Every few months, Amazon discounts random cameras and lenses for a limited time. Today, the Nikon Zf camera is listed on Amazon for $1,747 (regular price: $2,047):
The camera is sold by Unique Photo, an authorized Nikon USA dealer. Act fast, those deals usually last only a few hours.
You can find previous coverage of the Nikon Zf camera here.
The long-rumored Nikon cinema lenses are now finally officially announced (development announcement only). The new Nikkor Z Cinema T1.9 VV series will include nine lenses, including a Nikkor Z Cinema 50mm T1.9 VV:
A few hours after my report, Nikon officially announced the development of a new firmware version 2.00 for the Nikon ZR camera. The release will come later in 2026, and the Open Gate feature will come in 2027. Here are the official details:
Nikon registered a new wireless remote controller with the FCC, and the confidentiality ends on November 3rd, 2026. This is just another hint in the long list of clues that a new product(s) announcement is coming soon. Here are the details on the new wireless remote controller:
Brandon Talbot, who is under an NDA with Nikon, confirmed the long-rumored Nikon ZR firmware update version 2.0 and Nikkor Z cinema lenses in this video without mentioning the actual release dates:
Update – the new firmware update is now officially announced:
→ Freewell launched a new ultra-slim locking filter system for 49-95mm lenses.
→ “What camera belongs to your zodiac sign?” by Aftershoot.
→ NiSi will soon release a new 26mm f/0.7 lens for Nikon Z-mount.
→ New Meike AF 58mm f/1.2 MIX APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount coming soon. See the full list of upcoming Chinese lenses.
→ New: TLS rehoused vintage Nikon AI/AI-S cinema lenses.
→ The Artra Camera One photography-inspired watch has been updated with a new movement – see this post for more informtion, including a discount coupon code.
An “exclusive product presentation” featuring the “latest product highlights” by Bruno Murari from Nikon UK is scheduled for September 25th in London: “Discover the latest product highlights and insights in an exclusive presentation.” The event will also include “Demonstrating the product with a model,” followed by “hands-on with the products“:
It is a bit strange to have those cryptic descriptions of “products” if those are existing Nikon cameras or lenses, but I could be wrong.
There are several other hints of a potential new product announcement from Nikon in September, but as of today, I cannot confirm what is coming and when:
