

The previously reported Venus Optics Laowa 24mm f/2 Zero-D tilt-shift lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced and available for order:
- US: B&H Photo
- Worldwide: Laowa store


The previously reported Venus Optics Laowa 24mm f/2 Zero-D tilt-shift lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced and available for order:

Here are the latest/updated Nikon Z70 camera rumored specifications:

A quick update: I can now confirm that the official drawings I posted online yesterday are indeed of the upcoming high-end APS-C Nikon Z70 camera. The new button on the top plate is for the REC function. Nikon is definitely pushing more video functionality to their products after the RED acquisition.
I will publish the updated Z70 specifications and expected pricing later today or tomorrow. Stay tuned!
Previous Nikon Z70 leaks:

Nikon registered a new N2416 wireless remote controller with the FCC (pictured above). Here is the interesting part – a reader pointed out that the camera described in the user’s manual has an unusual button on the top plate:

The drawing above doesn’t match any existing Nikon mirrorless bodies. Here is a comparison with the Nikon Z6III and Z7 II cameras that also have two dials on the top plate:

Amazon is running a sale on the Nikon Z50 camera with a 16-50mm lens for $749:

The Nikon Z50 is already discontinued at B&H Photo,
The new Nikon Z50 II camera with a 16-50mm f/2.8 VR lens is currently priced at $1,557 after $50 in savings.

Not sure what the point of this press release is, since Nikon already officially announced the new ZR firmware update version 2.00 two months ago, but you still can’t download it today:
“Nikon will soon release firmware version 2.00 for the Nikon ZR, which will enhance the expressive capabilities and workflows of a wide range of users, from high-end video producers to content creators.”

Here is the original official report from September 8th:
Next are the details – the Nikon ZR firmware update version 2.00 will be available before the end of the year: