New on Kickstarter: “I’m Back Film” 20MP digital film cartridge for Nikon film cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: October 14, 2023


The “I’m Back” digital back project has been going on for years and it’s still being updated:


The latest “I’m Back Film” version adds a 20MP digital film cartridge to Nikon film cameras and is now listed for funding on Kickstarter (fully funded in just 17 minutes):


Here are the “I’m Back Film” technical specifications:

  • Processor: NT9853X
  • Sensor: Sony IMX 269 Micro 4/3 – 20mpx
  • LCD: 1.5 inches
  • Display: 240RGB320 LCD
  • Video format: 4K 38402160/60FPS – 4K 38402160/30FPS
  • Video format: MP4
  • Photo resolution: 20MP
  • Photo format: RAW, JPEG in color, B&W presets, Kodachrome® presets, Fujifilm® presets
  • Voice Commander
  • Memory: SD Class 1 Max 256G
  • Microphone: Internal microphone and external connectivity output.
  • Speaker: Built-in
  • Frequency: 50Hz/60Hz
  • Power interface 7.4V – 1A
  • Battery: 7.4v lithium battery
  • Type C – HDMI – TF card
  • WiFi connection for transferring data to your Smartphones/tablets and for live-view pictures and videos
  • System requirements: Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Windows7, MAC OSX 10.3.6 and above

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Nikon Japan: the new Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 PF lens will be in short supply

By [NR] admin | Published: October 14, 2023


Nikon Japan announced that they received a large number of Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 PF pre-orders and delivery delays are expected:

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Nikon has updated N-Log 3D LUT to version 1.06

By [NR] admin | Published: October 14, 2023


Nikon updated N-Log 3D LUT to version 1.06 with a single change:

  • Added an N-Log–compatible “cube”-format 3D LUT file for the Z f.

N-Log 3D LUT is a 3D lookup table developed by Nikon for use when color-grading movie footage shot with N-Log gamma. Read more on this topic here: what is Nikon N-Log and should I use it to record video?

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Nikon Zf camera now in stock in the US, Nikkor Plena lens in stock in Germany

By [NR] admin | Published: October 13, 2023

 
The Nikon Zf camera is now in stock at B&H Photo, Amazon, and Camera Canada.

The Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena lens is now in stock at Foto Erhardt and Foto Koch in Germany.

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7Artisans 9mm f/5.6 full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount officially announced

By [NR] admin | Published: October 13, 2023



7Artisans officially announced the previously rumored 9mm f/5.6 full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount. Pre-orders are now open:

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The new 2023 5DayDeal Photography Bundle is now available: $2,000 value for $98

By [NR] admin | Published: October 13, 2023


The new 2023 5DayDeal Photography Bundle is now available – as with previous years, you will get a package of different photography tools drastically reduced. Several different bundles are available and a portion of the sales will go to charities:


Here is the full list of included products:

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The (last?) updated Nikon Nikkor Z lens roadmap (October 2023)

By [NR] admin | Published: October 13, 2023

Nikon already stated that they will no longer provide a roadmap for any future lenses. After the Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S announcement, Nikon updated the roadmap with the new lens – the only lens left to be released is the Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S:


Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S PF lens pre-order links:

Nikon will no longer provide a roadmap for the development of future lenses

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