Nikon cameras are being hacked with AI: custom firmware adds new features and community mods


Here is an AI-generated post about Nikon cameras being hacked with AI:

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New Voigtlander NOKTON 35mm f/1.2 Aspherical full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount announced today


Cosina announced a new Voigtländer NOKTON 35mm f/1.2 Aspherical full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount today (not to be confused with the APS-C version).

Pre-orders should open soon at: B&H | Erhardt | WEX.

This is the 16th Voigtländer lens for Z-mount:

  1. NOKTON 28mm f/1.5 Asph: B&H | Erhardt | WEX
  2. APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 Asph II: B&H | Erhardt | WEX
  3. NOKTON 75mm f/1.5: B&H | Erhardt | WEX
  4. SUPER WIDE-HELIAR 15mm f/4.5: B&H | Erhardt | WEX
  5. NOKTON 50mm f/1: B&H | Erhardt | WEX
  6. APO-LANTHAR 65mm f/2: B&H | Erhardt | WEX
  7. NOKTON D 23mm f/1.2: B&H | Erhardt | WEX
  8. NOKTON D 35mm f/1.2: eBay | Erhardt | WEX
  9. APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 II: B&H | Erhardt | WEX
  10. APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2: B&H | Erhardt | WEX
  11. NOKTON 40mm f/1.2: B&H | Erhardt | WEX
  12. MACRO APO-ULTRON D 35mm f/2: B&H | Erhardt | WEX
  13. APO-LANTHAR 28mm f/2 Asph: B&H | Erhardt | WEX
  14. SEPTON 40mm f/2 Asph: B&H | Erhardt | WEX
  15. NOKTON Classic 35mm f/1.4: B&H | Erhardt | WEX
  16. NOKTON 35mm f/1.2 Asph: B&H | Erhardt | WEX

Previous coverage of Voigtländer lenses can be found here.

Additional information on the new lens:

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens hands-on pictures



Dariusz Breś sent me a few hands-on pictures of the new Nikon NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens that started shipping this week:

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Early Black Friday photography deals and promo codes


Here are the first Early Black Friday photography deals and promo codes:


→ Early holiday deals at B&H Photo.


→ 2026 Topaz Labs Black Friday offers:

  • Up to 67% off bundles (Studio Collection, AI Creator Bundle, Filmmaker Pro Bundle)
  • $200 off the Studio Collection for the first year, unlocking every Topaz app in one subscription (for new subscribers).
  • Current single-app subscribers can unlock all apps for $99/yr.
  • AI Creator Bundle: 67% off (for new subscribers).
  • Filmmaker Pro Bundle: $300 off (for new subscribers).
  • New subscribers get 15% off all single, non-Pro apps for their first year.


→ DxO 15% off code: RUMORS (for new customers only).


→ Aftershoot early Black Friday sale.


→ Luminar Black Friday sale.


→ Adobe Black Friday.


→ You can find the 2026 Black Friday deals from Thypoch on this dedicated page (some of the Thypoch deals are also available at B&H Photo).


→ Viltrox Black Friday preview.


→ SmallRig early Black Friday offers.


→ WANDRD Black Friday: 20% off + free gift when you spend $200 or more.


→ Owlkrown discounts come only once a year for Black Friday. The new 2026 15% off coupon code is MEMBERSONLY15 and can be used on everything they make (grips, plates, eyecups, straps, kits, etc with no minimum). Use this link to make a purchase.


→ Matt Granger Black Friday Sale.


→ Sigma lens savings.


→ Think Tank Photo offer:


→ 3 Legged Thing coupon codes for 25% off any L-brackets that are not already discounted:

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


→ The EZCast CamCast wireless HDMI video transmitter that sends a camera’s live picture to phones and tablets and turns them into camera monitors is now $136 (20% off) with code CAMCAST20 (until November 30).


Here is an updated list of photo gear promo codes (most of the coupon codes require the purchase to be made from the provided links; some codes could be disabled for Black Friday):

Lenses

Software

Accessories

Camera bags

Other

Via PhotoRumors

Nikon’s sneak peek on holiday deals (Nikon Z8 dropped another $100)

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


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


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)


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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