What to expect next from Nikon?


Here is an updated “What to expect next from Nikon” list:

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Nikon to announce a new Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.4 lens next week


Next week Nikon is rumored to announce the previously rumored Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.4 lens. The official announcement is expected on or around September 10th (± 1 day). Stay tuned for more details. You can also email me anonymously here if you have any inside information.

The Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S lens is still expected in the future, new Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.4 lens to be announced as well

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Weekly Nikon news flash #797

TTartisan announced a new red dot sight for wildlife photography: Amazon | B&H | TTartisan | Pergear (additional information).


TTartisan will soon announce a new 75mm f/2 AF lens for Nikon Z-mount and a new RGB LED magnetic light (additional information).


ON1 officially announced the new Photo RAW 2025, which will be released this fall. Additional information is available here.


→ Photo news roundup week of September 1, 2024.


→ Here is the latest Nikkei data on digital and video camera sales for 2023:

  1. Canon: 3.34 million units (46.5%)
  2. Sony: 2 million units (27.9%)
  3. Nikon: 810,000 units (11.3%)
  4. Fujifilm: 430,000 units (6.0%)
  5. Panasonic: 260,000 units (3.6%)
  6. OM Digital: 180,000 units (2.5%)
  7. Ricoh Imaging: 60,000 units (0.8%)


→ Peak Design has a new Outdoor Line of camera backpacks and slings (additional information).

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Nikon USA names four new ambassadors

Nikon USA names four new ambassadors:

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CIPA July 2024 numbers


CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2024, black: 2023, blue: 2022):
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Free Nikon Z6III Touch & Try event in Essen, Germany with a bonus €100 voucher


Our sponsor, Foto Erhardt, will hold a special Nikon Z6III Touch & Try event in Essen, Germany, on September 11, where you can get a free €100 voucher. Here are the details:

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The Nikon MB-N14 power battery pack for the Z6III is now in stock

The Nikon MB-N14 power battery pack for the Z6III is now in stock for the first time at B&H Photo, Paul’s Photo, and Service Photo.

  • Accepts Two EN-EL15-Series Batteries
  • Hot-Swappable Battery Slot
  • Second Shutter Release, Dials, Fn Button
  • USB-C Port for Charging or Tethering

The user manual for the MB-N14 can be found here. Additional information:

The one and only original Nikon Z6 III accessory announced today: the MB-N14 power battery pack

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Nikon CEO on the Z9: “recorded the highest number of sales in the first year after release among all flagship models in the past 15 years”


Nikon published a message from the company’s Chairman, CEO, and Representative Director, Toshikazu Umatate. Here is the portion for the Nikon Imaging Products Business:

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