Brief Nikon Zf “hands-on” report


The last blog post got over 500 comments already and it is impossible to track the conversations. Here is a brief Nikon Zf “hands-on” report from someone who already handled the camera:

A couple of comments – yes, this is it. This man also has giant hands, as it looks no bigger than a Zfc in the pics. I found it to feel much larger than it appears here. Large enough the grip was necessary (imo). I would actually compare the ergonomics to a brick. That’s ok though…the Df felt like a brick and I still like that camera. Secondly, you can see the “W” in “B&W” as the third function on the stills/video toggle, as I mentioned in my original leak.

Let’s continue the Nikon Zf discussion under this post.

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Lexar introduced new Silver Pro CFexpress memory cards designed for burst photography and 4K/8K video


Lexar launched new SILVER PRO series memory cards:

   
Here are some of the new Lexar SILVER PRO CFexpress memory card highlights:

  • The new Lexar Professional CFexpressTM Type B Card SILVER Series is perfect for burst photography and can easily handle both 4K and 8K video.
  • High-speed performance of up to 1750MB/s read and 1300MB/s write speed.
  • Paired with the Lexar Professional CFexpress Type B Reader allows you to transfer files faster.
  • Backward-compatible with select XQD cameras.
  • The Lexar Professional CFexpress Type B Card SILVER comes with a limited 10-year warranty.


Lexar CFexpress memory cards comparison:


Technical specifications:

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Breaking: first leaked Nikon Zf camera pictures!

Here are the first leaked Nikon Zf full-frame retro mirrorless camera pictures:

The rumored Nikon Zf camera specifications can be found here:

Updated rumored Nikon Zf full-frame retro mirrorless camera specifications

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


Nikon Japan just confirmed that the new NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens will start shipping on August 31, 2023 (Google translation):

Announcement of release date of “NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR”

August 17, 2023
Thank you for your continued patronage of Nikon products.

We would like to inform you that the release date of the “NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR”, which was announced to be released in August 2023, has been decided.

Scheduled release date: Thursday, August 31, 2023

Update: B&H Photo now also lists the shipping date of the new NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens as August 31st.

Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 pre-order links:

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


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:

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

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

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:

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


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:

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New Laowa lenses for Nikon Z-mount

At the 2023 Photo & Imaging show in Shanghai, Venus Optics displayed two new upcoming lenses for Nikon Z-mount:


→ Laowa CF 8-16mm f/3.5-5.0 C-Dreamer ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for Nikon Z-mount.


→ Laowa FFII 15mm f/5 Cookie lens for Nikon Z-mount.


Also: the previously reported Laowa 24mm T8 2X Macro Pro2be lens for Nikon Z-mount by Venus Optics is now officially announced and available to order at the official Laowa online store and B&H Photo. Additional information is available here.

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