Weekly Nikon news flash #278

By [NR] admin | Published: August 31, 2014

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→ Only few hours left: Topaz Adjust plugin (designed to make your photos pop) is currently 50% off with coupon code “augadjust”.

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→ Samyang announced a new 50mm f/1.5 AS UMC lens ($549) that will be available in cinema and normal (photography) versions. Samyang is rumored to announce also a new wide angle lens in the next few days.

DxO Optics Pro software
→ DxO Optics Pro 9.5.2 released with Nikon D810 support ($149 for Standard, $299 for Elite versions).

Nikon Interchangeable Lenses - Chromatic Aberration Compensation
→ New article on nikon.com: “Interchangeable Lenses – Chromatic Aberration Compensation“.

→ Nikon D810 hands-on review by B&H:

→ Three new Nikon D810 promo videos by Sandro:

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Creating spinning circular timelapse with Nikon DSLR camera

By [NR] admin | Published: August 31, 2014

Creating spinning circular timelapse with Nikon DSLR camera
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Artist and Nikon Ambassador for Lebanon, Alexy Joffre Frangieh (who painted his Nikon gear with military grade “Desert Mirage Lizard” paint) shared with us an interesting and challenging setup. His aim was to create a spinning circular image from within a leafless apple tree: creating a time lapse for use in a video artwork that will afterwards be displayed on a huge video wall (extract from the videoart can be found at the bottom of this post). You can follow Alexy on his website, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.

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Nikon Teleconverter TC-14E III and Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lens now shipping

By [NR] admin | Published: August 29, 2014

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As previously reported, the new Nikon 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lens and Teleconverter TC-14E III (1.4x) started shipping yesterday. At the time of this post, none of the major US retailers had any in stock, but you can still check availability again at B&H, Adorama and Amazon.

Update – the new Nikon Teleconverter TC-14E III is now in stock at Cameta Camera and WEX Photographic (UK).

Nikon 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lens unboxing (another unboxing video can be seen on flickr):

Here is a promo video for the new Nikkor 400mm f/2.8 lens from Nikon Japan:

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New Rokinon 7.5mm f/8 RMC fisheye lens for Nikon 1 mount

By [NR] admin | Published: August 27, 2014

Rokinon 7.5mm f:8.0 RMC fisheye lens for Nikon 1
Rokinon 7.5mm f:8.0 RMC fisheye lens for Nikon 1 mount
Rokinon 7.5mm f:8.0 RMC fisheye lens for Nikon 1 cameras
Update: BuyDig has this lens for $149 once you add it to your cart ($26 cheaper than B&H).

A reader sent me a link to this, apparently new, Rokinon 7.5mm f/8 RMC fisheye lens for Nikon 1 mount. I do not remember seeing an announcement for this lens. Anyway, here is some additional info from B&H website:

  • Nikon 1 Mount Lens/CX Format
  • Fixed Aperture: f/8.0
  • 20.25mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Expansive 162° Angle of View
  • Seven-Layer RMC Multi-Coating
  • Manual Focus Design
  • Built-In Petal Type Lens Hood
  • Aluminum Alloy Lens Barrel

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The first Nikon D810 books are already out

By [NR] admin | Published: August 27, 2014

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The first Nikon D810 books/guides are already listed on Amazon US:

Here are the listings for few other countries:

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Nikon D810 DSLR filmmaker’s kit is now shipping

By [NR] admin | Published: August 26, 2014

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The Nikon D810 DSLR filmmaker’s kit is now shipping and is currently in stock at Amazon and B&H (with free expedited shipping). The kit offers savings of $993 off suggested retail prices when purchased separately and includes:

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New firmware updates for Nikon D90, D7000, D7100, D600, D610 and D4s cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: August 26, 2014

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Update: the Nikon Distortion Control Data firmware version 2 can be downloaded here.

Nikon released new firmware updates for the D90, D7000, D7100, D600, D610 and D4s DSLR cameras. Follow the links for additional details:

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