Nikon Rumors

Best memory cards for the Nikon Zf camera (35 cards tested)

By [NR] admin | Published: August 12, 2024

Alik Griffin tested 35 different memory cards on the Nikon Zf camera and published the detailed results on his website:

Recommended SD UHS-II V90 memory cards for Nikon Zf

Recommended MicroSD memory cards for Nikon Zf

More memory card tests:

Posted in Nikon Zf| Tagged memory card speed test, Nikon approved supported memory cards| 12 Comments

Weekly Nikon news flash #793

By [NR] admin | Published: August 11, 2024

→ Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 lens review.

→ SmallRig launched the SmallRig x Andyax creator accessory tool kit that includes a versatile multi-tool, an assortment of Allen wrenches and other tools, a kit of common screws, a roll of black gaffer tape, and four rolls of colored spike gaffer tapes: Amzon, B&H Photo, and SmallRig Store (international shipping). Additional information is available here.

→ SPINN.DESIGN announced a new CW.02 water-resistant wrapper for camera equipment with all-over hook-and-loop closure for quick, reliable, and space-saving protection. The new SPINN CW.02 protective wrapper now has a waterproof mid-layer that keeps splash water and moisture out. Additional information is available here.

→ Photo News Roundup Week of August 4th, 2024.

→ Updated Meike Pro full-frame lens roadmap (Z-mount):

Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro
Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 II Pro
Meike AF 15mm f/1.8 Pro
Meike AF 24mm f/1.8 Pro
Meike AF 35mm f/1.8 Pro

Posted in Weekly Nikon News Flash| Tagged SPINN.DESIGN| 23 Comments

NASA astronaut captures amazing images with the Nikon Z9 camera

By [NR] admin | Published: August 11, 2024

NASA astronaut and U.S. Navy Commander Matthew Dominick captured amazing images of the Aurora illuminating the Soyuz spacecraft from the ISS with a Nikon Z9 camera:

He also took this picture with the Milky Way in the background:

Watch the detailed video describing the setup and how the astronaut took the shot:

Posted in Nikon Z9| Tagged Nikon & NASA| 49 Comments

Yongnuo 23mm f/1.4 Z DA DSM WL PRO APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount officially announced and available for sale

By [NR] admin | Published: August 10, 2024

The previously reported Yongnuo 23mm f/1.4 Z DA DSM WL PRO APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced and listed for sale on eBay (Yongnuo lenses are also sold at Adorama, B&H, and Amazon).

Addtional informtion:

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged Chinese lenses for Nikon cameras, third party lenses for Nikon Z-mount, Yongnuo, Yongnuo 23mm f/1.4 Z DA DSM WL PRO| 8 Comments

Nikon is dominating the latest sales ranking in Japan

By [NR] admin | Published: August 8, 2024

Nikon is dominating the latest sales ranking at Yodobashi Camera Japan, with five camera combinations in the top 10:

The latest Map Camera sales ranking:

Source: CAPA, Map Camera

Posted in Other Nikon stuff| Tagged CAPA Camera Web, CAPA magazine, Yodobashi Camera Japan| 86 Comments

Nikon first quarter financial results: revenue up, operating profit declined slightly, forecast up

By [NR] admin | Published: August 8, 2024

Nikon released their first quarter financial results for the 2025 fiscal year (April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025):

In the Imaging Products Business, both unit sales and sales amount remained solid in the digital camera market as a whole due to strong sales of mid- to highend products.
Regarding the business environment for the year ending March 31, 2025, in the Imaging Products Business, the digital camera market is projected to remain solid, and we expect market growth, especially for mid- to high-end products.

Additional information:

Posted in Other Nikon stuff| Tagged Nikon financial results| 73 Comments

SmallRig to offer colored Nikon camera cages for a limited time

By [NR] admin | Published: August 8, 2024

SmallRig announced a special limited-time custom color event where you can select the color customization of your accessories. 9 different Pantone metal colors are available for 16 different camera cages (including Nikon). There’s no additional fee for the color option, but there is a limit on the number of orders that will be accepted. You will be able to make your selection and place an order on August 15th at 0:00 (GMT-7). You have to be quick since this is a worldwide event, and most of the popular cases and colors will sell out fast. The websites for the different regions are: