New discount codes from Topaz Labs, Franzis, Macphun and BorrowLenses

By [NR] admin | Published: April 11, 2017

Update – some of the offers are expiring today:

Starting today Topaz Labs is offering 40% off their entire online store – that’s about $200 off their Complete Collection.

You must use coupon code SPRING40. This offer is valid until April 16th

What is the Topaz Labs Complete Collection?
With the recent addition of Topaz Texture Effects 2, Impression 2, and Glow 2, the Complete Collection includes all 17 plugin products, which individually would cost over $1000.

What is a Complete Collection upgrade program?
If you’ve already purchased an individual product (or several products) from Topaz in the past, their system will discount the collection upgrade price. As long as you’re signed into your account, you can get an additional 40% off your custom collection upgrade pricing.

Franzis is running an Easter Promo on some their photo editing software packages – 50% off until April 24th. Here is the list of products eligible for the 50% off discount:

April’s offer from Macphun: Luminar editor for Mac + 1 month of KelbyOne membership + 12 portrait presets from Scott Kelby for $69 (total value of $99).

This offer is valid until Wednesday, May 3rd. Pricing as low as s $49 for Macphun users or $59 for non-Macphun users when you use coupon code PHOTORUMORS.

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Detailed Nikon D7500 camera specifications

By [NR] admin | Published: April 11, 2017


 

More specifications for the upcoming Nikon D7500 camera – no surprises so far from what I already reported here on the blog:

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More pictures of the Nikon D7500 DSLR camera leaked online

By [NR] admin | Published: April 11, 2017

More pictures of the Nikon D7500 DSLR camera leaked online – stay tuned for the official announcement:

Follow the new Nikon D7500 Facebook page

Update: here are a few comparisons between the new D7500 and the D500 done by readers (click for larger view):

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Adobe Lightroom CC 2015.10 and Camera Raw 9.10 released with support for four new F-mount lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: April 11, 2017


Adobe released Lightroom CC 2015.10 and Camera Raw 9.10. Here are the direct download links:

New F-mount lens profiles added for:

Mount Name
Nikon F Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS Fisheye
Nikon F SIGMA 135mm F1.8 DG HSM A017
Nikon F Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 PRO DX (IF)
Nikon F Tokina AT-X 24-70mm F2.8 PRO FX (IF)
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Nikon may also announce a new Nikkor 10-20mm DX lens

By [NR] admin | Published: April 11, 2017


In addition to the Nikon D7500 camera, Nikon could also announce a new Nikkor 10-20mm DX lens tonight or tomorrow (see the previously reported rumors). This will be a cheap lens (around $300) that should compete with the Canon 10-18mm and Sigma 10-20mm.

The new Nikkor lens is expected to start shipping in May (the D7500 will start shipping in June).

We may also see the new Coolpix cameras but nothing else.

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Nikon D7500 additional information (Japanese price and new battery)

By [NR] admin | Published: April 11, 2017


The Japanese website Nokishita confirmed the upcoming announcement of the Nikon D7500 DSLR camera. Here is some additional information:

  • The D7500 will use a new EN-EL15a battery
  • The price of the D7500 in Japan will be ¥159,300 (around $1,400)
  • Update – new D7500 accessories to be announced: EH-5c power adapter and DK-28 eyepiece
  • Shipping is expected to start in June, 2017

Follow the new Nikon D7500 Facebook page for future detailed coverage.

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Weekly Nikon news flash #413

By [NR] admin | Published: April 9, 2017


→ Steve Perry, a long time [NR] contributor (check out his videos if you haven’t yet), released a new e-book called “Secrets To The Nikon AF system“.


→ An interesting accessory: Vello rapid lens changer for Nikon F mount:

Equipped with two locking Nikon F-mounts and easily accessed release switches, photographers will be able to quickly swap out their lenses while on the go. The mounts are made of metal and are designed to ensure that the lenses will be held with confidence. /picture copyrighted by T.I.M. 🙂


→ Here is something we all missed on April Fools’ Day: the rare Nikon Apo Nikkor 1780mm lens was listed for sale on eBay for $4,300. Here is the description:

Designed for the military in the 70’s. One of the world’s rarest large format lenses is on sale here. The Nikon Apo Nikkor 1780mm was produced in the 1970s in an edition of 8 pieces. Some say it were only 6. The half went to the military.
Today, 4 photographers worldwide are known to own and use this lens. All ULF photographers, mostly for alternative processes and gigantic formats. This lens has an unbelieveable picture circle of 2310mm – 2 meters and 31 cm !!!!! The initial aperture is 14, the smallest aperture is 128. Picture angle is 36 ° Effective focal length is 1778mm. Weight 6.3 kilos. Flange 213 x 1,5



→ Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR ($2,796.95) vs. Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 ($1,299) lens comparisons (check out also the Tamron lens review at Lens Rentals):

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