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Get ready for more price increases: Trump’s administration announced new 25% tariff for Japan starting August 1st, 2025

Today, the Trump administration announced a new 25% tariff for all products coming from Japan (and South Korea) starting on August 1st, 2025:   The last Nikon price increase targeted only products made in China: Nikon USA price increase now in effect Here is the list of Nikon lenses still produced in Japan – expect […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #841

→ New: RED CINEMA PRO CFexpress v4 Type B memory cards and a new reader. → The new Peak Design Pro Tripod has raised over $3.1M on Kickstarter. → B&H Photo is currently offering a free camera bag with select Nikon models.     → The latest AstrHori AF 27mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount is […]

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The new and improved Megadap ETZ21 Pro+ autofocus adapter is now available for pre-order (Sony E lens to Nikon Z camera)

The previously reported Megadap ETZ21 Pro+ Sony E-mount lens to Nikon Z-mount camera autofocus adapter is now available for pre-order. The old version, the Megadap ETZ21, is now discontinued. I already reported some of the advantages of the new Megadap ETZ21 Pro+ adapter in this post:

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Upcoming Nikon Z8/Z9 photography classes with Steve Simon

Upcoming Nikon photography classes with Steve Simon: The Nikon Z8/Z9 Masterclass + London Street Photography Intensive: Sunday, July 13, 2025: If you own a Nikon Z8 or Z9, this immersive London masterclass is your opportunity to finally take full control of your camera and unlock its true potential—fast. In one powerful day, you’ll master the latest […]

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May 2025 CIPA numbers

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

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Megadap released firmware updates to resolve the compatibility issue with the Nikon Z8 firmware update 3.0

Megadap released new firmware updates to resolve the compatibility issue with the latest Nikon Z8 firmware update version 3.0: Chinese download site ETZ21 Pro v1.42 direct download link EFTZ21 v1.26 direct download link Update: Fringer has also released a firmware update, which can be found at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Dariusz Breś and […]

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New Meike AF 35mm f/1.8 Pro lens for Nikon Z-mount officially announced and available for order

The previously reported Meike AF 35mm f/1.8 Pro lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced and available for order:

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