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Weekend reading: 90 pages Nikon D850 brochure (with D850 vs. D5 vs. D750 comparison)

By [NR] admin | Published: August 25, 2017

Nikon uploaded a 90 pages Nikon D850 brochure online – a lot of useful information is included. Near the end, there is a detailed specifications comparison between the D5, D750, and D850 full frame DSLR cameras (see also the D850 vs. D810 comparison):

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NASA orders 53 unmodified Nikon D5 DSLR cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: August 25, 2017

NASA ordered 53 Nikon D5 DSLRs – at $6,496.95 per camera, the total bill is over $340,000. Nikon & NASA have been working together for a very long time – here are the highlights of Nikon’s history with NASA:

1971	The Nikon Photomic FTN* (NASA specifications) and NIKKOR lens were used on Apollo 15.
1980	The “Small Camera”, based on the Nikon F3 film SLR camera and equipped with a motor drive, and the F3 “Big Camera”, which utilized long film, were delivered to NASA. The “Small Camera” was used aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia launched the following year.
1999	The Nikon F5 film SLR camera and AF NIKKOR lens were carried aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery to photograph extravehicular activities (EVA).
2008	The Nikon D2XS digital SLR cameras were delivered to NASA. Six D2XS cameras are used in space to document activities such as inspection and maintenance.
2013	A total of 38 Nikon D4 digital SLR cameras, 64 NIKKOR lenses, including the AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR, and various other accessories were delivered to NASA. These products are used, among other things, to check solar panels and outer surfaces of the ISS.
2016	An additional 10 Nikon D4 digital SLR cameras were delivered to NASA, and are also used to check solar panels and outer surfaces of the ISS.

Press release:

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Nikon D850 directory: the BIG recap

By [NR] admin | Published: August 24, 2017

This is a list of all D850 posts in one place:

Nikon D850 Facebook Page | Nikon D850 Facebook Group

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Photons To Photos published first Nikon D850 dynamic range chart

By [NR] admin | Published: August 24, 2017

Based on some available NEF files Photons To Photos published their first Photographic Dynamic Range (PDR) chart for the Nikon D850 (click for larger view):

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New for the D850: Nikon ES-2 film digitizing adapter set – scan film at 45.7MP

By [NR] admin | Published: August 24, 2017

You probably already noticed in my post from earlier today that Nikon has also announced some new and interesting accessories for the D850 camera – now you can scan your film at 45.7MP:

Nikon ES-2 film digitalizing adapter set

Nikon FH-4 strip film holder

Nikon FH-5 slide mount holder

In order to use the kit, you will need a macro lens – see Nikon’s product description (the Nikon ES-2 film digitizing adapter is compatible only with the D850, for other cameras you can use the existing Nikon ES-1 Slide Copying Adapter):

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