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Nikon Q&A on financial results for FY2026

By [NR] admin | Published: May 13, 2026

Nikon published a Q&A on the latest financial results for FY2026. Here is a recap:

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The new 2026 5DayDeal “Photography Path To Mastery” is now available

By [NR] admin | Published: May 12, 2026

The new 2026 5DayDeal “Photography Path To Mastery” is now available. As in previous years, you will get a package of photography tools at a drastically reduced price ($1,500+ in value for $78) and lifetime access to all class recordings. Several different bundles are available, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to charities. […]

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Nikon Z5II firmware update version 1.11 released

By [NR] admin | Published: May 12, 2026

Nikon just released a new firmware update version 1.11 for the Z5II camera with a single fix: Changed the way the aperture was adjusted on a lens when the standby timer expired. The Nikon Z5II camera is now $250 off in the US.

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Brightin Star announced a new 7.5mm f/2.8 IV APS-C ultra-wide fisheye lens for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: May 11, 2026

Brightin Star announced a new 7.5mm f/2.8 IV APS-C ultra-wide fisheye lens for Nikon Z-mount in black and silver (previously reported here). The new model is very light at 274g, with a 190° field of view, and is rear-filter-ready. The intro price is $139.99 (regular price: $159.99). The introductory period is May 11 – May […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #885

By [NR] admin | Published: May 10, 2026

→ Memory card and storage prices, including SD/microSD, CFexpress, and SSDs, are rising sharply in 2026 primarily due to an AI-driven surge in NAND flash demand that has outstripped supply – see the latest price increases from Lexar, LaCie, OWC, and ProGrade. → B&H Photo now sells Kolari Vision Nikon Z5 full-spectrum UV/IR camera forensics […]

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March CIPA numbers

By [NR] admin | Published: May 10, 2026

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

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Nikon FY2026 financial results: profits down, targets recovery in FY2027

By [NR] admin | Published: May 8, 2026

Today, Nikon announced their financial results for the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2026. Here is a recap of the Nikon Imaging Division results by ZoetMB:

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