Nikon Rumors

The Nikon Z9 is going to the moon with the upcoming Artemis III mission

By [NR] admin | Published: February 29, 2024

In addition to the ISS, the flagship Nikon Z9 camera is also going to the moon with the upcoming Artemis III mission – previously reported here:

It seems that the Nikon Z9 camera is going to the moon

Additional information:

Posted in Nikon Z9| Tagged Artemis Mission + Nikon Z9 collaboration, Nikon & NASA| 65 Comments

What’s new on Kickstarter: new SPINN camera strap with SWIFT-LOCK magnetic quick release plate camera carry system

By [NR] admin | Published: February 28, 2024

NEW: SPINN camera strap with SWIFT-LOCK magnetic quick-release plate camera carry system – magnetic quick release, compatible with all major standards.

Fjord 50-C camera backpack – a 40L adventure photography backpack that expands to 50L.

Radiant Mega Sling – new sling bag designed for modern explorers, perfect for urban & outdoor enthusiasts.

CAZE is an all-in-one memory card reader solution that ensures your shots and content are shielded, organized, and ready for a fast transfer.

Luxceo M8 – the smallest wireless stereo mic: 2-in-1 charging case, 20 hours battery, 100m range, plug & play, noise reduction, magnetic, wireless charging case, monitoring.

Yashica night vision camera/binocular can shoot 4k UHD full-color video in the dark from up to 600 meters away with an impressive 0.0037 lux sensitivity.

Maven Wave 2 color-coded photography and videography filters: dark polarizers, variables, graduated ND, infrared 720, starry focus, and more.

Posted in Other Nikon stuff| Tagged Kickstarter, SPINN.DESIGN| 4 Comments

Nikon Zf film simulation/creative color profiles (free third-party Nikon Picture Control Utility)

By [NR] admin | Published: February 28, 2024

I have covered the free third-party Nikon Picture Control Utility in the past. The news today is that all the film simulation/creative color profiles on nikonpc.com are compatible with the Nikon Zf camera (and I assume with the rest of the new Nikon Z cameras) – watch this video for the details:

Posted in Nikon Software| Tagged Nikon Picture Control Utility| 22 Comments

Nikon interview: “we are putting more emphasis on firmware updates”

By [NR] admin | Published: February 27, 2024

Phototrend published their interview from the 2024 CP+ show in Japan with Mitsuteru Hino, head of UX Planning, Imaging Business Unit at Nikon Corp. Here is the recap:

Posted in Other Nikon stuff| Tagged interview, Nikon interviews, Nikon Z mirrorless camera interviews| 192 Comments

B&H is now shipping Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens orders placed in September 2023

By [NR] admin | Published: February 27, 2024

Last week B&H Photo received a new shipment of the Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens: currently, they are fulfilling orders still placed in September 2023. Check pricing and availability at:

US: Adorama | B&H | Amazon | Paul’s | Service
EU: Erhardt | Calumet |Koch
UK: WEX | Park
CA: Camera Canada

Previous Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens coverage:

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR| 12 Comments

The TTArtisan 500mm f/6.3 lens is now available also for Nikon F-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: February 26, 2024

The TTArtisan 500mm f/6.3 lens is now available for Nikon Z + F mounts (the lens was previously available only for Z-mount). Orders are already opened at TTartisan (coming soon to Amazon US | CA | UK | DE | FR | ES | IT). Additional information is available here.

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged Chinese lenses for Nikon cameras, third party lenses for Nikon F-mount, third party lenses for Nikon Z-mount, TTartisan, TTartisan 500mm f/6.3| 28 Comments

Weekly Nikon news flash #769

By [NR] admin | Published: February 25, 2024

→ New OWC Atlas CFexpress 4.0 Type B card reader announced: Amazon | B&H Photo.

→ WANDRD launched a new Transit Travel Line of camera bags (additional information).

→ Kase, a company known for manufacturing filters, announced their first lens – the 200mm f/5.6 full-frame manual focus folding lens.

→ ON1 will release the new NoNoise AI 2024 in March – early bird discount available (additional information is available here).

→ CIPA 2024 camera shipment outlook.

Posted in Weekly Nikon News Flash| 13 Comments

Sigma’s CEO hints at upcoming full-frame lenses for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: February 25, 2024

In a recent interview, Sigma’s CEO Kazuto Yamaki hinted at upcoming full-frame Sigma lenses for Nikon Z-mount (Sigma currently has three APS-C lenses for Nikon Z-mount):