“Maybe Nikon won’t exit the camera market” is by RC Jenkins: There has been lots of talk lately on “market share.” Part of this is due to the recent article that identified Nikon has having 7.5% mirrorless market share in Japan, likely written by some journalist. Journalists are interesting in how uninteresting they are. They […]
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Nikon released NEF (Nikon Electronic Format) Codec Version 1.31.1 with a single fix: Fixed an issue that prevented files in the Recycle Bin being restored to their original locations after the NEF Codec was installed. You can download the latest version here. Get 30% off DxO products Get 15% off Topaz Labs with code RUMORS15 Get […]
Today Meyer Optik Görlitz announced a new Primoplan 58 f/1.9 II manual focus lens for Nikon F-mount. Pre-orders are already open at B&H: The initial Primoplan 58 f1.9 was developed by the brilliant Meyer-Optik designer Paul Schäfter 80 years ago. Its light intensity of 1:1.9, which was considered extremely high back then, made the Primoplan […]
The new autofocus full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount, the Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 Z is now in stock at: Viltrox (get 10% off with code NIKONRUMORS) Amazon US Amazon UK Amazon Canada Pergear B&H Here the latest reviews of the Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 Z lens: Review at heise.de (in German). See also the related discussion at the Nikon […]
Here are several Nikon Z9 dimension calculations and size comparisons made by readers – click for bigger view (if I have missed any, please add them in the comments section):
Some quotes from the recent Nikon Q3 2021 earnings call transcript that relate to the Imaging Business:
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