Nikon 16-80mm f/2.8-4E, 500mm f/4E and 600mm f/4E FL ED VR lenses now shipping

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

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The first batch of Nikkor AF-S DX 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR lenses was already received by Foto Hans Keuzekamp in the Netherlands. In the US Adorama lists the lens as being currently in stock, Amazon will have them on Monday (July 20th).

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The new 500mm f/4E FL ED VR and 600mm f/4E FL ED VR lenses are currently in stock at Adorama. B&H will start shipping them on July 20th, Amazon will have them in stock on July 25th. In the UK, the 600m lens is currently in stock at WEX Photographic. A reader already got a delivery date from Amazon for the Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4E FL ED VR lens – July 21st (pre-ordered on July 2nd):

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Pre-order options for the latest Nikon lenses can be found here.

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Nikon 1 J5 mirrorless camera review

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

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Nikon 1 J5 mirrorless camera ($496.95) review by Eyal Gurevitch:

First came the J4

Last summer I spent a great, long vacation with my family at the beach. The kids love doing nothing else than going swimming twice a day in the sea and spending the rest of it in the pool. I had the Nikon 1 J4 with me on that trip. Rarely do I have so much time to spend with a camera (Hey, but what about the kids?) so I studied it closely and learned to love it. And hate it.

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In 1995 a Fuji X/Nikon hybrid camera with 1.3MP was priced at $20,000

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

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Flashback from 1995:

“Flash back to 20 years ago, when photography was just entering the digital realm. This episode of CNET Central from the summer of 1995 features the “B-2 Stealth Bomber” of digital cameras, a Fuji X/Nikon hybrid. Roughly the size of a volleyball, this camera packed 1.3 megapixels and a removable 131 MB card capable of storing 70 images, all for $20,000 or (equivalent to $31,000 in 2015).”

Here is the related YouTube video:

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The Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art lens will cost $999 in the US

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

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Sigma announced the US pricing for their new 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art lens: $999. The lens is now listed for pre-order at B&H and Adorama. The expected availability is end of July, 2015. The full press release, technical specs and key features can be found over at PhotoRumors. The full press release is available here.

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Transfer metadata from selected Nikon film cameras with Meta35

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

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Meta35 let’s you transfer metadata from selected Nikon film cameras. It brings the perks of digital data management and camera customization into the world of film photography. Meta35 is compatible with the Nikon F6, F5, F100, N90s/F90x, N90/F90 and replaces Nikon MV-1 and Nikon Photo Secretary:

Meta35 software screenshots:

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Update: Camera Companion by HolyMoose.com offer similar solution for the Nikon F100 camera. It requires use of a MS Access compatible database and you have to find your own cable.

Press release (this was initially released in June but I just recently received the press kit):

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The “free maintenance service initiative” is sent only to D800, D800E, D700 and D7100 cameras owners

By [NR] admin | Published: July 14, 2015

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I received some additional information on the Nikon free maintenance service initiative: the emails were sent to about 4,300 D800/D800E owners, as well as to aprox. 100 D700 owners and around 100 D7100 owners. Unfortunately, if you did not receive an email, you will not be eligible for this offer. This service will not be offered to everyone. To make sure you don’t miss on any similar offers in the future, make sure your camera is registered with Nikon.

Update: for now the Nikon free maintenance service initiative is available only in the US:

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Nikon D700 owners also received “free maintenance service initiative” offer

By [NR] admin | Published: July 14, 2015

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A reader received the “free maintenance service initiative” email for his Nikon D700 camera. It seems that this program is not targeted for D800 cameras only and indeed is just a good gesture from Nikon to existing customers.

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