Monthly Archives: July 2026

DIY handgrip for Nikon Z6III cameras

A reader sent me his DIY project. For a long time, Johann F. Saba from Germany used the Meike handgrip for the Nikon Z6 and Z6II, but there is nothing like it available for the Nikon Z6III. He purchased a SmallRig cage for the Nikon Z6III, cut away the left and top parts, sanded them down smooth, […]

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Cooke SP3 & AP3 cinema lenses now available also for Nikon Z-mount

Cooke Optics announced today that its Cooke SP3 and Cooke AP3 cinema lenses will also be available for Nikon Z-mount:

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Is the Z in Nikon Z just the letter N rotated at 90 degrees?

Ever noticed something a little too perfect about the Nikon Z logo? The brand name Nikon contains two N letters. Is the Z in Nikon Z just the capital letter N rotated at 90 degrees clockwise (or counterclockwise)? Z with 2 lines for the double NN? Nikon’s official explanation never mentions this. In the original […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #896

→ The new Peak Design modular field L-bracket system for Nikon cameras has already raised almost $500k on Kickstarter (additional information). → The excellent Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens is now $1,600 off (see all current rebates). → The Atomos Ninja TX GO 5.2″ HDMI Wi-Fi-enabled camera monitor/recorder is now $240 […]

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Meike 24mm f/1.4 MIX lens review: a budget wide-angle that punches above its weight

This Meike 24mm f/1.4 MIX lens review is by Daniel Kuhn (Website | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn): Meike 24mm f/1.4 MIX Review: A Budget Wide-Angle That Punches Above Its Weight Wide-angle prime lenses often force photographers into a difficult choice: pay flagship prices for premium optics or settle for noticeable image-quality compromises. The Meike […]

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Today Nikon celebrates its 109th anniversary!

Today, Nikon celebrates its 109th anniversary! On July 25, 1917, Nippon Kōgaku Kōgyō Kabushikigaisha (Japan Optical Industries Co., Ltd.) was established in Tokyo through the merger of the optical instruments division of the Tokyo Keiki company and the mirror division of Iwaki Glass with Fujii Lens Manufacturing. This merger gave rise to Nippon Kogaku K.K. […]

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Aftershoot sale: up to 40% off (discount code included)

For a limited window, every Aftershoot annual plan is discounted when you use the coupon code SEASON26 on this page. There are two ways to save: 20% off all annual plans 40% off a complete annual plan (Cull + Edit + Retouch) This offer will end on Friday, July 31. Here is what’s coming next […]

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