Nikon Rumors

Nikon released a minor firmware update for the Z50II camera

By [NR] admin | Published: August 5, 2026

Nikon released a minor firmware update version 1.11 for the Z50II camera with a single fix:

Changed some menu item names in Chinese (Simplified and Traditional).

Previous coverage of the Nikon Z50II camera can be found here.

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The Nikon Z8 camera is now $900 off (was $800 off last month)

By [NR] admin | Published: August 4, 2026

The Nikon Z8 camera is now $900 off (was $800 off last month):

Before:

Now:

I couldn’t find any other changes in the Nikon USA rebates for August:

Rebates by categories (see full list):

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Another month, another fabricated story about the Nikon Z7III camera

By [NR] admin | Published: August 4, 2026

Nikon Z7III rumors have been circulating since 2023, and since 2023 I’ve been saying the same thing: there is still not a single credible report that this camera is coming anytime soon.

Every few months, the usual suspects drop a new Nikon Z7III “scoop” filled with made-up specifications, and the same clickbait sites happily keep regurgitating it. I will not even bother you with the made-up specifications.

For months I have been reporting on the same few Nikon cameras that are coming in the next 12+ months, and the Z7III was never on the list:

What to expect next from Nikon (updated July 2026)

Things can always change, of course. But as of today, I still haven’t heard anything worth reporting about a new Nikon Z7 III.

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Nikon’s headquarters received an award from the Japan Association of Architectural Contractors

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

Nikon’s new headquarters/innovation center receives the 67th BCS Award from the Japan Association of Architectural Contractors:

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June CIPA numbers

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

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

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Weekly Nikon news flash #897

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

→ Pergear announced a new 50mm f/1.4 compact full-frame manual focus lens for Nikon Z-mount for $129. Additional information is available here.

→ Additional information on the previously reported 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 MAX full-frame fisheye lens for Nikon Z-mount can be found here (check B&H Photo and the official website for pre-order options).

→ Venus Optics officially announced the previously reported Laowa Aksen 45mm f/2.8 1-5x and 17.5mm f/1.7 5-10x parfocal ultra macro full-frame APO lenses for Nikon Z-mount. Orders are now open at B&H Photo and the Laowa store.