Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
New rumors suggest that Nikon will announce a special version of the D810 for astrophotography in the next couple of days.
If this turns out to be true, expect a similar setup to Canon’s 60Da, which features a modified infrared filter and a low-noise sensor with heightened hydrogen-alpha sensitivity and allows the camera to better capture red hydrogen emission nebulae and other cosmic phenomena.
[vai Nikon Rumors]
Nikon can’t seem to catch a break. After the super-embarrassing D600 dust issue was so bad that Nikon actually had to make a new camera model, the new Nikon D750 has been pulled from shelves as Nikon works to fix a problem and replenish stock. [Read more…]
Nikon had a great booth at CES this year – probably the best among photography companies at CES. [Read more…]
The Nikon AF-S 300mm f4 PF ED VR lens was announced this week at CES 2015, alongside the Nikon D5500. Unlike the D5500 though, the new 300mm lens is a pro-level lens that retails for $1999.95. [Read more…]
Nikon unveiled its new D5500 late last night just prior to the kickoff of CES 2015. It is a mild upgrade over the D5300 but adds a couple of new features, including Nikon’s first ever touchscreen on a DSLR. [Read more…]
Mastering the Nikon D810 is a new book from photographer Darrell Young, who is a veteran author of this series.
“This book explores the features and capabilities of the camera in a way that far surpasses the user’s manual. It guides readers through the camera features with step-by-step setting adjustments; color illustrations; and detailed how, when, and why explanations for each option. Every button, dial, switch, and menu configuration setting is explored in a user-friendly manner, with suggestions for setup according to various shooting styles.
Darrell’s friendly and informative writing style allows readers to easily follow directions while feeling as if a friend dropped in to share his knowledge. The information in this book goes beyond the camera itself and also covers basic photography technique.”
Mastering the Nikon D810 retails for $39.95; however, it is currently available for $30.17 on Amazon.com.
It is also available as a Kindle Edition for $19.99 here on Amazon.com.
Nikon Rumors claims to have info that Nikon will announce a replacement for the AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4 VR lens with Nano and Flourine coatings very soon.
The new 300mm f/4 VR lens is expected to be lighter than the current lens. It will feature a minimum focusing distance of 1.4m/55″ and a 77mm filter size.
Stay tuned.
New rumors about the Nikon D7200 suggest that it will feature a new 24MP APS-C sensor, along with several other upgrades over the D7100. [Read more…]
It looks like we will see an updated Nikon D5500 at CES 2015, which is about three weeks from now. [Read more…]
The Nikon D810 is by virtually all regards an excellent full frame camera. It’s 36MP full frame sensor is class-leading in terms of resolution overall image quality.
The D810 is also quite the competent video camera, with plenty of new bells and whistles added over previous Nikon HDSLR offerings.
Nikon thinks the D810 is such a great HDSLR for cinematographers that it makes the camera available in what is called the Nikon D810 DSLR Filmmaker’s Kit, which is the focal point of this review. [Read more…]