Venus Optics announced a new Laowa Magic Shift Converter (Canon EF and Nikon F to Nikon Z with ±10mm shift capability)



Venus Optics announced a new Magic Shift Converter (MSC) that can transform normal Canon EF and Nikon F DSLR lenses into shift lenses for Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras with ±10mm shift capability. With the new MSC, Canon and Nikon DSLR lenses can be mounted on mirrorless Nikon Z cameras while retaining optical performance.

Additional information:

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The first Nikon Z9 camera recall? (lens release button failure)


In the past few years companies (not only Nikon) have been avoiding the word “recall” and have been using words like “service advisory“, “service notice“, etc to describe issues that need to be addressed. Maybe I do not understand the difference and will continue to call this a recall – feel free to correct me in the comments section.

I believe we now have the first Nikon Z9 camera recall involving a lens release button failure – here are the details (you can check your serial number here):

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New Topaz Labs holiday promo now live: 25% off all apps, bundle for $179.99



Topaz Labs has a new holiday promo:


The Image Quality Bundle includes DeNoise AISharpen AIGigapixel AI (retail value: $259.97):


This offer is valid from December 15 – December 31.

Reminder – you can still 30% off when you buy more than one DxO product (this offer also ends December 31st):

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Nikon released NX MobileAir version 1.1.0


Nikon released version 1.1.0 of the NX MobileAir – a smartphone application that uploads images taken with Nikon digital cameras to an FTP1 server without using a computer. Here are the details:

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Another reader receives a lens with a Z 85/1.2 S warranty card

Another reader receives a lens with a Z 85/1.2 S warranty card (the Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens is not yet officially announced):


Previous coverage of the Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens can be found here.

A reader buys a Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.8 S lens, gets a warranty for a “Z 85/1.2 S” lens (Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens coming soon)

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Rare discount on four Nikon Z9 accessories


Service Photo (an authorized Nikon USA dealer) is offering up to $31 savings on the following Nikon Z9 accessories when you use code Z9 during checkout:

  • Nikon EN-EL18D: these batteries sell everywhere for $220.95, but for a limited time, use code Z9 at checkout and get these batteries for just $189.95 each
  • Nikon MH-33 Charger: regularly $139.95, use code Z9 at checkout and get it for $108.95 each
  • Nikon EH-6D AC Adapter: sells for $199.95, use code Z9 and pay $168.95
  • Nikon EP-6a Connector: regularly priced at $249.95, $218.95 with code Z9.

More Nikon Z9 accessories can be found here:

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Confusion: Nikon announced again the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) lens


I just saw a new product release on Nikon.com and I was surprised becuase I did not have any inside information for an upcoming announcement. Then I realized that Nikon announced the already existing NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) lens. I assume the lens was not released for all markets. The Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 SE lens has been available for pre-order in Europe and the US since early November:

According to Nikon Japan, the 40mm f/2 SE lens will start shipping on January 20, 2023.

Just announced: special edition, retro-inspired, black Nikon Z fc camera and new Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 (SE) lens

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