Nikon Z50 II camera announcement expected tonight


I first reported about the Nikon Z50 II camera back in July:

Rumors: the next two cameras Nikon will replace are…

I expected the Nikon Z50 II to be announced before the end of 2024:

First rumored Nikon Z50 II camera details *UPDATED*

Later, I narrowed down the announcement timeframe to September/October 2024:

Getting close to a new Nikon product announcement

With the latest Nikon Italy event and the placeholders on several Nikon official websites, we all knew that we were getting really close to the official release:

Nikon Italy has scheduled a “Nikon Digital Event – Discover the News” for tonight

Getting closer to a new Nikon camera announcement

We now also have the first discounts on the Nikon Z50:

New Nikon USA rebates now include the Zf and Z50 cameras

So, everything I have seen so far points to a new Nikon Z50 II camera announcement tonight – here is what to expect:

  • Updated body design
  • Expeed 7
  • Flippy screen like the Z6 III
  • USB-C
  • Will use the same Nikon EN-EL25 battery
  • Same 20.9MP DX-format CMOS sensor as the Z50 (not confirmed yet, hopefully my info is wrong and they will introduce a new sensor – Fuji for example, is already using a 40MP sensor in their latest X100VI camera)
  • No battery grip will be available for the Z50 II
  • Compatible with the new Nikon Imaging Cloud

We already have two new cameras registered in Asia (the second one is a replacement for the P1000):

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Nikon Italy has scheduled a “Nikon Digital Event – Discover the News” for tonight


Nikon Italy has scheduled an event for tonight under the label:

“Nikon Digital Event – Discover the news, we are waiting for you on 7/11 at 11:00 AM CET”

I have not seen a similar event being posted by other Nikon subsidiaries, so I am not sure if this will be about the rumored Z50 II camera. Stay tuned for updates.

Update – Nikon Z50 II camera announcement expected tonight:

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Viltrox lenses for Nikon Z-mount are now 15% off


All Viltrox lenses for Nikon Z-mount are now 15% off:


International readers can get 8% off at the Viltrox online store with coupon code NIKONRUMORS:


More Chinese lenses for Z mount can be found here.
More third-party Z-mount lenses can be found here.

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New: Venus Optics Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 APS-C for Z-mount – the world’s first zoom + shift lens





Venus Optics officially announced the previously reported Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 for Nikon Z-mount – the world’s first zoom + shift APS-C lens. The price is $699, and you can order the lens here.

Additional information:

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Officially announced: Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/5 FFⅡ Cookie ultra-wide angle lens for Nikon Z-mount





The previously reported Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/5 FFⅡ Cookie ultra-wide angle lens for Nikon Z-mount mount is now officially announced. Pre-orders will be open soon at B&H Photo and Laowa’s website.

Additional information on the new lens:

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New Nikon USA rebates now include the Zf and Z50 cameras


Nikon USA is now updating the rebates weekly while introducing new savings. Last week, they introduced $200 on the new Nikon Z6 II. Here are the savings for this week:

See the complete list of discounted Nikon products here:

The Nikon Europe rebates can be found here:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #805

 
→ SanDisk announced new 2TB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I memory cards.


→ Airtag holder case for camera straps.



→ SmallRig announced a new carbon fiber tripod kit FT-S303 4643.


→ New Profoto D30 monolight announced.


Nikon to exhibit at Inter BEE 2024, Japan’s largest media event.

Salty announced a new underwater housing for the Nikon Z8.


→ The Nikon Z6III camera and Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.4 lens won the Grand Gold Award and Technology/Planning Award at the DGP Imaging.


→ Nikon revised down their consolidated financial forecast.
→ Nikon will start a stock purchasing program (will start buying its own stock)

→ What happens when you take a Nikon Z7II to space? Astronauts explain!

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The latest updates from China on third-party Nikon Z-mount lenses



New SG-Image lenses for Nikon Z-mount:

→ The new Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 APS-C manual focus lens for Nikon Z-mount has glow-in-the-dark focusing and aperture scales (the lens will soon be listed for sale on Amazon and Brightin Star website).

→ Some new pictures of the upcoming Meike 85mm f/1.8 Pro lens for Nikon Z-mount.

→ Additional information on the upcoming 7Artisans 10mm f/2.8 II lens for Nikon Z-mount.

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