Nikon Rumors

The Nikon Z8 is back-ordered everywhere, new batch free of issues is expected next week

By [NR] admin | Published: August 16, 2023

The Nikon Z8 camera was in stock everywhere just a few weeks ago and then the service advisories/recalls came in. I was told that the entire Z8 inventory has been sent back to Nikon for repair – the camera is currently back-ordered/out of stock at most (all?) retailers:

Adorama: on backorder
B&H Photo: on backorder
Paul’s Photo: out of stock
Amazon: fastest delivery is September 19 if you order today
CameraCanada: on order
Calumet: 1-3 months wait time
Foto Koch: 1-3 months wait time
Jessops: estimated arrival in August 2023

The first batch of issue-free Nikon Z8 cameras should arrive in the next week or so. I will try to confirm this again with retailers. I am sure many people are ready to buy the Z8 but want to make sure all the issues are addressed. Stay tuned!

Free Nikon Z8/Z9 “Intro to Video” online event

New Nikon Summer Savings Event starts today

Posted in Nikon Z8 | Tagged Nikon Recall, Nikon Z8 camera separated/broken strap lugs issue, Nikon Z8 cameras service advisory/recall | 36 Comments

B&H now lists the NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens with a shipping date of September 30th

By [NR] admin | Published: August 16, 2023

B&H Photo now lists the shipping date of the new NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens as September 30th:

Update: Nikon Japan confirms: the Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens will start shipping on August 31.

Nikon Japan confirms: the Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens will start shipping on August 31

Adorama and Nikon Japan still list the shipping date as August:

Posted in Nikon Lenses | Tagged Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR | 10 Comments

Nikon Z8 named camera of the year (EISA 2023–2024 awards)

By [NR] admin | Published: August 15, 2023

The Nikon Z8 was named camera of the year at the 2023–2024 EISA awards. Nikon won also two additional lens awards:

The full EISA 2023–2024 awards for photography can be found here:

Posted in Nikon Z8 | Tagged EISA | 40 Comments

Free Nikon Z8/Z9 “Intro to Video” online event

By [NR] admin | Published: August 15, 2023

Service Photo will held a free Nikon Z8/Z9 “Intro to Video” online event on August 30th:

Posted in Nikon Z8, Nikon Z9 | Tagged Service Photo | 1 Comment

Follow NikonRumors.com directly, forget Facebook

By [NR] admin | Published: August 15, 2023

I will keep this post short (as usual) without wasting your time with the details:

If you want to follow NikonRumors in the future, the best way to do that would be to visit nikonrumors.com directly or use an RSS feed reader.

If you are a social media fan and follow NikonRumors on Facebook, I strongly encourage you to start following NikonRumors on X (Twitter).

Meta will delete the NikonRumors Facebook page sooner or later, just like they have deleted countless other accounts (and continue to do so). You have been warned. For me, Meta is no longer a reliable and trusted way to share my content. I am not a fan of X either, but I really do not have a choice.

Posted in Other Nikon stuff | 63 Comments

New Nikon Summer Savings Event starts today

By [NR] admin | Published: August 14, 2023

Nikon started a new Summer Savings Event – see the details at Adorama and B&H Photo (Amazon should have the new pricing as well). Here are some of the savings:

Nikon Z30 with 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 & 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 lenses
Regular Price: $1,196.95
Special Price: $996.95

Nikon Z50 with 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR & 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR lenses
Regular Price: $1,346.95
Special Price: $1196.95

Nikon Z 6II
Regular Price: $1,996.95
Special Price: $1,696.95

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Regular Price: $2,396.95
Special Price: $2,096.95

Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
Regular Price: $2,696.95
Special Price: $2,396.95

Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Regular Price: $1,046.95
Special Price: $946.95

Here is the full list:

Item	Reg. Price	Rebate	Price
Nikon Z30 two-lens kit	$1,196.95	$200	$996.95
Nikon Z50 two-lens kit	$1,346.95	$150	$1,196.95
Nikon Z6II	$1,996.95	$300	$1,696.95
Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8	$2,396.95	$300	$2,096.95
Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8	$2,696.95	$300	$2,396.95
Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8	$1,046.95	$100	$946.95
Nikon Z30	$706.95	$100	$606.95
Nikon Z30 lens kit	$846.95	$100	$746.95
Nikon Z50	$856.95	$50	$806.95
Nikon Z50 lens kit	$996.95	$50	$946.95
Nikon Z6II lens kit	$2,596.95	$300	$2,296.95
Nikon Z7II	$2,996.95	$400	$2,596.95
Nikon Z7II lens kit	$3,596.95	$400	$3,196.95
Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.8	$846.95	$150	$696.95
Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8	$626.95	$100	$526.95
Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8	$796.95	$100	$696.95
Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2	$2,096.95	$200	$1,896.95
Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4	$1,346.95	$200	$1,146.95
Nikkor Z 17-28mm f/2.8	$1,196.95	$200	$996.95
Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8	$1,196.95	$300	$896.95
Nikkor Z MC 50mm f/2.8	$646.95	$50	$596.95