DxOMark: new Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR lens vs. old version

By [NR] admin | Published: May 29, 2013

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DxOmark published their test results for the Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR lens – the new version performs significantly better then the old (the price of the new model is also significantly higher: $2,696.95 vs. $1,675). Here is their conclusion:

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Samyang 16mm f/2 ED AS UMC CS lens coming this summer, more lenses on the horizon

By [NR] admin | Published: May 29, 2013

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Samyang has scheduled to release several new lenses in 2014. The first one will be a 16mm f/2 ED AS UMC CS for APS-C cameras ($449). A second APS-C lens is also rumored to be announced this summer. During the 2012 Photokina show the company introduced a 10mm f/2.8 ED AS UMC CS lens for APS-C cameras that has not been released yet. A new Samyang 50mm f/1.2 lens is also on the roadmap for 2014.

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Nikon Coolpix P7700 firmware update 1.2

By [NR] admin | Published: May 29, 2013

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Nikon released firmware update 1.2 for the Coolpix P7700 compact camera (currently listed for $389). The only modification in this release is:

“When shooting with shooting mode set to M (manual) with Flash, and the ISO sensitivity set to Auto, ISO 80-200, ISO 80-400, or ISO 80-800, ISO sensitivity was sometimes not locked at ISO 80 and a different ISO sensitivity was sometimes applied.  This issue has been resolved.”

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Weekly Nikon news flash #215

By [NR] admin | Published: May 26, 2013

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New silicone sleeve for the Nikon D5200 was announced in Japan. Similar Delkin products are sold in the US but not in bright yellow (only black).

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New: Jobu Design L bracket for Nikon D600 (for use without battery grip).

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New products also from ReallyRightStuff: plates for Coolpix A, D7100 and for D7100 + MB-D15 battery grip.

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Ricoh GR vs. Nikon Coolpix A comparison from DxOMark and The Camera Store (Coolpix A review can be found here).

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Nikon patents 200-500mm f/3.5-5.6 full frame lens

By [NR] admin | Published: May 26, 2013

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Nikon filed a patent in Japan for a 200-500mm f/3.5-5.6 and  200-500mm f/4-5.6 full frame zoom lenses:

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How much abuse can the Nikon D3s take?

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

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We have seen Nikon cameras falling off from a motorcycle, getting run over by a pickup truck, being submerged in mud, getting exposed to hail and water. The French website Pixelistes went a step further and published a 15 minutes video where they torture a Nikon D3s through mud, water, ice and fire. At the end, the camera was still working. Here is the full video:

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Icons with a Nikon

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

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Camiso Undag has a nice collection of images of famous people caught holding a Nikon camera – check the entire gallery called ICONS with a NIKON on Facebook:

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