The improved Megadap ETZ21 Sony E to Nikon Z AF lens adapter is now officially announced

By [NR] admin | Published: May 28, 2022



The previously rumored Megadap ETZ21 Sony E to Nikon Z AF lens adapter is now officially announced. The new version replaces the current ETZ11 (B&H | Amazon). The second-generation solves several performance and compatibility issues and uses a new chip with updated software architecture.

Megadap also has the MTZ11 Leica M to Nikon Z adapter/

Megadap adapters are sold at Adorama | B&H | Amazon | eBay.

The press release can be found here:

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Nikon Z9 now in stock at Amazon

By [NR] admin | Published: May 27, 2022

The Nikon Z9 camera is now in stock at Amazon (shipped and sold by Amazon for MSRP):

Update: all sold out.


Check Z9 availability at other retailers:

Z9 pre-orders (US): Europe Canada
Adorama
B&H
Amazon
Pauls’s Photo
Service Photo		 Calumet (NL)
Calumet (DE)
Foto Erhardt (DE)
Foto Koch (DE)
WEX (UK)		 CameraCanada
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New Nikon Summer promotion starts in Europe, Nikon US rebates expiring this weekend

By [NR] admin | Published: May 26, 2022


Nikon Europe started a new Summer promotion (valid from May 27th through July 18) where you can get up to a €400 discount on selected Nikon Z cameras and  lenses (some websites may not be updated yet):


The current Nikon US rebates for May are expiring this weekend – see the details at:

Here are the Nikon Summer savings for Switzerland:

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RED is suing Nikon for infringing on its video compression patents

By [NR] admin | Published: May 26, 2022


RED is suing Nikon for infringing on its video compression patents. The lawsuit was filed in California yesterday (PDF file):

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Nikon IR Day presentation materials released

By [NR] admin | Published: May 26, 2022


Nikon released their latest IR Day presentation materials. Here are some of the main points for the Imaging Product Business:

  • Bolster the Z mount system by expanding lens lineup: (50+ lenses and a 2+ lens tie ratio)
  • Appeal to video creators
  • Focus on licensing business
  • Deploy advanced features from the Z9 across the lineup
  • Focus on apps and the cloud
  • Focus on mid/high-end models for pro/hobbyists
  • Revenue from DSLR products is expected to be significantly reduced by 2025 (see top diagram)

Update: Nikon published their IR Day presentation material with notes.

Here are the Nikon Imaging Product Business slides (the full presentation can be found here):

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Wooden Nikon F camera replica model back in stock

By [NR] admin | Published: May 25, 2022





Due to popular demand, the wooden Nikon F camera replica model is back in stock at Etsy and Ebay.

Additional pictures:

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The new Voigtlander NOKTON D 35mm f/1.2 lens for Nikon Z-mount is now in stock in the US/UK

By [NR] admin | Published: May 24, 2022




Voigtlander has already announced several new mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount (both full-frame and APS-C) and the Voigtlander NOKTON D 35mm f/1.2 lens is already in stock at Amazon US and at WEX UK.

The Voigtlander NOKTON D 35mm f/1.2 lens has full electronic communication – see electronic contacts in the picture above (additional information is available here).

The other Voigtlander lenses for Nikon Z will start shipping soon and pre-orders will be open at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H in the next few days:
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