Monthly Archives: August 2020

Nikon Z5 additional coverage

First, a quick recap of a recent Z5 presentation at an authorized dealer: The Nikon Z5 is made in Thailand. The name of the sensor manufacturer and the sensor pixel pitch are confidential. The Nikon Z5 uses a different sensor from the Z6 and Z7 (not backside illumination), noise and other characteristics will differ. The Z […]

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The new Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 Reflex MF lens for Nikon F-mount is now available for pre-order

The new Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm f/8 Reflex MF lens for Nikon F-mount is now available for pre-pre-order at Adorama and B&H. The lens actually comes with T-mount and can be attached to a Nikon DSLR F-mount camera with an adapter (other mounts available as well): Additional pictures of the Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 Reflex […]

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Good news: the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S lens will start shipping this week (together with the new Z teleconverters)

Nikon Japan issued a news alert that the new Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S lens is on a “pre-release display” at Nikon Plaza Ginza and Nikon Plaza Osaka together with the new TC-1.4x and TC-2.0x Z teleconverters. The new lens, teleconverters, and the Z5 are set to start shipping on August 28. Here is a […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #587

→ Topaz Labs released a new update to Mask AI and a new sale: Mask AI for $79.99 (regularly $99.99). The Creator Bundle, which includes Mask AI, Adjust AI, and Topaz Studio 2, is also on sale for $129.99 (regularly $149.99). You can use coupon code RUMORS15 for an additional 15% off on all Topaz Labs products, including the […]

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Caracal rendezvous

Caracal looking out over her domains

Caracal Rendezvous by Johan Siggesson (Facebook | Instagram | website): Just in time before darkness, we reach the winding single-track road leading up the dunes to our camp. Our Land Cruiser is set to 4 wheel drive to cope with the soft sand. The strong Kalahari sun is quickly receding and the darkness is once again dominating the […]

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Capture One 13.1.2 released, new C1 webinar for Nikon users: “Impossible photos with Joe McNally”

Capture One version 13.1.2 was released today with bug fixes and support for the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.8G ED lens. The full release notes can be found here. In four days Capture One will hold a webinar for Nikon users: “Impossible photos with Joe McNally”. The webinar will explore the subject of seemingly impossible photos. Joe McNally […]

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Nikon Z50 rebates are ending in 4 days

The current Nikon Z50 savings are ending in 4 days: Adorama | B&H. The current Nikkor lens rebates Adorama and B&H are ending on August 30th, but many lenses are already out of stock/back-ordered. Thew new Nikon Z5 trade-in program is valid until September 27.

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