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Not a typo: Apple removed the Nikon Z70 listing from the authorized ProRes products

A quick update on the Nikon Z70 camera: a few hours after my post yesterday, Apple completely removed the Nikon Z70 entry from the authorized ProRes products list. Here are the before and after screenshots: I think it is safe to conclude that this was not a typo. A new high-end Nikon Z APS-C camera […]

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Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 lens for Nikon Z-mount review by Fred Miranda

Fred Miranda published his review of the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 lens for Nikon Z-mount. Here is the conclusion and pro/cons list (read the full detailed review here):

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Japanese IP High Court upholds invalidation of RED’s key compressed RAW video patent

The Intellectual Property High Court of Japan has upheld the Japan Patent Office’s decision to invalidate one of RED’s important patents covering compressed RAW video recording in high-resolution cameras following a challenge by Panasonic. Here are the details:

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Typo or leak: Nikon Z70 camera added to the Apple ProRes and ProRes RAW authorized products

A non-existent Nikon Z70 camera was just added to the Apple ProRes and ProRes RAW authorized products. I believe this is a typo becuase I seriously doubt Nikon will share their upcoming product with Apple in advance. Nikon is known to take months to make their products (mainly software) compatible with Apple, and it just […]

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Nikon Japan temporarily suspends Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S lens orders

Nikon Japan has temporarily suspended orders for the Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S lens due to an “overwhelming number of pre-orders.” This is strange because the Z 600mm f/6.3 lens was announced back in 2023, and it’s currently in stock at major retailers: US:  B&H Photo | Service Photo | Paul’s Photo (now $500 off) DE:  Foto […]

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Nikon Q1 financial results: revenue & profit down for Imaging Business, forecasts revised downward

Nikon released its first quarter financial results for the Year Ending March 2027. Revenue and profit were down for the Imaging Business. Forecasts were revised downward. I am not surprised; so far, Nikon has announced only 2 lenses this year. Here are the overall financial results:

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Nikon released new firmware updates for the D6 & D780 DSLR cameras

Nikon released new firmware updates for the D6 ($6,497) and D780 ($1,547) DSLR cameras:

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