New price drop: the RED Komodo-X cinema camera is now $4,995 ($2,000 off)

By [NR] admin | Published: November 12, 2026


Nikon dropped the price of the RED Komodo-X cinema camera by $2,000 to $4,995 for all three mount systems (Z, RF, V):


RED Komodo-X cinema camera key features:

  • 19.9MP Super 35 Global Shutter CMOS
  • Reinforced, Locking Nikon Z Lens Mount
  • Adjustable AF, Smooth Iris Control
  • Compact KOMODO Line Design
  • Up to 6K80 & 4K120 Video
  • 12G-SDI, USB-C, 5-Pin Audio Ports
  • 6K Streaming via RED Connect License
  • Wireless Control, File Offload via Wi-Fi
  • Integrated 2.9″ Touchscreen

Comparing the Nikon ZR camera with the RED Komodo X, V Raptor Z-mount models

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The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens is expected to start shipping tomorrow, November 12th

By [NR] admin | Published: November 11, 2026


The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens is expected to start shipping tomorrow, according to the B&H Photo product listing:

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This lens will be produced in very limited quantities, and the wait times will be long. I don’t expect the lens to be in stock for at least 12 months.

Previous coverage of the new lens can be found here:

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Nikon confirms the new Nikon ZR firmware update 2.0 will be available for touch-and-try at the Inter BEE 2026 show (November 18-20)

By [NR] admin | Published: November 11, 2026


A quick update to my previous post: Nikon confirms that the new Nikon ZR firmware update 2.0 will be available for touch-and-try at the Inter BEE 2026 show in Japan (November 18th – 20th, 2026):

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YouTuber leaks the release date for the Nikon ZR firmware update 2.0: November 24th

By [NR] admin | Published: November 10, 2026


Apparently, YouTubers cannot stop talking about (leaking?) the upcoming Nikon ZR firmware update version 2.0. In a video from a few days ago, the French YouTuber Mr Camera says in his 2.0 firmware review that we’ll have to wait until November 24th. Around the 8:21 mark at the end of the video he says “Il n’y a plus qu’à attendre le 24 novembre pour en profiter” whichn transaltes to “Now all that’s left to do is wait until November 24th to take advantage of it”.

Some Nikon ZR camera+lens kits are now up to $800 off.

Here is the video and additional information on the upcoming Nikon ZR firmware 2.0:

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Exclusive 3 Legged Thing L-brackets coupon codes

By [NR] admin | Published: November 10, 2026

3 Legged Thing sent me some coupon codes to share with [NR] readers for 25% off any L-brackets that are not already discounted:

  • United Kingdom: 3LTNR25UK
  • USA: 3LTNR25US
  • EU member countries: 3LTNR25EU
  • Everywhere else: 3LTNR25ROW

This offer applies to all current 3 Legged Thing L-brackets, including those for non-Nikon cameras.

Some 3 Legged Thing tripods are currently on sale at B&H Photo.

All of the Nikon L-brackets are those with names starting with the letter Z:


For Nikon cameras that don’t have a dedicated L-bracket, there are the Universal models:

 

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Nikon CEO: concentrating on next-gen image-processing engine, video+RED synergy, got almost all US tariffs back

By [NR] admin | Published: November 10, 2026

Nikon President and CEO Yasuhiro Ohmura

Nikon published the transcript and Q&A session for the Q2 financial results with President and CEO Yasuhiro Ohmura. In the management update portion of the presentation, Omura specifically highlighted the following regarding the Imaging Business:

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An updated list of where Nikon Z cameras and lenses are manufactured: the Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 lens is made in Japan

By [NR] admin | Published: November 9, 2026


The new Nikon Z5IIC camera (previous coverage) is made in Thailand, while the NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens (previous coverage) is made in Japan.

Here is the latest/updated list of Nikon Z mirrorless cameras and lenses, and the country of manufacture:

Mirrorless camera (Z series)Country of origin
Z9, Z8, Z7II, Z6III, Z6II, Z7, Z6, Z5II, Z5IIC, Z5, Zf, Zfc, Z50, Z50II, Z30Thailand
NIKKOR Z Lenses
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II
NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S
NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S		Japan
NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7Vietnam
NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8
NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8
NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (Special Edition)
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S
NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2
NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE)
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II
NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR
NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f /3.5-6.3 VR
NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1		Thailand
NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S
NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S
NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S
NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S
NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S
NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f /2.8
NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR
NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3
NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8
NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR
NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8
NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR		China

Nikon quietly shifts some lens production from China to Vietnam

Source: Nikon

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