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DPREVIEW.com to shut down and close
The largest photography website in the world, www.dpreview.com, started in the late 90s, to shut down and close, effective April 10th of 2023!
Steve Perry’s Nikon D6 DSLR Camera Review
From Steve Perry: It's finally here - my massive review of the Nikon D6! This is a wildlife photography review of the camera - and it was really intense! This D6 review covers build, ergonomics, autofocus, sensor performance, customization’s, and more.
Too create the review, we took the camera all across the west shooting wildlife for about five weeks total and shot well over 16,000 shots. If you're a wildlife photographer looking for a serious, real-world review of the Nikon D6, sit back and enjoy!
How Loud are Nikon DSLR Camera Shutters?
How loud are Nikon DSLR camera shutter noise levels? In this blog post, I detail in decibels the loudness of Nikon shutters. I indicate which one has the quietest and which is the noisiest of all the Nikon cameras.
A Nikon D750 User Claims to Have Reached 1 Million Shutter Clicks
What is the most shutter clicks on a camera? A Nikon D750 DSLR user claims to have hit 1,000,000 total shutter clicks. Is it true?
Nikon USA Releases New Version of their NX Studio Today!
What is the latest version of Nikon NX Studio software?
New Nikon D850 Firmware Released Today!
What is the latest firmware version for the Nikon D850 DSLR camera?
Robert G Allen Photography takes delivery of Nikon’s flagship D6 full frame DSLR camera
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Robert G Allen Photography takes delivery of Nikon’s Current Flagship DSLR camera, the Nikon D6
Nikon Removes the Entry Level Full Frame D610 Camera from its DSLR Lineup
The entry level full frame Nikon D610 has finally been removed from Nikon’s portfolio of full frame DSLR lineup. It makes sense that after almost 10 years they removed it. Currently, you can still get a new one at B&H Photo.
Another Firmware Update for the Nikon COOLPIX P950 Camera
What is the latest firmware version for the Nikon COOLPIX P950?
Fixed the following issues:
- Pictures taken using [Multiple exp. Lighten] > [Star trails] would be overexposed.
- The camera would sometimes stop responding to all control inputs when photographs were taken at a setting of [Continuous H: 120 fps] or [Continuous H: 60 fps].
Another Firmware Update for the Nikon D6 FX DSLR Camera
What is the newest version of firmware for the Nikon D6? The changes from version 1.5 to 1.51 are as follows:
- Taking pictures with [Enable] selected for [Flicker reduction] > [Flicker reduction setting] in the [PHOTO SHOOTING MENU] and aperture stopped down using either a camera control to which depth-of-field preview was assigned or the aperture stop-down button on a PC lens would in rare cases cause the camera to stop responding with “Err” displayed in the top control panel and viewfinder.
- Double-tapping the display to cancel playback zoom would result in the monitor failing to turn off automatically following the delay selected for Custom Setting c4 [Monitor off delay] > [Playback] in the [CUSTOM SETTING MENU].
- Sliding the vibration reduction mode switch on an AI AF VR Zoom-Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED lens from “ON” to “OFF” would disable autofocus on the camera to which the lens was attached.
New Nikon D850 Firmware Released
What is the newest Nikon D850 firmware version? Not much to write home about but still, it’s encouraging to see a new firmware update on such an old camera, one I own and use on a regular basis. The changes are as follows:
• Fixed an issue that in rare circumstances resulted in the virtual horizon failing to function after the firmware was upgraded to version 1.20.
Nikon’s NX Studio New Version Released
What is the latest version of Nikon NX Studio software? NX Studio software offers a full-fledged suite of intuitive tools for viewing, processing, and editing photos and videos. It combines the photo-and-video-viewing features of ViewNX-i with the photo-processing and retouch tools of Capture NX-D in a single, comprehensive workflow. Not only can it be used to process RAW pictures, but its editing tools—including tone curves and brightness and contrast adjustment—can also be applied to JPEG/TIFF images. It also offers a variety of features for such tasks as editing XMP/IPTC data, managing presets, and uploading pictures to the Web.
Photographer Cory Richards and Nikon USA part ways with Nikon’s Ambassador program
Is Cory Richards still a Nikon Ambassador? Photographer Cory Richards and Nikon USA part ways with Nikon’s Ambassador program. I often visit the official Nikon Ambassador’s website (https://www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/nikon-ambassadors) to check for any changes to its membership lineup and to gain some inspiration by visiting a few of the ambassador websites.
New Nikon D6 Firmware V 1.50
What is the latest firmware version for the Nikon D6? New Nikon D6 Firmware Update version 1.50
The Power Behind The Power of Photography Nikon Video
Nikon’s video The Power of Photography. Here’s a little background on what went into the making of the Nikon video appearing on the front page of my website The Power of Photography
Nikon’s NX Studio New Version Released
NX Studio software offers a full-fledged suite of intuitive tools for viewing, processing, and editing photos and videos. It combines the photo-and-video-viewing features of ViewNX-i with the photo-processing and retouch tools of Capture NX-D in a single, comprehensive workflow. Not only can it be used to process RAW pictures, but its editing tools—including tone curves and brightness and contrast adjustment—can also be applied to JPEG/TIFF images. It also offers a variety of features for such tasks as editing XMP/IPTC data, managing presets, and uploading pictures to the Web.
Interview with Nikon Ambassador Joe McNally about his new book, The Real Deal
Join Robert G Allen Photography as he interviews Nikon Ambassador Joe McNally about his new book, The Real Deal.
For Immediate Release: Robert G Allen Photography Announces Renewed Acceptance into Nikon's Exclusive Professional Services Program.
Robert G Allen Photography has been notified by Nikon USA, Inc. that Robert Allen will continue to be a part of Nikon's NPS (Nikon Professional Services) program for 2022 at the Professional Level.
The Best Location to Take Photos of Airplanes at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona
How to plane spot at Luke AFB. I’m visiting the Phoenix Arizona area for the holidays with family and thought I would grab the Nikon D610 with the Nikkor AF-P NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR Lens and do some plane spotting around Luke Air force Base.
Joe McNally, Nikon Ambassador, Releases New Book
What is Joe McNally’s latest book? Joe McNally’s new book titled The Real Deal