The best NikonRumors posts for February 2024:
Weekly Nikon news flash #770
→ Topaz Labs will soon release Video AI 4.2 with several new features – see the details here.
→ The latest memory cards and readers releases and offers:
- PGYTECH released new CFexpress Type A, Type B, and SD card readers/case combos
- Today only: SABRENT CFX CFexpress Type B memory card sale
- Sale: SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO CFexpress Card Type B (now $99.99, savings: $130)
- Sale: SanDisk 256GB Extreme PRO UHS-II SDXC (now $229.99, savings: $170)
- Sale: Lexar 256GB Professional 1667x UHS-II SDXC 2-Pack ($75 off)
- Just announced: Wise CFexpress 4.0 Type B memory card & reader
→ 2024 WPPI specials at B&H Photo (use code BHWPPI24).
→ New: Luminar NEO Spring Bundle.
→ New: Lensbaby Sweet 22 pancake lens for Nikon Z mount.
→ Firmware update version 1.34 released for the Megadap 3rd generation Sony to Nikon Z AF Adapter ETZ21 Pro.
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Apple MacOS now supports Nikon Z8 NEF/RAW files
The latest Apple MacOS Sonoma version 14.2.1 now supports Nikon Z8 NEF/RAW files:
There is still no support for the latest Nikon Zf camera.
Adobe adds support for the new Nikon Z8 Pixel Shift feature and the latest Viltrox Z lenses
Upcoming Nikon classes and events
New Nikon Zf/Z8/Z9 mastery online bootcamp classes by Steve Simon from PhotoEducate:
- Steve Simon’s Nikon Zf Mastery Online Bootcamp
- Steve Simon’s Nikon Z8/Z9 Mastery Online Bootcamp
- Steve Simon’s Nikon Z8/Z9 New York City 1-Day/Night Masterclass
Saturday, March 2nd is Nikon Day + Trade-In Bonus at Paul’s Photo
- Nikon rep is in store, come say hi to Jeff
- Free Nikon photo shoot from 10 am to noon- lights provided by Hobolite
- Final day for Nikon rebates – save up to $400 off cameras and $500 off lenses
- Trade-in bonus: $100 bonus on any Nikon F or Z camera, $200 bonus on Nikon Z8 and Z9
NIKON Z8+Z9 Deep Dive with Lindsay Silverman
- Begins Tuesday, March 6, 5 pm Pacific online for $399
- Registration Link: https://creativephotoacademy.com/event/nikon-z8-z9-deep-dive-with-lindsay-silverman/
- Four lessons covering the menus, setting, and options on Z8 + Z9
- Step-by-step instructions on “how to”
- Simple explanation of focus and exposure settings
- Covers firmware 2.0 on Z8 and 4.1 on Z9
- Lessons are recorded for participant playback
CA$H for CAMERA$ Thursday, Friday & Saturday
- Used camera buyer in-store
- Sell all your unused gear for cash or take 10% more for store credit + the Nikon trade-in bonus
The Nikon Coolpix P1000 super-telephoto digital camera with 125x optical zoom is now discontinued
Several Japanese stores list the Nikon Coolpix P1000 super-telephoto digital camera with 125x optical zoom as discontinued/production completed:
- Camera Kitamura: Completed products
- Map camera: Out of production/in stock
- Bic Camera: Completed products
- Yodobashi Camera: Discontinued
Nikon Japan still lists the P1000 as a “current product”.
In the US, the P1000 is out of stock/back-ordered at B&H Photo and Adorama.
Amazon seems to have only refurbished/gray market P100 cameras.
WEX UK and Foto Erhardt DE also show the P1000 as discontinued.
The P1000 was announced back in 2018.
I strongly believe Nikon will release a new version of this model since the P1000 has been extremely popular for birds photography.
Previous coverage of the Nikon Coolpix P1000 camera can be found here:
The Nikon Z9 is going to the moon with the upcoming Artemis III mission
In addition to the ISS, the flagship Nikon Z9 camera is also going to the moon with the upcoming Artemis III mission – previously reported here:
Additional information:
What’s new on Kickstarter: new SPINN camera strap with SWIFT-LOCK magnetic quick release plate camera carry system
NEW: SPINN camera strap with SWIFT-LOCK magnetic quick-release plate camera carry system – magnetic quick release, compatible with all major standards.
Fjord 50-C camera backpack – a 40L adventure photography backpack that expands to 50L.
Radiant Mega Sling – new sling bag designed for modern explorers, perfect for urban & outdoor enthusiasts.
CAZE is an all-in-one memory card reader solution that ensures your shots and content are shielded, organized, and ready for a fast transfer.
Luxceo M8 – the smallest wireless stereo mic: 2-in-1 charging case, 20 hours battery, 100m range, plug & play, noise reduction, magnetic, wireless charging case, monitoring.
Yashica night vision camera/binocular can shoot 4k UHD full-color video in the dark from up to 600 meters away with an impressive 0.0037 lux sensitivity.
Maven Wave 2 color-coded photography and videography filters: dark polarizers, variables, graduated ND, infrared 720, starry focus, and more.
