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Weekly Nikon news flash #878

By [NR] admin | Published: March 16, 2026

I was traveling the last few days and will be trying to catch up with the missing coverage this week.

→ Aquatica announced new underwater housing for the Nikon ZR camera (Aquatica gear is sold at B&H Photo).

→ Sea&Sea released a new MDX-U-series universal underwater housing for Nikon cameras. The new housing is compatible with the new Z5II as well as the Z6II and Z7II models (Sea&Sea gear is sold at B&H Photo).

→ DC.Watch published a review of the new Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f/2 Aspherical lens for Nikon Z-mount (pre-order at B&H Photo, Foto Erhardt, WEX Photo).

→ The 2026 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards is now open for everyone to send in their funny wildlife photos and videos.

This custom Casio M-Edition N168 watch is inspired by the iconic Nikon cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: March 13, 2026

This just-released custom Casio M-Edition N168 watch by PPP Cameras is inspired by the iconic Nikon cameras. The watch features:

A striking yellow display, echoing Nikon’s signature branding
Completing the look is a canvas watch strap with yellow stitching accents, inspired by the iconic camera straps supplied with Nikon cameras
N168 available in three variations – Chrome, Black Chrome & Titanium

Recently, PPP Cameras also released a new Casio M-Edition watch inspired by Leica M cameras:

New Casio M-Edition watch inspired by Leica M cameras now available

More products from PPcameras can be found here. Other services provided by PPPcameras:

Check out also the new “Camera One” photography-inspired watch by Artra Designs:

The ultimate Leica watch alternative just dropped: meet the new “Camera One” photography inspired watch by Artra Designs you can get for under $1,000 (coupon code included)

First reviews of the new Artra Camera One photography-inspired watch (coupon code included)

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The new Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II lens is expected to start shipping in the US before March 27th

By [NR] admin | Published: March 12, 2026

Amazon informed existing pre-order customers that the estimated delivery date of the new Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 Mark II lens is now March 27:

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

US: B&H Photo | Paul’s Photo | Service Photo
DE: Foto Erhardt
UK: WEX Photo
CA: Camera Canada

The shipment of the new Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II lens could be delayed

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Venus Optics announced a new Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D tilt-shift lens for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: March 10, 2026

The previously reported Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D tilt-shift lens for Nikon Z-mount from Venus Optics is now officially announced. Check for pre-orders at B&H Photo and the Laowa online store (international shipping available).

Additional information:

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JPEG photos timestamp function coming to the Nikon Zf camera?

By [NR] admin | Published: March 9, 2026

In their Nikon report from the 2026 CP+ show in Japan, Phototrend spotted a new, not-yet-announced Nikon Zf feature – a digital timestamp directly on your images, similar to what film cameras used to have a few decades ago:

While carefully observing the Japanese manufacturer’s stand, we came across a rather unusual Zf camera with a time stamp function. This allows the date the photo was taken to be “printed” directly onto the photos. It is therefore possible to add a small (permanent) inscription to JPEG photos in the bottom right-hand corner. On the prototype we were able to test, the date is displayed in orange-red by default. When switching to monochrome mode, the date is displayed in white:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #877

By [NR] admin | Published: March 8, 2026

→ New Peak Design bags are now listed for funding on Kickstarter, and they have already raised over $1.4M in just a few days (more Kickstarter funding projects).

→ DxO launched PureRAW 6 – you can get 10% off all DxO products with code RUMORS (additional information).

→ Tamron Americas enhanced benefits for its 6-year lens warranty.

→ Nikon Lunch & Learn: Macro (Thursday, March 12th, 12- 1pm, free online).

→ Topaz Labs released major upgrades to Topaz Photo and Astra: Wonder 2 is now local, plus Starlight Fast 2 and Scene Controls are now in Astra (additional information).