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Nikon has announced three new products, which include the versatile Coolpix P7800 featuring full manual controls and a new electronic viewfinder, the ultra-compact Coolpix S02 and the LD-1000 LED movie light, an optional lighting accessory for Nikon 1 and Coolpix cameras. [Read more…]
The recently announced Nikon AF-S 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens and SB-300 speedlight are now in stock and shipping at B&H. Additionlly, B&H has free shipping and 4% rewards. Check them out via the links below.
Nikon’s stackable rebates are back with the D7100 and 8 other Nikon DSLRs, 29 lenses, 2 speedlights and 2 teleconverters all eligible for big instant rebates. These instant rebates are valid through September 28. Check them all out here at B&H Photo.
It’s not even been a year since the Nikon D600 was unveiled. Now, new rumors suggest that Nikon may be set to replace it with the D610, alongside a new Nikon D5300. [Read more…]
The new Sigma USB dock is now shipping for Nikon mount lenses. As you may recall, the USB dock allows you to update firmware for all of the lenses whenever Sigma releases upgrades. On the ‘A’ and ‘C’ series lenses, the USB dock gives you additional functionality of modifying the focus speed of the lenses. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Apple has issued an update to Digital Camera RAW 4.08, which adds RAW image compatibility for the following cameras to Aperture 3 and iPhoto ’11:
You can download the update from Apple’s website.
Nikon has unveiled its new Nikon Ambassador Program that recognizes some of the top professional photographers in the field, and their contributions to photographers and the photo industry.
Check out the full press release below. [Read more…]
Nikon has released an update for ViewNX 2. The new version 2.8.0 provides the following updates: [Read more…]
Nikon announced the Nikon Coolpix L620 last week alongside its new 18-140mm lens and SB-300 compact speedlight.
The L620 is a mild point and shoot camera amidst a plethora of other compact cameras on the market. However, a decent spec sheet and a moderate price may serve the new camera well. [Read more…]
In Nikon’s latest financial results, the company revealed that its Nikon 1 series mirrorless camera sales have been less than expected in the US and Europe.
Nikon Imaging president Yasuyuki Okamoto beats around the bush about why the Nikon 1 series isn’t catching on, stating “In Europe and the U.S. the ratio of mirrorless to SLRs hasn’t grown at all, unlike in Asia, where it’s quite popular with women because it’s light. We had higher expectations for other regions. But people who like cameras tend to just go for SLRs, even though they’re very heavy.” (emphasis added).
Or maybe, just maybe . . . people who like and know cameras want a mirrorless camera that offers competing image quality with a SLR. The Nikon 1 series of cameras does not. This is apparently obvious to everyone but Nikon Imaging’s president. [Read more…]