There is a free, open-source denoise tool called Jiangtherapee that can fix the abnormal bell curve in the dynamic range at ISO 64 for Nikon Z8/Z9 cameras.
The general tool works for most Nikon cameras. The special “Rescue Z8” button is for Z8/Z9 models only.
Additional information is available here (see also the related video in Chinese). Here is the AI recap of the tool:
The previously reported Nikon Europe extended, free five-year warranty on all Nikkor Z-mount lenses is now official.
European retailers like Foto Ehardt and WEX Photo have already updated their websites with the new 5-year warranty:
Additional information:
→ Thypoch will soon announce the first Chinese 24-50mm f/2.8 full-frame autofocus constant-aperture zoom lens.
→ Venus Optics officially announced the previously reported Laowa 15-24mm T8 and 15-35mm T12 macro probe zoom lenses (adaptable to Z-mount). Orders are now open at B&H Photo. Additional information is available here.
→ DxO released new versions of PhotoLab 9.6. DxO PhotoLab is an advanced RAW photo editor covering the full workflow – from demosaicing and noise reduction to local adjustment, optical corrections, color management, and print soft proofing. Additional information is available here.
→ New: Kipon Baveyes Mamiya 645 to Nikon Z 0.7x ProLock adapter.
→ Think Tank Photo 15% off spring sale at B&H Photo and the official website from March 15–29 on the Airport Security, Airport International, Airport Advantage, Airport Advantage XT, Rain Covers, and FocusPoint Rolltop backpacks.
→ The Sony IMX820 sensor inside the Nikon Z6III was just recently listed on the Sony Semi website (see the full list of Nikon sensors).
Nikon quietly rolled out an extended warranty program for Nikkor Z gear in some European countries. For example:
New 6-year warranty on Nikon Z gear in Italy (via the Nital distributor in Italy). Coolpix and DSLR gear get 4 year warranty.
Nikon UK and Nikon Belgium: free five-year extended warranty on new Nikkor Z lenses.
Update: As of today, Nikon Europe has started offering a five-year warranty at all official Nikon dealers, Nikon Store, and Nikon Plaza. It looks like all European countries, including Turkey, are included.
Here is the Nikon European warranty coverage I could gather online (for exact/current terms in your country, check the local Nikon site or distributor; policies can vary slightly and change over time):
Here is an updated list of Nikon ZR camera cages (see all current listings at B&H Photo):
Previous coverage of Nikon ZR cages can be found here.
The new Kondor Blue cage for Nikon ZR cameras is now in stock and shipping:
Additional informtion can be found here:
Viltrox announced a new retro compact folding Z2 flash for Nikon cameras, priced at $37:
