Nikon News (Page 5) Report News & Deals

Use coupon code S0531131 ($50.00 off) at Adorama to get the Zoom H2n Handy Digital Audio Recorder available for $129.99 with free shipping. Compare at $179.99.

From Toshiba:
 
World's fastest class of CF memory cards with latest Video Performance Guarantee Profile 2 (VPG-65) for high-end DSLR
 
TOKYO—Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502) today announced that its new line of high performance CompactFlash® (CF) memory cards1, the EXCERIA PRO™ series2, will go on sale from April 27th in the Japanese market. Sales will also follow in Asia, Europe and North America. The initial line-up of 16GB, 32GB and 64GB cards offers the world's highest level read and write speeds3 and complies with the new Video Performance Guarantee Profile 2 (VPG-65) standard.
 
The EXCERIA PRO™ CF cards integrate Toshiba's high performance NAND flash memory and specially developed dedicated firmware. They achieve a read speed of 160MB/s and write speed of 150MB/s4, the highest level yet reported.
 
The new cards are compliant with the CompactFlash Association (CFA) standard CompactFlash® Specification Revision 6.1 and compatible with the UDMA7 high speed interface, ensuring they can support high performance DSLRs to the full. The cards are also compatible with the latest "Video Performance Guarantee Profile 2" standard, VPG-65. VPG-65 secures Full HD video capture streams at a minimum write speed of 65MB/s for compatible host devices and recording media. VPG-65 enables 4K resolution (a digital movie file format with horizontal resolution of approx. 4,000 pixels and vertical resolution of approx. 2,000 pixels) movie shooting and high quality Full HD video capture at high frame rates with no dropped frames.
 
The market for DSLR is expected to grow by some 50% from 2012 to 2015 and demand for CF cards will grow with it. Toshiba will be developing high performance memory cards to meet those needs of the market.
 
Main Specifications:

Part number	Japan		CF-EX064V	CF-EX032V	CF-EX016V
	Asia		CF-064GSR8A	CF-032GSR8A	CF-016GSR8A
Capacity			64GB	32GB	16GB
Price			Open
Standard		Card	CF+™ and CompactFlash® Specification Revision 6.1
		VPG	Video Performance Guarantee Profile 2(VPG-65)
Max read speed4			160MB/s
Max write speed4			150MB/s		95MB/s
Interface			UDMA 7(Ultra DMA Mode 7 theoretical:167MB/s)
Power Supply Voltage			3.3/5.0V
File Format			FAT32
External Dimensions			36.4mm (L) × 42.8mm (W) × 3.3mm (T)
Approx. Weight			Approx. 10g.

Amazon has the SanDisk Ultra Plus 256GB 2.5" SATA III Solid State Drive available for $152.99. Compare at $179.99.

From PocketWizard:
 
Purchase one new MiniTT1 and one new FlexTT5 OR two new FlexTT5's for Canon or Nikon in the United States of America between April 19, 2013 to July 31, 2013 and receive a FREE AC3 ZoneController by mail.
 
Fill out the free offer form and postmark it by August 15, 2013. Purchases must be made and delivered in the USA from an authorized PocketWizard dealer. Please see free AC3 offer form for all terms and conditions.
 
B&H is an authorized dealer and carries the PocketWizard MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 radio triggering units.

eBay (via AdoramaCamera) has the Refurbished Nikon D3200 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm VR Lens available for $429.00 with free shipping. Compare at $596.95 new.

B&H has a Datacolor Spyder4Pro with SpyderCheckr Kit available for $199.00 with free shipping. Regularly $248.00 when purchased separately.
 
Kit Includes:

• Datacolor Spyder4Pro Display Calibration System
• Datacolor SpyderCheckr Color Calibration Tool for Digital Cameras

The Samyang/Rokinon Tilt-Shift 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Lens is availabe for preorder at the following retailers:
 
Samyang Tilt-Shift 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Lens - B&H | Adorama
Rokinon Tilt-Shift 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Lens - B&H | Adorama | Amazon

Adorama is offering 6% Rewards and free shipping on select Canon DSLR cameras, Canon lenses and Nikon DSLR and mirrorless cameras through May 1.

Adorama has the Refurbished Nikon D7000 DSLR Camera available for $719.00 with free shipping. Compare at $896.95 new.

Through April 30, B&H has the Epson Stylus Photo R2880 Color Inkjet Printer available for $499.99 after $100.00 mail in rebate. The printer is eligible for free shipping.
 
Product Highlights:

• 13" Wide
• Exhibition Quality Prints
• UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta Ink
• Advanced Black-and-White Photo Mode
• Astounding Reds, Blues, and Purples
• Outstanding Tonal Range
• Print on Fine Art & Photo Media
• Supports Roll Paper
• CD/DVD Printing
• Fast Print Speeds

From Photoshelter:
 
Our new guide, Creating a Successful Photography Portfolio, is packed with tips from top photography consultants to help you build a better online portfolio to attract clients and win more jobs. In this guide, you’ll learn:

• 11 secrets to a successful photography portfolio website
• 8 portfolio do’s and don’ts
• Tips to set the right tone and attract dream clients
• How you can win jobs by showcasing personal projects
• And more!

Plus, Be Entered to Win a Free Website Image Edit!
 
Download the guide and also be entered to win a free Website Image Edit* with top photography consultant Amanda Sosa Stone courtesy of our friends at Agency Access. The winner will be announced on Wednesday, May 1, 2013.
 
*The Website Image Edit includes a review of 250-500 images for your website edit. The winner will be notified by PhotoShelter on May 1, 2013 and have until May 1, 2014 to set up a consulting session with Agency Access’ Amanda Sosa Stone.
 
Click here to download the "Creating a Successful Photography Portfolio Guide".

B&H has the ASUS 16GB Transformer Pad 10.1" Android Tablet (Champagne Gold) available for $289.00 with free shipping. Compare at $350.09.
 
Note: Tablets are a great tool for showing your friends and family you photo galleries. Photos tend to look better on the larger screen of a tablet compared to a smartphone.
 
Product Features:

• Multi-Touch 10.1" IPS Panel LCD Display
• NVIDIA 1.2GHz Tegra 3 Quad-Core CPU
• LED Backlight & 1280 x 800 Resolution
• Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS
• Internal 1GB Memory & 16GB Flash Storage
• Micro HDMI Port & MicroSD Card Reader
• 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 3.0
• Integrated SonicMaster Stereo Speakers
• Rear 8.0MP & Front 1.2MP Cameras
• Docking Port, GPS & Light-Sensor

 
While this video was mentioned in the previous announcement by Sigma, I wanted to call special attention to it. This is the first time we've been able to see the USB Dock software in action and, in my opinion, it looks very promising. [Sean]
 
B&H has the Sigma USB Dock (Canon/Nikon) available for preorder.

From Sigma:
 
Global Vision products hit shelves in US early May
 
RONKONKOMA, N.Y., — April 24, 2013 — Sigma Corporation of America, a leading researcher, developer, manufacturer and service provider of some of the world’s most impressive lines of lenses, cameras and flashes, today announced the pricing and availability of the Sigma USB dock and the company’s newly redesigned 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM from the Global Vision Sport lens category.
 
The updated 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM lens will be available in early May for the street price of $3,599 in Sigma and Canon mounts. The USB dock, which is compatible with lenses from Sigma’s new Global Vision lineup, will also be available in early May for the street price of $59.
 
“As the first lens of our Sports lineup to become available, we’re glad to continue the next round of our Global Vision lenses with the 120-300mm F2.8,” said Mark Amir-Hamzeh, president of Sigma Corporation of America. “Our USB dock is the first in the industry of its kind, and we’re confident that it will be a ground-breaking product in helping photographers as they work.”
 
With redesigned mechanics and performance, this Sports lens is an update from its predecessor released in February 2011. With a maximum focal length of 300mm and a wide-open aperture of F2.8, this lens eases difficult shooting conditions. It is dust and moisture resistant, and allows users to switch between two custom settings created via the USB dock. The 120-300mm lens has been redesigned and quality-control tested with Sigma’s proprietary modulation transfer function (MTF) “A1” measuring system as part of Sigma’s new Global Vision category restructuring. Under the new Sports category, the lens also has the manufacturing year stamped on the barrel.
 
The Sigma USB dock, an industry first, works in conjunction with Sigma Optimization Pro (SOP) software to connect a photographer’s lens to their personal computer and the internet to update firmware and other parameters. The AF speed, focus limiter and OS function are also customizable for Sports lenses, such as the 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM. Upon arrival of the products, SOP will be available via a downloadable copy online here. A video demonstration of SOP software is available here.
 
Preorder Opportunities:
 
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Lens for Canon - B&H | Adorama
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Lens for Nikon - B&H | Adorama
 
Sigma USB Dock for Canon - B&H
Sigma USB Dock for Nikon - B&H

From DxO:
 
04/24/2013
 
118 new lens / camera combinations have been added to the DxO Optics Modules library, providing support for Canon, Nikkor, Sigma, Tamron and Tokina lenses for Canon, Nikon and Sony cameras.
 
To see supported and planned combinations, click on the link below then select the second tab.
 
Supported or planned combinations
 
Canon | Fujifilm | Nikon | Sony
 
B&H carries DxO Optics Pro.

Nikon has published the AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR Lens User's Manual.
 
B&H has the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR Lens available for preorder.

 
Nikon recently published a video promoting its D7100 DSLR camera. Filmed exclusively with the D7100 and Nikkor lenses, "Life in the Waves" follows photograher Chris Burkard as he shoots in his hometown of Pismo Beach, California.
 
B&H carries the Nikon D7100 DSLR camera.

B&H has the Vello BG-N10 Battery Grip For Nikon D600 in stock.

From Nikon:
 
Modifications enabled with this firmware upgrade

• Display accuracy for the virtual horizon has been increased according to the direction in which the camera is pointed.
• The interval between shots with uninterrupted shooting when Auto bracketing is set to Exposure bracketing has been reduced.
• An issue that prevented shutter speeds slower than one second for the second and subsequent shots when shooting with Auto bracketing set to Exposure bracketing has been resolved.

Download the COOLPIX P7700 Firmware 1.1 Update: Windows | Macintosh
 
Installation instructions (PDF): Windows | Macintosh
 
B&H carries the Nikon COOLPIX P7700 Digital Camera.

eBay (via AdoramaCamera) has the Refurbished Nikon AF-S Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED DX VR Lens available for $99.95 with free shipping. Compare at $246.95 new.

Adorama has the Refurbished Nikon D3000 DSLR Camera available for $209.95 with free shipping.

eBay has the Nikon D7000 DSLR Camera with 18-105mm DX VR Lens available for $949.00 with free shipping. Compare at $1,196.95.

If you are a Google Reader user, you are likely aware that Google is shutting down this service in the near future. This shut down leaves many of us concerned about the longevity of the rest of Google's free (or paid) services, but the more immediate need is to find a replacement for Reader.
 
After a modestly intense search, Feedly has become my replacement web-based RSS feed reader. I have been using the Firefox version of Feedly for weeks now and am pleased with its functionality. Especially nice for those following a large number of feeds is that Feedly will auto-import your Google feeds. Select the List View for each of your feeds to most-closely mimic Google Reader's default view, but also check out the other available options.
 
Visit: Feedly

 
From YouTube:
 
Throughout his ISS mission, CSA Astronaut Chris Hadfield has been taking some of the most incredible photos of Earth ever seen. In this video, the Station Commander takes us to the best seat in the house to gaze at the visual splendour of the Earth.
 
He shares his techniques and his passion for capturing the fleeting glimpses of our changing world that has galvanized a vast and diverse audience of space-lovers. Credit: Canadian Space Agency/NASA
 
To see more of Hadfield's images of Earth, visit him on Twitter @Cmdr_Hadfield or through his Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/AstronautChrisHadfield.

B&H has the Toshiba Satellite U845-S402 14" Notebook Computer available for $479.95 with free shipping. Compare at $598.60.