Recently, we have seen the release of a few super-telephoto zoom lenses in the ‘affordable’ range from different manufacturers. The Nikkor 80-400mm f/4, Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3, and Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3 have all been received well, and the new 200-500 f/5.6 joins them with a very competitive price. Design and Build Quality The Nikkor 200-500mm is built tough with the … [Read more...]
Nikon Confirms FX format D-SLR D5
Nikon has announced that it is developing the Nikon D5, previously rumoured to be a 20 megapixel FX format D-SLR. Though there is no official word on its specifications, this Full Frame D-SLR is rumoured to have a new focussing module, 4K video capability, native ISO of up to 102,400, continuous shooting speed of 15 frames per second, and Full HD slow motion videos. Apart from … [Read more...]
Nikon D810 Firmware Update Brings Major Bug Fixes
Nikon has released an updated firmware for its D810 D-SLR. The new version, C 1.10, fixes several issues. It also adds the additional functionality of controlling external recorders that support the Atomos Open Protocol, connected through HDMI port. The details of fixes are as follows: Incorrect distances were shown in the camera playback info display for photographs taken … [Read more...]
Camera Control Pro 2 to be made compatible with Nikon 1 V3
Nikon India announced that the Nikon 1 V3 will soon be compatible with the Camera Control Pro 2. The compatibility with the Nikon remote control software will be made available in May this year. With Camera Control Pro 2, photographers can remotely control the camera’s advanced function, including high-speed continuous shooting, and even movie recording functions such as … [Read more...]
Nikon to launch D5500, a replacement for D5300
Nikon announced the D5500, an entry-level D-SLR which is a replacement to the D5300. It has a 24 MP CMOS sensor with no optical low pass filter and a 3.2-inch Vari-angle touch screen LCD with 1.37 M-dot display. The camera is lighter and smaller than its predecessor. It offers the same 1080/60 p video capability as the D5300. The built-in GPS that the D5300 had will be missing … [Read more...]
