Nikon released a new firmware update version 1.9 for the Coolpix P1000 super-zoom camera with a single fix:
Nikon also released a new firmware update version 1.20 for the Z5II mirrorless full-frame camera with multiple fixes:
This guest post on using the 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount (order at B&H Photo in the US and the 7Artisans store for international shipping) for wildlife photography in the Manu National Park, Peru, is by the Spanish professional wildlife photographer Francis De Andrés (Website | Instagram):
→ The Peak Design modular field L-bracket system Kickstarter is ending in 4 days (additional information).
→ Save $350.89 on the Adobe Creative Cloud Pro (12-month subscription).
→ The latest new and upcoming lenses from Meike, Viltrox, 7Artisans, TTartisan, Laowa, Sirui, and SG-image.
→ Many memory cards are currently on sale at B&H Photo.
→ Nikon UK offers up to £200 trade-in bonus on selected Nikon products.
Nikon has ended their relationship with Pro Distributors in the US.
PRO Distributors is an active U.S. wholesaler focused on supplying independent camera retailers with imaging brands. They focus on brick-and-mortar independent photo retailers like Paul’s Photo and Service Photo rather than big-box online stores like B&H Photo.
Update: Nikon has ended its relationship with Photographic Research Organization (PRO), a cooperative of independent camera retailers. Nikon had supported PRO member programs. PRO has never distributed Nikon products, and dealers who carry Nikon have always purchased directly from Nikon. Their ability to buy and sell Nikon is unaffected.
The consensus from multiple sources is that almost everything coming from Nikon is delayed.
I do not have exact timeframes, but rumored cameras, lenses, and firmware updates will likely be delayed further. The latest announcement time frames I published in my last post could be further delayed, with some products being pushed into 2027:
Another indication of the delays is the latest financial results, where Nikon revised downward their numbers by 50,000 cameras and 50,000 lenses for the financial year:
I have been reporting that Nikon will release a new camera without an EVF. I received some new information indicating that this rumored Nikon camera may actually have an EVF, but no pentaprism/viewfinder hump/EVF housing on top of the camera body. Possibly something like the Fujifilm X-E5 or Sony a7C II cameras. This is all I have for now. Stay tuned for more updates.
→ The Field Made Summer sale is now live. You can get 25% off all custom indicator labels for cameras, lenses, batteries, and cases with coupon code SUMMER25OFF.
→ Sirui will announce new Sirui Saturn V2 full-frame anamorphic lenses for Nikon Z-mount in September – an update of the current Saturn lineup (additional information).
→ The major new Luminar Prime Fall Upgrade 2026 is now available for pre-order with a 50% off early-bird price (see what’s new).
→ The Godox C100 transparent viewfinder camera is now available for $45 at B&H Photo (additional information).
→ Westcott launched compact FJ100 speedlight and studio strobes (additional information).
→ The Nikon ZR camera was used as a sub-camera for the TV drama “Tsukiyo Koro”.
