Nikon USA rebates for August 2026: new Z6 III trade-in program


Nikon USA started a new Z6 III trade-in program that gives you a $200 bonus plus up to $800 in instant savings on a new Z6 III camera. You can trade in any working digital interchangeable-lens camera. This offer is valid through August 30, 2026.

Here is the full list of Nikon USA rebates for August:

Rebates by categories (see full list):

I have not seen one of those in a while – 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.


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Should you buy a used Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4G ED VR or go modern with the Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens: a real‑world comparison

The post Should you buy a used Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4G ED VR ($1,750) or go modern with the Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens ($2,096): a real‑world comparison is by Gergely, a wildlife, nature, and sports photographer. You can read more of his gear breakdowns and field tests on his website, view his portfolio on Flickr, or watch his documentaries on YouTube.

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Nikon released new firmware updates for the Coolpix P1000 & Z5II cameras



Nikon released a new firmware update version 1.9 for the Coolpix P1000 super-zoom camera with a single fix:

  • Fixed an issue where, in rare circumstances, the camera would stop responding when adjusting zoom during burst photography.



Nikon also released a new firmware update version 1.20 for the Z5II mirrorless full-frame camera with multiple fixes:

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Wildlife photography with the 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount: a different perspective





This guest post on using the 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount (order at B&H Photo in the US and the 7Artisans store for international shipping) for wildlife photography in the Manu National Park, Peru, is by the Spanish professional wildlife photographer Francis De Andrés (Website | Instagram):

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Weekly Nikon news flash #899


→ The Peak Design modular field L-bracket system Kickstarter is ending in 4 days (additional information).


Save $350.89 on the Adobe Creative Cloud Pro (12-month subscription).


The latest new and upcoming lenses from Meike, Viltrox, 7Artisans, TTartisan, Laowa, Sirui, and SG-image.


→ Many memory cards are currently on sale at B&H Photo.


Nikon UK offers up to £200 trade-in bonus on selected Nikon products.

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Nikon has ended their relationship with Pro Distributors in the US *UPDATED*


Nikon has ended their relationship with Pro Distributors in the US.

PRO Distributors is an active U.S. wholesaler focused on supplying independent camera retailers with imaging brands. They focus on brick-and-mortar independent photo retailers like Paul’s Photo and Service Photo rather than big-box online stores like B&H Photo.

Update: Nikon has ended its relationship with Photographic Research Organization (PRO), a cooperative of independent camera retailers. Nikon had supported PRO member programs. PRO has never distributed Nikon products, and dealers who carry Nikon have always purchased directly from Nikon. Their ability to buy and sell Nikon is unaffected.

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The consensus from multiple sources: almost everything coming from Nikon is delayed


The consensus from multiple sources is that almost everything coming from Nikon is delayed.

I do not have exact timeframes, but rumored cameras, lenses, and firmware updates will likely be delayed further.  The latest announcement time frames I published in my last post could be further delayed, with some products being pushed into 2027:

What to expect next from Nikon (updated July 2026)

Another indication of the delays is the latest financial results, where Nikon revised downward their numbers by 50,000 cameras and 50,000 lenses for the financial year:

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