Not a surprise: the Nikon Z9 sensor is made by Sony (IMX609AQJ)

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

Sony IMX609AQJ sensor for Nikon Z9 camera
Sony IMX609AQJ sensor for Nikon Z9 camera
Techinsights reports that the Nikon Z9 camera image sensor (IMX609AQJ) is made by Sony Semiconductor (a different company from Sony):

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Nikon is rumored to announce a new Nikon Z30 APS-C mirrorless camera soon

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





In my previous post, I promised some more information on the rumored Nikon Z30 APS-S mirrorless camera:

  • The Nikon Z50 is approaching the end of life – it was announced back in October 2019 and is currently up to $200 off.
  • The new Nikon Z30 APS-C mirrorless camera is rumored to be announced soon, possibly in June (could come together with the Nikkor Z 400mm f/4.5 lens, but I am not sure since I do not have an exact release date yet).
  • The new camera should be called Nikon Z30 (a very low chance to be called Z70).
  • I was told that Nikon is done with the 24MP sensors for both APS-C and full-frame and all future cameras will have larger sensors.
  • New high-end Nikkor Z APS-C mirrorless lenses will also be announced at some point. Those lenses are not part of the current Z roadmap. Maybe we will see high-performance S-line DX-based Nikkor Z lenses?
  • Here are some crazy specs that will probably never happen (got them from a new anonymous source): possible 8k video, 36-46MP sensor, mechanical shutter, IBIS… not happening.

Many of you have probably already noticed that APS-C cameras are coming back to life after being abandoned by many manufacturers for years:

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Breaking: Nikon to announce a new Nikkor Z 400mm f/4.5 mirrorless lens very soon

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



Nikon is rumored to announce a new Nikkor Z 400mm f/4.5 lens very soon.

The official announcement is expected this month (June), but I do not have an exact date yet.

The new lens was described as 400mm f/4.5 to me, but there is a very low chance that the actual aperture will be f/4 (Nikon already had a 400mm f/4.5 lens in the past).

The new 400mm Z lens will be very compact as you can see from the latest roadmap above: 23cm in length, and 1,250g in weight – almost the same size as the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 (21,98cm, 1,360g) and Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 (22.2cm, 1,435g) lenses.

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Weekly Nikon news flash #679

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


→ Voigtlander lens sale in Germany and the US:


→ The 2022 5DayDeal Video Creators Bundle $10,000+ prelaunch giveaway is now live.


→ Shipping updates on the latest Nikon gear:

  • As of June 1, 2022, B&H is shipping Nikon Z9 orders placed on December 2nd, 2021.
  • Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S lens orders placed at B&H in February are currently shipping from B&H.
  • Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S lens orders placed at Adorama at the end of April were shipping last week.

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Nikon will soon remove the download links for ViewNX 2, ViewNX-i, Capture NX 2, and Capture NX-D

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


On June 30, 2022, Nikon will remove the download links for ViewNX 2, ViewNX-i, Capture NX 2, and Capture NX-D. If you still use any of these products, downloading them now as a backup is probably a good idea. Nikon encourages customers to use the new NX Studio image processing application which is available free of charge:

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Upcoming Nikon Z9 classes

By [NR] admin | Published: June 3, 2022


Steve Simon’s Nikon Z9 Mastery Online Bootcamp:

  • Date: June 22, 2022
  • New: we will cover all the amazing new features added to this camera with the V2.0 firmware update
  • Post-workshop follow up class included
  • Genre: Nikon Mastery
  • Skill levels: all
  • Includes: 3 Nikon Z9 series set-up cards, a detailed slide-deck handout and assorted NIKON Z9 pdfs You also get the Z9 “bin” file which lets you populate your Z9 body’s entire menu system including all banks in less than a second using the Z9’s Save/Load settings function


New – Nikon Z9 New York City Mentorship Masterclass Workshop with Steve Simon:

  • Dates: June 24-26, 2022 (includes Online Bootcamp June 22 – see above)
  • Intensive & transformational shooting experience in this combination bootcamp and workshop, where Steve takes you around perhaps the world’s most photogenic city in the world to use and learn the most powerful features of the Nikon Z9 camera
  • Genre: street & urban photography
  • Group size: max 5 participants
  • Skill levels: all
  • Includes: critiques & lectures, welcome dinner, MTA Pass for transport to the five boroughs, museum entrances, teaching materials, snacks


Nikon Z9 Deep Drive:

  • Paul’s Photo invites you to join Lindsay Silverman, a professional photographer and 34-year Nikon veteran who has worked with the Z Series cameras since their introduction to learn how to control the Nikon Z9 camera, from the buttons and dials, customizing the camera and Nikkor Z lenses and unlocking the power of the varied menu settings. Call to enroll 310-375-7014 or register online at CreativePhotoAcademy

The first Nikon Z9 Digitutor videos are now online

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The Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI sale is ending tomorrow

By [NR] admin | Published: June 2, 2022


The Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI sale is set to end tomorrow (with Gigapixel AI you can enlarge and enhance images up to 600% while improving the textures and details).

Use code RUMORS15 on any Topaz Labs product for an extra 15% off.

Check out this Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI example (upscale from 4,000px to 16,000px):

Impressive results: photo upscale from 4,000px to 16,000px with Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI




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