Monthly Archives: April 2026

February CIPA numbers

By [NR] admin | Published: April 26, 2026

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2026, black: 2025, blue: 2024):

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Top 10 most viewed NikonRumors posts for March 2026

By [NR] admin | Published: April 26, 2026

Here are the most popular NikonRumors posts for March 2026 (sorry for the delayed post – I was traveling earlier this month):

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New Nikon camera N2527 registered overseas

By [NR] admin | Published: April 25, 2026

  After the N2324, Nikon registered a second camera in Asia under the code name N2527. Nikon so far has two registered but not yet released models:

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There is no Nikon Z9 camera shortage; the Z9II will most likely not come in 2026

By [NR] admin | Published: April 25, 2026

Currently, there are no widespread Nikon Z9 stock shortages worldwide, and the camera is not out of stock at many major online retailers. Here is a quick AI report on the Z9 availability: United States B&H Photo – In Stock Adorama – In Stock Amazon.com – In Stock Canada Camera Canada – In Stock Henry’s […]

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More upcoming Z-mount lenses from Brightin Star, 7Artisans, TTartisan, and Viltrox

By [NR] admin | Published: April 24, 2026

  In addition to the upcoming 12mm f/2.8 full-frame autofocus ultra-wide lens, Brightin Star will also release a new Brightin Star 50mm f/2 TRI-SIGHT lens for Nikon Z-mount with three switchable rendering styles – Smooth, Prime, and Foams (previously displayed at the CP+ show): Brightin Star to announce four new lenses     Additional information […]

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The next Nikon ZR firmware to include those four upgrades

By [NR] admin | Published: April 23, 2026

As several readers have already noted in my previous post, I added two new videos from the NAB show that describe the upcoming Nikon ZR firmware update – here is what to expect:

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Nikon to raise the base salary of its employees in Japan for the fourth consecutive year

By [NR] admin | Published: April 23, 2026

Nikon Corporation has decided to raise the base salary of its employees by 10,000 yen, around $62 (approximately 2.5% of the average base salary), starting in July of this year. Including salary increases based on individual performance, the total base salary increase per person is expected to be approximately 18,000 yen, around $112 (approximately 4.5% […]

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