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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Nikon Capture NX-D 1.2.1, ViewNX-i 1.0.1 and Picture Control Utility 2.1.1 released with support for the D810A camera

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

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Nikon released new versions of Capture NX-D, ViewNX-i and Picture Control Utility 2 – all three products now support the D810A camera. Here are the download links:

ProductsVersion
Capture NX-DVer.1.2.1
ViewNX-iVer.1.0.1
Picture Control Utility 2Ver.2.1.1

Change log:

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