The walls of Myanmar (Burma)

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


The walls of Myanmar (Burma) is by Julian Ray (Website | Blog | Instagram, see also his previous guest posts):

It’s 6:00am in downtown Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) and the people that are part of my travel photography group are complaining boisterously about the Monsoon rains that are in full force outside. They all want to stay in the hotel and wait it out, siting equipment concerns, wind, flooding, and so on.

From time to time I lead photography tours and teach groups around the SE Asia area when I need a break from the commercial and PJ photography world that is my life. This is just such a tour.

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Most pros used Nikons to record Apollo 11 blast-off to moon

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

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47 years ago the Lunar Module ‘The Eagle’ landed on the moon…

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When Apollo 11 slowly lifted skyward from Cape Kennedy on its lunar flight, spewing violent clouds of smoke and flame in its wake, more cameras than pairs of eyes seemed to be aimed at the launch pad.

The prospect of being able to record history while-it-was-being-made was too great a temptation to the thousands of newsmen and newswomen at Press Site 39. Every reporter who owned or could borrow a camera seemingly put aside his or her typewriter and notebook and turned photographer to record the spectacular event on film.

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Nikon battery grips and wireless transmitter on sale

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

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Some new Nikon deals from Adorama that will expire at the end of the month (use coupon code SOOOGOOD at checkout):

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New rumors: the Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 lens to be replaced by the end of the year

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

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I received the same rumor from multiple sources: the Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 lens will be replaced by the end of the year. Prototypes are already being tested out in the field. The current 70-200mm version was announced back in 2009 and is currently selling for $2,096.95.

Here is an updated list on what to expect next from Nikon:

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Two new third party lenses for Nikon F mount

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

New Yasuhara Momo soft focus lens

The first out of five new Samyang lenses announced: Xeen 135mm T/2.2

Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 distortion-free lens to be announced next week

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Another Nikon price increase is coming to the UK on August 1st

By [NR] admin | Published: July 19, 2016

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Another Nikon price increase is coming to the UK on August 1st because of the falling value of the British Pound against the Japanese Yen:

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From what I understood the price increase will be across the board and will include all Nikon products. The last Nikon price increase in Europe was just few months ago.

If you need a new camera or lens, it’s a good idea to order it before the end of the month. Check out the latest Nikon prices and availability at Wex Photographic, Jessops, Calumet and Amazon UK.

Update: the price increase will be officially announced in the UK on August 1st and will take effect on August 15th.

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Nikon DL cameras should start shipping in October

By [NR] admin | Published: July 18, 2016

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I received some information today that the new Nikon DL cameras will start shipping in October. This information is coming directly from Nikon. The three DL models were announced back in February and have been delayed several times already. The cameras are still available for pre-order.

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