For a limited time SmallRig is selling orange batteries for Nikon cameras (now 15% off)

By [NR] admin | Published: October 16, 2024


After the colored camera cages, SmallRig is now selling orange batteries for Nikon cameras (see the full list here):

EN-EL15c USB-C rechargeable battery (available in blue & orange) – compatible with Z5, Z6, Z7, Z6II, Z7II, Z8, D7200, D7500, D500, D610, D750, D780, D810, D810A, D850:

EN-EL25 USB-C rechargeable battery (available in blue & orange) – compatible with Z50, Zfc, Z30:

Update – the colored SmallRig batteries for Nikon cameras are on sale until October 21 (15% off):


Also available: VB99 mini V-mount battery (black, green, orange):


The orange batteries will be available for sale only for the month of October.

New SmallRig USB-C fast charging batteries for Nikon cameras

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First videos from the new Nikon Museum in Tokyo

By [NR] admin | Published: October 15, 2024



Here are the first videos from the new Nikon Museum in Tokyo:

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Nikon announced the development of a new Z6 III firmware update with C2PA Content Credentials support

By [NR] admin | Published: October 14, 2024



Today Nikon announced the development of a new Z6 III firmware update with C2PA Content Credentials support. Back in 2022 during the 2022 Adobe Max conference, Adobe announced a partnership between the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) and Nikon to add content credentials in Photoshop for the Nikon Z9 camera:

Nikon to exhibit a sample camera specially equipped with an image provenance function at Adobe MAX 2022

Nikon is also developing a new version of the NX MobileAir App that will include support for Adobe’s Frame.io Camera To Cloud for the Z6III, Z8 and Z9 models:

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Ray-Ban parent company Essilor Luxottica takes 5.1% stake in Nikon

By [NR] admin | Published: October 13, 2024


French eye-wear maker Essilor Luxottica (the parent company of Ray-Ban) has taken a 5.1% stake in Nikon. As a result, Nikon’s share price surged as much as 10% after confirmation from a regulatory filing and LSEG data. Nikon’s share price is up nearly 20% since the start of the year (2024):

  • Based on current prices, this stake is valued at around $184 million.
  • Essilor Luxottica began accumulating Nikon’s shares from as early as August 5 through October 1.
  • Essilor Luxottica has had a joint venture with Nikon since 2000.
  • Meta is reportedly also considering a stake of up to 5% in Essilor Luxottica. Ray-Ban currently sells Meta glasses with built-in cameras:



Nikon + Ray-Ban + Meta, does anyone see it?

Source: Reuters

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Weekly Nikon news flash #802

By [NR] admin | Published: October 13, 2024


→ OWC memory cards sale.


→ Nikon introduces new STABILIZED binoculars – ultra-compact and lightweight, featuring 12-hour battery life and Nikon Optical Stabilization System – additional information, product pages, see related videos at the bottom of this post.


→ Why the Nikon Z6 III is perfect for portraits.

→ More pictures from the new Nikon Museum in Tokyo.

→ The latest YouTube videos are following:

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The Nikon one-week instant savings are ending tomorrow ($500 off Z8, $200 off Plena)

By [NR] admin | Published: October 12, 2024


The current Nikon one-week instant rebates are ending tomorrow (October 13th):


Adorama | B&H Photo | Paul’s Photo  | Service Photo

Here are some of the current savings:

$500 off Nikon Z8 (now $3,496.95):
Adorama | B&H | Amazon | Paul’s  | Service

$800 off Nikkor Z 800mm (now $5,697):
Adorama| B&H | Amazon | Paul’s  | Service

$200 off Nikkor Z 135mm Plena (now $2,297):
Adorama | B&H |Amazon | Paul’s  | Service

Nikon Z6 III now with a free FTZ II adapter:
Adorama | B&H | Amazon || Paul’s  | Service

Up to $1,000 off select Nikon lenses:
Adorama | B&H |Amazon | Paul’s  | Service


The Nikon trade-in program is still active, and now it also includes the new Z6 II camera (Adorama | B&H | Paul’s  | Service):

  • $100 bonus when you trade toward a new Z 6III body
  • $150 bonus when you trade toward a new Z 6III body + any new Z lens



In Germany, you can get 10% trade-in bonus and up to €250 rebates on Nikon gear at Calumet Photo:

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Several new Chinese lenses for Nikon Z-mount will be announced next week

By [NR] admin | Published: October 12, 2024

→ Venus Optics Laowa 55mm and 100mm f/2.8 FFII tilt-shift macro 1:1 full-frame lenses for Nikon Z-mount are coming on October 14th (check website).

→ The new Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro series full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount will be announced on October 17th (check website).


→ Brightin Star will also announce a new f/0.95 lens next week on October 14 (check website).

   
→ AstrHori AF 27mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount is coming on October 19 (check website).

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Nikon Imaging Cloud maintenance scheduled for October 24th – are we finally getting support for more camera models?

By [NR] admin | Published: October 10, 2024


Nikon announced that Imaging Cloud maintenance is scheduled for October 24th. Hopefully, we will finally get rumored support for more camera models. As of today, only the Nikon Z6 III is compatible with the Nikon Imaging Cloud (https://imagingcloud.nikon.com/):

How to set up Nikon Imaging Cloud on the Nikon Z6 III camera

Full text of the notice:

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