Nikon News (Page 13) Report News & Deals

From B&H:

"B&H will be closed Monday, March 25th in observance of Passover and will reopen on Wednesday, April 3rd at 9:00AM EDT.
 
Orders must be placed by 12:00PM EDT on Sunday, March 24th in order to ship before the Holiday. Orders placed after this time will ship when we reopen.
 
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patronage."

Be sure to plan your purchases in advance to avoid delays.

Adorama has the Refurbished Nikon COOLPIX L26 Digital Camera (Red) available for $48.95. Compare at $100.00 new.

From Tether Tools:
 
Tether Tools & BlackRapid have come together to offer a wearable iPad/Tablet strap solution for the Wallee System
 
March 11, 2013 (Scottsdale, Ariz.) - - Tether Tools is excited to announce a partnership with BlackRapid in the creation of the TabStrap featuring BlackRapid for the Studio Proper Wallee System. The TabStrap solution allows users to comfortably wear a tablet and free up their hands during events such as wireless tethering photo shoots, tradeshows, meetings, educational platforms and more.
 
The TabStrap for the Wallee System Kit contains a strap, connector and bracket that integrates with a Wallee tablet/iPad case. The lightweight BlackRapid Metro Strap can be adjusted to the user’s preferred length. The streamlined Hitch D-Ring connector is designed to fit the Tether Tools’ Wallee Connect Lite bracket and case. The system currently supports all iPad models and Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablets (case sold separately). The complete TabStrap kit retails for $89.90.
 
For current users of the Tether Tools Connect Lite for the Studio Proper Wallee Tablet Case, the BlackRapid Metro Strap & Hitch D-Ring can be purchased separately. The Metro with Hitch retails for $39.95.
 
For those who already own the Tether Tools Connect Lite, Studio Proper Wallee Tablet Case and have a BlackRapid Strap, the BlackRapid Hitch D-Ring can be purchased separately. The D-Ring retails for $14.95.
 
B&H carries Tether Tools products.

B&H has the Nikon AF-S 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED Lens in stock with free shipping and 2% Rewards.

Use promotion code s0308133 ($45.00 off) at Adorama to get the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Lens (all mounts) for $549.00 with free shipping and 2% Rewards. Compare at $594.00.

From Kenro:
 
Friday March 8, 2013 - Kenro, the official UK distributors of Nissin Flash Guns, gave Focus visitors a first-look at the Nissin Di700, a new second-generation advanced flash gun, ahead of its official UK launch in the coming months.
 
The new enhanced flash gun comes with a range of innovative functions all designed with the photographer’s needs in mind. The Di700 model has increased to 24-200mm from its predecessor and can achieve a maximum output of GN50 at 200mm. Compared with same-level flashes from other brands, the Nissin Di700 can create a variety of light changes, giving the photographer a wider range of option whilst shooting.
 
Nissin have also developed a new rotating lock release button feature for greater versatility. The model supports 180° horizontal rotation to the right and left, tilts up to 90° and expands 7° downwards, making it ideal for close-up photography.
 
What’s more, the Nissin Di700 is the only flash in its category equipped with an external power socket. Operating with the new Nissin Power Pack PS 8 can greatly shorten the recycling time and increase number of flashes, which is further reinforced by its impressive synchronization, supporting up to 1/8000 second shutter speed, perfect for incredible wildlife and action photography.
 
For maximum practicality, Nissin has also added sockets for PC sync and 3.5mm sync for studio lighting system connection.
 
Other features of the Nissin Di700:
 
Recycling time: 0.1 – 4 seconds
Flash duration: 200- 1500 flashes
Colour temperature: 5,600K
Exposure control: E-TTL II / E-TTL (for Canon), i-TTL (Nikon) and Sony ADI/P-TTL
Wireless Mode: Wireless TTL non TTL Slave (SD mode FS mode)
AF-assist beam effective range: 0.7-6m / 2.3-19.7 feet
Dimensions: 40 (H) x 75 (W) X 115 (D) mm/ 1.6 (H) x 3 (W) x 4.5 (D) inches
Weight: 350g (without battery pack)
 
Kenro managing director Paul Kench commented: "Nissin are renowned for creating innovative flash guns across the globe and their latest offering is an extremely exciting opportunity for photographers to experience these new and unique functions to further their photographic work. The Di700’s light, stylish design teamed with its easy-to-use features make it an ideal choice of flash and we are confident that it will be very popular.”
 
The new Nissin Di700 will be available in Canon, Nikon and Sony digital SLR camera fittings and is scheduled to be launched April 2013. Pricing details will be available closer to its launch.
 
B&H carries Nissin Flashes.

CanvasPeople is having a 75% off sale on their canvas prints.
 
Thin Gallery Wrap Canvas Prices:

Canvas Size	Reg. Price	Sale Price
8x10"	$49.99	$12.50
11x11"	$66.99	$16.75
11x14"	$67.99	$17.00
16x16"	$81.99	$20.50
9x27"	$84.99	$21.25
16x20"	$91.99	$23.00
18x24"	$102.99	$25.75

Adorama has the Flash Bus Tour 2011 2-Disc DVD Set available for $49.99 with free shipping. Regularly $99.99.
 
As a side note, I [Sean] attended one of the Flash Bus Tour events and found it quite informative. Watching two modern-day masters of shoe-mount flash explain their lighting techniques was as fun as it was insightful.

Adorama currently has Phottix Flash Triggers and Receivers on sale for 20% off and their Radiopopper Wireless Flash Triggering Gear on sale for 15% off.
 
Phottix Odin Deals Include:

Item	Reg. Price	Sale Price
Phottix Odin TTL Flash Trigger Receiver	$136.75	$109.40
Phottix Odin TTL Flash Trigger & Receiver Set	$329.99	$263.99
Phottix Odin TTL Flash Trigger, 2 Receivers	$399.99	$319.99

Radiopopper Deals Include:

Item	Reg. Price	Sale Price
RadioPopper PX Transmitter Unit	$189.00	$160.65
RadioPopper PX Receiver	$189.00	$160.65
RadioPopper JrX Studio Kit with Transmitter and Receiver	$169.95	$144.45
RadioPopper JrX Receiver Studio Unit	$99.95	$84.95
RadioPopper JrX Transmitter Unit	$79.95	$67.95
RadioPopper RPCube	$29.95	$25.45

Adorama is offering a free $30.00 Adorama gift card with the purchase of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 ($119.95).

Adorama is featuring the Lensbaby Composer (Canon, Nikon, Sony, & Pentax mounts) at 20% off with a free book included. Sale price - $159.96. Regularly $199.95.
 
Deal includes:

• Lensbaby Composer
• Lensbaby Book: Bending Your Perspective

Sigma has just announced pricing for its new 30mm F1.4 DC HSM lens. The lens will have a suggested retail price of $499.00 in Canon, Nikon, and Sigma mounts.
 
Preorder Opportunities:
Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Lens for Canon - B&H
Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Lens for Nikon - B&H

From X-rite:
 
Online educational tutorials provide photographers with basic information, insights, and tips to achieve color control, consistency and creativity in their digital imaging and video workflow
 
North White Plains, NY – March 6, 2013 – X-Rite Photo Marketing announces its schedule of March 2013 Webinarsthat have been developed to address specific color management topics and are designed to appeal to both professional and serious amateur photographers and videographers.
 
Four free webinars this month are sure to help photographers and videographers gain new confidence and to learn quick, easy and powerful ways to enhance their color workflow. Webinar attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions to the live trainers.
 
“X-Rite continues its dedication to teaching photographers and videographers how to effectively take control of their color management and digital imaging workflows with four helpful webinars this month,” said Mark Rezzonico, vice president, X-Rite Photo Marketing. “This month’s webinars not only focus on professional color management applications for video as well as still photography but we will also feature two very special new webinars - one co-sponsored by X-Rite and Sekonic and hosted by Professional Photographer Joe Brady and another with Fine Art Travel Photographer Andy Katz. These new webinars are sure to get a photographer’s creative juices flowing while providing them with practical ways to improve their photography.”
 
March Webinar Schedule:
 
Monday, March 18, 2013, 12:00 PM EDT
Simply Amazing Color. Take control of your monitor, printer and camera!
The ColorMunki Family of color management solutions provides advanced control for a photographer’s digital workflow. This webinar will review the individual ColorMunki solutions including software demonstrations and discussions of how each solution is used.
 
From monitor and projector to printer and camera, the ColorMunki family provides choices and solutions for any photographer’s needs. All options are small and portable for travel.
 
This live webinar gives users the opportunity to ask questions and understand each solution in detail so they can make the right decision on what ColorMunki family solution is for them. Attendees will enjoy special discounts.
 
To register for this webinar at 12:00 PM EST, visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/775177474
 
Monday, March 25, 2013, 12:00 PM EDT
Professional Monitor Calibration for Still & Video
As more and more still photographers move into videography with DSLR cameras the need for color management solutions specific to those output environments has become obvious. X-Rite’s i1Profiler software now includes video presets for popular video formats including NTSC, PAL-SECAM, and Rec. 709. The introduction last year of the new i1Display Pro colorimeter combined with these presets in i1Profiler makes the X-Rite i1Display Pro the perfect solution for calibrating and profiling monitors for video editing and output.
 
When i1Display Pro is combined with X-Rite ColorChecker Targets the combination provides a capture to output solution for video editing that allows exceptional control over white balance in any scene.
 
This brief webinar will review how to access and utilize the video presets in i1Profiler software and will briefly look at use of ColorCheckers in the video footage as a visual reference. For those shooting, editing, and preparing video for output this webinar will provide the insight into X-Rite color management solutions that can streamline color control in video.
 
To register for this webinar at 12:00 PM EST, visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/864901602
 
Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM EDT
Fine Art Travel Photography with Andy Katz
Travel photographer Andy Katz travels the world to capture amazing images. His photographs are in permanent collections of museums and private collectors the world over. The subject matter that captivates his vision is diverse from landscapes to portraits to still life in color and black and white. Andy uses light, contrast, and color to tell a story of his travels and evoke emotion in the viewer.
 
Andy's work requires critical color management to capture and carry the subtleties of his work from the camera to the print. He uses Sony Alpha 99 and RX-1 to capture the entire nuance in every detail and the depth of every tonality. X-Rite ColorChecker Passport, i1Display Pro, and i1Publish Pro ensures accurate and repeatable reproduction of color and contrast every time.
 
This webinar will discuss traveling with photography equipment, finding the shot in faraway places, composition, using light, and more. Andy will talk about how he communicates with people, listens to their stories, and creates the relationships that allow him to capture beautiful and revealing portraits.
 
To register for this webinar at 11:00 AM EST, visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/499454850
To register for this webinar at 1:00 PM EST, visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/991161778
 
B&H carries X-Rite products.

Cameta Camera has the Refurbished Nikon COOLPIX S9300 GPS Digital Camera available for $124.95 with free shipping.

B&H has the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Lens for Nikon in stock.

eBay (via GetItDigital) has the Nikon D5100 DSLR Camera available for $405.00 with free shipping. Compare at $496.95.

Through June 30, Sekonic is offering a $50.00 instant savings when you purchase the following touch-screen light meter bundles:

Item	Orig. Price	Disc. Price
Sekonic Litemaster Pro L-478D Light Meter & X-Rite ColorChecker Passport	$488.00	$438.00
Sekonic Litemaster Pro L-478DR Light Meter & X-Rite ColorChecker Passport	$568.00	$518.00

Nikon has published a compatibility chart for their Nikon 1 Mirrorless Digital Camera accessories.

Optional Accessory	J3	J2	S1	V2	V1
DSA-N1 Digiscoping Adapter	O	O	O	O	O
DSB-N1 Digiscoping Bracket	O	O	O	O	O
ML-L3 Remote Control	-	O	-	O	O
WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter	O	-	O	O	-
ME-1 Stereo Microphone	-	-	-	O	O
SB-N5 Speedlight	-	-	-	O	O
SB-N7 Speedlight	-	-	-	O	O
GP-N100 GPS Unit	-	-	-	O	O
AS-N1000 Multi Accessory Port Adapter	-	-	-	O	O
TA-N100 Tripod Mounting Spacer	-	O	-	-	O
WP-N1 Waterproof Case	-	O	-	-	-
WP-N2 Waterproof Case	O	-	O	-	-
Capture NX 2 (software)	O	O	O	O	O
EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery	-	-	-	-	O
EN-EL20 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery	O	O	O	-	-
EN-EL21 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery	-	-	-	O	-
MH-25 Battery Charger	-	-	-	-	O
MH-27 Battery Charger	O	O	O	-	-
MH-28 Battery Charger	-	-	-	O	-
EH-5b AC Adapter*	O	O	O	O	O
EP-5B Power Connector	-	-	-	-	O
EP-5C Power Connector	O	O	O	-	-
EP-5D Power Connector	-	-	-	O	-
CB-N1000 Body Case	-	-	-	-	O
CB-N2000 Body Case	-	O	-	-	-
CB-N2200 Body Case	O	-	O	-	-
CB-N4000 Body Case	-	-	-	O	-
CB-N1000S A/B Body Case Set	-	-	-	-	O
CB-N1000S C/D Body Case Set	-	-	-	-	O
CB-N2000S A/B/C/D/E/M Body Case Set	-	O	-	-	-
CB-N2000S F/G/H/K/L Body Case Set	-	O	-	-	-
CB-N2200S Body Case Set	O	-	O	-	-
CB-N4000S A/B Body Case Set	-	-	-	O	-
CF-N5000 Semi-Soft Case	O	O	O	-	-
CF-N3100 Wrapping Cloth	O	O	O	O	O
AN-N2000 Strap	O	O	O	O	O
AH-N1000 Hand Strap	O	O	O	O	O
GR-N1000 Grip	-	-	-	-	O
GR-N2000 Grip	-	O	-	-	-
GR-N2100 Grip	O	-	-	-	-

* To use the EH-5b AC Adapter, you also need a power connector compatible to the camera.
 
B&H carries Nikon 1 Mirrorless Digital Cameras.

03/06/2013 - 133 new lens / camera combinations have been added to the DxO Optics Modules library, providing support for Canon, Nikon and Olympus, Sony lenses for Canon, Nikon, Olympus and Sony cameras.
 
To see supported and planned combinations, click on the link below then select the second tab.
 
Supported or planned combinations
 
New DxO Optics Modules:
 
Canon | Fujifilm | Nikon | Olympus | Sony
 
B&H carries DxO Optics Pro.

Nikon has published a few COOLPIX A sample images on its website.
 
Preorder Opportunities:
Nikon COOLPIX A: B&H | Adorama | Amazon

Adorama has the Dynalite Blower Cooled SH2000 2000WS Studio Flash Head available for $574.99 and comes with a free Dynalite 18" White Soft Light Reflector ($143.50 value).

Adorama has a Bowens GEMINI 400R x 2 Head Monolight Kit available for $699.95 with free shipping. Regularly $799.95.
 
Kit includes:

• 2x Gemini 400Rx 200W Monolight
• 1x Kit Holdall (Kit Case)
• 1x Sync Lead
• 2x 35" Umbrella
• 2x Flash Tube
• 2x Lighting Support Stand
• 2x Modelling Lamp
• 2x Power Cord
• 2x Wide-Angle Reflector
• Pulsar Remote & Receiver

B&H has the Nikon SB-N7 Speedlight for Nikon 1 V1 & V2 available for preorder.

Use promotion code 3PG14S2L at DigitalRev to get $15.00 off any DSLR camera purchase.
 
Note: Amount will differ depending on regional currency. To use the promotion code, click on "Received a Gift Card?" during checkout and paste the code into the textbox.
 
Deals include:

DSLR Camera	Orig. Price	Coupon Price
Canon EOS 7D DSLR Body	$1,019.00	$1,004.00
Canon EOS 60D DSLR Body	$719.00	$704.00
Canon EOS 650D DSLR Body (Rebel T4i)	$649.00	$634.00