New Nikon D3300 and D5300 firmware updates released

By [NR] admin | Published: August 8, 2017


Nikon released new firmware updates for the D3300 and D5300 DSLR cameras where they fixed an issue that sometimes resulted in incorrect exposure for the first photo taken in live view. Here are the download links:

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New Bluetooth Nikon remote control registered with the FCC

By [NR] admin | Published: August 8, 2017



A new Nikon remote control ML-xx was registered with the FCC. The N16F1 is Bluetooth 4.1 LE (low energy) compatible. The confidentiality release date is 9/30/2017, so unless this remote gets announced together with the D850, I think we can expect another new Nikon camera in September.

Via Nokishita

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Nikon’s 100th anniversary commemorative products update

By [NR] admin | Published: August 7, 2017


Some of the Nikon’s 100th anniversary commemorative products are already in stock at B&H and Adorama.



The first batch of Nikon D5 and D500 limited editions cameras were already received by dealers in Europe.

The popular 100th anniversary miniature Nikon F camera is now shipping to existing pre-orders but is currently out of stock (thanks for the pictures Peter). My miniature Nikon F and Nippon Kogaku T-shirt already shipped from B&H last week:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #430

By [NR] admin | Published: August 6, 2017


→ The Zeiss 135mm f/2 Apo Sonnar T* ZF.2 lens for Nikon F-mount is now $623 off.


→ The Nikon D810 is £200 off in the UK (update: at Jessops use coupon code NIKONDISCOUNT for an additional £100 off).


→ Check out the “We love Nikon” stories:

  • Grays of Westminsterthe Nikon-only shop were granted a Coat of Arms
  • My son’s name is Nikon
  • Anything with the name Nikon becomes my collection

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An open letter to Nikon by Gunther Wegner: timelapse photography with Nikon cameras and our problems with Snapbridge

By [NR] admin | Published: August 6, 2017


Gunther Wegner, timelapse photographer and creator of the LRTimelapse software, points out that the latest Nikon cameras that implement Nikon’s Snapbridge-technology cannot be used for advanced timelapse, astro or macro work using 3rd party apps, which connect via WiFi to the camera.

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My experience of using “consumer” optics, professionally

By [NR] admin | Published: August 6, 2017

The post “My experience of using consumer optics, professionally” is by Des Ong  (website | Facebook | Instagram, see also his previous guest posts):

As I sit here in a small cabin at the northern tip of Iceland, waiting for a break in the weather, it feels like the appropriate setting to pen this review.

I had meant to write this article a few months ago but overseas tours and workshops have made sitting down with a clear, intentional writing mind somewhat difficult. This does mean however, that I have spent even more field time with the lenses I’m covering in this review.

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Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens for Nikon F-mount now in stock

By [NR] admin | Published: August 4, 2017


The new Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens for Nikon F-mount is now in stock at B&H, Amazon and FotoHansKeuzekamp.

Additional information on the lens can be found here.

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