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CIPA April 2025 numbers

By [NR] admin | Published: June 10, 2025

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

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Nikon Z5 firmware update version 1.50 released

By [NR] admin | Published: June 10, 2025

Nikon released firmware update version 1.50 for the Z5 mirrorless camera. Just as with the latest Z7II & Z6II updates, Nikon added support for the power zoom feature on power zoom lenses and a few other minor fixes:

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Best entries so far revealed in 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards

By [NR] admin | Published: June 8, 2025

Here are the best entries so far revealed in the 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards: Additional information on the contest:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #837

By [NR] admin | Published: June 8, 2025

→ Refurbished Nikon Z5 cameras are now selling for $799 (see all available refurbished Nikon gear here). → The new 2025 5DayDeal Video Creators Bundle is now available – as with previous years, you will get a package of different video creator tools drastically reduced. Several different bundles are available, and a portion of the […]

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TTartisan M01 on-camera film canister flash and J01 wireless flash trigger

By [NR] admin | Published: June 6, 2025

TTartisan released a new M01 on-camera film canister flash and J01 wireless flash trigger priced at $29+$10 ($39 for both). Orders are now open at Amazon and TTartisan’s website. See also the previous TTartisan film canister magnetic LED light: TTArtisan announced a film canister magnetic LED light Additional information on the new TTartisan M01 on-camera […]

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Venus Optics announced a new Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF zoom fisheye lens for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: June 6, 2025

Venus Optics announced a new Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF zoom fisheye lens for Nikon Z-mount (previously reported here): US: B&H Photo International: Venus Optics online store Additional information:

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Chinese source: another “mysterious model” coming from Nikon this year

By [NR] admin | Published: June 5, 2025

A Chinese source who has been right in the past, reposted my 2025 predictions on social media and added that Nikon will also announce a third “mysterious model” this year: “Mysterious model: NR only mentioned two new models, Z9II and Zr, but I got a tip that there will be another new model this year […]

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