Monthly Archives: March 2021

Meyer Optik Görlitz Primoplan 58 f/1.9 II lens for Nikon F-mount announced

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 […]

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Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 Z AF full-frame lens reviews (+ exclusive 10% off coupon)

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 […]

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Nikon Z9 dimensions and size comparisons

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):

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Some quotes from the recent Nikon Q3 2021 earnings call transcript

Some quotes from the recent Nikon Q3 2021 earnings call transcript that relate to the Imaging Business:

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Nikon Z9 – the day after

→ B&H already listed the Nikon Z9 on their website (see also this article). → Ricci posted a new video that includes a high-resolution front photo of the Nikon Z9 camera showing some additional details. → Brad Hill talks about the Nikon Z9. → Nothing else worth reporting here really – use this post to […]

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All DxO software is now 30% off (Nik Collection, Photolab, Filmpack, Viewpoint)

Today DxO introduced their Spring sale where you can get 30% off on all DxO software: 30% off on Nik Collection 30% off on Photolab 3.2 30% off on DxO Filmpack 30% off on DxO Viewpoint Free trials are available. This offer is valid from today until March 28th.

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Nikon Z9 professional mirrorless camera development officially announced

As I already reported, Nikon just announced the development of their long-rumored Z9 professional mirrorless camera. The only details provided are: newly developed FX-format stacked CMOS sensor new image-processing engine support for 8K video recording various other video specifications The rumored Nikon Z9 specification can be found here. Full press release:

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Released: Capture One 21 14.1, Topaz Labs Sharpen AI 2.2.4 and Mask AI 1.3.9

Today Capture One 21  released an updated version 14.1. The newly introduced features are described in detail on this page, a free trial is also available. The release notes can be found here. Additional information (list of new features, improvements, and supported cameras) can be found at PhotoRumors. The different Capture One 21 buying options, […]

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