Nikon reports possible View NX-i image data corruption when using Nikon Transfer 2 on the latest versions of macOS Sierra

By [NR] admin | Published: December 29, 2016

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Nikon Japan published a warning about a possible image data corruption in View NX-i when transferring images with Nikon Transfer 2 on macOS Sierra version 10.12.2. The latest ViewNX-i version 1.2.4 is compatible with macOS Sierra version 10.12 but it is not compatible with macOS Sierra version 10.12.1 or later and you should not use Nikon Transfer 2 until an update is released.

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Most Nikon deals are set to expire this week

By [NR] admin | Published: December 27, 2016

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Most of the recent Nikon deals and rebates are set to expire this week and some will not be extended in 2017. Here is the full list:

Amazon offers a free 1TB Seagate hard drive and 1 year Amazon Drive plan:

Refurbished:

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Best lenses for the Nikon D3400 DSLR camera

By [NR] admin | Published: December 26, 2016

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The best lenses for the Nikon D3400 DSLR camera (now $500 off the 2 lens kit) according to the latest DxOMark tests are:

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

By [NR] admin | Published: December 25, 2016

This review of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens ($2,196.95) is by the Romanian photographer and Nikon Ambassador Mircea Bezergheanu (Website | Facebook | Vimeo | YouTube). The original review was published here in Romanian (thanks for the translation Marius; click on images for larger view):

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Weekly Nikon news flash #398

By [NR] admin | Published: December 24, 2016

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→ The Venus Optics Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 “distortion-free” lens for Nikon F-mount is now in stock.

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→ EasyCover silicone protection covers are now available also for the Nikon D3400 and Nikon D5600 cameras (via DC.Watch).

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→ This Sphere Pro lens (available also for Nikon f-mount) employs a toroidal design with the ability to capture a 360° horizontal and 180° vertical field of view. No other lenses with an equivalent capability are known to exist. A sample video can be seen here. More info is available here.

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Additional information on the low light Nikon DSLR camera

By [NR] admin | Published: December 22, 2016

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The tw0 low light pictures I published two days ago were not taken with a new camera, but with a new sensor if this makes any sense: the new sensor was installed inside a Nikon D750 test mule/body without any specific markings on the outside. The sensor had 20MP resolution (full frame) and was specifically designed for low light photography. There is no indication if Nikon will or will not go ahead with that sensor. This was simply a test and nothing more. Similar tests are done all the time in different locations and this is not really an indication of an upcoming camera. I was ensured that this was not a hoax and the pictures were not fabricated in order to gain online fame. I am hoping to get the full resolution JPG or NEF files in order to get additional information. Once and if I receive them, I will upload them here on the blog. This is really all I can share for now.

Update: here is the full resolution JPG photo I received today:

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The EXIF shows just regular D750 data and I could not find anything unusual about it. I still hope to get the original NEF file that will provide us more details about the photo. As far as I am concerned, based on this photo, this could have been taken with a regular 24MP D750 camera (over the last two days I was told multiple times that the sensor was 20MP and it appears to be 24MP based on the EXIF).

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Light pollution clip-on filter for full frame Nikon DSLR cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: December 22, 2016

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The Hong Kong based company Cyclops Optics is selling light pollution filters for Nikon full frame cameras. The filter can be “clipped-on” on top of the sensor in order to block light pollution for astrophotography.

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Update #1: This clip filter was made by STC and not by Cyclops Optics. Cyclops Optics is one of the resellers in Hong Kong. STC is a Taiwanese company and their website can be found here. Some tests can be found here.

Update #2 from a reader: the clip filter is actually inserted during sensor cleaning mode. The mirror flips up and it sets almost level with the electric contacts. The filter bracket holds the mirror up after cleaning mode is disabled allowing for live view mode only. This solution works well with the D810 and D810, but not with the D610.

A new STC MS Clip filter V2.0 is coming soon: the new version will not require the mirror to be locked up and thus should work with D610 and other models.

Additional information from the product listing on their website:

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