Weekly Nikon news flash #317

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

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→ Nikon has a new version of their Nikon Image Space app – available on the App Store and on Google Play.

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→ New low price on the grey market Nikon D750 camera: $1,449 ($50 drop from a month ago). More Nikon deals (updated weekly):

Refurbished (US warranty) Grey market (no US warranty)
Nikon D3100: $199.95
Nikon D3200: $279
Nikon D3200 lens kit: $279
Nikon D3300 lens kit: $369.95
Nikon D3300 two lens kit: $519
Nikon D5200: $419.95
Nikon D5300 lens kit: $509.95
Nikon D7000: $499.95
Nikon D7000 two lens kit: $499.99
Nikon D7100 two lens kit: $849
Nikon D2x: $999.95
Nikon D610: $1,149.95
Nikon Df: $2.249.95
Nikon D800: $1,899
Nikon D800E: $1998.88
Nikon D4s: $5,549.95
Nikon 70-200mm f/4G: $1,199.95
Nikon 50mm f/1.8G: $159		 Nikon D750: $1,449↓
Nikon D7200: $894.99
Nikon 24-120mm f/4G lens: $579
Nikon 24mm f/1.4 lens: $1,349.99
Full US warranty
Nikon WP-N1 waterproof housing for J1: 96.95 ($650 off)
Nikon 1 AW1 is now $100 off
Nikon D3300 two lens kit + free wireless adapter: $596.95
Nikon D610 with free MB-D14 grip at Adorama & B&H
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
Rare & expensive
Nikon 6mm f/2.8 AIS fisheye lens: $81,021.94
Nikon 13mm f/5.6 AIS lens: $33,000
Repro Nikon 170mm f/1.4 lens: $75,000
Nikon Reflex 2000mm f/11 lens: $25,000

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Venus Optics KX-800 Macro Twin Flash review

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

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This review of the Venus Optics KX-800 Macro Twin Flash is by Bernhard Sperling:

In early April 2015 the Chinese manufacturer Venus Optics announced the KX-800 Macro Twin Flash. The announcement was also reported in an earlier NR post.

The flash is fitted with three flexible arms, of which two carry each a flash tube unit and one shorter middle arm carries a led permanent light. The flash is manual mode only. The manufacturer claims the following features:

• GN 190 (in feet at ISO 100), GN 58 in meter
• Rapid recycle time (approx. 2-5 seconds)
• 48cm long dual flexible arms
• Independent output control
• LED focus assist light
• Weight: 1 pound
• Compatible with Canon/Nikon/Sony A/Pentax cameras

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Raw Right Away is a new NEF plugin for Mac OS

By [NR] admin | Published: May 29, 2015

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Raw Right Away is a plugin for Mac OS Finder/Desktop/Dock/Spotlight/etc. that allows you to quickly view Nikon .NEF (and Canon .CR2) files. Raw Right Away is available in the AppStore for $4.99. Additional information after the break:

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New Petzval 58mm Bokeh Control Art lens for Nikon F mount from Lomography

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

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Lomography are introducing the world’s first Petzval 58mm Bokeh Control Art lens on Kickstarter. The $100,000 funding goal was reached in less than 3 hours. For now the lens is available only on Kickstarter. Shipping is currently planned for December 2015. Lomography already has a Petzval 85mm lens ($599).

Lomography Petzval 58 Bokeh Control Art lens for Nikon F mount

Specifications:

  • Focal Length: 58mm
  • Aperture: Waterhouse aperture stops, f/1.9, f/2.8, f/4, f/5.6, f/8, f/11, f/16
  • Image Circle: 44mm
  • Field of View: 41 degrees
  • Lens Mounting Profile: Canon EF and Nikon F
  • Electronic Contacts: No
  • Closest Focusing Distance: 0.6m
  • Focusing Mechanism: Gear rack focusing
  • Filter Thread: 52mm
  • Bokeh Control Levels: 1 (minimum swirl) to 7 (maximum swirl)
  • Premium Russian glass optics
  • Available in brass or black finish for Canon EF and Nikon F mounts

Bokeh demo (click to see GIF animation):

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Nikon released NEF Codec 1.27.0 and Distortion Control 2.009 updates

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

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Nikon released NEF Codec version 1.27.0 and Distortion Control Data version 2.009.

What’s new in Nikon NEF Codec version 1.27.0:

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Nikon got a wedding studio truck

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

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Update: pictures of the Nikon truck can be found here and here.

Nikon and Joe McNally converted a truck into a fully functional photo studio and will offer newlywed couples free portraits outside of the NYC Marriage Bureau on June 4 and June 5, 2015. Additional information can be found on Joe McNally’s blog. Here is the full press release:

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Deal of the day: Nikon D4 for $2,995.95

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

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Adorama currently has refurbished Nikon D4 cameras for $2,995.95 with free shipping (lowest price so far). This deal is available on their website and on their eBay store. Only 3 units were left at the time of this post. The cameras are refurbished by Nikon USA and come with 90 days USA warranty.

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