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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Is the new D800 “free maintenance service initiative” just another Nikon recall?

By [NR] admin | Published: July 13, 2015

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Today Nikon sent out letters to selected D800 camera owners to participate in a free “Nikon Maintenance Service Initiative”. I am not sure if this is just another phrase for a recall or Nikon simply wants to test a large number of D800 units in order to determine if a certain issue is present. My guess is that this has to do with the D800 left focus issue. This offer is valid till 1/15/2016.

Coincidentally, refurbished Nikon D800 cameras reached a new low price today: $1,649.00.

Update: similar emails were also sent to D700 camera owners.

Here is the full text of the email:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #323

By [NR] admin | Published: July 11, 2015

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→ DxOMark test results: Canon 5DS vs. Nikon D810 vs. Sony a7R.

Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f2 SL II Aspherical lens for Nikon F mount review test
→ DxOMark also tested the Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f2 SL II Aspherical lens for Nikon F mount.

Nikon-deals
→ Here are the latest Nikon deals for this week:

Refurbished (US warranty)Grey market (no US warranty)
Nikon D3300 lens kit: $379.95
Nikon D3300 two lens kit: $499
Nikon D5200: $389.95
Nikon D5300 lens kit: $519.95
Nikon D7000: $499.95
Nikon Df: $1,919.95
Nikon Df lens kit: $2.129.95
Nikon D800: $1,649↓
Nikon D810: $2,399↓		Nikon D7200: $882
Nikon D750: $1,529
Nikon 24-120mm f/4G lens: $575
Full US warranty
Nikon WP-N1 waterproof housing for J1: 69.95
Nikon 1 AW1 is now $100 off
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
The July Nikon rebates are now online

Mitakon Speedmaster 85 mm f:1.2 lens review
→ LensTip published a review of the Mitakon Speedmaster 85 mm f/1.2 lens.

Nikon showroom in Nairobi Thika Road Mall
→ Nikon opens multimillion showroom in Nairobi’s Thika Road Mall.

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This is the Yongnuo AF-S 50mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon F mount

By [NR] admin | Published: July 10, 2015

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I already reported that Yongnuo will start producing cheap prime lenses for Nikon F mount (the Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8 version for Canon costs $58). The first Yongnuo AF-S 50mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon was on display at the Photo & Imaging 2015 exhibition in Shanghai and has all-metal construction, AF-S focus motor and closest focusing distance of 0.45m. Here are some pictures of the new lens:

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New low price – refurbished Nikon D800: $1,699, D800E: $1,899

By [NR] admin | Published: July 10, 2015

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New low prices on refurbished Nikon D800/D800E cameras:

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