04-25-24 -

New Nikon rebates in Canada Z8: $700 off, Z7II: $1000 off, Z6II: $700 off, Z...
Nikon Canada started new savings for May where you can get up to $1,000 off Nikon Z cameras and up to $450 off Nikkor Z lenses: Nikon Z8: $700 off Nikon Z7II: $1000 off Nikon Z6II: $700 off Nikon Z5: $400 off Nikon Z9 bonus trade value of $500 Nik...

04-25-24 -

Now available: Kase 200mm f/5.6 MC full-frame manual focus reflex mirror lens...
The previously reported Kase 200mm f/5.6 MC full-frame manual focus reflex mirror lens for Nikon Z-mount is now in stock at: Amazon eBay B&H (currently closed) This is the first lens announced by Kase – a company known for manufa...

04-25-24 -

Two new third-party AF lenses for Nikon Z-mount announced: Viltrox AF 40mm f/...
Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 full frame lens for Nikon Z mount for $158 (previously reported here): Pre-orders: Amazon US (5% off with code Viltrox40mm) Amazon CA (5% off with code CEWZWCEZ) Amazon DE (5% off with code JM5NW8DQ) Pergear (international ...

04-25-24 -

New firmware update for the Nikon D850 and D7500 DSLR cameras released
It is hard to keep up with all the firmware updates from Nikon, especially for old cameras! Great job Nikon! Today we have a new firmware update for the Nikon D850 and D7500 DSLR cameras: Nikon D850 firmware update version 1.31: Changed the defaul...

04-24-24 -

Here are the upcoming Thypoch Simera lenses for Nikon Z-mount (lens pictures ...
I already reported that Thypoch will soon announce new lenses for Nikon Z-mount (currently they only have lenses for M-mount). Here are the first pictures of the upcoming Thypoch Simera 28mm f/1.4 and 35mm f/1.4 Z-mount lenses:         Thypoc...

04-24-24 -

Nikon Service Dresden lists Z6III and Z7III cameras on Google search results
Nikon Service Dresden already lists the Z6III and Z7III cameras on Google search results in Germany: Of course, this could be a typo. The post Nikon Service Dresden lists Z6III and Z7III cameras on Google search results appeared first on Nikon Rum...

04-23-24 -

This new Pergear 25mm f/1.7 APS-C manual focus lens for Nikon Z-mount costs o...
Pergear announced a new 25mm f/1.7 APS-C manual focus lens for Nikon Z-mount priced at $75 ($69 with the 8% discount): Amazon: 8% off with code PERGEAR2517 Pergear (international shipping available): 8% off with code 8%OFFPergear25mmF1.7 Additiona...

04-23-24 -

Coming soon: Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie full-frame lens for Nikon Z-m...
The previously reported Laowa FFII 15mm f/5 Cookie full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount by Venus Optics should be announced soon (check the Laowa store and their website) – the lens is already listed for sale at an Australian retailer: Additio...

04-23-24 -

Godox announced a new Lux Master Retro Camera Flash for Nikon cameras
       Godox announced a new Lux Master Retro Camera Flash for Nikon cameras: Graflex-Inspired 2.4G Wireless Flash Guide Number: 82′ ISO 100 9 Output Levels: 1/1 to 1/256 2.0 to 10.0 with 0.1 Step Increments Runs on Rechargeable Bat...

04-23-24 -

Nikon Z8 firmware update version 2.01 released
Nikon released firmware update version 2.01 for the Z8 camera (download here). Here is what’s new: Changed the default values for the following settings displayed when connecting wirelessly: Encryption keys The password displayed after ...

04-22-24 -

Upcoming Nikon Z8/Z9/ZF classes by Steve Simon
Here are the upcoming Nikon Z8/Z9/ZF classes by Steve Simon: Steve Simon’s Nikon ZF Mastery Online Bootcamp: Friday, May 3, 2024. Steve Simon’s Nikon Z8/Z9 Mastery Online Bootcamp (includes comprehensive coverage of firmware up...

04-22-24 -

Exclusive offer from Foto Erhardt in Germany: get a free SanDisk 1TB extreme ...
Our sponsor Foto Erhardt (Germany) has a new exclusive offer where you can get a free SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD (1050MB/S) when you purchase a Nikon Z30 or a Nikon Z50 camera. Here is how it works: Place the desired camera in the shopping b...

04-21-24 -

Best selling cameras for 2023 at MAP Camera Japan
Here are the best-selling new cameras for 2023 at MAP Camera Japan: Nikon Z8 Nikon Zf Sony α7C II Canon EOS R6 Mark II Sony α7RV Sony α7IV Fujifilm X-T5 Ricoh GR IIIx Sony α6700 Canon EOS R8 OM System OM-1 Fujifilm X-H2 Fujifilm X-T30 II Ricoh...

04-21-24 -

Weekly Nikon news flash #777
→ AstrHori launched a new macro-focusing rail slider model AH-MGA170 (available also in a package with the AstrHori 25mm f/2.8 2x-5x ultra macro lens): AstrHori AH-MGA170 macro-focusing rail slider AstrHori AH-MGA170 + 25mm f/2.8 2x-5x ultr...

04-20-24 -

The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens has a shipping date of May 14 ...
The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens has a shipping date of May 14 – June 3 at Amazon US: The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens is now shipping The post The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens has a shipping date o...

04-20-24 -

Now your phone can be a Ninja too: Atomos announces the Ninja phone video co-...
                  Now your phone can be a Ninja too – Atomos announces the Ninja Phone, a 10-bit video co-processor for smartphones and tablets that lets you record from Nikon HDMI cameras: Adorama B&H Photo Coming soon ...

04-19-24 -

Live discussion with Jarred Land RED, after the Nikon acquisition: Where we ...
Live “RED, after the Nikon acquisition” discussion with Jarred Land (former president and co-owner of RED) – where we can go from here: Another video of the Nikon booth at the 2024 NAB show: The post Live discussion w...

04-18-24 -

The new Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount (A063Z) is ...
The new Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount (A063Z) that was announced on March 27th is now in stock at: US: Amazon | B&H Photo  DE: Erhardt | Koch Previous coverage: Tamron officially announces...

04-17-24 -

Nextorage memory storage NAB specials: up to 27% off
  .   The Japanese Nextorage memory storage solutions company is currently running NAB show special deals at B&H (up to 27% off). I believe the top-of-the-line Nextorage NX-B2PRO Series CFexpress 4.0 Type B memory cards are still the wo...

04-17-24 -

Tomorrow: free Nikon Epiphany online webinar with Dan Milnor
Do not miss this free Nikon Epiphany online webinar with Dan Milnor tomorrow night (Thursday, April 18, 2024, 6-7:30 pm PT, online class will be recorded): “Dan is an award-winning Travel and Journalism photographer. You will recognize h...

04-17-24 -

The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens is now shipping
The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens is now shipping in the US from B&H: The official release date is tomorrow, April 18. This lens received many pre-orders and the wait time will be long. Check pricing and availability at: US: A...

04-17-24 -

Nikon USA removed the future lenses and refurbished tab from their website
It seems that last week Nikon USA started to update their website. The “Future Lenses” section is now gone since Nikon will no longer provide a lens roadmap in the future. The refurbished tab is also gone (it used to be under ...

04-17-24 -

New firmware updates for the Z5 and D780 cameras released (plus a new update ...
Today Nikon released new firmware updates for the Z5 and D780 cameras and a new update for the Mac version of Message Center 2: Nikon Z5 firmware update version 1.43 Changed the default values for the following settings displayed when connecting w...

04-16-24 -

DxO PhotoLab 7.6 released with Optics Modules support for three new Nikon F-m...
DxO released PhotoLab version 7.6 with a new 20% off promo offer (see what’s new). The new Optics Modules now have added support for three new Nikon F-mount lens+TC combos: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR with AF-S TC800-1.25E ED...

04-16-24 -

The 7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z mount will ...
The 7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z mount will be officially announced on April 25th. The price will be $228. Additional pictures and lens specifications: Three new lenses coming from 7Artisans, one will be announced ...

04-16-24 -

New firmware updates released for the Nikon Coolpix P950 and Coolpix P1000 ca...
Nikon released new firmware updates for the Nikon Coolpix P950 and Coolpix P1000 cameras with a single fix: Changed the default password displayed on the connection menu after all the camera’s settings were reset. Download links: Nikon C...

04-15-24 -

Weekly Nikon news flash #776
I was traveling in the last few days – this is why the Weekly Nikon News Flash is coming on Monday instead of the regular Sunday. → Nikon current trade-in offers at WEX Photo (UK): your trade-in discount will equal the valuation of you...

04-15-24 -

The latest releases from Topaz, Skylum, and ON1
The latest photo editing releases from Topaz, Skylum, and ON1: Topaz Labs released Photo AI v3.0.0 released (what’s new) Luminar Neo Spring update 1.19.0 will be released on April 25, 2024 – see pricing (what’s ne...

04-15-24 -

More upcoming third-party Chinese lenses for Nikon Z-mount: Viltrox 16mm f/1....
In addition to the new Thypoch lenses for Z-mount, here is a quick update on other upcoming third-party Z lenses: Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount: expected in late April. Yongnuo AF 33mm f/1.4 APS-C autofocus lens...

04-15-24 -

Thypoch to announce new lenses for Nikon Z-mount
Thypoch already makes several manual focus lenses for Leica M-mount and the company is expected/rumored to announce new lenses also for Nikon Z-mount. Thypoch currently has the 28mm f/1.4 and 35mm f/1.4 M lenses and they will soon announce a new 5...

04-15-24 -

RED is showcasing the all-new V-RAPTOR [X] and V-RAPTOR XL [X] cameras at the...
At the 2024 NAB show that started today, RED is showcasing the all-new V-RAPTOR [X] and V-RAPTOR XL [X] cameras. Both models were recently launched and are the industry’s first large-format cinema cameras featuring a global shutter – ...

04-15-24 -

Officially released: Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical full-frame mirr...
Today Cosina officially released the new Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount. Shipping will start in May 2024. The lens was formally announced in February: New Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspheri...

04-12-24 -

Nikon completes acquisition of RED, appoints a new CEO
Nikon completed the acquisition of US cinema camera manufacturer RED. As a final step of the acquisition process, RED’s President Jarred Land and RED’s founder James Jannard became advisors. Keiji Oishi from Nikon’s I...

04-10-24 -

Nikon D6 firmware update version 1.60 released
Today Nikon released firmware update version 1.60 for the D6 DSLR camera – here is the list of changes: GNSS module firmware update is now available. Note: The second update is not necessary if the GNSS module’s firmware “G�...

04-09-24 -

The new Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount is now available e...
The new Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount was officially released a week ago and is now available everywhere: Amazon US Amazon CA Amazon DE Viltrox & Pergear (international shipping available) B&H Photo Additional ...

04-09-24 -

Godox released a new retro $49 Lux Elf flash compatible with Nikon cameras
Godox released a new retro $49 Lux Elf flash compatible with Nikon cameras: Simple, Retro-Styled Flash Guide Number: 19.7′ ISO 100 Output Power Selection Dial 5 Output Levels: 1/1 to 1/16 Up to 400 Flashes on a Full Charge Vintage-inspir...

04-09-24 -

The Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount will be released ...
The Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount will be released in two days (April 11th). The lens is already available for E-mount – you can find all the lens details here: 7artians announced their first autofocus lens: 50m...

04-09-24 -

New firmware updates for the Nikon Z30 and Z50 released
Nikon released new firmware updates for the Nikon Z30 and Nikon Z50 cameras: Nikon Z 50 firmware update version 2.51: Changed the default values for the following settings displayed when connecting wirelessly: Encryption keys The password displaye...

04-08-24 -

New Nikon rebates in Canada
Nikon Canada started new savings for April – mainly on the Z6II, Z7II, D780, and D850 models. Find the full list of discounted products at Camera Canada and Amazon Canada. The current US rebates can be found at: Adorama, B&H Phot...

04-07-24 -

Weekly Nikon news flash #775
→ Tether Tools announced a new TetherGuard LeverLock plate. → Another cheap Chinese APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount I have not reported yet: Astrhori 14mm f/4.5 ($89). → Also new: SG-Image 35mm f/0.95 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount. → 25% off T...

04-06-24 -

This Nikon Zf camera with sanded knobs looks amazing
Cammackey posted his Zf video review and his Nikon Zf camera with sanded knobs looks amazing (at 1:02 minute mark): See also this related Dpreview forum post. After being back-ordered for a while, the Nikon Zf camera is now back in stock: US: Ado...

04-03-24 -

The worlds largest panoramic image is now up for funding on Kickstarter (capt...
The world’s largest panoramic image project is now listed for funding on Kickstarter (captured with a Nikon Z9 camera). The goal of the project is to break 1 TeraPixel: “This project is possible thanks to the Nikon Z9 fast 20 f...

04-03-24 -

The PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED is now discontinued, Nikon is rumored to announce ...
The Nikon PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED tilt-shift lens (Nikon F) is now listed as discontinued (production completed) at several stores in Japan: Camera Kitamura: Now on sale Map camera: Out of production/in stock Bic Camera: Now on sale Yodobashi Camer...

04-02-24 -

Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount officially announced, avai...
Viltrox officially announced the previously reported AF 56mm f/1.7 APS-C lens for Nikon Z mount. The US price is $139. Pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo (coming soon to Amazon). Additional information: 9 Aperture blades STM silent motor...

04-01-24 -

Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens size comparisons
After talking to several retailers, the new Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens is actually a big hit. Expect longer times for your pre-orders to be filled (Shipping is expected to start in mid-April). Here are a few Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-...

04-01-24 -

CIPA number for February 2024: all green
CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2024, black: 2023, blue: 2022): February 2024 CIPA numbers by ZoetMB Everything is up compared to YTD 2023, but there are a few i...

04-01-24 -

The best NikonRumors posts for March 2024
The best NikonRumors posts for March 2024: The latest rumored Nikon Z6III specifications Potential picture of the Nikon Z6 III camera being tested in the field The rumored Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens is now officially announced Tamron of...

04-01-24 -

First picture of the Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S-line lens?
Is this the first leaked picture of the Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S-line lens: What else is new? (April 1st, 2024 edition) The post First picture of the Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S-line lens? appeared first on Nikon Rumors. Related posts: Tomor...

04-01-24 -

Nikon and RED are rumored to be working on a new smartphone (ReKon?)
Many of you probably remember the RED Hydrogen One smartphone from 2019: RED Hydrogen One smartphone prototype hands-on RED was also working on a pro camera version of the Hydrogen One smartphone: RED is working on a “pro camera version&...

03-31-24 -

Weekly Nikon news flash #774
→ In two days Viltrox will announce the previously rumored 56mm f/1.7 lens for Nikon Z (additional information can be found here). → Skylum Luminar spring sale is here – see the details here. → Photo News Roundup: week of March 24,...