Nikon D850 is made in Thailand (plus additional D850 coverage)

By [NR] admin | Published: August 26, 2017


→ The Nikon D850 is made in Thailand (thanks to Adrian Santos and other readers who sent me photos from different D850 events).


→ Nikon D850 trade-in options at WEX (UK).

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Giveaway: one year of Adobe Creative Cloud Photography membership

By [NR] admin | Published: August 26, 2017

I have a new giveaway where you can win one year of free Adobe Creative Cloud Photography membership.

This giveaway is valid also for existing Adobe Creative Cloud members (Adobe will give you an extra year on top of your current subscription).

Here is how to win:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

The winner will be announced on PhotoRumors.com in the first week of September.

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More Nikon D850 previews and sample photos

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


Ross Harvey posted his hands-on preview of the Nikon D850 with sample photos: “In short: I am seriously impressed.”


Check also Dan Vojtěch’s report with sample photos at different ISO and 100% crops.

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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:

1971The Nikon Photomic FTN* (NASA specifications) and NIKKOR lens were used on Apollo 15.
1980The “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.
1999The Nikon F5 film SLR camera and AF NIKKOR lens were carried aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery to photograph extravehicular activities (EVA).
2008The Nikon D2XS digital SLR cameras were delivered to NASA. Six D2XS cameras are used in space to document activities such as inspection and maintenance.
2013A 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.
2016An 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:

Pre-orders: B&H | Adorama | Amazon | BuyDig | BestBuy | WEX | Jessops

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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