Nikon Rumors

Nikon released firmware updates for five Nikkor Z lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: August 19, 2024

Nikon released firmware updates for five different Nikkor Z lenses with a single fix:

Please support: Nikon FM3A film camera on Lego Ideas

By [NR] admin | Published: August 19, 2024

We already had a Nikon FM3A camera listed on Lego Ideas back in 2019, but unfortunately, the project did not get enough votes:

Support this Lego Nikon F3 film SLR camera at Ideas.Lego

There is now a new Nikon FM3A film camera on Lego Ideas – please register and support this project by clicking the “Support” button. I am not affiliated with any of the Nikon Lego projects, I just want to be able to purchase a Nikon Lego camera one day.

A few years ago, there was a Nanoblock Nikon F camera:

Amazon also sells several cheap “fake” Nikon Lego cameras:

Here are the details on the Lego.Ideas Nikon FM3A film camera:

Posted in Other Nikon stuff | Tagged Lego Nikon, Lego Nikon F3 film SLR camera | 8 Comments

Weekly Nikon news flash #794

By [NR] admin | Published: August 18, 2024

→ New Nikon trade-in offer in Germany

→ Viltrox released new firmware updates to several Z-mount lenses.

→ New Fotodiox macro and tilt/shift (DLX Stretch + TLT ROKR) lens adapters announced:

The DLX Stretch lens adapters improve close-focus performance with a built-in macro helicoid.
The TLT ROKR lens adapters offer tilt and shift movements.

→ For a limited time (until August 27th) Think Tank Photo is running a 25% off sale on BackLights backpacks and camera holsters.

→ PictureCorrect Adventure Cheat Sheets summer sale.

→ Photo news roundup: week of August 11, 2024.

Posted in Weekly Nikon News Flash | 14 Comments

New Nikon Nikkor 28-135mm power zoom cinema lens?

By [NR] admin | Published: August 18, 2024

With the recent RED acquisition, we already know that Nikon is planning to gain a significant portion of the existing video market. We also got several reports about Nikon actively developing Nikkor cinema lenses:

I first reported back in March that Nikon will start making cinema lenses for Z mount with T stops.
Keiji Oishi (RED’s new CEO) on a new line of Nikkor cinema lenses: “In the future, we would like to take these different approaches into consideration for an additional cinema lens lineup if we have a chance”.
From a recent interview with Nikon/RED: “Nikon is actively considering developing Nikkor cinema lenses”.

Here are two leaked pictures of what appears to be a new Nikkor 28-135mm power zoom lens:

Posted in Nikon Lenses, RED | Tagged Nikkor cinema lenses, Nikon Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ zoom lens | 63 Comments

New releases from Topaz Gigapixel, ON1 NoNoise AI, and Luminar Neo

By [NR] admin | Published: August 16, 2024

→ Topaz Labs released Gigapixel version 7.3.1 (additional information).

→ ON1 released NoNoise AI 2024.5 (AI noise reduction). The new version of ON1 NoNoise AI features the new 2024 high-detail models, an upgraded Quick Mask AI tool for faster noise reduction adjustments, and optimized performance for smoother editing. ON1 also added support for the Nikon Z6 III camera. NoNoise AI 2024.5 can be used as a standalone application on Mac or Windows or as a plugin for Adobe PS/Lr and other editors. Additional information is available here.

→ Skylum announced that the next Luminar Neo Fall Update will be coming in mid-October – see the details here. There is also a new Early bird offer for new users (ends: August 25, 2024):

12-month subscription for $79 instead of $99
Lifetime access for $139 instead of $299
Use coupon code “RUMORS” for an additional discount

The Skylum Luminar Neo photo editing software is now available for download/sale at B&H Photo.

Posted in Nikon Software | Tagged ON1 NoNoise AI, Skylum Luminar Neo, Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI | 2 Comments

New: AstrHori 120mm f/2.8 full-frame macro 2x lens for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: August 15, 2024

The previously reported AstrHori 120mm f/2.8 full-frame macro 2x lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced. Orders are currently open at Amazon, Pergear, and AstrHori website (international shipping). Additional information is available here: