Nikon has several new design patents, but they are all “secret” and cannot be accessed

By [NR] admin | Published: July 4, 2024


After years of finding interesting information on upcoming cameras and lenses in the latest design patents, Nikon finally found a solution by filing “secret” patents. This probably explains why we have seen only a few Nikon patents in the past few years. Currently, there are four new Nikon design patents that are marked as “secret” and cannot be accessed (in fact, the last ten patents filed by Nikon are also ” secret”):

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The new Nikon Imaging Cloud service

By [NR] admin | Published: July 3, 2024


 
Together with the Z6 III camera, Nikon also introduced a new cloud service called Nikon Imaging Cloud, similar to the old Nikon Image Space:


The Nikon Imaging Cloud can be used in a web browser or smart device, and it will provide the following services:

  • Image transfer: Upload images shot with the camera to Nikon Imaging Cloud and send them to external online storage.
  • Imaging recipe: Save image shooting data as a recipe. Create your own recipes or select from “public recipes.”
  • Providing Picture Controls: Download Picture Controls from Nikon Imaging Cloud and import them to the camera.
  • Firmware update: Download firmware directly to the camera from Nikon Imaging Cloud.

The new site (not yet active) is located at https://ment.imagingcloud.nikon.com/.


Additional information collected from various Nikon sources:

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Nikon Self Service Repair program expanded for more cameras, lenses, and accessories

By [NR] admin | Published: July 3, 2024


When Nikon started their Self Service Repair program, it had only one lens and one rangefinder. Later, the Nikon Z6 III camera was added.

Nikon has now expanded their Self Service Repair program to include several cameras, lenses, and accessories:

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Nikon Z6 III vs. Nikon Z6 dynamic range and high ISO comparison

By [NR] admin | Published: July 2, 2024


A reader created two videos comparing the dynamic range and high ISO of the new Nikon Z6 III camera with the Nikon Z6:

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Firmware update version 1.70 released for the Nikon Zfc camera

By [NR] admin | Published: July 2, 2024


Nikon released a new firmware update version 1.70 for the Zfc camera with a single fix:

  • Fixed an issue that occurred in rare cases where tapping the monitor would not move the focus point to the selected position.

The Nikon Zfc pricing starts from $956: Adorama | B&H.

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Confirmed: the new Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4 lens is not the 35mm f/1.2 S from the roadmap *UPDATED*

By [NR] admin | Published: July 1, 2024


Ricci from Nikon kind of “confirmed” what I already reported last week: the new Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4 lens is not the 35mm f/1.2 S-line lens from the last roadmap (thanks DB):

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No joke, this is how the 88MP Nikon Z7 III rumor started

By [NR] admin | Published: July 1, 2024


No joke, this is how the 88MP Nikon Z7 III rumor started – from a post on the Chinese social media platform Weibo that said:

“One day during my nap, I dreamed that the Nikon Z 7 Ill is an FX-format 88.48-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor.”


I initially decided not to post the specs online since they are coming from a random person on social media without any credible history, and I already wrote my opinion on the latest Z7 III rumors:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #787

By [NR] admin | Published: June 30, 2024

→ This beautiful new Nikon store has officially opened in Beijing. Located in the Sanlitun Taikoo Li South District, Chaoyang District, it is the fourth official Nikon store in China (the other stores are located in Shanghai Huaihai Middle Road Store, Guangzhou Zhengjia Plaza Store, and Chengdu IFS Direct Store).


→ Nikkor The Thousand and One Nights #90: the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR lens.


→ The new Aperty portrait photo editing app by Skylum is now available for pre-order. Here are the details (additional information).


→ New: Think Tank Photo mirrorless mover backpacks.


→ Poll: Are you buying the new Nikon Z6 III camera?

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