Monthly Archives: July 2023

Update on the Z8 separated/broken strap lugs: Nikon is aware of the issue

    One of the photographers who reported the Nikon Z8 separated/broken strap lugs sent me an update – apparently Nikon is aware of this issue and they will check all Z8 cameras when they are sent in for the recent recall:

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Nikon Z Teleconverter TC-1.4x now in stock

The hard-to-find Nikon Z Teleconverter TC-1.4x is now in stock at: Adorama B&H Photo Amazon

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More pictures of the new Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 lens for Nikon Z-mount

Here are a few more pictures of the new Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 APS-C lens for Z-mount mounted on a Nikon Z30 camera (available for pre-order at B&H and Pergear):

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Nikon Z8 in stock in Canada, still significant wait time in major retailers

The Nikon Z8 camera is now in stock in Canada, Other major retailers still have significant wait times: CameraCanada: in stock Adorama: ships in 1-2 weeks B&H: waiting time is 2-3 weeks based on readers input Amazon: fastest delivery is August 22 if you order today Calumet: 1-3 months wait time Foto Koch: 1-3 months […]

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Nikon Z8 teardown and disassembly

Kolari Vision published their Nikon Z8 teardown and disassembly video:

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New Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount coming next week?

How2fly now reports that a new Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount will be announced next week. How2fly doesn’t have a good track record when it comes to Nikon gear – his last tweet about the 200-600 lens was later deleted when the lens was not announced. The Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 lens already exists […]

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Several Nikon Z8 owners report separated/broken strap lugs

    Several Nikon Z8 owners reported separated/broken strap lugs on their new cameras – see this and this post on the Nikon Z8 Facebook group (see also this post): “So today I was out shooting an event with my Z8. I use peak Design anchors and strap. The anchor point on the camera broke. […]

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