Nikon SB-5000 Speedlight flash now in stock

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

Nikon SB-5000 Speedlight
The new Nikon SB-5000 Speedlight flash is now in stock at Amazon and Focus Camera (B&H and Adorama should get them in stock soon as well).

The SB-500 manual can be downloaded here.

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Nikon D5 manual, NEF Codec now available for download, first D5 sold in Ireland, first unboxing video

By [NR] admin | Published: March 23, 2016

Nikon D5 camera manual
The Nikon D5 manual is now available for download (you can change the language on top of the page).

Nikon NEF Codec
Nikon NEF Codec was also updated to version 1.28.0 for Windows 7 SP1/8/8.1/10 with added support for the Nikon D5 (see also this PDF on how to correct the display of NEF/NRW thumbnails in 64-bit Windows 7/Windows Vista).

Update – first Nikon D5 unboxing videos:

The first Nikon D5 cameras were already sold in Ireland:

First Nikon D5 owners in Ireland 2

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ViewNX-i 1.2.0 and Capture NX-D 1.4.0 released with Nikon D5 support

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

Nikon ViewNX-i & Capture NX-D logo
Nikon released ViewNX-i and Capture NX-D version 1.16.010 with support for the Nikon D5 camera. Here are the direct links:

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Nikon Wireless Transmitter utility 1.6.1 was also released:

  • The D5 and D500 are now supported.
  • The WT-7 and WT-6 wireless transmitters are now supported.
  • Turkish is now supported.
  • Added support for OS X 10.11.
  • OS X 10.8 is no longer supported.
  • Fixed issue that allowed users to choose the “Applications” folder as a destination for pictures copied from the camera in transfer mode, in spite of the fact that the “Applications” folder could not be used to store images.

 

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There is also a new firmware update version 1.01 for the Nikon WR-1 wireless remote control transceiver (see also this support document).

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Nikon D5 now shipping, additional coverage (hint: there is a new Lord of Darkness)

By [NR] admin | Published: March 21, 2016

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The first Nikon D5 cameras are already shipping in Europe (I have shipping notifications but cannot publish them because of privacy issues). Several new Nikon D5 articles and sample photos started popping online, the first one is from Joe McNally:

http://blog.joemcnally.com/2016/03/18/live-las-vegas-d5-sb-5000/

Some Nikon D5 dynamic range comparisons with the D4 (hint: there is a new “Lord of Darkness“):

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It seems that the embargo expired and there are a lot of new sample photos being published online – check danvojtech.cz (100% crop on the right side, without sharpening and noise reduction, all photos without tripod). Multiple sample files from the D5 can be found here (NEF files also available for download) here, here, here and here. First D5 impressions can be found here (in German).

Nikon D5 4k video sample:

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Save $160 when you buy the Sigma 18-35mm and 50-100mm f/1.8 Art lenses together

By [NR] admin | Published: March 21, 2016

Save $160 when you buy the Sigma 18-35mm f:1.8 and 50-100mm f:1.8 DC HSM Art lenses
For all future Nikon D500 owners: take a look at the latest offer from Sigma – you can save $160 when you buy the Sigma 18-35mm and 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lenses together (USB dock included).

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Price of the Irix 15mm f/2.4 full frame lens leaked

By [NR] admin | Published: March 21, 2016

A quick update on my post about the new Irix 15mm f/2.4 full frame lens for Nikon F mount – I received the EU pricing of the two different versions:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #359

By [NR] admin | Published: March 20, 2016

Sigma-150-600mm-f5-6.3-DG-OS-HSM-Contemporary-lens-for-Nikon-F-mount
→ Sigma released new firmware for their 150-600mm f/5-6.3 lens that will make the autofocus up to 50% faster.

Nikon D500 camera shipping date
Nikon D500 shipping date
→ Both Amazon and Adorama now list the shipping date for the Nikon D500 as April 21st.

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→ Refurbished Nikon Df camera + lens kit now sells for $1,949.95 (more deals available here).
Nikon Nikkor 360-1200mm f:11 ED zoom lens
→ Check out this Nikon Nikkor 360-1200mm f/11 ED zoom lens listed on eBay (15.7 pounds, 122mm filter size, selling for $16,000).

Commlite Nikon F-mount to Sony E-mount autofocus adapter 5
→ The Commlite CM-ENF-E1 Nikon F Lens to Sony E-Mount AF lens smart adapter is now in stock.

Nikon-D750-camera-reacall-repair-list
→ This is what Nikon fixed in the latest D750 recall.

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→ Capture One 9.1 ($269) released with support for three new Nikon F mount lenses (more info available here):

  • Nikon 24-70E VR
  • Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED
  • Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM (Nikon mount)

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