Monthly Archives: March 2019

Kai reviews the Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S lens

Kai reviews the upcoming Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S lens that should start shipping on April 19th: Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S lens pre-orders: Adorama | B&H | Amazon | Amazon UK | WEX | Park Camera| Calumet.de | Amazon DE Picture credit: B&H

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Weekly Nikon news flash #516

→ Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI is $20 off until April 5th. → The new Nikon Coolpix B600 and Nikon Coolpix A1000 cameras are now in stock. → The Nikon Z-mount system and Coolpix P1000 compact camera/Nikon DF-M1 dot sight received the “Red Dot Award: Product Design 2019“:

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About that April 1st teaser: new “Nikon Social” photo walks organized by Nikon ambassadors in their communities

I received some additional information on the previously reported April 1st teaser from Nikon – the new Nikon Social is about Nikon photo walks being done by Nikon ambassadors in their communities. There are some additional rumors that Nikon may introduce some changes to their ambassador program by involving more new people/faces. There could also […]

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Imaging Resource: “Guess what? Z-mount really DOES help lens design… and AF!”

Imaging Resource published a new interview with a group of top Nikon executives and engineering managers. Here are the main points:

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The new Kipon ELEGANT mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount to start shipping on April 11th

The new Kipon ELEGANT mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z mount are now available for pre-order at B&H and Amazon. Shipping is expected to start on April 11th:

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The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S and NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S mirrorless lenses to start shipping on April 19th

Nikon Japan issued a notice confirming that the new NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S and NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S mirrorless lenses will start shipping on April 19, 2019. Nikon also warns that the 14-30mm f/4 lens received many pre-orders and could be out of stock for a while. Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S lens […]

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All current Nikon deals, offers and rebates are set to expire at the end of March

I expect that most or maybe even all current Nikon deals, offers and rebates will expire at the end of this week as Nikon was pushing to generate some additional revenue before the end of their financial year ending on March 31st: Nikon refurbished deals Nikon USA lens-only rebates Nikon Z free FTZ adapter (more […]

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Moza Air 2 gimbal stabilizer firmware update released with Nikon Z6/Z7/D850 support

A new firmware update for the Moza Air 2 handheld gimbal stabilizer (Adorama | B&H) was released two weeks ago with added support for the Nikon Z6/Z7/D850 cameras – see compatibility list (the Moza Air 2 is included in the Z6 filmmaker’s kit): Added electronic focus support for Nikon D850, Z6, and Z7 with supported […]

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