RED is showcasing the all-new V-RAPTOR [X] and V-RAPTOR XL [X] cameras at the 2024 NAB show



At the 2024 NAB show that started today, RED is showcasing the all-new V-RAPTOR [X] and V-RAPTOR XL [X] cameras. Both models were recently launched and are the industry’s first large-format cinema cameras featuring a global shutter –  additional information is available here.

The new marketing message is also clear – Nikon, MRMC, and RED will be kept as separate brands:

Update – a few pictures from the Nikon booth:

Additional information on the new V-RAPTOR [X] and V-RAPTOR XL [X] cameras:

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Officially released: Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount


Today Cosina officially released the new Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount. Shipping will start in May 2024. The lens was formally announced in February:

New Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical lens for Nikon Z-mount announced

Pre-orders should open soon at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H Photo.

There are now a total of 10 Voigtlander mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount:

  1. NOKTON 75mm f/1.5: Amazon | B&H
  2. SUPER WIDE-HELIAR 15mm f/4.5: Adorama | B&H | Amazon
  3. NOKTON 50mm f/1: Adorama | B&HAmazon
  4. APO-LANTHAR 65mm f/2: Adorama | Amazon | B&H
  5. NOKTON D 23mm f/1.2: Adorama | Amazon | B&H | WEX
  6. NOKTON D 35mm f/1.2: Amazon | eBay | WEX
  7. APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2: Adorama | Amazon | B&H | WEX
  8. APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2: Adorama | Amazon | B&H | eBay
  9. NOKTON 40mm f/1.2: B&H | WEX
  10. MACRO APO-ULTRON D 35mm f/2: Adorama | B&H | WEX

Additional information on the new Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 (sample photos can be found here):

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Nikon completes acquisition of RED, appoints a new CEO


Nikon completed the acquisition of US cinema camera manufacturer RED. As a final step of the acquisition process, RED’s President Jarred Land and RED’s founder James Jannard became advisors. Keiji Oishi from Nikon’s Imaging Business Unit, assumed the role of the new CEO of RED, and Tommy Rios, Executive Vice President of RED, moved into the role of Co-CEO.

Full press text:

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Nikon D6 firmware update version 1.60 released


Today Nikon released firmware update version 1.60 for the D6 DSLR camera – here is the list of changes:

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The new Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount is now available everywhere



The new Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount was officially released a week ago and is now available everywhere:

Additional information on the new lens can be found here and here:

Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount officially announced, available for pre-order ($139)

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Godox released a new retro $49 Lux Elf flash compatible with Nikon cameras


Godox released a new retro $49 Lux Elf flash compatible with Nikon cameras:

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The Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount will be released in two days


The Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount will be released in two days (April 11th). The lens is already available for E-mount – you can find all the lens details here:

7artians announced their first autofocus lens: 50mm f/1.8 for Sony E-mount (available for pre-order)

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New firmware updates for the Nikon Z30 and Z50 released



Nikon released new firmware updates for the Nikon Z30 and Nikon Z50 cameras:

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