Nikon Rumors

Nikon Z8 firmware update version 3.11 released

By [NR] admin | Published: September 16, 2026

Nikon released firmware update version 3.11 for the Z8 camera that fixes the following issues:

Posted in Nikon Z8| Tagged Firmware updates, Nikon Z8 firmware update| 12 Comments

Nikon rebates for September 2026

By [NR] admin | Published: September 15, 2026

Here are Nikon USA rebates for September:

Rebates by category:

DSLR cameras | DSLR lenses
Nikon flashes | Nikon binoculars
Trade-in offers: Nikon Z5II | Nikon ZR | Nikon Z6 III
Mirrorless Cameras | Mirrorless Lenses:

Lens	Reg. Price	Rebate	Final Price	Discount
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Macro	1146.95	250	896.95	0.218
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Macro	1146.95	250	896.95	0.218
NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S	2696.95	700	1996.95	0.26
NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S	1396.95	300	1096.95	0.215
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S	2546.95	550	1996.95	0.216
NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 Lens	296.95	70	226.95	0.236
NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR	1446.95	300	1146.95	0.207
NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2	296.95	70	226.95	0.236
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S Lens	666.95	200	466.95	0.3

Nikon Europe savings:

New Nikon savings launched in Europe

Nikon Canada savings:

New Nikon lens rebates launched in Canada

Nikon is currently running a sale on eBay where you can save up to 30% on select gear, including cameras, lenses, binoculars, and rangefinders. The items are sold by BuyDig (see all Nikon listings at BuyDig), an authorized Nikon dealer (USA warranty). Some listings are marked as “Certified Refurbished” (Refurbished Nikon gear is also sold at B&H Photo)

Nikon outlet deals at eBay from authorized dealers (USA warranty)

Posted in Deals| Tagged lens only rebates, Nikkor Z-mount lens only rebates, Nikon Canada rebates, Nikon Rebates, Nikon Sofort Rabatt, Nikon sofortrabatt, Nikon Z rebates| 12 Comments

Nikon announced the second half of the 2026 Nikon Tour

By [NR] admin | Published: September 15, 2026

Nikon announced the second half of the 2026 Nikon Tour:

Posted in Other Nikon stuff| Tagged Nikon Tour| 17 Comments

“The Eye of Science” Nikon documentary

By [NR] admin | Published: September 15, 2026

Here is an old Nikon documentary, “The Eye of Science”:

Lenses are created from glass blocks extracted from a crucible. The assembled optical instruments are used for measurement and surveying, exploring everything from the microscopic world to the edge of the universe, pushing human capabilities to the limit and pioneering new fields of study. This film showcases the full scope of Nippon Kogaku Kogyo’s achievements.

Posted in Other Nikon stuff| Tagged Why Nikon?| 10 Comments

Weekly Nikon news flash #903

By [NR] admin | Published: September 13, 2026

→ A Nikon D3500 DSLR camera with a Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED lens was used to photograph the Papoose Lake area from a plane (the alleged location of the secret S4 facility, from the new “S4: The Bob Lazar Story” documentary).

→ NiSi released a new JetMag Pro 49MAG magnetic filter system that locks. Orders are now open at: B&H Photo | NiSi website (use code RUMORS for 10% off).