Does the iPhone 6S takes better video than the Nikon D750 camera?

By [NR] admin | Published: September 30, 2015

Fstoppers published a controversial video “The iPhone 6s Takes Better Video Than My Professional Nikon DSLR” (the DSLR in question was the Nikon D750). They basically compared the 4k footage from the latest iPhone 6s (down-sampled to 1080p) to the 1080p footage from the Nikon D750. Their conclusion? The iPhone won:

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Nikon launched a new astrophotography website

By [NR] admin | Published: September 30, 2015

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Nikon launched a new website called “Step into the world of astrophotography, with a Nikon camera“. Some of the discussed topics are:

  • Step into the world of astrophotography with Nikon
  • Recommended NIKKOR lenses
  • Astrophotography: a primer
  • An array of stars awaits your challenge
  • Advanced steps: with an astronomical telescope
  • Message for beginners, from an astrophotographer

In addition to the D810A, Nikon also recommends the Nikon 1 J5 and P900 cameras for astrophotography:

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Press release:

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Updated list of rumored Nikon D5 specifications

By [NR] admin | Published: September 28, 2015

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Here is an updated list of rumored Nikon D5 specifications:

  • New 20MP FX sensor
  • New focusing module with larger coverage and 107 or 173 autofocus points (I am getting conflicting reports on that one)
  • Native high ISO of 102,400
  • 15 fps
  • Body design similar to the D4s
  • 4K video 60/30fps
  • Full HD slow motion
  • Announcement expected in early 2016
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Get the N-Photo’s special 50th issue for free

By [NR] admin | Published: September 28, 2015

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For a limited time you can get the N-Photo’s special 50th issue for free (offer ends October 31st, 2015):

  1. Download the N-Photo app form iTunes: iPhone | iPad.
  2. Tap Help, select How do I download my Reward? and follow the link.
  3. Enter the voucher code RUMOR50.
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Weekly Nikon news flash #334

By [NR] admin | Published: September 27, 2015

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→ New Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E reviews: feddestudios.com, jesuise, iamnikon, DCwatch and Shottobits.Using mobile phone Raspberry Pi camera sensor with Nikon lenses
→ Using mobile phone Raspberry Pi camera sensor with Nikon lenses.

Nikon-deals
→ The latest Nikon deals:

Refurbished

Grey market

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New “I AM DIFFERENT” campaign from Factory Media

By [NR] admin | Published: September 27, 2015
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(photo: Phil Young)

Factory Media have partnered with Nikon to capture some of the most inspiring action sports’ photographers. These videos show the dedication and commitment from the other side of the lens. Watch now to find out more and enter your own images for a chance to win a Nikon camera and a photography experience of a lifetime:

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR lens field test review

By [NR] admin | Published: September 26, 2015

Blue iceberg on Svalbard – – Nikon D4s, 200-500mm @ 260mm, 1/1600sec, f/8 and ISO 1250 Wave after sunset – Nikon D4s, 200-500mm @ 480mm, 1/200sec, f/5,6 and ISO 1000
Walrus in the ice – – Nikon D4s, 200-500mm @ 340mm, 1/1600sec, f/5,6 and ISO 1250 Northern Fulmar in flight – Nikon D4s, 200-500mm @ 400mm, 1/40sec, f/7,1 and ISO 400
This field test report on the new Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR lens is by Roy Mangersnes (Facebook | Twitter | Instagram, click on images for larger view):

Due to efficient logistics and a good friend I was lucky to receive the new Nikkor 200-500mm f/5,6 lens a couple of days after I arrived in the Arctic. The next morning, September 14th, I embarked on a 10 days photographic expedition around the Svalbard archipelago. Like many times before I was hosting photographers from around the world to this magical destination on top of the world for our travel company WildPhoto Travel. I was really looking forward to using the new lens in these conditions and my expectations were very high. I realize the 200-500mm lens is not competing in the same league as my preferred long lens, the 400mm 2,8, or other high-end lenses from Nikon, but I was expecting it to perform just as good as the competing brands with equivalent zoom ranges.

The entire test was done using the 200-500mm lens together with the Nikon D4s handheld.

Polar bear north of Svalbard – Nikon D4s, 200-500mm @ 420mm, 1/2000sec, f/8 and ISO 800

Polar bear north of Svalbard – Nikon D4s, 200-500mm @ 420mm, 1/2000sec, f/8 and ISO 800

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