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- The new Nikon headquarters in Tokyo is ready
Nikonrumors (Thursday, 11 July, 2024) - Nikon Global Headquarters / Innovation Center Entrance Hall inspired by “light” Multi-purpose Atrium with a large screen Grand staircase Pantry and Terrace As some readers haev already reported in the comments section last month, the new Nikon headquarters in Tokyo is now completed. The project started back in 2021: Nikon... - Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame Auto Focus L-mount Lens
News Shooter (Thursday, 11 July, 2024) - Meike has announced its new 50mm F1.8 Full Frame Auto Focus Lens in L-mount. The lens is being touted as an affordable option for anyone using L-mount cameras. The lens is already available in Nikon Z and Sony E-mounts. The optical design of the lens costs of 11 elements in 7 groups.... - May 2024 CIPA numbers: camera shipments hit a three-year high Nikonrumors (Wednesday, 10 July, 2024) - CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2024, black: 2023, blue: 2022): May 2024 CIPA numbers by ZoetMB Compared to last May (just for that one month), mirrorless units were up 8.4% and lens shipments were up 8.1%. However, year-to-date unit and...
- May 2024 CIPA numbers: camera shipments hit three-year high Nikonrumors (Wednesday, 10 July, 2024) - CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2024, black: 2023, blue: 2022): May 2024 CIPA numbers by ZoetMB Compared to last May (just for that one month), mirrorless units were up 8.4% and lens shipments were up 8.1%. However, year-to-date unit and...
- Nikon Imaging Cloud is now live Nikonrumors (Wednesday, 10 July, 2024) - The new Nikon Imaging Cloud is now live, and you can create an account. The Nikon Imaging Cloud contains four main services for Nikon shooters (see previous coverage): Image Transfer Imaging Recipes Firmware updates Nikon Image Space photo-sharing service The new Nikon Z6 II camera is already compatible with...
- Nikon Z6 III camera “body-only” now in stock at B&H Photo Nikonrumors (Tuesday, 9 July, 2024) - The Nikon Z6 III camera “body-only” option is now in stock at B&H Photo: Three weeks after the official announcement (June 19), all Z6 III pre-orders, at least at B&H, are now shipped. Check Z6 III availability at other stores: US: Adorama | B&H Photo | Amazon | Paul’s Photo | Service Photo DE: Foto Erhardt | Foto Koch | Calumet | Amazon DE UK: WEX...
- Nikon Z6 III camera “body only” now in stock at B&H Photo Nikonrumors (Tuesday, 9 July, 2024) - The Nikon Z6 III camera body only option is now in stock at B&H Photo: Three weeks after the official announcement (June 19), all Z6 III pre-orders, at least at B&H, are now shipped. Check Z6 III availability at other stores: US: Adorama | B&H Photo | Amazon | Paul’s Photo | Service Photo DE: Foto Erhardt | Foto Koch | Calumet | Amazon DE...
- Rumors: the next two cameras Nikon will replace are… Nikonrumors (Monday, 8 July, 2024) - The next two cameras Nikon is rumored to replace are: Nikon Z50 (Z50 II?): announced in October 2019 Nikon Coolpix P1000 (P1100?): announced in July 2018, already discontinued (that model is extremely popular with bird photographers) The two new cameras are expected to be announced in 2024, but as...
- Where are Nikon Z mirrorless cameras and lenses manufactured? Nikonrumors (Monday, 8 July, 2024) - Here is the full list of current Nikon Z mirrorless cameras and lenses and the country of manufacturing (the list was updated by Nikon Japan on July 4, 2024): Mirrorless camera (Z series) Country of origin Z9, Z8, Z7II, Z6III, Z6II, Z7, Z6, Z5, Zf, Zfc, Z50, Z30 Thailand...
- Weekly Nikon news flash #788 Nikonrumors (Monday, 8 July, 2024) - → Coming soon: new AstrHori 120mm f/2.8 MACRO 2X lens for Nikon Z-mount. → You can now turn your $200 Nikon 40mm f/2 into a $8,000 Noct lens with this fake lens hood. → It seems that Nikon USA is still canceling orders – this has been going on...
- Rumors: new Nikon Z9 firmware update with enhanced AF acquisition coming soon Nikonrumors (Sunday, 7 July, 2024) - A new Nikon Z9 firmware update with enhanced AF acquisition is rumored to be released soon. I was told that the firmware update will be released for the Summer Olympics (end of July), but as we know from previous reports, there could be a delay. Stay tuned for updates....
- First Nikon Zf camera price drop in the UK Nikonrumors (Sunday, 7 July, 2024) - We already have the first Nikon Zf camera price drop in the UK: Amazon UK: WEX Photo and Park Cameras: Nikon Zf body only is now £2,149 or £150 off (was £2,299) Nikon Zf + 40mm SE lens is now £2,399 or £120 off (was £2,519) Currently, in the...
- 30 days with the Nikon Z9 and Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens Nikonrumors (Sunday, 7 July, 2024) - 30 days with the Nikon Z9 and Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens by Bill Ferris – a wildlife/bird photographer in northern Arizona who recently upgraded from a Nikon D500/Nikkor 200-500 combo to a Nikon Z9/Nikkor 800mm PF system: A coyote and newborn elk calf face off in a...
- Nikon Z6 III sensor readout speed measurements Nikonrumors (Saturday, 6 July, 2024) - Nikon Z6 III sensor readout speed measurements by horshack: Nikon Z6 III sensor readout speeds My name is Adam and go by “horshack” on dpreview. This year I started a crowd-source project on GitHub for measuring the sensor readout speeds for as many cameras as possible. The methodology involves custom...
- Nikon 2 Nikonrumors (Saturday, 6 July, 2024) - Nikon 2 (by RC Jenkins) Occasionally, I bring up a hypothetical system I’d like to see from Nikon. It won’t happen; but this is more of a thought experiment for a discussion to get the creative juices flowing for people who think creatively and to get the defensive juices flowing...
