New firmware updates for Nikon D5 and D6 cameras released

By [NR] admin | Published: June 14, 2022


Nikon released new firmware updates for the D5 and D6 DSLR cameras:

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New Venus Optics Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z mount released

By [NR] admin | Published: June 13, 2022


Today Venus Optics released the previously rumored Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z.

The lens is priced at $499 and can be ordered directly from Laowa’s website (other stores usually start taking pre-orders a few weeks later).

Additional information:

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Nikon Z9 now in stock at Amazon US

By [NR] admin | Published: June 12, 2022

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

Update: all sold out.

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Weekly Nikon news flash #680

By [NR] admin | Published: June 11, 2022


→ The new Photo RAW version 2022.5 is now available with support for the Nikon Z9 camera (more info is available here).


→ The new Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 STM lens for Nikon Z mount is already fully funded on Indiegogo and we now also have the first lens reviews online.


→ Agence France Presse has been working closely with Nikon on the development of the Z9 and is planning to outfit all of its staff photographers with Nikon Z9 cameras (source).

→ B&H Photo is now shipping Nikon Z9 cameras ordered on November 3rd December 5th.


→ Nikon acknowledged an issue with the AF-C focusing of the Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S lens when used with the Nikon Z9 camera. A firmware update will be released to fix the issue.


→ Nikon announced new PROSTAFF P3 (pre-order) and PROSTAFF P7 (pre-order) binoculars.



→ A few sample photos from the new Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 STM lens for Nikon Z-mount (taken with the Nikon Z fc, more sample photos can be found here).

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Lens collar/tripod mount for the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S lens

By [NR] admin | Published: June 11, 2022



A reader sent me an email about this lens collar/tripod mount option for the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S lens:

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Nikon is rumored to announce two new cameras this year: Nikon Z30 and… I don’t know

By [NR] admin | Published: June 10, 2022


Nikon is rumored to announce two new cameras this year – most likely one APS-C and one full-frame model (two new Nikon cameras were already recently registered online). I am pretty sure the first camera will be the rumored Nikon Z30 (coming later this month with the new 400mmm f/4.5 Z lens). The second camera? It’s complicated… I have received several different reports and they do not match (the worst-case scenario for a rumor site). Here are the possible options:

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The new 2022 5DayDeal video creators bundle offer is ending tomorrow

By [NR] admin | Published: June 9, 2022


The new 2022 5DayDeal video creators bundle is now live. This year’s offering is different but the idea is the same – you get a collection of video-related products at a discounted price. A portion of the proceedings is donated to charities. Several different bundle levels are available:

  • Main Bundle $2,100+ Discounted 95%+ | Savings $2,000+ | Pay Only $98
  • Pro Bundle Upgrade $1,000+ Discounted 96%+ | Savings $950+ | Pay Only $39
  • Complete Charity Bundle Upgrade $1,000+ Discounted 96%+ | Savings $950+ | Pay Only $29
  • Full Set is $4,300+ | Saving $4,100+ | Pay Only $166


Here is the price breakdown:

  • Main Bundle $98
  • Pro Bundle Upgrade $39
  • Charity Bundle Upgrade $29
  • Total $166


Product count per bundle:

  • Main Bundle 20 Products
  • Pro Bundle 9 Products
  • Charity Bundle has 7 Products
  • Bonus Bundle has 1 Exclusive Products


Additional information can be found here.

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