Shooting Nikon DSLR cameras in manual mode with auto ISO

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“Shooting Nikon DSLR cameras in manual mode with auto ISO” is a new article by Steve Perry (website | YouTube | Facebook). You can check also his previous [NR] posts:

Did you know your Nikon camera has a “hidden” exposure mode?

Sure, we’re all familiar with Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual – but there’s one that’s left off of the list – and that’s Manual Mode with Auto ISO.

Basically, this setup allows you to adjust your F/stop and shutter speed to exactly what you want and it floats the ISO in order to generate a proper exposure.

At first this may not sound like that big of a deal, but imagine a mode where YOU get to set the most important parts of the exposure equation – the F/stop and shutter speed – and you let the camera figure out the exposure by adjusting the ISO.

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Nikon cannot give a straight answer on their DX strategy

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Maybe is the translation or maybe is just me, but I cannot make any sense from the answers Nikon representatives gave to dpreview during an interview at the CP+ show that just got published online today – see for yourself:

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Of course the Nikon D7200 is the best APS-C camera ever tested at DxOMark

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DxOMark published their test results for the Nikon D7200 DSLR camera ($1,196.95). As expected, the camera scored 1st place in the APS-C category:

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Philosophy of Nikkor: Designers’ Voice (video)

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Nikon released a new video where Nikkor lens designers Takayuki Sensui and Toshinori Take talk about features, advantages and challenges when designing interchangeable lenses:

The videos is part of the newly developed www.nikkor.com website where you can find other interesting information on Nikon lenses.

Here is the second new video released today at nikkor.com – THE SETTING UP by Leandro Erlich:

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Nikon develops new firmware for the D4s, D810 and D750 DSLR cameras

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Today Nikon distributed a new press release about upcoming firmware updates for the D4s, D810 and D750 DSLR cameras that will bring support for timecode and recording command functions with HDMI output – the cameras will be able to basically communicate with external video recorders.

I am not sure if this is somehow related to the rumors of a new firmware download program which I still think is/was legit.

Here are the full press releases:

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Nikon DSLR combo rebates for April

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The Nikon lens only rebates are now gone. Here are the new Nikon combo rebates for April:

The following lenses are included in the Nikon DSLR combo rebates for April:

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Similar savings are available also at Adorama and Amazon.

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Rumored Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 lens for Nikon F mount officially announced

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Today Lensbaby announced the previously rumored Velvet 56mm f/1.6 lens that will be available for Nikon F mount cameras. Here are the Velvet 56 basic specs and features:

  • f/1.6-16
  • 1:2 Macro
  • 56mm
  • 62mm filter
  • Focuses from 5″ from front element to infinity
  • Metal lens hood included with Velvet 56 lenses for mirrorless cameras only
  • Dimensions (DSLR) 86mm at infinity to 112mm at Macro, 71.96mm diameter
  • Dimensions (mirrorless without hood) 94mm Infinity to 120mm at Macro
  • Weight ~400 grams

The price of the lens is $499.95 and it is currently available for pre-order at B&H and Adorama. There is also a Velvet SE (Special Edition) version with clear anodized finish, engraved aperture and focus markings that will retail for $599.95:

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Shipping will start on April 13, 2015.

Additional information:

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