Nikon quietly extends warranty coverage in some European countries

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.

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):

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Updated list of Nikon ZR camera cages

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.

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The new Kondor Blue cage for Nikon ZR cameras is now in stock and shipping

 


The new Kondor Blue cage for Nikon ZR cameras is now in stock and shipping:

Additional informtion can be found here:

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Viltrox announced a new retro compact folding Z2 flash for Nikon cameras


Viltrox announced a new retro compact folding Z2 flash for Nikon cameras, priced at $37:


Additional information:

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The new Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II lens is now shipping

The new Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II lens is now shipping. I got multiple reports from European readers who have already received the new lens.

Check for Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II lens availability at:

Lens delivery from IPS Hamburg



Update – here is a quick feedback on the new lens by Dariusz Breś:

  • AF: Finally, a linear motor; it really does the job. Bravo.
  • Removable hood with foot + cap: Brilliant.
  • Arca-Swiss compatible foot: About time!
  • Weight: A massive plus.
  • Sharpness: Better than the previous version.
  • Rendering: The old version is better.
  • Lens hood with a cutout for filter rotation: Nice.
  • Additional click-ring: YES.
  • Zoom ring: Could be a bit smoother/looser

More pictures:

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Nikon Community Appreciation Day at Paul’s Photo: students, educators, military, police, fire, EMT, nurses, and government workers can get 10% off Nikon gear (March 20-21st)


This Friday, March 20, and Saturday, March 21, 2026, Paul’s Photo is having a Nikon Community Appreciation Day where they will offer 10% off Nikon cameras, lenses, and binoculars to students, educators, US military, police, fire, EMT, nurses, and government workers (active or retired). In-store and phone orders only:


The current Nikon rebates will end on March 29, 2026:

Nikon US rebates for March

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Aiarty Image Matting streamlines background removal in photography workflows (exclusive deal included)

Aiarty Image Matting streamlines background removal in photography workflows

Modern Nikon cameras like the Z8, Z9, and the legendary D850 capture incredible detail, with every hair strand, feather, and fine texture rendered sharply. But that level of resolution also makes post-processing more demanding. Tasks like background masking quickly become tedious when you’re zoomed in at 100%. Tools like Aiarty Image Matting can help streamline this process, offering AI-assisted background removal that saves time without compromising detail.

Aiarty Image Matting is available to NikonRumors readers through the exclusive offer of up to 43% off, along with multiple added benefits:

  • Works on up to 3 Windows or Mac computers
  • Unlimited access to all features
  • Permanent free upgrades and tech support
  • No subscription, no recurring cost

The Toughest Parts of Background Removal for Photographers

Background removal sounds easy until you try it on real images. Wedding portraits with flowing hair and veils, wildlife shots full of fine feathers, or product photos that need perfectly clean backgrounds all have tricky edges and semi-transparent elements.

Anyone who’s traced hair with the Pen Tool or refined masks in Photoshop knows how slow and tedious it can be, and how time-consuming, especially in batches. Even some AI background removing tools leave white fringes, halos, or jagged edges.

It’s no surprise many photographers ask: Is there an app that can remove backgrounds from photos without hours of manual masking? Certainly, AI background removers like Aiarty Image Matting can remove backgrounds from photos without hours of manual masking.

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