Nikon Rumors

New Lexar XQD cards will be available at the end of third quarter

By [NR] admin | Published: June 28, 2018

The Polish Lexar distributor confirmed that the first batch of new Lexar SD memory cards will start shipping in July. Unfortunately, the XQD memory cards will be available at the end of the third quarter. Given the previous delays, I think it is safe to assume that we will not see any new Lexar XQD memory cards this year.

Lexar XQD memory cards are currently listed as discontinued or are completely removed from B&H and Adorama.

Adorama recently fulfilled some existing Lexar XQD orders with Sony XQD Q cards without an extra charge (a few months ago Sony raised the price of XQD cards).

Here is the Google translation of the statement from the president of the Lexar Poland distributor:

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens review

By [NR] admin | Published: June 27, 2018

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens review by Boon Vong (website | Instagram):

Hi Everyone, my name is Boon and I’m an artist/photographer from the Atlanta, GA area. I’m into all types of photography and gear, but if I had to pick just one system for my portrait and wedding work, it would have to be our beloved Nikon one. Like many of you, when the Nikon 105mm 1.4E was announced in late 2016, I thought, wow that’s pretty expensive! After a few years of browsing images on the internet, I decided to break the piggy bank and get one.

Thanks to Peter and Nikon Rumors for letting me share my thoughts on what I believe is probably the best portrait lens out there.

So how does a relatively new lens perform on an “old” and “unwanted” camera like the D600 and old unsupported/ non-upgradeable software like Capture NX2? Let’s see! 🙂

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Nikon D850 suggestion for fast changeable user settings

By [NR] admin | Published: June 26, 2018

Stephan Haase is the author of the Nikon D850 book in Germany (in German language). After using the Nikon D850, he came to the conclusion that the ability to store different user settings is not optimal. Here is his suggestion on how to improve it:

Suggestion for fast changeable user settings

In this document, I would like to make a suggestion to improve the handling of the Nikon D850.

There are many situations where you as a photographer would like to change some menu options (between two and five) simultaneously. Currently, you have the possibility to use the four configuration banks of the photo shooting menu and the custom settings. Here the current menu options:

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Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens for Nikon F-mount now in stock

By [NR] admin | Published: June 25, 2018

The new Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens for Nikon F-mount is now in stock at Adorama (B&H and Amazon should have it in stock in the next few days).

The lens is also now shipping in Europe (Foto Hans Keuzekamp).

Additional information on the new Sigma 105mm lens:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #476

By [NR] admin | Published: June 24, 2018

→ New Loupedeck+ announced (with support for Aurora HDR and Capture One, Skylum Luminar support is coming next).

→ Nissin announced a new MG10 2.4GHz wireless TTL strobe.

→ New: LitraPro rugged professional bi-color LED camera light on Kickstarter (got some crazy funding).

→ Nikon flashback: AI Nikkor ED 400mm f/3.5S (IF) lens (check eBay prices).

→ Buying tax-free photo gear in the US could be over after Supreme Court decision

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Unconditional Love

By [NR] admin | Published: June 22, 2018

“Unconditional Love” by Louis Amore (website, Instagram):

In October 2017 I visited a good friend in Seattle, Washington who runs an international animal rescue organisation. Animals can have a positive impact on people’s lives. Unfortunately, I also saw and learned how much animals suffer abuse around the world. During my visit I saw that many homeless people kept animals with them and it gave me an idea to document their connection and dependence on each other. I approached and sought permission to photograph in Tent City 3 – a non-sanctioned temporary homeless encampment – and also other homeless people throughout the area. Animals accept us as we are. They love unconditionally and without reserve. They bring joy, love and reassurance during our best and worst times. I felt compelled to use this connection; the unwavering bond between human and animal as the basis for this series – “Unconditional Love”

Sonny & Houdini

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The first 24 hours gigapixel time-lapse panorama of the London skyline shot with the Nikon D850

By [NR] admin | Published: June 21, 2018

The gigapixel photoshoot of the London skyline with the Nikon D850 and Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 lens now turned into the first 24 hours gigapixel time-lapse panorama: