Monthly Archives: August 2024

The Nikon D6 DSLR still costs $1,000 more than the Nikon Z9 mirrorless camera

By [NR] admin | Published: August 6, 2024

The 4+ years Nikon D6 DSLR (announced in February 2020) still costs $1,000 more than the Nikon Z9 mirrorless camera: A specifications comparison of both cameras can be found here:

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New lights: TTArtisan magnetic film canister LED ($7) and Godox AD600 Pro II

By [NR] admin | Published: August 6, 2024

TTArtisan announced a $7 magnetic film canister with a built-in LED light – available for sale as a single piece or a 10-pack at Amazon US, Amazon CA, and TTArtisan (international shipping available). Additional information is available here: TTArtisan announced a film canister magnetic LED light Godox announced a new AD600 Pro II all-in-one flash. Orders are now open […]

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Nikon received the National Commendation for Invention 2024

By [NR] admin | Published: August 6, 2024

  Nikon products received the National Commendation for Invention 2024 for: → Shape extending from mount to viewfinder on the Nikon Z9 camera: → Establish the design image of the Z series by adopting this design: Full text:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #792

By [NR] admin | Published: August 4, 2024

→ New camera bags: OnePro backpack designed for outdoor photography Wandrd Carryall duffel cameera bag → The LIT DUO 1 light meter has already raised over $861k on Kickstarter, with only a few hours left. → BCN report June 2024: Sony takes the #1 spot from Canon in Japan. → SmallRig released a standard configurations catalog […]

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CIPA June 2024 numbers

By [NR] admin | Published: August 4, 2024

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2024, black: 2023, blue: 2022):

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Now in stock: PolarPro defender body cap with a hidden AirTag/memory card compartment for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: August 3, 2024

The new PolarPro Defender body caps for Nikon Z-mount with a hidden AirTag/memory card compartment are now in stock at B&H Photo. Three different colors and three different inserts are available: Additional information is available here:

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More third-party lenses for Nikon Z-mount coming soon: Viltrox 28mm f/4.5 pancake, Meike 35mm f/2, and Yongnuo 23mm f/1.4

By [NR] admin | Published: August 3, 2024

More third-party lenses for Nikon Z-mount are coming soon: Viltrox is developing a new AF 28mm f/4.5 VCM ASPH ED full-frame autofocus pancake lens for Nikon Z mount (previously reported here): Viltrox to announce a new AF 28mm f/4.5 VCM ASPH ED full-frame autofocus pancake lens The previously reported Meike AF 35mm f/2 full-frame  lens for […]

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