Nikon Z5 ($1,397, refurb: $799) vs. Nikon Z5II ($1,697) specifications comparison (direct link):
Nikon Z5 vs Nikon Z5II specifications comparison
SmallRig announces cage kits for the new Nikon Z5II camera, including a “Night Eagle” edition
SmallRig announced new cage kits for the Nikon Z5II camera, including a “Night Eagle” edition (should be listed soon at B&H Photo):
Nikon Z5II camera pre-order links
Here are the pre-order links for the new Nikon Z5II camera:
- US: B&H Photo | Paul’s Photo | Service Photo
- UK: WEX Photo
- DE: Foto Erhardt
- CA: Camera Canada
Shipping will start in April 2025.
Nikon Z5II camera officially announced
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The previously rumored Nikon Z5II camera is now officially announced. For pre-orders, check:
- US: B&H Photo
- UK: WEX Photo
- DE: Foto Erhardt
- CA: Camera Canada
Additional information (sample photos from the new camera can be found here):
Nikon’s N-RAW video format will be supported in Adobe’s video editing software Premiere Pro
Nikon’s N-RAW video format will be supported in Adobe’s video editing software Premiere Pro:
Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 AIR lens for Nikon Z-mount officially announced (intro price: $183)
Viltrox has just released the previously reported 50mm f/2 full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount, with 9pcs aperture blades and 13 elements in 9 groups. Pre-orders are now open (reg. price is at $199, intro price is $183 only at Amazon and Viltrox):
- Amazon (on sale for $183)
- B&H Photo
- Foto Erhardt
- Pegear
- Viltrox (on sale for $183)
Additional information:
How will the new Trump tariffs impact Nikon camera and lens imports to the US?
The Trump administration imposed new tariffs on goods imported to the US. I am obviously not an expert in trade or economics, and I am not interested in a political discussion here. To be neutral in my coverage, I asked AI, “How will the new Trump tariffs impact Nikon camera and lens imports to the US?“. Here is the AI answer I got: