DxO PhotoLab version 6.1 released with support for Nikon D100 camera and Zeiss Milvus ZF.2 lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: December 7, 2022


DxO released PhotoLab version 6.1 is released (advanced RAW photo-editing software) with a boost to color control, improvements to the user interface, and updates to its digital asset management system. DxO also introduced 1,701 new Optics Modules, including added support for the Nikon D100 camera and the following Zeiss Milvus ZF.2 lenses (Nikon F-mount):

  • Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 ZF.2
  • Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 ZF.2
  • Zeiss Milvus 135mm F2 ZF.2

DxO is also offering 30% off when you buy more than one of their products (this offer runs from December 7, 2022 to December 31, 2022):


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Confirmed: Sigma to announce their first lenses for Nikon Z-mount in 2023

By [NR] admin | Published: December 7, 2022


Today Digicame-info confirmed my previous reports that Sigma will announce their first lenses for Nikon Z-mount next year (2023). The original information is coming from the former Nokishita, so I am very confident that it is accurate. I expect to see the official announcement to be at the CP+ show in Japan in February 2023.

Sigma Netherlands claims that “a number” of mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount will “probably” be released in 2023

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The number of Nikon patents worrisome shrinking over the years

By [NR] admin | Published: December 6, 2022


The latest trend is that Nikon patent applications are shrinking over the years – here is the data:

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Where is Nikon Z gear produced?

By [NR] admin | Published: December 5, 2022


Nikon published a list of countries where Nikon Z equipment is produced (updated as of November 28, 2022:

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Reminder: Nikon deals at BuyDig/Beach Camera

By [NR] admin | Published: December 5, 2022


Here are the current Nikon deals at BuyDig/Beach Camera (authorized Nikon US dealer).

If purchasing any of the cameras below, you can add the Nikon FTZ II adapter for an additional $147 (add both the adapter and camera to the cart). The $100 discount will only show in the cart when both the camera and adapter are added.

The Z30 & Z5 cameras below include a 128GB Lexar 1667x SDXC UHS-II card, Deco Gear camera bag, and extra battery (aftermarket) which will be added to the cart along with the camera:

The Z6II & Z7II cameras below include: 2x 128GB Lexar 1667x SDXC UHS-II cards and Deco Gear camera bag which will be added to the cart along with the camera:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #705

By [NR] admin | Published: December 4, 2022


→ Film Convert and Cine Match now support the Nikon Z9 camera.


→ 3D printed Nikon body caps.


→ Zemlin Photo released an updated Nikon Z9 eye cup eyepiece with a custom molded silicone eye cup.

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This rare Nikkor-O Auto 58mm f/1 lens sold for $182k at the Wetzlar Camera Auction – the highest price ever paid for a Nikon lens

By [NR] admin | Published: December 4, 2022


This rare Nikkor-O Auto 58mm f/1 lens sold for €187,500 (around $182k) at the last Wetzlar Camera Auction in Germany – the highest price ever paid for a Nikon lens (more info available here):

“The only Nikkor-O Auto 58 mm f/1 known to us to date, with serial number 580101. The serial number is probably a combination of the information for the focal length and the aperture stop, as well as the consecutive number 1 for the very first lens of this Series. Developed for cathode ray tube (also called CRT (Cathode Ray Tube)) photography.”

Additional pictures:

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