SmallRig has launched a massive sale at B&H Photo today, offering discounts on over 400 items (see all discounted SmallRig products). This sale is valid from July 8 to 14. Here are some of the discounted SmallRig products:
Massive SmallRig sale at B&H Photo
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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:
Here is the list of Nikon lenses still produced in Japan – expect a price increase on those models in the coming weeks:
- NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
- NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
- NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
- NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
- NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S
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 now in stock at B&H Photo (additional information).
→ Nextorage Summer Sale at B&H: save up to $210 on memory cards.
→ Disney is dumping Nikon for Sony.
→ Nikon Healthcare Microscope Business marks 100th anniversary (see dedicated page):
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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:
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 features and firmware upgrades, learn how to customize your setup for speed and simplicity, and then hit the streets for a mentored shoot through some of London’s most visually rich locations. Whether you’re chasing street moments, action, or storytelling scenes, this class will sharpen your technical edge and ignite your creative confidence with the most advanced Nikon tools ever made.
Nikon Z8/Z9 Mastery Online Bootcamp (includes comprehensive coverage of 3.00 & 5.20 firmware updates): Friday, Sept 12, 2025:
May 2025 CIPA numbers
CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2025, black: 2024, blue: 2023):
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:
Update: Fringer has also released a firmware update, which can be found at the bottom of this page.
Thanks to Dariusz Breś and everyone else who sent that in.
