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Major Nikon Z9 firmware update version 5.30 and minor Nikon Z5II firmware update version 1.10 released

By [NR] admin | Published: December 15, 2025

      As some readers correctly guessed in the comments section of my previous post, Nikon just released a major Nikon Z9 firmware update version 5.30 and a minor Nikon Z5II firmware update version 1.10. Here are the details:

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Something new could be announced or released in the next 24-48 hours

By [NR] admin | Published: December 15, 2025

Nikon may announce or release something new in the next 24-48 hours. I am not sure what it is – it could just be a firmware update. Stay tuned for updates. Update – a major Nikon Z9 firmware update version 5.30 and a minor Nikon Z5II firmware update version 1.10 were released: Major Nikon Z9 […]

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New 7Artisans MF 50mm f/1.2 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount officially announced for $99

By [NR] admin | Published: December 15, 2025

The previously reported 7Artisans MF 50mm f/1.2 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced and available for pre-order at: US: B&H Photo Worldwide: Artisans online store Additional information:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #865

By [NR] admin | Published: December 14, 2025

→ New promotion in Germany: free FTZ II adapter with the purchase of a Nikon Z8 camera. → A new and improved version of the Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8 Z DF full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z mount is coming soon (B&H Photo still lists the old version only). The new version features a 6-element, 10-group […]

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October CIPA 2025: camera and lens shipments are up substantially

By [NR] admin | Published: December 14, 2025

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

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DxO adds support for three Nikon Z-mount lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: December 13, 2025

DxO Labs released 1,846 new DxO camera and lens modules, including support for three Nikon Z-mount lenses Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (Nikon Z mount) Zeiss Otus 85mm ML f/1.4 Z (Nikon Z mount) The new DxO Modules can be found in the following DxO […]

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Brightin Star 24mm f/1.8 full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount announced, currently in stock

By [NR] admin | Published: December 12, 2025

The previously reported Brightin Star 24mm f/1.8 full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced and is currently in stock at the official online store and on Amazon (check out the Brightin Star Amazon Store as well). You can get one for the intro price of $309.99 (6% off from the original $329.99 price – that offer […]

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