Nikon Z9 firmware update version 5.10 officially released


The previously leaked Nikon Z9 firmware update version 5.10 is now officially released – here is what’s new:

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Nikon released new firmware updates for the 8-year-old D5600 and D500 DSLR cameras


Nikon released new firmware updates for the 8-year-old D5600 and D500 DSLR cameras. It’s great that Nikon is still supporting long-discontinued cameras! Here are the details:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #811

→ Tamron released a firmware update for the 150-500mm f//5-6.7 Di III VC VXD lens (Model A057) for Nikon Z-mount.

Yongnuo will announce a white YN 35mm f/1.8Z DA DSM lens for Nikon Z-mount.


Adobe December release is out with Nikon Z50II support and more (see the Adobe sale at B&H Photo):


→ 957 new Optics Modules from DxO were released.


Photo news roundup week of December 8, 2024.

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NASA astronaut Don Pettit photography from the ISS (mainly with the Nikon Z9 camera)




NASA astronaut Don Pettit did a live stream with NASA Space Flight from space and discussed his photography from the ISS (mainly with the Nikon Z9 camera):

“Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit of NASA discussed photography, life, and work aboard the orbital outpost during an in-flight interview Dec. 9 with NASASpaceFlight.com. Pettit, an avid space photographer, is in the midst of a long-duration mission living and working aboard the microgravity laboratory to advance scientific knowledge and demonstrate new technologies for future human and robotic exploration flights as part of NASA’s Moon and Mars exploration approach, including lunar missions through NASA’s Artemis program.”

Pictures from Don Pettit’s X account.

Homemade Orbital Sidereal Tracker vs1 by Don Pettit

Here are the related videos:

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Rumors from China: Nikon to launch a new AF/AF-D to Z-mount lens adapter in 2025


The latest rumors from China are about a new Nikon AF/AF-D to Z-mount lens adapter expected to launch in 2025:

“Nikon may launch an AF/AF-D to Z-mount adapter next year] The new adapter will have a built-in focus motor to adapt to AF/AF-D lenses. It is currently speculated that the new adapter may be named FTZ III or FTG SC.”

I remember receiving a similar rumor back in 2022 – so take it with a grain of salt:

Random Nikon rumors from around the Web (Nikon Z70, Z4, Z5II, Z6III, Z7III)

Monster Adapter already has the LA-FE2 Nikon F lens to Sony E camera lens adapter (pictured above):

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If you missed Black Friday, Topaz Labs has another sale (up to 50% off)




If you missed the Black Friday offerTopaz Labs has another Holiday Sale where you can get up to 50% off depending on how many apps you purchase (single apps are also on sale):

The sale includes Gigapixel 8Photo AI 3, and Video AI 5Topaz Cloud Credits are also on sale:



Via PhotoRumors

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Upcoming Nikon N2323 camera now also registered in Indonesia


The upcoming Nikon N2323 camera is now also registered in Indonesia as a digital camera, and it is not related to the ME-W1, as I already reported. The N2323 was registered in China back in October. The camera will be produced in Thailand, just like all other Nikon Z mirrorless cameras. We currently have two registered and not yet announced Nikon cameras:

One of the above cameras will be the rumored Nikon Coolpix P1000 replacement (P1100?):

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Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2024 winners announced



Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2024 winners were announced:

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