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- Major Nikon Z8 firmware update version 3.00 announced: world’s first combined pixel shift with focus shift or AE bracketing workflow
Nikonrumors (Wednesday, 11 June) - Nikon announced a major Z8 firmware update version 3.00 that adds support for pixel-shift shooting, flexible color picture control and more: Video view assist HSFC image quality In-body focus limiter Flexible colour picture controls Maximum aperture live view Autofocus improvements Pixel shift No release date was provided, except that... - CIPA April 2025 numbers Nikonrumors (Tuesday, 10 June) - CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2025, black: 2024, blue: 2023): April 2025 CIPA numbers by ZoetMB (All comparisons to YTD 2024) Narrative: April 2025 CIPA has predicted 6.66m ILCs, 1.1.92m compacts and 10.56m lenses for calendar 2025, a modest...
- Canon R3 vs Nikon Z8: The Mirrorless Melee
Canonrumors (Tuesday, 10 June) - Canon and Nikon—the Coke and Pepsi of the camera world—are back at it, now with their meanest mirrorless muscle machines. The Canon R3 and Nikon Z8 are both built like tanks, shoot like snipers, and cost more than a luxury mattress. Which one should you sell a kidney for? Let’s... - Nikon Z5 firmware update version 1.50 released Nikonrumors (Tuesday, 10 June) - Nikon released firmware update version 1.50 for the Z5 mirrorless camera. Just as with the latest Z7II & Z6II updates, Nikon added support for the power zoom feature on power zoom lenses and a few other minor fixes: Added support for the power zoom feature on power zoom lenses....
- Best entries so far revealed in 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards Nikonrumors (Sunday, 8 June) - Here are the best entries so far revealed in the 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards: Annette Kirby, Animal: White Tailed Sea Eagle, Location of shot: Hokkaido Japan Additional information on the contest: REVEALED: FRONT-RUNNERS IN CONTEST TO FIND 2025’s FUNNIEST WILDLIFE IMAGES & VIDEOS London, June 2nd 2025. With only...
- Weekly Nikon news flash #837 Nikonrumors (Sunday, 8 June) - → Refurbished Nikon Z5 cameras are now selling for $799 (see all available refurbished Nikon gear here). → The new 2025 5DayDeal Video Creators Bundle is now available – as with previous years, you will get a package of different video creator tools drastically reduced. Several different bundles are...
- Nikon DSLRs That Refuse to Quit: Top 5 Picks in 2025 Canonrumors (Saturday, 7 June) - Okay, okay—we get it. Mirrorless cameras are the hot new influencers on the tech block. But don’t you dare sleep on Nikon’s DSLR gang just yet. These chonky legends are still dishing out buttery bokeh, razor-sharp focus, and that oh-so-satisfying CLACK that makes every shutter release feel like a high-five...
- TTartisan M01 on-camera film canister flash and J01 wireless flash trigger Nikonrumors (Friday, 6 June) - TTartisan released a new M01 on-camera film canister flash and J01 wireless flash trigger priced at $29+$10 ($39 for both). Orders are now open at Amazon and TTartisan’s website. See also the previous TTartisan film canister magnetic LED light: TTArtisan announced a film canister magnetic LED light Additional information...
- Venus Optics announced a new Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF zoom fisheye lens for Nikon Z-mount Nikonrumors (Friday, 6 June) - Venus Optics announced a new Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF zoom fisheye lens for Nikon Z-mount (previously reported here): US: B&H Photo International: Venus Optics online store Additional information: Product name LAOWA 8-15mm F2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye Format Compatibility FF Focal Length 8-15mm Aperture F2.8-22 Angle of view 175°-180° Lens...
- Chinese source: another “mysterious model” coming from Nikon this year Nikonrumors (Thursday, 5 June) - A Chinese source who has been right in the past, reposted my 2025 predictions on social media and added that Nikon will also announce a third “mysterious model” this year: “Mysterious model: NR only mentioned two new models, Z9II and Zr, but I got a tip that there will be...
- ON1 software 20th anniversary promotion sale: get up to 75% off Photo RAW, Effects, NoNoise AI, and more Nikonrumors (Thursday, 5 June) - ON1 software is 20 years old this year, and they are celebrating their anniversary with a big sale: Products up to 75% off: ON1 Photo RAW, Effects, NoNoise AI, and more (view all products) Plugins starting at just $19.99 Customer photo contest with gift card and merch prizes: Check...
- Nikon US rebates remain unchanged for June, none of the lenses that will get a price increase on June 23 are currently discounted Nikonrumors (Wednesday, 4 June) - The Nikon US rebates stay unchanged for June – see the complete list here: US: B&H Photo | Paul’s Photo | Service Photo DE: Foto Erhardt UK: WEX Photo CA: Camera Canada None of the lenses that will get a price increase on June 23 are currently discounted: Product Old price New price Change % Rebate...
- New Nikon Update Supercharges Z7 II and Z6 II with Power Zoom Support
NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 3 June) - If you’re looking to use power zoom lenses on two of Nikon’s latest, and more popular, mirrorless cameras, then these firmware updates are going to be big news. Nikon has just released two new firmware updates for the Nikon Z7 II and the Nikon Z6 II.Both of these cameras are... - What to expect next from Nikon? (indeed slow year ahead + list of rumored lenses) Nikonrumors (Tuesday, 3 June) - A few months ago, I reported that Nikon would have a slow year (2025) in terms of new product announcements. This is what Nikon has announced so far this year: Nikon Z5II camera Nikon Coolpix P1100 camera Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S lens Top executives recently confirmed that...
- Top 10 most viewed NikonRumors posts for May 2025 Nikonrumors (Tuesday, 3 June) - Here are the top 10 most viewed NikonRumors posts for May 2025: New Nikon price increase list (all lenses and accessories made in China, no camera price increases) The Nikon Zr will be the next Z-mount camera with RED tech (R for RED) Nikon achieves top market share in...
