Major Nikon Z9 firmware update version 4.00 released

By [NR] admin | Published: June 12, 2023


The previously rumored Nikon Z9 firmware update version 4.00 is now officially released and it is a major update – here are the changes:

Nikon Z9 firmware update version 4.00 additional coverage (the new “Auto Capture” feature)

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Deal of the day: Angelbird 2TB AV Pro MK2 CFexpress 2.0 Type B memory card now $280 off

By [NR] admin | Published: June 12, 2023


The Angelbird 2TB AV Pro MK2 CFexpress 2.0 Type B memory card is currently $280 off at B&H.

Several other memory cards are also on sale (see the CFexpress list here):

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Weekly Nikon news flash #732

By [NR] admin | Published: June 11, 2023


→ SanDisk released new 512GB and 1TB Extreme PRO UHS-II SDXC memory cards: Adorama | B&H Photo.


→ Comparing the Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II USM lens to the Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S lens – the Canon version is twice as expensive and almost twice as heavy.


→ The new Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 mirrorless lens will be released also for Nikon Z-mount (previously reported here). Additional information on the lens can be found here. All Viltrox lenses for Nikon Z-mount can be found here.


→ Unistellar developed new Deep Dark Technology to filter noise and light pollution (Nikon invests in Unistellar in April).

→ Tbe latest Nikon-relaetd YouTube videos:

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Topaz Labs Photo AI 1.3.8 released with Nikon Z8 support, currently $40 off

By [NR] admin | Published: June 9, 2023


Topaz Labs released Photo AI version 1.3.8 with added support for the Nikon Z8 camera. Here are the changes since version 1.3.7:

  • Fixed caching processed image causing significant delay in preview
  • Fixed right side of Side by Side view constantly requesting procs when panning
  • Added 3 and 5 times scales to Autopilot settings in Preferences
  • Added camera support for the following:
    • DJI Mavic 3 Pro
    • Nikon Z8 (HE and HE* compression not supported yet)
    • Panasonic DC-S5M2
    • Sony Xperia 1 II Telephoto Camera
    • Sony ZV-E1

Topaz Labs Photo AI is currently $40 off (until June 16th):


Other software with Nikon Z8 support:

Nikon released new versions of Picture Control Utility, Camera Control Pro, NX Studio, NX Tether, and Wireless Transmitter Utility with added support for the Z 8 camera

Nikon released new versions of Picture Control Utility, Camera Control Pro, NX Studio, NX Tether, and Wireless Transmitter Utility with added support for the Z 8 camera

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The new 2023 5DayDeal Video Creators Bundle is now available

By [NR] admin | Published: June 8, 2023

The new 2023 5DayDeal Video Creators Bundle is now available – as with previous years, you will get a package of different photography tools drastically reduced. Several different bundles are available and a portion of the sales will go to charities:

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Nikon released firmware updates for the WR-R11a and WR-R11b wireless remote controllers

By [NR] admin | Published: June 8, 2023


Nikon released firmware updates for the WR-R11a and WR-R11b wireless remote controllers:

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Second batch of Nikon Z8 cameras now shipping, expected in-stock dates

By [NR] admin | Published: June 7, 2023


As previously reported, a new batch of Nikon Z8 cameras is shipping this week in the US and Canada (probably also in other parts of the world). For example – a Z8 ordered from B&H Photo on May 17th was shipped on June 5th:

Nikon Z8 camera ordered from B&H on May 17th was shipped on June 5th.
The Nikon Z8 is not yet available in stock, but I believe it will be very soon – maybe with the next batch shipment. Here are the latest expected Z8 shipping dates:

B&H Photo expected availability (June 19, 2023):


Adorama expected availability (July 5, 2023):


Amazon expected availability (July 30, 2023):


This is a huge achievement for Nikon. The wait time for such a popular item used to be around 1 year and Nikon will be able to cut it down to 2 months, which is remarkable.

Check Nikon Z8 pricing and availability at:

US Europe Canada
Adorama
B&H
Amazon
Best Buy
Pauls’s Photo
Service Photo		 Foto Erhardt (DE)
Calumet (DE)
Foto Koch (DE)
Jessops (UK)
WEX (UK)
Park Cameras (UK)		 Amazon Canada
CameraCanada
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The latest DxO Optics Modules now support the Nikon Z8

By [NR] admin | Published: June 7, 2023


The latest of the DxO Optics Modules now supports the Nikon Z8 camera. The update is available to download from within your DxO software:

The full press release can be found here.

See this post for more Nikon Z8 NEF files support:

Nikon released new versions of Picture Control Utility, Camera Control Pro, NX Studio, NX Tether, and Wireless Transmitter Utility with added support for the Z 8 camera

The latest DxO Optics Modules release also includes support for several Nikon lenses – here is the full list:

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