Nikon quietly rolled out an extended warranty program for Nikkor Z gear in some European countries. For example: New 6-year warranty on Nikon Z gear in Italy (via the Nital distributor in Italy). Coolpix and DSLR gear get 4 year warranty. Nikon UK and Nikon Belgium: free five-year extended warranty on new Nikkor Z lenses. […]
This just-released custom Casio M-Edition N168 watch by PPP Cameras is inspired by the iconic Nikon cameras. The watch features: A striking yellow display, echoing Nikon’s signature branding Completing the look is a canvas watch strap with yellow stitching accents, inspired by the iconic camera straps supplied with Nikon cameras N168 available in three variations […]
Nikon introduces a huge price increase in China – up to 42% for some lenses. Leica is also raising its prices in the US, and I have the feeling that other brands will follow. The main reasons are tariffs, rising component/material costs, exchange rates (weak dollar), and the overall shrinking camera market. Here are the […]
CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2026, black: 2025, blue: 2024):
Field Made released new labels for the Viltrox Z-mount lenses – now available for purchase on their website: You can use the discount code rumors for 10% off. Previous coverage of Field Made indicator labels for Nikon lenses, cameras, and batteries can be found here:
Here is an updated list of what to expect next from Nikon in 2026 (see previous reports): Cameras Nikon Z9II (see rumored specifications): the only high-end Nikon camera release for 2026 (expected after March 2026). Nikon mirrorless camera without a viewfinder: designed for photography. Nikon APS-C camera expected in Spring/Summer: the Z30 is already up […]
I already reported that Nikon is expected to release two new cameras in 2026, even though the Z9II could be delayed until 2027. There are new rumors about a third small Nikon full-frame mirrorless camera without a viewfinder, designed for photography, that is expected to be announced in 2026. Here are the details I got […]
