Weekly Nikon news flash #323

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DxOMark test results: Canon 5DS vs. Nikon D810 vs. Sony a7R.

Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f2 SL II Aspherical lens for Nikon F mount review test
DxOMark also tested the Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f2 SL II Aspherical lens for Nikon F mount.

Nikon-deals
→ Here are the latest Nikon deals for this week:

Refurbished (US warranty) Grey market (no US warranty)
Nikon D3300 lens kit: $379.95
Nikon D3300 two lens kit$499
Nikon D5200: $389.95
Nikon D5300 lens kit: $519.95
Nikon D7000: $499.95
Nikon Df: $1,919.95
Nikon Df lens kit: $2.129.95
Nikon D800: $1,649↓
Nikon D810: $2,399↓
Nikon D7200$882
Nikon D750: $1,529
Nikon 24-120mm f/4G lens: $575
Full US warranty
Nikon WP-N1 waterproof housing for J1: 69.95
Nikon 1 AW1 is now $100 off
Nikon D750 with free 12 months CC subscription
Nikon D750/D610 with free Shure VP83 microphone
Nikon Df with free GP-1A GPS & WU-1a wireless adapters
Nikon D810 with 24-120mm f/4 lens is now $900 off
The July Nikon rebates are now online

Mitakon Speedmaster 85 mm f:1.2 lens review
LensTip published a review of the Mitakon Speedmaster 85 mm f/1.2 lens.

Nikon showroom in Nairobi Thika Road Mall
Nikon opens multimillion showroom in Nairobi’s Thika Road Mall.

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This is the Yongnuo AF-S 50mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon F mount

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I already reported that Yongnuo will start producing cheap prime lenses for Nikon F mount (the Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8 version for Canon costs $58). The first Yongnuo AF-S 50mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon was on display at the Photo & Imaging 2015 exhibition in Shanghai and has all-metal construction, AF-S focus motor and closest focusing distance of 0.45m. Here are some pictures of the new lens:

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New low price – refurbished Nikon D800: $1,699, D800E: $1,899

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New low prices on refurbished Nikon D800/D800E cameras:

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New Nikon D750 service advisory: possible image shading from shutter

New Nikon D750 advisory - possible image shading from shutter
Today Nikon issued a new service advisory for the Nikon D750 camera involving possible image shading from shutter. You can check if your camera’s serial number is affected here (updated: here is the link the US page). Additional information:

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Available third party software solutions based on Nikon’s SDK

Nikon Digital Imaging Product software development kits SDK
Here are some of the third party Nikon software solutions I have covered over the years. I believe most (if not all) of them are based on Nikon’s SDK. Almost all of them are free:

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Nikon Camera Control software (tethering, remote camera control and more)

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DigiCamControl (open source tethering software)

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Nikontrol 3K (remote control for PC)

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Nikon 1 J5 camera tested at DxOMark

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DxOMark tested the Nikon 1 J5 mirrorless camera. This is their conclusion:

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Grey market Nikon D810 now $2,099.99

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I believe this is a new low price for a grey market Nikon D810 DSLR camera – currently listed on eBay for $2,099.99. Limited quantities available (186 sold so far), free shipping, 30 days return policy, 1 year store warranty.

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