Nikon released firmware update version 1.21 for the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S lens

By [NR] admin | Published: May 23, 2022


Nikon released firmware update version 1.21 for the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S lens. Here are the included fixes:

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What to expect next from Nikon (updated)

By [NR] admin | Published: May 23, 2022


What to expect next from Nikon (updated from previous post):

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New APS-C lenses for Nikon Z-mount: Kipon Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Mark III and Meike 7.5mm f/2.8

By [NR] admin | Published: May 23, 2022

The previously rumored Kipon Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Mark III APS-C mirrorless lens for Nikon Z is now officially announced. Pre-orders are open at B&H but the Nikon Z-mount version is not yet listed (see also the product page). The Mark III version has new glass elements and coatings that will improve the lens performance. Additional information can be found here and here.

Announced: the previously rumored Kipon Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Mark III lens for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Leica, and Fuji mounts

Meike announced a new 7.5mm f/2.8 APS-C manual focus mirrorless fisheye lens for Nikon Z mount (now available on Amazon):

New: Meike 7.5mm f/2.8 APS-C manual focus fisheye lens (M43/E/X/Z/EFM)

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Weekly Nikon news flash #677

By [NR] admin | Published: May 22, 2022


→ Nikon Z9 deep dive with Lindsay Silverman will take place  June 16 – July 7, 2022 (Thursdays, 5 pm west coast time).

→ Check the Nikon gear at the upcoming 40th Leitz Photographica Auction.


→ NASDAQ: Nikon revenues increase Y/Y in Q4, outlook upbeat.

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B&H is now shipping Nikon Z9 orders placed on October 30

By [NR] admin | Published: May 20, 2022


I already reported that a new batch of Nikon Z9 cameras was expected to start shipping in the US last week. I started receiving emails from readers confirming that Z9 orders placed at B&H on October 30 are now shipping. Amazon’s Nikon Z9 pre-orders are still closed. Adorama is still listing the Nikon Z9 shipping date as July 10, 2022:


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 versions of Gigapixel AI and Exposure X7 released, currently on sale

By [NR] admin | Published: May 19, 2022


Topaz Labs released Gigapixel AI version 6.1 with a new Face Recovery AI (with Gigapixel AI you can enlarge and enhance images up to 600% while improving the textures and details). For a limited time, Gigapixel AI is $20 off (use code RUMORS15 on any Topaz Labs product for an extra 15% off).


Exposure Software Spring Sale: save 40% on the new Exposure X7 and all other products in the online store through May 24. The new Exposure X7 version has a new masking tool that makes it easier to separate a subject from the background with just a few clicks. Exposure X7 now also includes Workspaces, which reorganizes Exposure’s interface for a specific task, a unified crop and transform panel, defective pixel removal, and more.

Via PhotoRumors

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The Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S lens will ship in two weeks from Amazon

By [NR] admin | Published: May 19, 2022


If you place an order for the new Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S lens at Amazon, they will ship it in two weeks (May 30-June 2):

Update: it seems that the lens is sold out again.



Several readers that recently placed an order already received the lens.

Check the Nikkor 24-120mm f/4 S lens pricing and availability at: Adorama | B&H | WEX | Calumet | Foto Erhardt |CameraCanada.

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