The new 2026 5DayDeal “Photography Path To Mastery” is now available. As in previous years, you will get a package of photography tools at a drastically reduced price ($1,500+ in value for $78) and lifetime access to all class recordings. Several different bundles are available, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to charities.
Nikon just released a new firmware update version 1.11 for the Z5II camera with a single fix:
The Nikon Z5II camera is now $250 off in the US.
Brightin Star announced a new 7.5mm f/2.8 IV APS-C ultra-wide fisheye lens for Nikon Z-mount in black and silver (previously reported here). The new model is very light at 274g, with a 190° field of view, and is rear-filter-ready. The intro price is $139.99 (regular price: $159.99). The introductory period is May 11 – May 21. The B&H pre-orders will be open soon.
Brightin Star also released new AERO UV filters with ultra-thin, multi-coated glass (available at B&H Photo):
Additional information on the new 7.5mm f/2.8 lens:
→ Memory card and storage prices, including SD/microSD, CFexpress, and SSDs, are rising sharply in 2026 primarily due to an AI-driven surge in NAND flash demand that has outstripped supply – see the latest price increases from Lexar, LaCie, OWC, and ProGrade.
→ B&H Photo now sells Kolari Vision Nikon Z5 full-spectrum UV/IR camera forensics kit
→ New: WANDRD camera bags sale (20%-40% off).
→ The “I’m Back Roll” digital back sensor for film cameras has now raised over $1,041,00. Additional information on this project can be found here.
→ Topaz May update is now available with a new 50% off flash sale (additional information).
→ The new 2026 5DayDeal “Photography Path To Mastery” giveaway is now live.
→ Here is the list of new lenses that will debut at the upcoming 2026 China P&E Imaging Show in Beijing (May 15-18, 2026).
CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2026, black: 2025, blue: 2024):
Today, Nikon announced their financial results for the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2026. Here is a recap of the Nikon Imaging Division results by ZoetMB:
As part of May’s rebates, Nikon USA also reduced the price of the wireless close-up Speedlight system – now up to $300 off:
The Nikon R1C1 wireless close-up Speedlight system is compatible with Nikon DSLRs and Z-series mirrorless cameras that support the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) and i-TTL, including the Z5, Z6, Z6II, Z6III, Z7, Z7II, Z8, Z9, Z50, Zf, and Zfc.
Update: (today only) the SmallRig EN-EL15c USB-C battery (for Nikon Zf, Z8, Z7 II, Z7, Z6 III, Z6 II, Z6, Z5, D850, D810, D810A, D780, D750, D610, D500, D7500, and D7200 cameras) is now more than 50% off:
