COVID-19 cabin fever? Here are 23 WPPI keynotes from Nikon USA

By [NR] admin | Published: March 23, 2020


Nikon USA uploaded 23 WPPI inspiring keynotes from some of the industry’s best (Nikon will have their CP+ live event on March 28-29):

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Weekly Nikon news flash #566

By [NR] admin | Published: March 22, 2020


→ Refurbished Nikon D810 camera for $1,699.


→ Find me a better camera for this price: refurbished Nikon D3500 with a lens for $369.


→ Steelsring NK-F GFX Nikon-F to GFX autofocus adapter firmware 1.03 released.


→ Zhiyun Tech announced a new modular CRANE 3S handheld stabilizer.

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eBay coupon code for 15% off select products (up to $100)

By [NR] admin | Published: March 21, 2020


Previous eBay coupons were very popular with NR readers – here is another one: 15% off with coupon code PUSHPLAY for any electronics purchase fr0m this site, including photo gear (up to $100 in savings). Here is a direct link to the photo and camera section. The Nikon section can be found here. Some of the Nikon US authorized resellers on eBay are Adorama, BeachCamera and Focus Camera.

If you are outside of the US – see Leon’s top comment on this post on how to apply the coupon code (not sure if it still works).

This offer will end on March 24, 2020.

For more photography deals, follow @PhotogDeals on Facebook or Twitter.

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Nikon USA no longer accepting equipment for repair (COVID-19) – UPDATED

By [NR] admin | Published: March 21, 2020

   
A quick update to my previous coronavirus post – Nikon USA is no longer accepting any equipment for repair:

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An objective comparison between the Nikon Z and Nikon D series

By [NR] admin | Published: March 21, 2020


An objective comparison between the Nikon Z and Nikon D series by Klaus Tan (see also his previous guest posts):

An objective comparison between the Z vs the D series

20 months since the launch of Nikon’s first foray into the full-frame mirrorless world, it’s now time to take stock of what’s to love about the Z, or D. Personally acquainted with the D series DSLRs for 7 years by now, the Z’s introduction was a refreshing update that capitalised on groundbreaking innovations. At the same time, it retained many familiar elements that make the camera feel like a friend you never knew you had.

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The new Nikkor Z 20mm f/1.8 S lens is now shipping to NPS members in the US

By [NR] admin | Published: March 20, 2020


The new Nikon Nikkor Z 20mm f/1.8 S lens that was initially delayed is now shipping to NPS members in the US (from B&H).

Check Nikkor Z 20mm availability at: Adorama | B&H | Amazon | WEX | Park Camera | Calumet.

NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S and NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR lens size comparisons

NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S and NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR lenses officially announced

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Just released: Skylum Luminar 4.2, DxO PhotoLab 3.2, Topaz Labs Sharpen AI, ON1 Photo RAW 2020.1

By [NR] admin | Published: March 19, 2020


→ Skylum released a new Luminar 4.2 with a new AI-augmented sky, improvements to portrait tools, improved relight scene in AI sky replacement and other updates.


→ DxO released DxO PhotoLab 3.2 – the latest version of the DxO photo-editing software with improved local adjustment tools, new camera support and more.


→ Topaz Labs released a new version of Sharpen AI. This update includes batch processing capabilities and the ability to selectively apply or remove the sharpening treatment to certain areas in your image. Topaz Labs is also launching a special sale: Sharpen AI will be on sale for $59.99 (regularly $79.99) until April 3.


→ The new ON1 Photo RAW version 2020.1 is also released. It’s a free update for all owners of version 2020. The new version 2020.1 features a new algorithm for better highlight recovery, a better user experience for using maps, better control when using focus stacking, new user interface enhancements, an all-new single image workflow, and more. This new update also adds performance improvements, bug fixes, support for additional cameras, and new lens correction profiles.

Other deals on photo editing software:

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