CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2024, black: 2023, blue: 2022):
CIPA January 2025 stats
The Nikon Z5II camera is rumored/expected around May this year
The Nikon Z5II camera is rumored/expected to be announced around May this year. Of course, the release timeframe can change, but this is what I have for now.
The new Nikon Z5II camera will be based on the Nikon Zf and have some tech from the Nikon Z6III. I do not have any other details. If you have something to share, you can contact me here.
Tomorrow is the last day to get the 5DayDeal Landscape Photography Bundle pre-order savings
Tomorrow is the last day to get the 5DayDeal Landscape Photography Bundle 2025 pre-order savings. Like in previous years, the 2025 5DayDeal Landscape Photography Bundle contains a package of photography tools at a significant discount. Several different bundles are available, and a portion of the sales will go to charities:
Via PhotoRumors
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Nikon is making a push into the educational market for RED+Nikon Z video features and products
I was told that Nikon is making a huge push into the educational market for RED and new video features on Z cameras. They have hired educational reps to take on Sony and Canon in the film school space.
If you have seen any signs of this, please contact me here.
The first official step in this direction already happened a few months ago when Nikon and RED announced a deal to provide USC Film School with cameras and lenses:
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Here are the four new third-party lenses for Nikon Z-mount you can actually buy today
Of all the new third-party lenses for Nikon Z-mount announced and displayed at the 2025 CP+ show in Japan, only four are available for purchase today – all others will be released at a later date:
- Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air APS-C lens for Nikon Z:
B&H Photo | Amazon | Viltrox | Pergear - 7Artisans 120mm T2.9 Macro 2x lens for Nikon Z-mount:
Amazon | 7artisans | Pergear - Zeiss Otus ML 50mm+85mm f/1.4:
B&H Photo | Erhardt | Koch | Calumet | WEX
Did I miss any new Z lenses?
Previous third-party coverage for Nikon Z-mount lenses can be found here.
Detail coverage of the 2025 CP+ show can be found on PhotoRumors (2025 CP+ show tag):
Megadap ETZ21 Pro adapter used in space by NASA astronaut Don Pettit aboard the International Space Station
Megadap issued a press release about their ETZ21 Pro adapter (Amazon | B&H Photo) being used in space by NASA astronaut Don Pettit in the International Space Station (ISS):
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