The Nikon Zf, the best-selling camera, is currently backordered until May 2024 in some Japanese stores


Several stores in Japan (Map Camera, Yodobashi) report that the Nikon Zf is currently the best-selling camera. As a result, the Nikon Zf is back-ordered in Japan until May 2024:


In the US, most Nikon Zf configurations are out of stock at B&H and Adorama.

Nikon Japan: Nikon Zf in short supply

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Weekly Nikon news flash #754


→ Really Right Stuff (RRS) announced a new MC-LS universal L-bracket: one plate, many cameras (additional information is available here).

         
→ A reader sent me this website by Timm Chapman who put together this massive trove of info all about the Nikon NASA cameras and history. The details are incredible.



Hobolite released a new LiteDock, Pro Adjustable Lens, and several other lighting accessories.


SmallRig announced a new RC 60 COB light with a built-in battery and fast charging (B&H | Amazon). Additional information is available here.

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Nikon D1, D2, D3, D4 series cameras autofocus stopped working solution: gravity


I received this email from a reader (thanks Eco) regarding an autofocus issue with the older Nikon D1, D2, D3, and D4 series DSLR cameras and how to fix it with the help of…. gravity:

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The latest updates from Skylum and DxO


→ This weekend only: you can get 30% off Skylum Luminar with the new GenErase feature with coupon code GEN30 (ends on November 13, additional information).

This weekend only: 30% off the new Skylum Luminar with GenErase feature


DxO released PureRAW version 3.7 with new features and integration (see what’s new | additional information).

DxO PureRAW version 3.7 released


DxO also released new DxO Optics Modules with support for the latest third-party Z-mount lenses (additional information):

  • Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD (Nikon Z)
  • TTArtisan AF 27mm F2.8 (Nikon Z DX)
  • Voigtländer Nokton D 35mm F1.2 Z (Nikon Z)
  • Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 Asph. Z (Nikon Z)

DxO released 1,872 new DxO Optics Modules

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For an additional $15 you can get a Z-mount adapter with the just released TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 “Bubble Bokeh” lens


 
Today TTArtisan announced a new 100mm f/2.8 “Bubble Bokeh” lens. For an additional $15 (lens+adapter=$235) you can get the lens with a Z-mount adapter:


Sample photos:

TTartisan has a similar lens for M42:

New TTartisan 100mm f/2.8 2x “bubble bokeh” full-frame macro lens announced

Additional information:

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Nikon second quarter financial results released: “Growth trends in the market for digital camera-interchangeable lens type are greater than expected in the previous forecast”


Nikon released their second quarter financial results (numbers are for the first half of the year ending March 31, 2024)

  • Revenue : ¥331.2B (Up ¥42.9B YoY)
  • Operating profit : ¥ 13.6B (Down ¥10.8B YoY)
  • Revenues grew on strong sales in the Imaging Products Business, increased sales volumes of ArF lithography systems, and consolidation of SLM in the Digital Manufacturing Business.
  • Operating profit down on lower sales volumes of FPD lithography systems, the effects of reduced revenue in the Components Business, and increased expenses resulting from the SLM acquisition, etc.

Here are the numbers for the Nikon Imaging Business:

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Correction: the EU common charger directive will not impact Nikon DSLR cameras in 2025


Correction to my previous post: the EU common charger directive will not impact Nikon DSLR cameras in 2025.

You can read all the comments posted by readers for the details.

This is what happens when you blindly trust a clickbait title and repost a topic from another website without doing your own research. I am sorry, I should have known better. On the other side, this is a rumor site and nothing should be taken seriously – everything that you read here on NR could be wrong.

Update – here is some commentary from a reader:

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