Nikon D6 firmware update version 1.33 released


Today Nikon released firmware update version 1.33 for the D6 DSLR camera with a single change:

“Fixed an issue that would in very rare instances result in a burst of two photos being taken with a single press of the shutter-release button when Single frame was selected for release mode.”

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Irix announced a new 30mm f/1.4 lens for Nikon F-mount


Today Irix announced a new 30mm f/1.4 DSLR lens for Nikon F-mount. The new lenses should be available soon for sale at the official Irix USA website,  AdoramaB&HAmazon, and in Europe at Amazon UKAmazon DEAmazon FRAmazon IT. Additional information, including technical specifications and press releases, can be found at PhotoRumors:

New: Irix 30mm f/1.4 lens

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Weekly Nikon news flash #643

I will be traveling in the next few days and will have limited Internet access. Blog posts and social media coverage could be delayed.


There is a new third-party battery equivalent of the Nikon EN-EL25.

Auroras
Stunning images captured from space by an astronaut using the Nikon D5 and Noct 58mm f/1.2 lens.


→ Check out also the Nikon gear at the ISS.

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Viltrox released new firmware updates for their Nikon Z-mount lenses


Viltrox released new firmware updates for their Nikon Z-mount lenses that optimize focus performance, improves lens stability, and adds some bug fixes. The new firmware updates can be downloaded here (select Z-mount from the sidebar).

A detailed list of Viltrox lenses pre-order options and a 10% coupon code can be found here:

The new Viltrox autofocus lenses for Nikon Z-mount are now in stock

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Feedback from readers: SmallRig grip for Nikon Z fc and TTartisan 11mm f/2.8 fisheye lens

I receive a lot of feedback from readers on various Nikon-related products and accessories. The information I get is not detailed enough for a separate blog post, but maybe I can start combining several topics and share them with the Nikon community. I start new category called “Feedback from readers“:


The new SmallRig grip for Nikon Z fc camera (available at Amazon):

“Just received my Z fc grip from SmallRig. It fits like a dream; the grip itself is solid rubber, and the attachment screw on the bottom has a winder loop so you don’t have to carry a quarter to attach the grip.”



Using the TTartisan 11mm f/2.8 full-frame fisheye lens on the Nikon Z50 APS-C camera:

“I can say: YES it works! I can correct the fisheye look on the Z50 with LR 6.14. It was no problem to get an ultrawide angle look with no distortion. And that’s not all, I can use filters with 82mm (POL and ND at the same time) with step-up rings – 72mm to 82mm, and there is no vignetting in the corners. So I have a perfect wide-angle lens for my Z50 APS-C camera and can use it also for my Z6 in the future.”

Here is a sample photo and the corrected version:

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Grand Prize winners of the Nikon Photo Contest 2020-2021 announced

Grand Prize winner of the photo competition: “Radiance” by Amin Nazari (Islamic Republic of Iran)

Grand Prize winner of the short film competition: “Escaping from Karma” by REI KURODA (Japan)

Nikon announced the Grand Prize winners of the Nikon Photo Contest 2020-2021. Check the official website for more information. The full press release can be found here.

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The latest news on the upcoming Luminar NEO, Capture One 22, Photo RAW 2022, and Exposure X7 photo editing software


Skylum revealed some additional features of the upcoming Luminar NEO (pre-order options: new customersLuminar customers | Aurora customers):

  • Layers let you effortlessly combine two or more images and manipulate them to achieve your desired effect.
  • Portrait Background Removal AI allows you to remove an unwanted background from your portrait in seconds thanks to AI.
  • RelightAI is a tool for controlling the light in your photos based on image depth as determined by AI, allowing you to easily and effortlessly fix photos that need fill lighting.
  • MaskAI allows you to easily detect and select elements of your photo for precise control over how tools are applied.
  • Sky Enhancer AI:  Precisely adjust the color and exposure of the sky and clouds.
  • AccentAI: Balance exposure and color before RelightAI to create appealing contrast.
  • Portrait BokehAI: Adjust the depth of an image and control background blurring.
  • New Luminar Neo engine in the background


The new version 22 of Capture One is coming soon – if you buy Capture One 21 now, you will get version 22 for free once it is released in December 2021 (use code PHOTORUMORS for 10% off). Some of the new features in the new Capture One 22 will be:

  • New panorama stitching tool
  • New HDR merging tool


Photo RAW 2022 is now officially released (use code NIKONRUMORS for 10% off). Here are some of the new features:

  • New Sky Swap AI
  • New Time-Lapse Creation
  • Integration of ON1 NoNoise AI
  • New Photoshop Plugin Host
  • Newly Retooled Export
  • New Line Mask Tool
  • New Backup and Restore
  • New Favorites in Browse
  • Customizable Thumbnails
  • Gesture Support
  • Apple Silicon Native


More new features were revealed from the upcoming Exposure X7 software.


Photo editing deals and coupon codes:

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The latest Nikon savings and rebates (US, UK, Germany)


Nikon introduced new savings in the UK where you can get up to £180 off on selected cameras (mirrorless and DSLR).

 
In Germany, you can get a €200 trade-in bonus on the Nikon D850 and D780 cameras.


The new Nikon Z fc camera is also discounted in Germany until the end of September: Amazon DE | Calumet | Foto Erhardt.


In the US for the month of September Nikon only discounted three Nikkor F-mount lenses:

Also: the Nikon Z7 camera with 24-70mm lens is now $3096.95 after a $300 discount.

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