Monthly Archives: September 2019

First indications of the rumored Nikon camera with 60MP and 16-bit NEF files

Nikon is rumored to introduce a new lossy compressed RAW codec to reduce the file size in their next high-megapixel camera. Here is a leaked screenshot from a Nikon manual that confirms the already rumored new camera with 60MP (9552×6364) sensor (Nikon Z9?) and the new 16-bit NEF files:

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Nikon released firmware update 1.02 for the Nikkor AF-S 180-400mm f/4 ED TC VR lens

Nikon released firmware update version 1.02 for the Nikkor AF-S 180-400mm f/4 ED TC VR lens that fixes this autofocus issue: Fixed an issue that in rare cases slowed autofocus tracking or prevented the camera focusing. This is the second firmware update for the 180-400mm lens (version 1.01 can be found here). Nikkor AF-S 180-400mm […]

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The new Lexar, ProGrade and SanDisk CFexpress memory cards are now all available for pre-order

The new Lexar CFexpress memory cards that were announced at the 2019 NAB show are now available for pre-order at B&H Photo. The new ProGrade Digital CFexpress memory cards (including their 1TB CFexpress memory card version) are now also available for pre-order at B&H Photo. As previously reported, the new SanDisk CFexpress memory cards are now also available pre-order […]

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Nikon, Leica and Olympus will not take part in the next 2020 Photokina show

Photokina sent out an email (in German language) indicating that Nikon, Leica and Olympus will not be part of the next 2020 Photokina show. Here is the English translation (udpated with original press text): “Already with the last photokina, important new exhibitors could be won with this conceptual adjustment. The share of younger visitors has […]

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Nikon Coolpix P1000 firmware update version 1.2 released

Today Nikon released firmware update version 1.2 for the Nikon Coolpix P1000 camera with a single fix: When the battery was charged using the charging AC adapter, the charge lamp would not stop flashing when charging was complete. The Nikon P1000 is in stock at Adorama | B&H | Amazon | WEX | Park Camera

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This Chinese Brightin Star 55mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount is $99

   This new Chinese-made Brightin Star 55mm f/1.8 multi-layer coating, manual focus, full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount is selling for $99 at Amazon US, Amazon UK, Amazon DE, Amazon FR, Amazon CA, Amazon JP and Amazon IT. Additional information (technical specifications):

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Atomos ProRes RAW updates from the IBC 2019 show: “we’re not the only feature they (Nikon) are upgrading, they have some new autofocus on those cameras”

Some Atomos ProRes RAW updates from the IBC 2019 show: Adobe has officially announced that ProRes RAW will be supported natively in Premiere Pro. Atomos dropped the price of the Shinobi 5.2″ 4K HDMI monitor by $100 to $299 (Adorama | B&H). Atomos CEO Jeromy Young “leaked” that new AF changes are coming to Nikon Z […]

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