spent some time working with Homeboy Industries, a gang rehabilitation charity in Los Angeles, to create this series of portraits of former gang members seeking out a new life free of crime:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #239

By [NR] admin | Published: November 23, 2013

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→ Rare Nikon 13mm f/5.6 lens listed on eBay for AU $50,000 (approximately US $45,000).

Mastering the Nikon D610 book
→ New book: Mastering the Nikon D610.

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→ New Nikon books in German language:

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→ Nikon D5200 DSLR camera equipped with a FSA-L2 field scope adapter and the EDG VR Fieldscope 20-60×85 for a total of 2,625mm focal length.

→ Watch this Nikon D800E camera in a remote controlled buggy gets attacked by a pride of 8 lions and the resulting images (by Chris McLennan).

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New low price for refurbished Nikon D600: $1,299.99, Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G lens in stock

By [NR] admin | Published: November 21, 2013

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Refurbished Nikon D600 DSLR camera is currently listed with a new low price of $1,299.99 with free shipping and one year warranty (via Cameta Camera). The deal is available only trough this buy.com/rakuten.com link (the same camera is listed for $1,399.95 at Cameta Camera). For a list of all refurbished Nikon products, visit this dedicated page.

Update: the Nikon 58mm f/1.4g lens is now in stock:

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Carl Zeiss Distagon T* Otus 1,4/55 ZF.2 and Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM A lenses tested at DxOmark

By [NR] admin | Published: November 21, 2013

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Carl Zeiss Distagon T* Otus 1,4:55 ZF.2 test results
It’s official – the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* Otus 1,4/55 ZF.2 lens ($3990) is currently the best lens available for Nikon F mount according to DxOMark:

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Guest post: Everest Base Camp, Nepal with the Nikon D600

By [NR] admin | Published: November 20, 2013
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Prayer flags adorn all high points in the region, with the prayers said to be released into the air as the wind blows. Dingboche, 4300m with Island Peak, 6200m at the end of the valley.

Hi, I’m Jason Freeman (www.gowildimages.com), a graphic designer based in Melbourne, Australia with a passion for photography and the very great outdoors. I purchased a Nikon D600 this year, and gave it its first workout on the Everest Base Camp (EBC) trek, Nepal. Here’s a few tips for aspiring Nepal photo-trekkers (click on image for larger view):

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Mt Everest pokes out between the West Ridge (L) and Nuptse (R). This is the view from Kala Pattar, a rocky outcrop at 5500m. Afternoon is the best time, with sun on the face. Sunrise can be disappointing, with the sun rising behind the trio.

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