Nikon Coolpix A at DxOMark

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

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This has been a DxOMark week – another set of test results were published today for the Nikon Coolpix A compact camera. The smallest APS-C camera today outperforms many other compact/mirrorless cameras and comes close to the capabilities of the D5200 and D7100 DSLRs in terms of high ISO and dynamic range performance. DxOMark’s conclusion:

“The Nikon Coolpix A high-end compact offers similar or better image quality to many entry-level or mid range DSLRs, and although bettered by the higher resolution D5200 or D7100 DSLRs and the Pentax K-5 series, the Coolpix A still makes the top 10 for APS-C cameras.”

Several other comparisons of the Coolpix A camera with other models:

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The Nikon 800mm f/5.6 lens is now shipping in Asia

By [NR] admin | Published: March 28, 2013

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The Nikkor 800mm f/5.6 lens ($17,896.95) is now shipping in Asia according to this forum post on mobile01. The US release date is currently listed as April 4th, 2013. More details on the lens can be found here. Few addition images from mobile01:

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Last chance to take advantage of Nikon’s instant lens rebates and savings

By [NR] admin | Published: March 27, 2013

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You have few more days to take advantage of the various Nikon discounts. Several retailers have already indicated that some of the current rebate programs will not be extended after March 30th (the end of Nikon’s financial year). This is a list of the ongoing Nikon instant rebates that are currently set to expire this Saturday:

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Nikon D7100 gets DxOMark tested

By [NR] admin | Published: March 27, 2013

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DxOMark published their test results for the Nikon D7100 DSLR camera. Surprisingly the $400 cheaper D5200 performed slightly better then the D7100. The current top 3 best APS-C cameras tested by DxOMark are the Nikon D5200, D7100 and Pentax K-5 IIs:

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DxOMark: best lenses for the Nikon D800 camera (part 3, wide angle lenses)

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

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DxOMark published their third part on best wide angle lenses for the Nikon D800 camera (see part 1 and part 2). As you would expect “normal” wide angle prime lenses performed better than ultra wide and zoom lenses. Here are the top rated lenses grouped by lens type:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #207

By [NR] admin | Published: March 24, 2013

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Tamron SP 70-200mm F2.8 Di VC USD Model A009

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Auto Nikkor Telephoto-Zoom 8.5-25cm f4-4.5 lens

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DxOMark: best lenses for the Nikon D800 camera (part 2, telephoto zoom lenses)

By [NR] admin | Published: March 22, 2013

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DxOMark published the second part of their Best lenses for the Nikon D800 camera series and this time they are covering telephoto lenses:

70-200mm lenses

“The best lens tested is a Nikon model, but it is not the most expensive model. In Overall scores, the Nikon 70-200mm f/4G ED VR comes out on top, with a score of 28. With a price of $1399 this makes it not only the top choice, but also a good value for money option – as much as a lens costing over $1000 can be considered value for money.”

Lens Price ($)DxOMark Score
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II269929
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G ED VR139928
Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED185026
Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO Nikon77026
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM Nikon169925
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG APO Macro HSM II Nikon94925
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG APO HSM Nikon88023

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70-300mm lenses

“Of the four lenses, the Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED comes out as the top choice for two reasons – firstly, it has the highest sharpness score of the quartet, managing 12P-Mpix and secondly, because it features Nikon’s Vibration Reduction system. With such a long focal range, having VR is a real benefit in achieving sharp shots while handholding and so this lens makes the best choice.”

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