Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Nikon has released a new firmware update for the D700. The new firmware version 1.03 provides the following fix:
An issue that, in some very rare cases, caused images to be extremely under-exposed has been resolved.
You can download the update from Nikon USA’s website.
Apple has a released Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 3.13, which adds RAW file support to Aperture 3 and iPhoto ’11 for the following cameras:
Download the update from Apple’s website.
The Nikon D600 may be the camera that a lot of prosumer shooters have been waiting for . . . that is, if rumors of its specs and price point turn out to be true. Nikon Rumors has posted rumored specifications of a 24MP full frame D600 set to be released later this summer (pre-Photokina, which is in September).
The big kicker though is a price point that is rumored to be as low as $1500 (half the price Nikon D800). This would open up full frame cameras to a whole new market.
Key rumored specs include:
What do you think? Would those of you considering APS-C cameras like the D7000 or D300s/D400 be interested in a D600 with the above specs?
The LockPort 800 is a new product developed to help avoid damaging your D800 mini HDMI camera port. It protects the fragile output on the D800 from abuse with a universal clamp and a mini to full-size HDMI adapter. [Read more…]
The Lensbaby Pro Effects Kit, which includes the Lensbaby Composer Pro with Sweet 35 Optic, the Edge 80 Optic, Macro Converters, Lens Cleaning Cloth and the Lensbaby System Bag, is now available. Price is $750. Check it out at B&H for Nikon and Canon mounts.
Nikon has issued a statement regarding the lock up problems with the D4 and D800 and given a temp fix for avoiding the lock up issue.
Nikon has received reports of a small number of D4/D800 users who are experiencing ‘locking up’ issues, where the camera becomes unresponsive until the battery is removed and reinserted. Nikon is investigating a permanent solution to this issue and will update users accordingly. To immediately resolve this issue, users can turn off both the ‘Highlights’ and ‘RGB Histogram’ display options in the ‘Playback Display Options’ sub-menu found in the ‘Playback’ menu. Nikon apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused users.
Have you encountered problems with your Nikon D4 or D800?
[via Nikon Rumors]
There are several Nikon instant rebates available now through May 26, 2012. Included in the rebate deals are the D3200, D7000, D3100 and D5100. On the mirrorless side, both the Nikon V1 and J1 are also available with instant rebates. Check the B&H rebate page for more details.
Hot on the heels of a Nikon D400 rumor, Nikon Rumors is at it again with new rumors of a cheaper full-frame model, dubbed the Nikon D600, which would serve in a complementary role the D800 (and perhaps replace the now-lower-priced D700) . Rumored specifications include a 24MP CMOS sensor, no internal AF motor (akin to entry-level APS-C cameras), and a price point around $1500.
Other rumored specs include:
The camera is alleged to make an appearance before Photokina 2012.
Stay tuned for the latest.
No Film School put together a handy little comparison of the 5D Mark II, 5D Mark III and Nikon D800 in video mode. They walk through the ISO stops way up to the high end. Check out the video below.
Nikon is recalling some EN-EL15 batteries (with specific serial numbers noted below). The Nikon EN-EL15 battery is used in the Nikon D7000, D800, D800E and Nikon 1 V1 cameras.
Affected serial numbers are identifiable as follows: [Read more…]