04-25-25 -

Nikon, rebates, and tariffs
As of today, I have not heard any rumors about an upcoming Nikon price increase, resulting from the new tariffs proposed by President Trump (Leica, Fuji, Blackmagic have already announced price increases, Canon will follow soon, and I believe ...

04-24-25 -

New Viltrox Z1 retro camera flash announced
The previously reported Viltrox Z1 retro camera flash is now officially announced and available for pre-order at: B&H Photo Viltrox store (international shipping) Additional information: MSRP: 49.99 USD,  56.99 EUR, 47.99 GBP 0.2s-3.5s Re...

04-24-25 -

The Nikon Z5II is now in stock
The Nikon Z5II camera and/or lens kits are currently in stock at (different configurations are in stock based on the country): US: B&H Photo UK: WEX Photo DE: Foto Erhardt CA: Camera Canada The post The Nikon Z5II is now in stock appea...

04-24-25 -

The new Nikon Z5II camera is manufactured in Thailand (facing a 36% tariff)
Like all other Z cameras, the new Nikon Z5 II (now shipping) is manufactured in Thailand. From Reuters: “Thailand is facing a 36% tariff under U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade measures, and is hoping to use a 90-day pause on...

04-24-25 -

The new Nikon Z5II camera is now shipping
The new Nikon Z5II camera is now shipping in the US to existing pre-orders: Check availability at: US: B&H Photo UK: WEX Photo DE: Foto Erhardt CA: Camera Canada Previous Nikon Z5II coverage: Nikon Z5II camera hands-on report Nikon  Z...

04-24-25 -

Nikon COOLPIX P1000 firmware update version 1.8 released
Nikon released a new firmware update version 1.8 for the COOLPIX P1000 super zoom camera with a single fix:  Fixed an issue where the camera would in rare circumstances stop responding after burst shooting The new Nikon COOLPIX P1100 camera is cu...

04-23-25 -

The Nikon D6 camera is listed as discontinued at several Japanese retailers
The Nikon D6 camera is now listed as discontinued on several Japanese retailers’ websites: Kitamura Camera: Discontinued products Map Camera: Discontinued products, in stock Bic Camera: On sale now Yodobashi Camera: Low in stock The came...

04-23-25 -

Nikon released new firmware for the Z50 + Zfc cameras, plus new versions of W...
Nikon released new firmware and software updates: Nikon Z 50 Firmware Version 2.60 Nikon Zfc Firmware Version 1.80 Nikon Wireless Transmitter Utility Version 1.14.0 Nikon NX Studio Version 1.9.0 The post Nikon released new firmware for the Z50 + Z...

04-22-25 -

Tamron announced the development of a new 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD ...
Tamron announced the development of a new 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount. The official release is scheduled for the summer of 2025. The product page can be found here. The price of the same lens for E/X mount is $6...

04-21-25 -

Traveling in the next few days
I will be traveling in the next few days and will have limited internet connectivity. Blog posts and email responses could be delayed. If you are bored and want to get your Nikon fix, check the Nikon Rumors Forum or some of the Nikon Facebook grou...

04-20-25 -

Weekly Nikon news flash #830
→ Nikon won several TIPA awards this year. → The Nikon Gashapon vending machine-dispensed capsule camera toys are now available for sale in select US stores. New Nikon Gashapon (vending machine-dispensed capsule toys) now available for sale i...

04-18-25 -

Meet Aperty: The New AI-Powered Portrait Editor Nikon Portrait Photographers ...
Meet Aperty: The New AI-Powered Portrait Editor Nikon Portrait Photographers Will Love Aperty: The Pro Portrait Retouching Tool Nikon Shooters Have Been Waiting For If you’ve been searching for the best retouch app to enhance your Nikon portrait...

04-16-25 -

Nikon Z50II firmware update version 1.01 released
Nikon released a new firmware update version 1.01 for the Z50II camera: Nikon Z50II Firmware Version 1.01 Pre-Release Capture is now available using a SmallRig SR-RG2. Added “русский” (Russian) to [Language] in [SETUP MENU] for Z50II ca...

04-15-25 -

Nikon Z9 firmware update 5.20 and NX Tether 2.3.0 released
Nikon released firmware update version 5.20 for the Nikon Z9 and NX Tether versio 2.3.0: Nikon Z9 Firmware Version 5.20: Added support for “NX Field*”, a remote shooting system for corporate users. * Visit the “NPS” website for overview ...

04-14-25 -

Nikon plans to add Bird Detect AF to the Z6III camera by the end of the year
Nikon confirmed their plans to add Bird Detect autofocus to the Z6III camera by the end of the year on social media: “We plan to add Bird detect AF to the Z6III by the end of the year. Stay tuned!” (Nikon USA) Major Nikon Zf fi...

04-13-25 -

Weekly Nikon news flash #829
→ Nikon USA now has a new Cinema tab on their website. → Nikon Imaging Cloud maintenance scheduled For April 21st. →  New 7Artisans AF 40mm f/2.5 FF lens makes its debut at the NAB show. → 7Artisans is teasing a new 10mm wide-angle len...

04-12-25 -

Nikon Z5II camera hands-on at Nikon Plaza in Tokyo
MJ sent me his Nikon Z5II camera hands-on report at Nikon Plaza in Tokyo: I managed to go down to the showroom earlier today and try out the Z5II demo sets. Here are some interesting points: The Nikon Z-GR1 is a perfect fit, since the bottom of th...

04-11-25 -

Two new full-frame lenses for Z-mount coming soon: Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB and...
Two new third-party full-frame lenses for Nikon Z-mount are coming soon: Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB full-frame autofocus lens with a color LCD screen: The new Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB lens is coming next week with a color LCD screen Brightin Star 12mm f...

04-10-25 -

Nikon Japan: the new Z5II camera could be in short supply
Nikon Japan updated its website, indicating that the new Z5II camera could be in short supply: “We are currently receiving many more orders for this product than we anticipated, so it may take some time for your order to be delivered. Th...

04-08-25 -

It seems that Nikon no longer offers the NEF/NRW Codec download option on the...
In October last year, Nikon released the latest versions of NRW Codec (v.1.9.0) and NEF Codec (v.1.31.4). Both download links are no longer valid (they now default to the Nikon Download center). Unless this is an error, it seems that Nikon will no...

04-07-25 -

Major Nikon Zf firmware update version 2.00 released (birds AF, Imaging Cloud...
Nikon officially released the previously reported significant firmware update version 2.00 for the Zf camera ($1,997). Here is the long list of changes: Note: Users of the following software will need to update to the latest versions. NX Studio ve...

04-07-25 -

Nikon Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ zoom lens now shipping
The Nikon Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ zoom lens is now shipping in the US: Check lens availability at: US: B&H Photo UK: WEX Photo DE: Foto Erhardt CA: Camera Canada Nikon Japan: Nikon Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ zoom lens in short supply Ni...

04-07-25 -

Just announced: AstrHori 6.5mm f/2 fisheye 192 super wide angle lens for Niko...
The previously reported AstrHori 6.5mm f/2 fisheye 192° super wide angle lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced and available for pre-order for $129: US: B&H Photo International: Pergear | AstrHori Additional infor...

04-06-25 -

Weekly Nikon news flash #827
→ Nikon Japan announced a price increase for some accessories (hot shoe covers, Zfc grip, and Nikon-branded backpacks). → 73rd Nikkor Photo Contest now open for online entries (Japan only). → Photo News Roundup week of March 30, 2025. → S...

04-06-25 -

Nextorage and other NAB specials at B&H Photo
B&H Photo launched a new site with specials for the 2025 NAB show (see all new product announcements from the show on this page). Nextorage is running special savings on memory cards (up to $450 off) during the 2025 NAB show, starting from...

04-05-25 -

Now available online: Nikon Z5II Digitutor Tips and Tricks
The Nikon Z5II Digitutor Tips and Tricks site is now available online: Here is the additional Nikon Z5II coverage you could have missed: Nikon Z5II camera officially announced SmallRig announces cage kits for the new Nikon Z5II camera, including a...

04-05-25 -

Compact fixed-lens cameras are becoming more popular, while interchangeable-l...
BCN Ranking is making the case that compact fixed-lens cameras are becoming more popular, while interchangeable-lens cameras are starting to lose their popularity. See the full breakdown of the numbers at PhotoRumors: Compact fixed-lens cameras ar...

04-05-25 -

CIPA February 2025 Stats
CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2025, black: 2024, blue: 2023): February 2025 CIPA numbers by ZoetMB (All comparisons to YTD 2024) Narrative: February 2025 CIPA h...

04-04-25 -

RED to demonstrate cine solutions at the 2025 NAB show, including the latest ...
The 2025 NAB show starts tomorrow in Las Vegas. RED (a Nikon company) will have its latest cine solutions on display, including the RED V-RAPTOR [X] and Komodo [X] cinema cameras with Z-mount and the new RED Cine-Broadcast: RED Digital Cinema to D...

04-03-25 -

Nikon Z5II additional coverage
→ Pre-order the Nikon Z5II at B&H with Payboo and save. → Left: Nikon Z5II, right: Nikon Z6III – the designs are very similar (pronews). → Engadget: “Nikon’s Z5II is the cheapest full-frame camera yet ...

04-03-25 -

Power battery packs for the Nikon Z5II
The new Nikon Z5II camera is compatible with the Nikon MB-N11 and MB-N14 power battery packs, according to this official accessories sheet: The Nikon MB-N10 multi-battery power pack should also be compatible with the Z5II becuase it uses the same ...

04-03-25 -

Comparing the new Nikon Z5II camera with the Nikon Zf and the Nikon Z6III
The Nikon Z5II vs Nikon Zf vs Nikon Z6III specifications comparison can be found here: Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z5II specifications comparison The post Comparing the new Nikon Z5II camera with the Nikon Zf and the Nikon Z6III appeared first on Nikon Rumo...

04-03-25 -

Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z5II specifications comparison
Nikon Z5 ($1,397, refurb: $799) vs. Nikon Z5II ($1,697) specifications comparison (direct link): Here is the detailed specifications comparison from Nikon: Nikon Z5 ($1,397, refurb: $799) Nikon Z5II ($1,697) Short Description Your full frame mirro...

04-03-25 -

SmallRig announces cage kits for the new Nikon Z5II camera, including a Night...
SmallRig announced new cage kits for the Nikon Z5II camera, including a “Night Eagle” edition (should be listed soon at B&H Photo): “Night Eagle” Dedicated Pro Cage – Sleek, brand-matched design “Night E...

04-03-25 -

Nikon Z5II camera pre-order links
Here are the pre-order links for the new Nikon Z5II camera: US: B&H Photo (now available) UK: WEX Photo (now available) DE: Foto Erhardt (coming soon) CA: Camera Canada (coming soon) Shipping will start in April 2025. The post Nikon Z5...

04-03-25 -

Nikon Z5II camera officially announced
The previously rumored Nikon Z5II camera is now officially announced. For pre-orders, check: US: B&H Photo (now available) UK: WEX Photo (now available) DE: Foto Erhardt (coming soon) CA: Camera Canada (coming soon) This post is still ...

04-03-25 -

Nikons N-RAW video format will be supported in Adobes video editing software ...
Nikon’s N-RAW video format will be supported in Adobe’s video editing software Premiere Pro: NIKON’S N-RAW VIDEO FORMAT WILL BE SUPPORTED IN ADOBE’S VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE PREMIERE PRO® MELVILLE, NY — Nikon Inc. is plea...

04-02-25 -

How will the new Trump tariffs impact Nikon camera and lens imports to the US?
The Trump administration imposed new tariffs on goods imported to the US. I am obviously not an expert in trade or economics, and I am not interested in a political discussion here. To be neutral in my coverage, I asked AI, “How will the...

04-02-25 -

This is the new Nikon Z5II camera (leaked pictures and specifications)
Here are the leaked pictures and specifications of the Nikon Z5II camera: 24.5MP sensor EXPEED 7 processor 3.69 million dots OLED EVF 3.2 inches 2.1 million dots, flip screen 7.5 stop IBIS -10EV low-light auto focusing New Picture Control button A...

04-02-25 -

More third-party lenses for Nikon Z-mount coming soon
→ Songraw (a new lens manufacturer from China) will soon announce a 50mm f/1.2 full-frame AF lens for Nikon Z-mount priced at around $860. → Venus Optics will announce the world’s widest Laowa probe full-frame zoom lenses at the NAB ...

04-02-25 -

Reminder: Nikon Z5II announcement tonight
⇒ Follow and like the new NikonRumors Facebook Page ⇐ As I already reported, the Nikon Z5II camera is rumored to be announced in a few hours. Stay tuned for the detailed coverage. Here is what to expect: No top display 14 fps RAW, 30 fps JPEG...

04-02-25 -

Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 AIR lens for Nikon Z-mount officially announced (intro pr...
Viltrox has just released the previously reported 50mm f/2 full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount, with 9pcs aperture blades and 13 elements in 9 groups. Pre-orders are now open (reg. price is at $199, intro price is $183 only at Amazon and V...

04-01-25 -

Nikon introduces Nikzon, an advanced hemorrhoidal cream, marking a strategic ...
To further diversify its product portfolio, Nikon Corp. introduced “Nikzon” – a new advanced hemorrhoidal cream, marking a strategic expansion into pharmaceutical relief solutions. Here are some pictures of the packag...

04-01-25 -

Nikon Z9II camera slides leaked online
Nikon Z9II camera slides leaked online:   The post Nikon Z9II camera slides leaked online appeared first on Nikon Rumors. Related posts: Additional Nikon Z9II camera rumors Details of the upcoming Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD lens f...

03-31-25 -

Rumors: the upcoming Nikon Z5II camera will have a dedicated Picture Control ...
⇒ Follow and like the new NikonRumors Facebook Page ⇐ More Nikon Z5II camera rumors (see my previous post for the specifications): The upcoming Nikon Z5II camera is rumored to have a dedicated Picture Control button on the top plate, similar ...

03-30-25 -

Rumored Nikon Z5II camera specifications
⇒ Follow and like the new NikonRumors Facebook Page ⇐ Here are the rumored Nikon Z5II camera specifications: No top display Size and weight are almost identical to the current Nikon Z5 (see specs) 14 fps RAW, 30 fps JPEG shooting Dual SD card...

03-30-25 -

Weekly Nikon news flash #826
→ New Delkin Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type B VPG400 Black memory cards for professional production announced. → Peak Design launched a new Roller Pro carry-on luggage on Kickstarter and raised almost $10 million! → SmallRig announced the SmallRig...

03-29-25 -

Now available: FieldMade fully customizable vinyl indicator labels for any Ni...
I already reported that FieldMade introduced a new feature where you can create your own labels. The fully customizable vinyl indicator labels for any Nikon Z or F mount lens or camera are now listed on their website: Customizable Vinyl Indicators...

03-29-25 -

Nikon filed for a Z Cinema trademark is that the end of the RED brand?
Nikon recently filed for a “Z Cinema” trademark: Could that be the end of the RED brand? Maybe they will use the new trademark for lenses only or the rumored Nikon Z cinema/video camera? A new Nikon Z video-oriented camera is r...

03-29-25 -

Opinion: a new compact fixed-lens camera from Nikon would be a nice surprise
Do you remember the Nikon DL fixed-lens 1″-sensor compact cameras that were announced back in 2016 and were discontinued a few months later before they even started shipping? I think Nikon should update them and bring them back. They alr...