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If you missed Black Friday, Topaz Labs just started a new Holiday Sale

If you missed Black Friday, Topaz Labs just started a new Holiday Sale that includes Topaz Studio, Studio Pro, and all single apps (valid from December 16th to January 7th). Here are the details: For new customers: 35% off Topaz Studio & Studio Pro 25% off all single apps For existing customers: 47% off Topaz […]

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Major Nikon Z9 firmware update version 5.30 and minor Nikon Z5II firmware update version 1.10 released

      As some readers correctly guessed in the comments section of my previous post, Nikon just released a major Nikon Z9 firmware update version 5.30 and a minor Nikon Z5II firmware update version 1.10. Here are the details:

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Something new could be announced or released in the next 24-48 hours

Nikon may announce or release something new in the next 24-48 hours. I am not sure what it is – it could just be a firmware update. Stay tuned for updates. Update – a major Nikon Z9 firmware update version 5.30 and a minor Nikon Z5II firmware update version 1.10 were released: Major Nikon Z9 […]

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New 7Artisans MF 50mm f/1.2 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount officially announced for $99

The previously reported 7Artisans MF 50mm f/1.2 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced and available for pre-order at: US: B&H Photo Worldwide: Artisans online store Additional information:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #865

→ New promotion in Germany: free FTZ II adapter with the purchase of a Nikon Z8 camera. → A new and improved version of the Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8 Z DF full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z mount is coming soon (B&H Photo still lists the old version only). The new version features a 6-element, 10-group […]

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October CIPA 2025: camera and lens shipments are up substantially

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2025, black: 2024, blue: 2023):

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DxO adds support for three Nikon Z-mount lenses

DxO Labs released 1,846 new DxO camera and lens modules, including support for three Nikon Z-mount lenses Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (Nikon Z mount) Zeiss Otus 85mm ML f/1.4 Z (Nikon Z mount) The new DxO Modules can be found in the following DxO […]

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