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Weekly Nikon news flash #880

→ The amazing Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4E PF ED VR lens is now listed as discontinued. → World Backup Day saving specials (additional information): → The current Nikon Europe rebates, where you can get up to €700 off, are ending on March 30th: Foto Erhardt | WEX Photo. The Nikon US rebates are also ending soon. → […]

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The upcoming Viltrox AF 35mm & 55mm f/1.8 EVO full-frame lenses for Nikon Z-mount are already listed for pre-order at Foto Erhardt

The new/upcoming Viltrox AF 35mm and 55mm f/1.8 EVO full-frame lenses for Nikon Z-mount are now listed for pre-order at Foto Erhardt in Germany (should be listed soon at B&H Photo and the official Viltrox store). Viltrox already has the Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 EVO lens for Z-mount. Additional information: Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 Nikon […]

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Nikon Z8/Z9 denoise science open source tool

There is a free, open-source denoise tool called Jiangtherapee that can fix the abnormal bell curve in the dynamic range at ISO 64 for Nikon Z8/Z9 cameras. The general tool works for most Nikon cameras. The special “Rescue Z8” button is for Z8/Z9 models only. Additional information is available here (see also the related video in Chinese). Here […]

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It’s official: Nikon Europe announces an extended, free five-year warranty on all Nikkor Z lenses

The previously reported Nikon Europe extended, free five-year warranty on all Nikkor Z-mount lenses is now official. European retailers like Foto Ehardt and WEX Photo have already updated their websites with the new 5-year warranty: Additional information:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #879

→ Thypoch will soon announce the first Chinese 24-50mm f/2.8 full-frame autofocus constant-aperture zoom lens. → Venus Optics officially announced the previously reported Laowa 15-24mm T8 and 15-35mm T12 macro probe zoom lenses (adaptable to Z-mount). Orders are now open at B&H Photo. Additional information is available here. → DxO released new versions of PhotoLab 9.6. DxO PhotoLab is an […]

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Nikon quietly extends warranty coverage in some European countries

Nikon quietly rolled out an extended warranty program for Nikkor Z gear in some European countries. For example: New 6-year warranty on Nikon Z gear in Italy (via the Nital distributor in Italy). Coolpix and DSLR gear get 4 year warranty. Nikon UK and Nikon Belgium: free five-year extended warranty on new Nikkor Z lenses. […]

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Updated list of Nikon ZR camera cages

Here is an updated list of Nikon ZR camera cages (see all current listings at B&H Photo): Mid49 Tilta Shape SmallRig SmallRig HawkLock Cage Kondor Blue Jaquet “Niko” 8sinn Camera Foundry Rigid Pro Fangtuo XLCS Designs Previous coverage of Nikon ZR cages can be found here.

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