Clever DIY rig for shooting aviation by Jim Winters from NikonMiami

TRIAXEZ triple axis shooting system from NikonMiami 2
TRIAXEZ triple axis shooting system from NikonMiami
Jim Winters from NikonMiami sent me few pictures of his clever invention that he calls TRIAXEZ: a shoulder mounted “triple axis” shooting system that also has built-in remote triggers and a 12V battery used as a counterweight and power source. The wheels  make the whole rig easy to transport. His first version had a lead diving weight and no wheels, but it was difficult to carry out to the average aviation shooting spot. The 12v battery runs the camera for days if not weeks. All the wiring is hidden in the aluminum tubing, which is very light. The battery also has a port for USB charging and a cool little volt meter. The left hand controls the remote focus/trigger.

Jim uses the TRIAXEZ mainly for shooting aviation and claims that the quality of the images is great, not to mention that his shoulder/back no longer hurts after shooting airplanes for few hours. Here are two photos taken with the rig (you can see more at NikonMiami):

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Weekly Nikon news flash #313

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→ Updated Nikon support article: Modification of tilt and shift mechanism of PC-E lenses.

CIPA camera sales March 2015.
CIPA published their camera sales data for March, 2015.

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The Nikon instant rebates were extended for the month of May. I do not see any changed from the previous month.

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→ Tamron, Tokina and Sigma introduced new lens rebates in the US.

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→ The latest Nikon deals (updated weekly):

Refurbished (US warranty) Grey market (no US warranty)
Nikon D3200$279
Nikon D3300 two lens kit$519
Nikon D3300 lens kit + Adobe: $439.99
Nikon D5300 lens kit: $498.99
Nikon D610: $1,149↓
Nikon D800: $1,769↓
Nikon D800E$1998.88↓
Nikon 70-200mm f/4G: $1,199.95
Nikon D3200 kens kit: $299
Nikon D5200 lens kit: $399.99
Nikon D7200$919.60↓
Nikon D610$1,236.89↓
Nikon D750$1,499.99 ↓
Nikon D810: $2,249
Nikon D4s: $3,999.99
Nikon 24-120mm f/4: $584
Nikon 35mm f/1.8 DX: $139.99
Full US warranty
Nikon 1 J4 + 10-100mm lens$449.95
Nikon WP-N1 waterproof housing for J1: 96.95 ($650 off)
Nikon Coolpix AW130 is now $50 off
Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8$734 ($250 off)
Nikkor 50mm f/1.4: $349 ($136 off)
Nikon D610 with free MB-D14 grip at Adorama & B&H
Nikon D750 with free 12 months CC subscription
Nikon D75 and D610 with free Shure VP83 microphone
New: Nikon Df with free GP-1A GPS & WU-1a wireless adapters + 2% in rewards

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Top 10 NikonRumors posts for April 2015

Nikon mirrorless camera concept4 Fake Nikon D800E DSLR cameras Lunch time
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Nikon-D7200-vs-D7100-vs-D7000-DSLR-camera-comparison Nikon-D810-video-rig Nikon-1-J5-interchangeable-lens-camera
These are the top 10 most visited NikonRumors posts for April, 2015:

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NikonRumors is 7 years old today


NikonRumors is turning 7 today. I started this blog on May 1st, 2008 and have been posting almost daily ever since. Today the blog has 4,063 posts and 385,900 comments! Some of you have been with me since the beginning and I thank you for that. Here is a flashback how the blog looked back in the days (you can see more old [NR] screenshots at web.archive.org):

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Thanks also to all that sent me those wonderful birthday pictures!

Here is quick reminder on how you can follow NikonRumors:

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Nikon 1 J5 camera shipping, currently in stock

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→ Several different Nikon 1 J5 camera configurations are already in stock at Amazon, B&HBuyDig, Cameta Camera and Jessops UK.

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→ The Nikon 1 J5 user manual is now available online.

Nikon 1 J5 jpeg fine @ ISO 6,400
→ Nikon 1 J5 samples at different ISO can be found on flickr (image above: jpeg fine @ ISO 6,400). See also this flickr album and this post.

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Another new low price: refurbished Nikon D610 camera for $1,049.99

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Another new low price: the refurbished Nikon D610 is now $1,049.99 on eBay (it was $1,149 few days ago, regular price is $1,496.95 after the $500 rebate).

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New low price: grey market Nikon D750 camera now $1,499.99

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Grey market Nikon D750 DSLR cameras are now available for $1,499.99 on eBay – this is a new low price.

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