Monthly Archives: July 2020

For now only the Nikon Z5 camera and Nikkor Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 lens are confirmed for next week

From my list of upcoming products, it seems that, so far, only the new Nikon Z5 camera and Nikkor Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 lens are confirmed to be announced next week (July 21). The rest of the items on the list will either be a development announcement or will be introduced at a later date. Pictured […]

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Report: “Nikon offers a potential upside of 50%+ from the current stock price”

The financial website SeekingAlpha published an article called “Nikon: Not Only A Camera Company With An Upside Of 50%+” where they claim that “Nikon offers a potential upside of 50%+ from the current stock price“: “Nikon Corporation (OTCPK:NINOY) offers a potential upside of 50%+ from the current stock price of ¥880 or $8.19 for NINOY. The […]

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Partial Nikon F6 recall issued in Japan

refurbished Nikon F6 film SLR camera

Nikon Japan announced today that some Nikon F6 film SLR camera (new: $2,599, refurb: $1,899) parts may contain substances like dibutyl phthalate (DBP) which exceed the standard value set by the European RoHS directive. This was discovered during Nikon’s research on product environmental standards. Nikon will replace the parts for free. The impacted F6 serial numbers […]

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Update on the 7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount

The new 7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount is now available for pre-order at B&H. Additional information on the lens can be found here:

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The Meike 35mm f/1.4 APS-C mirrorless lens is now available also for Nikon Z-Mount ($99)

The Meike 35mm f/1.4 APS-C manual focus mirrorless lens that was announced last year for Sony E-mount is now also available for Nikon Z-Mount. Since this is an APS-C lens, it will be best suited for the Nikon Z50 camera. Meike already has two other lenses for Z-mount: 50mm f/1.7 and 85mm f/2.8 (Adorama | […]

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The European Nikon Z summer rebates and savings are ending this week

The current European Nikon Z summer rebates and savings are ending this week The Nikon instant rebate promotion in Germany (“Nikon Z Wochen“) is ending on July 17. The available instant rebates are for Nikon Z bodies and lenses – between 50€ (Z50) and 400€ (Z7 Kit 14-30 f/4 S). Check also the Amazon.de prices. The Nikon […]

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Nikon lens spotted in the historic SpaceX DM-2 launch and docking

There is a new NASA video that shows the “behind the scenes” footage from space during the historic SpaceX DM-2 launch and docking from the perspective of the ISS where you can see some Nikon gear after the 7-minute mark:

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Happened today: Nikon School UK goes online only, Nikon Canada service reopens

The Nikon School UK will close its London school today and switch to online only. The Nikon Canada service has reopened today (July 13).

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