Flashback: the Nikon Coolwalker MSV-01 offered 30GB of picture storage back in 2004

By [NR] admin | Published: May 20, 2015

Nikon Coolwalker MSV-01 30GB Stand-Alone Data Storage Unit
A reader sent me a link to this used product listing at B&H. It’s probably something most of you don’t even remember – a Nikon Coolwalker MSV-01 30GB stand-alone data storage unit that was introduced back in 2004. The device has a 2.5″ TFT color LCD display with 117,600 pixels and accepts CompactFlash and MicroDrive (SD cards with adapter). Here are the detailed features and specifications, the user’s manual can be downloaded here:

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Nikon 1 V2 firmware update 1.21 released

By [NR] admin | Published: May 19, 2015

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Nikon released firmware update 1.21 for the Nikon 1 V2 mirrorless camera that fixes an issue when using Eye-Fi memory cards:

Fixed issue that caused Eye-Fi wireless upload to stop functioning if a control other than the movie-record button was used to end filming when movies were being recorded to an Eye-Fi card.

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Deal of the day: Nikon 1 J4 with 10-30 lens, WP-N3 underwater case, Adobe Photoshop Elements 12 for $349 *UPDATED*

By [NR] admin | Published: May 18, 2015

Nikon 1 J4 with 10-30 lens WP-N3 underwater case Adobe Photoshop Elements 12 for $399
BuyDig has a special on the Nikon 1 J4 mirrorless camera: you will get all the following items for $399 $349 (over $600 in savings):

All items are brand new and come with full US warranty (BuyDig is an authorized US Nikon dealer).

UPDATE #2: this deal is now back online.

UPDATE #1: you can get an additional $50 off on this deal if you use coupon code “SCUBAFUN” – this brings the price of the entire kit to $349:

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New instant savings: up to $300 off Zeiss ZF.2 lenses for Nikon DSLR cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: May 18, 2015

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Zeis lens instant savings
Zeiss has new instant savings (up to $300) on selected ZF.2 lenses for Nikon F mount. You can see the full list at B&H and Adorama. Otus lenses are not part of this offer.

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Weekly Nikon news flash #315

By [NR] admin | Published: May 17, 2015

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→ Nikkor 300mm f/2 ED IF AIS lens listed on eBay for $23,900.

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→ Made In Japan: inside the Nikon Tochigi lens factory.

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→ Nikon’s stock tumbled 11% after the company slashed their financial targets.

→ Nikon Corp. rating increased to hold.

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→ The latest Nikon deals (updated weekly):

Refurbished (US warranty) Grey market (no US warranty)
Nikon D3100 two lens kit: $269.99
Nikon D3200: $279
Nikon D3300 two lens kit: $519
Nikon D300: $799.95
Nikon D7000 two lens kit: $499
Nikon D7100 two lens kit: $699.99
Nikon D2x: $999.95
Nikon D610: $1,149
Nikon D800: $1,799
Nikon D800E: $1998.88
Nikon D4s: $5,549.95↓
Nikon 70-200mm f/4G: $1,199.95
Nikon 50mm f/1.8G: $179.96
Adorama has new “special pricing”
on refurbished cameras and lenses		 Nikon D7200: $899↓
Nikon Df: $2,2249.95
Adorama has new “special pricing”
on many Nikon grey market lenses
Full US warranty
Nikon WP-N1 waterproof housing for J1: 96.95 ($650 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

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Heartography: Nikon created a pho-dog-grapher by attaching a heart rate triggered camera to a dog

By [NR] admin | Published: May 16, 2015

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Grizzler became the first canine photographer with a little bit of help from Nikon – they developed a device that turns emotions into photographs by using the dog’s heart rate to trigger the camera. You can see some of the pictures taken by Grizzler in this video from Nikon Asia:

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DIY Nikon 1 hot shoe adapter

By [NR] admin | Published: May 16, 2015

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Robert build his own Nikon1 hot shoe adapter based on the Nikon AS-N1000 for a fraction of the price of a new V1-F1A: two wires are going from ground-ground at pin#8 (on the left) to the center pin of a regular hot shoe. Here are the detailed steps:

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