Need a display calibration system? Win this Spyder 3 Elite!

The giveaway is now closed – I will announce the winner in the next few days.

What can I win?

In this giveaway you can win a brand new Datacolor Spyder 3 Elite display calibration system valued at $179.95 (plus a $30 mail-in rebate).

How do I win?

The rules are simple:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #139

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Nikon USA increases refurbished camera prices

Nikon USA just raised the prices for some of their refurbished DSLR cameras (I am not sure about lenses). Some examples:

  • Nikon D3s refurbished price went up from $4,159.96 to $4,679.96 (new D3s costs $5,199.95)
  • Nikon D3x refurbished price went up from $6,399,96 to $7,199.96 (new D3x costs $7,999.00)
  • Nikon D700 refurbished price went up from $2,150 to $2,429.96 (new D700 costs $2,699.95)

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The real king of darkness: Nikon D700 with special night vision system

Credit: U.S. Navy photo by David Rush

Popphoto has an interesting article about US military photographers. The picture above is of a Nikon D700 with a Nightstalker II night vision system by Tactical Solutions LLC:

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The winner of the ThinkTank Photo Modular Component Set is…

The winner of the Modular Component Set V2.0Pro Speed Belt V2.0 and Keep It Up Shoulder Strap giveaway from last week is Christopher Ciccone. Congratulation!

If you did not win, here is another promotions from ThinkTank Photo:

Buy any Think Tank Photo Retrospective shoulder bag and get money back plus a free gift

Between now and the end of December, whenever you order any of Think Tank Photo’s Retrospective shoulder bags, you will receive up to $20 back. Click on the “Support” tab on each Retrospective product page to download your rebate form. And don’t forget, in addition to receiving the rebate check from ThinkTank, you also get to select another free gift with your purchase only when you order from this [NR] unique link.

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Top 10 posts for November 2011

These are the top 10 most visited NikonRumors posts for November 2011:

  1. Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you the Nikon D800.
  2. Nikon D800 vs. D700 body and grip comparison plus a poll.
  3. Seven 50mm prime lenses for Nikon F-mount compared by Cary Jordan.
  4. Nikon D700, D300s and other products no longer shipping in Japan.
  5. 4 upcoming Nikon products.
  6. Three possible scenarios for the Nikon D800 and other rumblings.
  7. Breaking: I have pictures of the Nikon D800.
  8. New firmware updates for Nikon D5100 (v1.01) and D7000 (v1.03).
  9. What is Nikon planning for December 3-4, 2011?
  10. Nikon SB-910 and a new lens to be announced on November 30th, 2011.
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Nikon SB-900 vs. SB-910 Speedlight comparison

A quick comparison between the Nikon SB-900 and the new SB-910 Speedlight flashes. First the specs differences:

Nikon SB-900Nikon SB-910
Dimensions3.0×5.7×4.7in. (78.0×146.0x118.5mm)3.1×5.7×4.4in. (78.5x145x113mm)
Weight14.6 oz. (415g)14.8 oz. (420g)
Other Available FunctionsAF-assist illuminatorAF-assist illumination for multi-point AF
Ready LightFront, BackFront
Other FunctionsThermal cut-outImproved Thermal Cut-out
Price$494.95$549.95

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