Monthly Archives: March 2023

Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens sample RAW files

A reader sent me a few RAW photos taken with the new Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens – you can download them here (taken with Z9 high-efficiency RAW and Z6II 14-bit lossless compression RAW). More 85mm f/1.2 sample photos can be found here, here, and here.

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Limited time flash sale on Amazon: the Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S lens is now 8% off

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S lens is currently 8% off at Amazon only ($2,495 instead of the regular $2,696, shipped and sold by Amazon): Update: the deal is already gone/sold out. The price at B&H and Adorama is $2,696.95 – $200 more. Amazon has done similar flash sales in the past – […]

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Released: Topaz Video AI 3.1.9, DxO PureRAW 3, DxO PhotoLab 6.4, AlexOnRAW AI-Powered Workflow course

→ Topaz Labs released Video AI version 3.1.9 with improved slow motion and fps conversion and a new version of the Apollo AI model, better Motion Deblur quality, and various fixes. Topaz Video AI is now $50 off until March 31st (purchase includes 1 year of upgrades). The pricing of all Topaz products can be found […]

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The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens will be released on March 24, here are the latest reviews

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens is expected to be released on March 24 according to Nikon Plaza Osaka. For pricing and availability check one of our sponsors: US: Adorama | B&H | Amazon | Paul’s Photo | Service Photo DE: Koch | Erhardt | Calumet UK: WEX CA: Camera Canada Here are […]

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Nikon Z8 size comparison with the Z7, Z9, and D850 cameras

A quick update to my post from yesterday – one of my sources sent me this comparison of the Nikon Z8 camera size with the Z7, Z9, and D850: Also, in the previous Nikon Z8 mockup I posted last year, the camera in the background is the Z9 – it also gives a perspective on […]

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New Nikon rebates and savings are introduced all over the world except in the US

Nikon Europe announced new savings (Sofort Rabatt Aktion) where you can get up to €100/£90 off on Nikon Z APS-C cameras (Z30, Z50, Zfc) until April 11th. See the details at Foto Koch, Foto Erhardt, WEX, and all the Amazons (UK, DE, FR, IT, ES). Last week Nikon Japan also announced a new cashback campaign […]

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The Nikon Z8 is rumored to be approximately the same size as the Nikon D850 (just slimmer)

I received some information that the height and length of the Nikon Z8 camera will be approximately identical to the Nikon D850. Of course, being a mirrorless camera, the Z8 will be thinner/slimmer than D850. For visualization, here is the Z7 next to the D850: This brings the question – why is the Nikon Z8 […]

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