Monthly Archives: July 2020

Here is the new/leaked Nikon Z lens roadmap

The new Nikkor Z lens roadmap that will be released on July 21 together with the new Nikon Z5 camera leaked online and you can clearly see the new Nikkor Z lenses: Nikkor Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 lens Nikon Z TC-1.4x and TC-2.0x teleconverters Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S lens – maybe, after all, we will […]

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How to add details to landscape photos with this “pseudo-HDR” technique

André Krajnik (Website | Blog | Facebook, Instagram) sent me this article about a “pseudo-HDR” technique he uses quite often: putting several almost identical images in one file, each as a separate layer and using layer-masks to make only certain parts of the different images visible. In this past, this technique was used for extending the dynamic […]

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Coming soon: Nikon Z50 firmware update and new Nikon rebates in the US

I was told that Nikon will start a new rebates program in the US on Monday next week – a day before the new Nikon Z5 camera is announced. Nikon is also preparing to release a new Z50 camera firmware update, but I am not sure if this will happen next week or at a […]

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New: Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm f/8 reflex MF lens for Nikon F-mount

Tokina announced a new SZX Super Tele 400mm f/8 reflex MF lens with T-mount that can be attached to a Nikon DSLR F-mount camera with an adapter (other mounts available as well): For pricing and availability check Adorama and B&H. The press release can be found here. More information is available on Tokina’s website. Additional […]

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New: Pergear 7.5mm f/2.8 fisheye APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount

The Chinese company Pergear has a new 7.5mm f/2.8 fisheye manual focus APS-C mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount that is already listed for sale on Amazon for $129 (this is an APS-C lens that will work with the Nikon Z50 camera or with the Z6/Z7 in crop mode). Here are the lens specifications:

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Updated Nikon Z5 specifications

Updated Nikon Z5 specifications combined together from previous posts: 24.3 MP full-frame sensor (not sure BSI or not) 5-axis image stabilization Hybrid AF system with 273 focus points Eye detection AF compatible with animals 4.5 frames/sec 4k video 1.7x video crop in 4k, no SloMo option ISO: 100-51,200 369,000 dot EVF 3.2 inch 1.1 million […]

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Nikon Z5, Nikkor Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 lens, Z 1.4x and 2.0x teleconverters coming next week

Nokishita just confirmed what I reported earlier today and also a few weeks ago:

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Skylum Luminar 4.3 announced with support for Nikon D780, Z50, and P950 cameras

Skylum announced Luminar 4.3 with support for the Nikon D780, Z50, and Coolpix P950 cameras (you can get $10 Luminar off with coupon code NIKONRUMORS). Here is the list of new functions added:

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