For a limited time SmallRig is selling orange batteries for Nikon cameras (now 15% off)


After the colored camera cages, SmallRig is now selling orange batteries for Nikon cameras (see the full list here):

EN-EL15c USB-C rechargeable battery (available in blue & orange) – compatible with Z5, Z6, Z7, Z6II, Z7II, Z8, D7200, D7500, D500, D610, D750, D780, D810, D810A, D850:

EN-EL25 USB-C rechargeable battery (available in blue & orange) – compatible with Z50, Zfc, Z30:

Update – the colored SmallRig batteries for Nikon cameras are on sale until October 21 (15% off):


Also available: VB99 mini V-mount battery (black, green, orange):


The orange batteries will be available for sale only for the month of October.

New SmallRig USB-C fast charging batteries for Nikon cameras

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First videos from the new Nikon Museum in Tokyo



Here are the first videos from the new Nikon Museum in Tokyo:

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Nikon announced the development of a new Z6 III firmware update with C2PA Content Credentials support



Today Nikon announced the development of a new Z6 III firmware update with C2PA Content Credentials support. Back in 2022 during the 2022 Adobe Max conference, Adobe announced a partnership between the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) and Nikon to add content credentials in Photoshop for the Nikon Z9 camera:

Nikon to exhibit a sample camera specially equipped with an image provenance function at Adobe MAX 2022

Nikon is also developing a new version of the NX MobileAir App that will include support for Adobe’s Frame.io Camera To Cloud for the Z6III, Z8 and Z9 models:

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Ray-Ban parent company Essilor Luxottica takes 5.1% stake in Nikon


French eye-wear maker Essilor Luxottica (the parent company of Ray-Ban) has taken a 5.1% stake in Nikon. As a result, Nikon’s share price surged as much as 10% after confirmation from a regulatory filing and LSEG data. Nikon’s share price is up nearly 20% since the start of the year (2024):

  • Based on current prices, this stake is valued at around $184 million.
  • Essilor Luxottica began accumulating Nikon’s shares from as early as August 5 through October 1.
  • Essilor Luxottica has had a joint venture with Nikon since 2000.
  • Meta is reportedly also considering a stake of up to 5% in Essilor Luxottica. Ray-Ban currently sells Meta glasses with built-in cameras:



Nikon + Ray-Ban + Meta, does anyone see it?

Source: Reuters

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Weekly Nikon news flash #802


→ OWC memory cards sale.


→ Nikon introduces new STABILIZED binoculars – ultra-compact and lightweight, featuring 12-hour battery life and Nikon Optical Stabilization System – additional information, product pages, see related videos at the bottom of this post.


→ Why the Nikon Z6 III is perfect for portraits.

→ More pictures from the new Nikon Museum in Tokyo.

→ The latest YouTube videos are following:

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The Nikon one-week instant savings are ending tomorrow ($500 off Z8, $200 off Plena)


The current Nikon one-week instant rebates are ending tomorrow (October 13th):


Adorama | B&H Photo | Paul’s Photo  | Service Photo

Here are some of the current savings:

$500 off Nikon Z8 (now $3,496.95):
Adorama | B&H | Amazon | Paul’s  | Service

$800 off Nikkor Z 800mm (now $5,697):
Adorama| B&H | Amazon | Paul’s  | Service

$200 off Nikkor Z 135mm Plena (now $2,297):
Adorama | B&H |Amazon | Paul’s  | Service

Nikon Z6 III now with a free FTZ II adapter:
Adorama | B&H | Amazon || Paul’s  | Service

Up to $1,000 off select Nikon lenses:
Adorama | B&H |Amazon | Paul’s  | Service


The Nikon trade-in program is still active, and now it also includes the new Z6 II camera (Adorama | B&H | Paul’s  | Service):

  • $100 bonus when you trade toward a new Z 6III body
  • $150 bonus when you trade toward a new Z 6III body + any new Z lens



In Germany, you can get 10% trade-in bonus and up to €250 rebates on Nikon gear at Calumet Photo:

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Several new Chinese lenses for Nikon Z-mount will be announced next week

→ Venus Optics Laowa 55mm and 100mm f/2.8 FFII tilt-shift macro 1:1 full-frame lenses for Nikon Z-mount are coming on October 14th (check website).

→ The new Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro series full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount will be announced on October 17th (check website).


→ Brightin Star will also announce a new f/0.95 lens next week on October 14 (check website).

   
→ AstrHori AF 27mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount is coming on October 19 (check website).

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