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- New firmware updates released for the Nikon Z50/Z6/Z7 cameras
Nikonrumors (Thursday, 20 October, 2022) - Nikon released new firmware updates for three mirrorless cameras (Z50/Z6/Z7): Nikon Z50 firmware update version 2.30: [Save focus position] and [Recall focus position] have been added to the roles that can be assigned using Custom Setting f2 [Custom controls (shooting)] in the [CUSTOM SETTING MENU]. As of October 20,... - The latest Nikon rebates for October: over 40 cameras and lenses on sale Nikonrumors (Wednesday, 19 October, 2022) - The October Nikon rebates are starting today – there should be over 4o cameras and lenses listed with “instant savings” (some of the listings may take longer to update): Adorama Amazon B&H Photo (see also this link) Paul’s Photo Service Photo Additional information: The post The latest Nikon rebates...
- Capture One 22 (15.4.1) now supports Nikon Z9 compressed files (HE* & HE) Nikonrumors (Wednesday, 19 October, 2022) - The latest version of Capture One 22 (15.4.1) now supports Nikon Z9 compressed files (HE* & HE) – the release notes can be found here. Previously, the new ON1 Photo RAW 2023 was the only software with support for Nikon Z9 HE RAW format files. Capture On2 22 (already...
- Nikon to exhibit a sample camera specially equipped with an image provenance function at Adobe MAX 2022 Nikonrumors (Wednesday, 19 October, 2022) - Related to my post from earlier today – Nikon will exhibit a sample camera specially equipped with an image provenance function at Adobe MAX 2022: TOKYO – Nikon Corporation (Nikon) is pleased to announce exhibition of the Nikon Z 9* specially equipped with provenance technology of the Content Authenticity...
- Adobe announced partnership with Nikon to add provenance and content authenticity at the point of capture for the Z9 camera Nikonrumors (Tuesday, 18 October, 2022) - During the 2022 Adobe Max conference, Adobe announced a new partnership between the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) and Nikon to add content credentials in Photoshop for the Nikon Z9 camera: “Today marks an exciting milestone in our mission as we announce partnerships with industry-leading camera manufacturers, Leica and Nikon, to implement...
- AstrHori will soon announce two new autofocus lenses for Nikon Z-mount (one of them will be a huge super-telephoto lens) Nikonrumors (Saturday, 15 October, 2022) - AstrHori is a new Chinese lens manufacturer (previously known as Rockstar) and their products are sold on Amazon. AstrHori will soon announce two new autofocus lenses for Nikon Z-mount. The first lens is actually interesting based on this not yet release teaser: This new AstrHori lens will be 385mm...
- Cosina announced a new Voigtlander Macro APO-LANTHAR 65mm f/2 Aspherical lens for Nikon Z-mount Nikonrumors (Friday, 14 October, 2022) - The previously rumored Voigtlander Macro APO-LANTHAR 65mm f/2 Aspherical full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced. Shipping will start in November. Pricing was not released but should be available soon at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H Photo. The technical specifications are next: This is the seventh Voigtlander mirrorless...
- Laowa 65mm and 100mm T2.9 2X Macro APO Cine Primes Released
CineD (Friday, 14 October, 2022) - Venus Optics has added two 2X Macro lenses to their cinema lineup, the Laowa 65mm and 100mm T2.9 2X Macro APO. Respectively designed for S35 and full-frame sensors, they feature cinematic housing with a stepless aperture ring and a long focus throw. Pricing starts at $599. Over the years, Venus... - The new 2022 5DayDeal Photography Bundle is now available Nikonrumors (Thursday, 13 October, 2022) - The new 2022 5DayDeal Photography Bundle is now available – as with previous years, you will get a package of different photography tools drastically reduced. Several different bundles are available and a portion of the sales will go to charities: Main bundle: $2,200 (discounted 95% or $2,100) pay only $98...
- Another Nikon Z9 eyepiece option (compatible also with D500/D850/D4/D5/D6 cameras) Nikonrumors (Wednesday, 12 October, 2022) - A reader created his own Nikon Z9 eyepiece molded from plastic with black PLA filament and is selling it on eBay (works also with Nikon D500/D850/D4/D5/D6 cameras). The eyepiece fits the NPS rain cover and is also compatible with other covers from different suppliers. The eyepiece is designed in...
- ON1 Photo RAW 2023 released with support for Nikon Z9 HE RAW format files Nikonrumors (Tuesday, 11 October, 2022) - The new ON1 Photo RAW 2023 is now officially released and available to order. The 2023 version is the most significant update in ON1 Photo RAW’s history with many new AI-powered features (see sneak peeks here). ON1 Photo RAW 2023 now also supports Nikon Z9 HE RAW and HE*...
- Cosina continues to release Voigtlander lenses for Nikon Z-mount: new Macro APO-LANTHAR 65mm f/2 Aspherical lens coming next month Nikonrumors (Tuesday, 11 October, 2022) - Cosina is rumored to announce a new Voigtlander Macro APO-LANTHAR 65mm f/2 Aspherical lens for Nikon Z-mount next month (November). This will be the seventh Voigtlander mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount (available on Amazon and B&H): Voigtlander Macro APO-LANTHAR 65mm f/2: comign soon Voigtlander NOKTON D 23mm f/1.2: Adorama | Amazon | B&H | WEX Voigtlander...
- Fluorescent hand of a Madagascar Giant Day Gecko wins 48th annual Nikon Small World Photo Microscopy Competition Nikonrumors (Tuesday, 11 October, 2022) - The above-pictured fluorescent hand of a Madagascar Giant Day Gecko won the 48th Annual Nikon Small World Photo Microscopy Competition. The top 20 images can be found here: Additional informtion: Nikon Instruments Inc. today unveiled the winners of the 48th annual Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition. This year’s first...
- Pergear released another batch of cheap (cheapest) CFexpress Type B memory cards Nikonrumors (Tuesday, 11 October, 2022) - Last year Pergear announced the cheapest CFexpress cards. Today the company released several new CFexpress Type B memory cards with updated specs and I still think they are the cheapest CFE option (see the bottom of this post for more details): Pergear Lite (read 300MB/s, write:80MB/s, good for 2K, 1080P):...
- This rare Nikkor 58mm f/1.0 got the world’s highest price ever paid for a Nikon lens at auction (€187,500) Nikonrumors (Tuesday, 11 October, 2022) - This rare, probably one-of-a-kind, Nikkor 58mm f/1.0 lens from the 1970s just sold for €187,500 at the latest Wetzlar Camera Auctions (more info available here): “A particularly spectacular result was achieved for an ultra-fast 58 mm f/1.0 Nikon lens from the 1970s, which is probably a one-off. Two customers...
