Monthly Archives: June 2025

Nikon Z8 firmware update version 3.0 is now officially released

The previously reported Nikon Z8 firmware update version 3.0 is now officially released:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #840

→ Check out the refurbished Nikon gear at B&H. → Pergear announced new affordable 512GB/1TB CFexpress 4.0 Type B memory cards that can deliver lab-certified speeds of up to 3,500 MB/s read and 3,400 MB/s write speed (additional information). → Think Tank Photo announced a new camera bag specially designed for carrying big lenses: the […]

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The best-selling cameras and lenses in Japan

Here are the best-selling cameras and lenses for the first half of June at Yodobashi Camera Japan: Cameras Nikon Z5 II body Nikon Z50 II two-lens kit Sony a7C II lens kit Sony a7C II Canon EOS R6 II Canon EOS R50 Sony a1 II Canon EOS R10 Sony Vlogcam ZV-E10 II double lens kit […]

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This new Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 olive green limited edition lens comes with a free Z-mount adapter

This new Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 olive green limited edition lens comes with a free Z-mount lens adapter if you purchase directly from the Brightin Star official website: The lens is also available for sale on Amazon and Aliexpress. Check all available Brightin Star lenses here. Additional informtion:

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Artralab Noxika 28mm f/2.8 full-frame limited-edition lens for Nikon Z-mount now open for pre-order

The previously reported Artralab Noxika 28mm f/2.8 full-frame limited-edition lens for Nikon Z-mount is now available for pre-order on the company’s website, and you can pick your own serial number (first come, first served): This new lens by Artralab features design references to the classic Nikkor 45mm f/2.8P lens for Nikon F-mount, and it will be produced in a limited edition run […]

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Announced: Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF autofocus full-frame ultra wide lens for Nikon Z mount

The previously reported Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF autofocus full-frame ultra wide lens for Nikon Z mount is now officially announced: US: B&H Photo International: Laowa online store Key features and additional informtion:

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Matt Granger tested the upcoming Nikon Z8 firmware update version 3.0 (YouTube video included)

Matt Granger tested the upcoming Nikon Z8 firmware update version 3.0 and confirmed the previously rumored release date of July 1st, Matt also updated his Nikon Setup Guide to cover the new firmware update – it’s ready to stream or download now: Here is Matt’s video on the Nikon Z8 firmware update version 3.0:

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