Nikon filed for a “Z Cinema” trademark – is that the end of the RED brand?

By [NR] admin | Published: March 29, 2025


Nikon recently filed for a “Z Cinema” trademark:
Could that be the end of the RED brand? Maybe they will use the new trademark for lenses only or the rumored Nikon Z cinema/video camera?

A new Nikon Z video-oriented camera is rumored to be announced later this year (similar to the Sony FX3)

Here is the description of the trademark application:

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Opinion: a new compact fixed-lens camera from Nikon would be a nice surprise

By [NR] admin | Published: March 29, 2025


Do you remember the Nikon DL fixed-lens 1″-sensor compact cameras that were announced back in 2016 and were discontinued a few months later before they even started shipping? I think Nikon should update them and bring them back. They already did the development, and those cameras will still be relevant today.


Do you want me to go a step further? Bring back the Nikon Coolpix A compact fixed-lens camera with APS-C sensor from 2013. At one point, the price of that camera was $499…

Nikon Coolpix A camera review

Want more ideas? Here are some old Nikon fixed lens camera concepts:

What the Nikon Coolpix A camera should have been?

Several companies are already returning to compact fixed-lens cameras (Canon PowerShot V1, Leica D-Lux 8, Panasonic). The 6-year-old Ricoh GR is still very popular and impossible to get.

Poll: Should Nikon announce a new compact fixed-lens camera?




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Nikon March rebates ending soon (+ new Tamron & Viltrox savings)

By [NR] admin | Published: March 27, 2025


The current Nikon USA rebates are ending on March 30th:


The Nikon EU/UK rebates are ending on April 1st:


The Nikon Canada winter sales event is also ending soon (yes, it’s still winter in Canada):


Select Viltrox lenses are currently 15% off (monitors are 20% off):


Tamron started new Spring Savings – see the full list of discounted lenses here (two Z-mount lenses are on sale).

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Nikon Z5II camera announcement on April 2nd

By [NR] admin | Published: March 27, 2025


This is an update to my previous post: the rumored Nikon Z5II camera is expected to be announced next week on April 2nd (USA time midnight) or April 3rd (Beijing time).

The new Nikon Z5II camera will be based on the Nikon Zf and will have some of the tech from the Nikon Z6III.

The Nikon Z5II camera is rumored to be announced next week: “The mini Z6III”

What to expect next: an updated list of upcoming/rumored Nikon cameras and Nikkor lenses

 

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RED KOMODO RF mount camera price drop: now $2,995 ($2,000 off) + new firmware update

By [NR] admin | Published: March 26, 2025



The RED KOMODO camera with RF mount now has a big $2,000 price drop (currently priced at $2,995).

FYI: the new Z-mount KOMODO is priced at $6,995.

I think it is safe to assume that RED will no longer announce cameras with RF mount.

RED recently introduced new Nikon Z to PL lens mount adapters (more info). I wonder if they will keep the PL mount in the future.

This is not the first price drop – Nikon slashed up to 30% of the KOMODO prices in September of last year:

The Nikon effect: RED slashes prices of Komodo cinema cameras by up to 30% (up to $3,000)

RED also released firmware update 1.8.3 for KOMODO cameras. See the details here.

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More third party Z-mount lenses coming soon: Viltrox 50mm f/2 and ZY Optics 55mm f/2.8 1-5x macro

By [NR] admin | Published: March 25, 2025

Viltrox is rumored to announce a new AF 50mm f/2.0 Air full-frame lens for Nikon Z mount in April 2025 (previously reported here):

New Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 Air full-frame lens (Z/E) coming in April 2025

Zyhongyi Optics is expected to announce a new 55mm f/2.8 1-5x super macro full frame lens for Nikon Z-mount:

Zyhongyi Optics to release a new 55mm f/2.8 1-5x super macro full-frame lens


Previously reported: AstrHori 6.5mm f/2 lens for Nikon Z-mount coming soon:

New AstrHori 6.5mm f/2 lens coming soon (E/X/Z/RF/MFT)


Additional information on the AstrHori 6.5mm f/2 lens for Nikon Z-mount:

AstrHori 6.5mm f/2 lens additional information (E/X/Z/RF/MFT)

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The Nikon Z5II camera is rumored to be announced next week: “The mini Z6III”

By [NR] admin | Published: March 24, 2025


The Nikon Z5II camera is rumored to be announced next week, and it was described to me as the “Mini Z6III” (the Z5II will have some tech from the Nikon Z6III).

Funny how this works: the Nikon Z5II will be the mini Z6II, which was the mini Z8, which was the mini Z9.

The price of the Z5II is expected to be significantly higher than that of the Z5 (which is currently selling for $996+ after a $400 rebate).

I do not have any other Z5II details. If you have something to share, you can contact me here.

Nikon Z5II mockup:

Nikon is expected/rumored to have a slow 2025 year (in terms of new product announcements)

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