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Critical UI deadlock issue on the Nikon Zf camera with firmware update C version 3.00

By [NR] admin | Published: January 5, 2026

Critical UI deadlock issue on the Nikon Zf camera with firmware update C version 3.00 (sent by a reader):

Posted in Nikon Zf| Tagged Firmware updates, Nikon Zf| 30 Comments

The Topaz Labs Holiday Sale is ending soon

By [NR] admin | Published: January 4, 2026

The Topaz Labs Holiday Sale is ending on January 7th and includes Topaz Studio, Studio Pro, and all single apps. Here are the details:

For new customers:

35% off Topaz Studio & Studio Pro
25% off all single apps

For existing customers:

47% off Topaz Studio & Studio Pro
25% off all single apps

Topaz Labs recently released a major Realism Update. Multiple apps are getting a realism boost, enhancing fine details and lighting, and giving photos, videos, and AI-generated content a more realistic look (Astra, Bloom, Topaz Video, Topaz Photo, and Topaz Gigapixel):

Via PhotoRumors

Posted in Deals| Tagged photo editing deals and coupons, photo editing tools, Topaz Labs coupon code| 54 Comments

Weekly Nikon news flash #868

By [NR] admin | Published: January 4, 2026

→ SG-Image to announce a new AF 35mm f/2.2 full-frame pancake lens for Nikon Z-mount (SG-Image lenses are sold on Amazon, eBay, and AliExpress).

→ Brightin Star to announce two new Nikon Z-mount lenses this month: 50mm f/1.05 and 60mm f/2.8.

→ The Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro lens for Nikon Z-mount will be announced on January 8th (previous report).

→ Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses.

→ What’s coming next from Viltrox?

→ Best-selling cameras for 2025 at Map Camera Japan.

→ Stabilizing Long Lenses with the SmallRig carbon fiber monopod lite.

→ Significant ProGrade memory cards price increase coming in Japan (up to 123%) “due to the surge in demand associated with the construction of AI infrastructure.”

→ Last chance to vote for the worst camera of 2025.

→ The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR lens for F-mount is now also listed as discontinued.

→ More Nikon ZR camera promo videos (+behind the scenes):

Posted in Other Nikon stuff| Tagged Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro lens| 19 Comments

The most popular NikonRumors posts of 2025

By [NR] admin | Published: January 2, 2026

Here are the most popular NikonRumors posts of 2025:

Posted in Top 10 Posts| 94 Comments

Nikon will not take part in the 2026 CES show

By [NR] admin | Published: January 1, 2026

This year Nikon will not take part in the 2026 CES show. Nikon has been a regular exhibitor at CES in recent years, with a strong presence focused on imaging products and expanding into broader technologies (e.g., robot vision, riblet processing, virtual production, and space-related technologies, such as the modified Z9 for NASA’s Artemis missions).

CES 2026 is scheduled for January 6-9 in Las Vegas, with media days starting January 4. The official CES exhibitor directory is available for searching, but searches for Nikon yield no results mentioning them as an exhibitor.

Coverage of Nikon at the CES show for the past 20 years can be found here:

Posted in Other Nikon stuff| Tagged CES| 91 Comments

Happy New Year!

By [NR] admin | Published: January 1, 2026

Dear friends, readers, sources, fellow forum members, and everyone who’s contributed along the way – Happy New Year! From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being part of this little community we’ve built together. Whether you’ve been quietly reading, sharing tips, dropping sources, sparking discussions, or jumping in with your own ideas, you’ve all made this space feel alive and truly special to me. Let’s carry that energy into 2026 – stay safe, take care of yourselves and each other, and here’s to a fantastic year ahead.

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