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- The Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is the first mirrorless Z-mount lens to be discontinued
Nikonrumors (Thursday, 2 October) - The Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S was the first mirrorless Z-mount lens to be replaced by a new Mark II version back in August. Asobinet now reports that the old/original version is already listed as discontinued in stores in Japan: Map Camera: Discontinued products, in stock Yodobashi Camera: Discontinued... - Nikon Interview at IBC 2025: “ZR achieves a wide dynamic range of over 15 stops – a hallmark feature of RED cinema cameras” Nikonrumors (Wednesday, 1 October) - Phototrend published an interview with Nikon from the IBC 2025 show, covering several topics, including the Nikon ZR’s new design for heat dissipation. Here is a recap: Interview Overview: Conducted at IBC 2025 in Amsterdam with Nikon executives and engineers (Noriaki Mochimizo, Aihara Takashi, Ikegami Hiroyuki, Yamaoka Hiroki, Satoru Takeuchi)....
- The Nikon ZR Will Reportedly Be Able to Record Continuously for Over 2 Hours Straight
NoFilmSchool (Wednesday, 1 October) - One of the most anticipated cinema cameras of the year, the Nikon ZR has been a long time coming. Ever since RED Digital Cinema was acquired by Nikon, filmmakers and pro videographers have been dreaming about what kind of cinema camera the two converged brands would be able to develop... - Transvideo Closed, PAG is Shut Down – What Two Pillars Falling Says About Cine Tech’s New Reality
CineD (Wednesday, 1 October) - Two venerable names in cine tech are bowing out almost simultaneously. France’s Transvideo has permanently closed, and UK-based PAG will enter a “controlled shutdown”, ceasing manufacturing and selling batteries to the film and TV market. Beyond the sadness, their exits spotlight a harsher competitive landscape, post-strike demand volatility, and rising... - The Nikon ZR camera can record continuously for up to 125 minutes without overheating Nikonrumors (Tuesday, 30 September) - The Nikon ZR camera (order: B&H| WEX |Erhardt) can record continuously for up to 125 minutes in R3D NE 6K 59.94p without overheating, with auto temperature cutout set to [High], at 25°C/77°F, paired with an external power source according to Nikon’s official specifications: This duration is for a single, uninterrupted...
- DxO FilmPack 8 released with a new Time Warp mode and full Photoshop integration Nikonrumors (Tuesday, 30 September) - DxO FilmPack version 8 film emulation software is now officially released (buy here) with a new Time Warp mode and full Photoshop integration for analog style and historical immersion. Here is what’s new in DxO FilmPack 8: Time Warp Mode: Introduces two tools—Time Travel slider for applying era-specific film...
- The Art of Color… Science? Nikonrumors (Tuesday, 30 September) - The Art of Color…Science? by RC Jenkins (see previous guest posts) Intro Color science is an art. And we’ve been getting a lot of crayons lately. And not the stupid ones in the 4-pack from some kid’s party that are basically just plastic and break. The good ones that...
- Blazar Beetle 1.33X Anamorphic Lenses now available to pre-order
News Shooter (Tuesday, 30 September) - The Blazar Beetle 1.33X Anamorphic Lenses are now available to pre-order. Blazar showed a prototype of the 45mm T3.2 Beetle 1.33X anamorphic lenses way back at NAB in April. The three focal lengths available are the 32mm, 45mm, and 65mm. The lenses are available in Sony E, Leica L, Canon... - Shooting Extreme High-Magnification Close-Up Shots Is Easy With the Right Lens NoFilmSchool (Monday, 29 September) - In what is often one of the most fun, yet also most challenging, types of shots to pull off, the extreme high-magnification close-up shot can be a great trick to try for documentary or product work, or—you know—just for the fun of shooting macro shots of little bugs or other...
- 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.8 APS-C rectilinear lens for Nikon Z-mount officially announced Nikonrumors (Monday, 29 September) - The previously reported Artisans AF 10mm f/2.8 APS-C rectilinear lens for Nikon Z-mount has now been officially announced in Asia. Check for pre-orders at B&H Photo. International shipping is available from the 7Artisans store (do not confuse this lens with the existing 7Artisans 10mm f/2.8 Mark II manual focus full-frame...
- 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.8 APS-C fisheye lens for Nikon Z-mount officially announced Nikonrumors (Monday, 29 September) - The previously reported Artisans AF 10mm f/2.8 APS-C fisheye lens for Nikon Z-mount has now been officially announced in Asia. Check for pre-orders at B&H Photo. International shipping is available from the 7Artisans store. Here is the list of improvements: Wider angle lens, it now reaches 185° New design Sharper...
- 7Artisans 10mm f/2.8 APS-C fisheye lens for Nikon Z-mount officially announced Nikonrumors (Monday, 29 September) - The previously reported Artisans 10mm f/2.8 II APS-C fisheye lens for Nikon Z-mount has now been officially announced in Asia. Check for pre-orders at B&H Photo. International shipping is available from the 7Artisans store. Here is the list of improvements: Wider angle lens, it now reaches 185° New design Sharper...
- 7Artisans 10mm f/2.8 II fisheye lens for Nikon Z-mount officially announced ($278) Nikonrumors (Monday, 29 September) - The previously reported Artisans 10mm f/2.8 II full-frame fisheye lens for Nikon Z-mount has now been officially announced ($278). The new lens is now in stock at B&H Photo. International shipping is available from the 7Artisans store. Here is the list of improvements: Wider angle lens, it now reaches 185° New...
- Laowa Sunlight 2x FF Anamorphic Zooms – Compact Front-Anamorphic 40-80mm and 70-135mm, Constant T4.5 CineD (Monday, 29 September) - Here’s a piece of gear news we neglected when it was announced around IBC: Venus Optics has introduced the Laowa Sunlight 2x FF Anamorphic Zoom Series, a pair of full-frame, front-anamorphic 2x squeeze cine zooms in 40-80mm and 70-135mm, each with a constant T4.5 aperture, parfocal mechanics, and four selectable...
- Weekly Nikon news flash #854 Nikonrumors (Sunday, 28 September) - → Nikkor The Thousand and One Nights No.95: the beginning of ultra-high resolution Micro-NIKKOR C 5cm F3.5. → TTartisan released a new firmware update for the AF 75mm f/2 lens for Nikon Z-mount. → Nikon introduced new color models of the 4x10D CF binoculars (additional information). → You can now...
