Monthly Archives: February 2024

The Nikon Coolpix P1000 super-telephoto digital camera with 125x optical zoom is now discontinued

Several Japanese stores list the Nikon Coolpix P1000 super-telephoto digital camera with 125x optical zoom as discontinued/production completed: Camera Kitamura: Completed products Map camera: Out of production/in stock Bic Camera: Completed products Yodobashi Camera: Discontinued Nikon Japan still lists the P1000 as a “current product”. In the US, the P1000 is out of stock/back-ordered at […]

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The Nikon Z9 is going to the moon with the upcoming Artemis III mission

       In addition to the ISS, the flagship Nikon Z9 camera is also going to the moon with the upcoming Artemis III mission – previously reported here: It seems that the Nikon Z9 camera is going to the moon Additional information:

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What’s new on Kickstarter: new SPINN camera strap with SWIFT-LOCK magnetic quick release plate camera carry system

NEW: SPINN camera strap with SWIFT-LOCK magnetic quick-release plate camera carry system – magnetic quick release, compatible with all major standards. Fjord 50-C camera backpack – a 40L adventure photography backpack that expands to 50L. Radiant Mega Sling – new sling bag designed for modern explorers, perfect for urban & outdoor enthusiasts. CAZE is an all-in-one memory card […]

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Nikon Zf film simulation/creative color profiles (free third-party Nikon Picture Control Utility)

I have covered the free third-party Nikon Picture Control Utility in the past. The news today is that all the film simulation/creative color profiles on nikonpc.com are compatible with the Nikon Zf camera (and I assume with the rest of the new Nikon Z cameras) – watch this video for the details:

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Four new Chinese lenses for Nikon cameras are coming soon

Four new Chinese lenses for Nikon cameras are coming soon: Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/5 FFII Cookie lens for Nikon Z NiSi 250mm f/5.6 folding lens for Nikon Z+F SG-IMAGE 25mm f/1.8 APS-C lens for Nikon Z Brightin Star 12mm f/2 Ⅲ lens for Nikon Z (more info)

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Nikon interview: “we are putting more emphasis on firmware updates”

Phototrend published their interview from the 2024 CP+ show in Japan with Mitsuteru Hino, head of UX Planning, Imaging Business Unit at Nikon Corp. Here is the recap:

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B&H is now shipping Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens orders placed in September 2023

Last week B&H Photo received a new shipment of the Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens: currently, they are fulfilling orders still placed in September 2023. Check pricing and availability at: US: Adorama | B&H | Amazon | Paul’s | Service EU: Erhardt | Calumet |Koch UK: WEX | Park CA: Camera Canada Previous Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens coverage:

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The TTArtisan 500mm f/6.3 lens is now available also for Nikon F-mount

The TTArtisan 500mm f/6.3 lens is now available for Nikon Z + F mounts (the lens was previously available only for Z-mount). Orders are already opened at TTartisan (coming soon to Amazon US | CA | UK | DE | FR | ES | IT). Additional information is available here.

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