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Weekly Nikon news flash #839

→ The new Pro Tripod by Peak Design has already raised over $2.6 million on Kickstarter, with more than 3,200 backers. → The Nikon rebates (sofortrabatt) in Europe will expire on July 21: Foto Erhardt | WEX Photo. → New Gura Gear Kiboko City Sling 6L camera back announced. → Sigma 300-600mm f/4 DG OS […]

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Nikon dominated the 2025 Bild Expo in NYC

Here is some additional coverage of the 2025 Bild Expo by B&H Photo that took place in NYC this week: Exploring Bild Expo 2025 New gear at Bild Expo 2025: the latest in photography and filmmaking Bild Expo special deals Nikon dominated the 2025 Bild Expo with the largest and busiest booth of the entire […]

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Peak Design launched three new lines of PRO tripods, including lite + tall versions

  Peak Design launched three new lines of PRO tripods on Kickstarter, including lite + tall versions. The project has already raised almost $2.3 million during the first 2 days with an initial goal of $100,000, with almost 2,800 backers (57 days to go). Products in this launch: Pro Tripod (main hero product) Pro Tall […]

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What to expect next from Nikon?

Here is an updated list of what to expect from Nikon based on my previous post: Cameras Nikon Z9II Nikon Zr Silver Nikon Zf Lenses Nikkor DX lenses for Z-mount: One prime DX lens One zoom DX lens Full-frame Nikkor lenses for Z-mount: Wide-angle lens (not sure prime or zoom) Standard zoom Nikkor Z 100-300mm […]

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Reminder: Nikon US price increase coming on June 23

A quick reminder that on June 23, 2025, Nikon will increase the prices on all F and Z mount lenses made in China. All other accessories like flashes, filters, cases, lens hoods, battery grips, memory cards, etc. will also get a price increase (see where Nikon products are manufactured). If you are planning to buy […]

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Update: Nikon Z8 firmware update version 3.0 is now expected to be released on or around July 1st

The new Nikon Z8 firmware update version 3.0 is now expected to be released on or around July 1st. As I mentioned in my previous post, the initially reported time frame for this week was too soon. Additional information is available here:

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Megadap to release a new ETZ21 Pro+ lens adapter

Megadap will soon release a new ETZ21 Pro+ lens adapter (with a “+” after the “Pro”) with support for the Sony LA-EA5 A-mount to E-mount adapter. So far, the electronic adapters have not been very successful at nesting. One theory is that they don’t distribute the voltage correctly. But apparently, the makers of the ETZ […]

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