As I reported last week, Nikon started new rebates in the US. For the complete list, check our sponsors:
The Z6 III is now $200 off:
The Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens is now $800 off (was $500 off before):
The Nikon Europe rebates can be found here:
→ The new PolarPro LightLeak 28mm f/11 lens for Nikon Z-mount is now available for pre-order.
→ New: Sidekick Pro camera back by Clever Supply on Kickstarter: $82,652 raised by 934 backers with 23 days to go.
→ The new ON1 Photo RAW 2025 is now officially released (save 15%). Additional information is available here.
→ From November 5 to 10, 2024, Nikon will exhibit at the China International Import Expo.
→ Nikon India inaugurates India’s first experience center dedicated to its healthcare range. Nikon has been investing heavily in India for the last few years.
→ Interview with two astronaut photographers currently on the ISS.
Nikon started a new rebate program in Europe where you can get up to €1,000/£900 on selected cameras and lenses (including the Nikon Zf):
In the US, Nikon will start a new rebate program on October 29 (the Z8 should be $500 off again). For details, check Adorama, B&H Photo, Paul’s Photo, and Service Photo.
The previously leaked/rumored Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced and available for order at Amazon – currently $100 off with a coupon:
Additional information:
A reader sent me this screenshot, reportedly taken from the Nikon Imaging Cloud website, that shows support for the Nikon Zf, Z6III, Z8, and Z9 cameras (click for larger view):
Added Nikon Imaging Cloud support for more camera models has been rumored for months, but maybe it’s all a hoax – see previous posts:
New versions of the NEF/NRW codecs were just released:
The NRW and NEF codec modules allow NRW/NEF (RAW) files to be handled as their JPEG and TIFF equivalents in a Windows environment.
We are getting closer to a new Nikon camera announcement. How do I know? Nikon UK currently has a placeholder for a new camera. On their website, they are currently showing listings for a total of 12 mirrorless cameras:
Now scroll down to the bottom of that page and count the total number of cameras displayed – they are only 11:
Basically, Nikon already has a placeholder for a new/upcoming camera. That is a common practice for Nikon, and we have already seen similar behavior before:
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