Nikon, please bring your Japan-only merch to the rest of the world!

By [NR] admin | Published: July 14, 2026




The official Nikon Direct Store in Japan released several new limited edition items (additional information) – Nikon should make them available for sale to the rest of the world!

Here are some of the new items:

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Nikon Z9 image from Artemis II enables major scientific discovery: large-scale morphology of the optical F-corona

By [NR] admin | Published: July 14, 2026


The above Nikon Z9 image from Artemis II enables major scientific discovery: large-scale morphology of the optical F-corona:

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Parallax Monitor/ZR Ctl: the Nikon Z-series control app you will want on every shoot

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




This article, “Parallax Monitor/ZR Ctl: the Nikon Z-series control app you will want on every shoot,” is written by Mike Aguado (YouTube channel).

The app was previously reported in this post:

The latest Nikon ZR accessories: skins, cages, underwater housings, third-party apps

Here is the guest post:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #894

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

→ The new SG-Image 35mm f/2.2 AF full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount is now in stock at Amazon (three different versions available: black, silver, and CE). Additional information on the lens is available here.

→ The Viltrox 26mm f/2.8 EVO pancake lens for Nikon Z-mount will be announced on July 15th (check the Viltrox website for updates). The full specifications on the new lens can be found here.


→ This 12-year-old Nikon D750 DSLR camera has taken 689,000 photos, and it still works perfectly (source: Paul’s Photo).


→ Registration for the Shutterspeak September 2026 Nikon Z Boot Camp just opened.


→ See this post for what is coming next in Aftershoot (free trial | galleries | previous coverage | “AI will not replace us“).


→ SanDisk’s first 8TB SDUC memory cards confirmed: massive storage, but new card readers required.


→ Tamron released Lens Utility version 5.0 for the Tamron Link.


→ New: Tilta Universal Cooling System (coming soon to B&H Photo).


→ The Nikon Z6 III camera with no wireless connectivity is now removed from B&H Photo (additional information).


→ New: 3 Legged Thing Zayne QD dedicated L-Bracket for the Nikon Z50 II.


→ Japan’s Intellectual Property High Court has upheld a Japan Patent Office (JPO) decision invalidating a RED video camera patent, in a case where Panasonic successfully challenged it, and Nikon, as RED’s new owner, appealed (source).


→ Nikon’s stock is up 28% year to date.

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Tamron to announce a new 12-20mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount (model A084)

By [NR] admin | Published: July 11, 2026



Tamron will soon announce a new 12-20mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount (model A084). Here are the details:

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TTartisan released a new AF 17mm f/1.8 Air APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount ($148)

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


TTartisan released a new AF 17mm f/1.8 Air APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount, priced at $148 (see silver version). Pre-orders should now be open at:

Lens key features:

  • 17mm wide-angle view
  • F1.8 large aperture
  • Approx. 161-178g lightweight design
  • 0.18m minimum focusing distance
  • Stepping motor for smooth autofocus
  • Eye & Face Detection

The lens already exists for other lens mounts – see additional information here:

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Coming soon: new fast, top-of-the-line, high-end, professional Nikon APS-C (DX) camera

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


A new fast/top-of-the-line/high-end/professional Nikon APS-C (DX) camera has been rumored for a while. There were some unconfirmed reports that this could be a mini-Nikon ZR model with some RED tech inside. The RED Komodo, for example, features a Super 35mm sensor, commonly regarded as an APS-C equivalent (it’s slightly larger than a typical APS-C sensor). Here is some new rumored information:

  • 45MP stacked sensor
  • Very fast camera (mini-Z9/mini-ZR), similar to the D500 DSLR
  • Expected announcement/release in the next few months, most likely August-September (we may get teasers or a development first)
  • No confirmation on the model name (Z90, Z80, Z30II, Z500, etc.)

Stay tuned for updates, and as usual, contact me anonymously if you have any additional information.

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