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NASA Artemis II astronauts will take the 10-year-old Nikon D5 DSLR camera around the moon, here is why

By [NR] admin | Published: March 3, 2026

NASA Artemis II astronauts will take the 10-year-old Nikon D5 DSLR camera (you can still get one today) around the moon. Here is why:

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CIPA data for January 2026

By [NR] admin | Published: March 3, 2026

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2026, black: 2025, blue: 2024):

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Stores and distributors in China are removing all Sirui Z-mount lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: March 2, 2026

Several Chinese sources report that Sirui has removed Z-mount lenses from online stores. Apparently, all official Sirui stores and most distributors have removed all Z-mount lenses from their Taobao listings (China’s largest e-commerce platform). Only a few distributors still have Z-mount links available online: The official Sirui website still lists several Z-mount lenses. In the US, […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #876

By [NR] admin | Published: March 1, 2026

→ New Atomos Ninja RAW 5.2″ HDMI monitor/recorder announced. → You can now buy rail hot-shoe covers in Japan – “toritetsu” or train hobby photography is very popular in Japan.   → Interesting: Nikon let the D7 and D9 trademarks expire, but not the D8. → The real story behind the Nikon lens patent dispute […]

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Lomography Nour Triplet V 2.0/64 “Bokeh Control Art” lens for Nikon Z-mount now available

By [NR] admin | Published: February 28, 2026

This is not a new lens, but I just noticed that I have not covered it on the website, and pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo (available in brass and aluminum). Additional information:

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More new third-party Z-mount lenses at the 2026 CP+ show

By [NR] admin | Published: February 28, 2026

Here are several new third-party Z-mount lenses announced/on display at the 2026 CP+ show in Japan (see also this page): The 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 full-frame lens for Z-mount is expected at the end of 2026, with a price tag of around $800 (check the website for updates). The upcoming Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 and 55mm f/1.8 […]

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New Nikon Spring discounts launched in Europe

By [NR] admin | Published: February 28, 2026

Nikon launched a new Spring discounts program in Europe that offers savings up to €700 instantly – see the details at (this offer is valid until March 30th): Foto Erhardt WEX Photo The new Nikon USA March rebates will start next week – check B&H Photo for updates: As of today, Nikon Canada seems to […]

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