Nikon Z9 camera sensor tested at DxOMark



DxOMark released their sensor test results for the Nikon Z9 camera. The Z9 scored 98, which is on par with the Sony A1 and 2 points better than the Canon R3 – this is a really high score considering the burst rate of the camera. Below is the conclusion from DxOMark and a few comparisons with other cameras:

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New Nikon Z9 firmware rumored to be released tonight


A new Nikon Z9 firmware update is rumored to be released tonight. I am not sure what exactly the new firmware will include, but my guess is the new RAW video update will be part of it since DaVinci Resolve recently added support for decoding Nikon RAW files:

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Adobe April releases are out (plus a preview of the new ON1 Resize AI)


The Adobe April releases are out:

The latest Adobe CC subscription plan rates can be found here (see also this page). A free Lightroom CC trial is available on this page (no credit card required). More information on the different Lightroom versions is available here and here. The different Adobe Creative Cloud options are described here.

ON1 released a preview of the interface in the upcoming new ON1 Resize AI software:

Topaz Labs DeNoise AI is 25% off until April 15:


Via PhotoRumors

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Nikon SnapBridge version 2.9.0 released


Nikon released SnapBridge version 2.9.0 for iOS. The Android version will be released on April 19. Additional information (Google translated, the English version is not yet released):

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The new Really Right Stuff plates for Nikon Z9 are now available for pre-order



The new Really Right Stuff plates for Nikon Z9 cameras are now available for pre-order. Here are the details:

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Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR PF S lens additional coverage


→ Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR PF S lens size comparisons from Asobinet:


CanonRumors on the new Z 800 lens:

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Venus Optics announced a new and updated Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift lens for Nikon F and Z mounts


Venus Optics announced a new and updated Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift lens for Nikon F and Z mounts:

  • 14-Pointed Sunstars
  • World’s Widest Shift Lens for Full Frame Cameras
  • ±11mm Shift Amount
  • Ready for Medium Format
  • “Zero” Distortion
  • Top-Notch Image Quality
  • Extremely Close Focusing Distance
  • 360° Rotation
  • Special Design Lens Support (Not included, sold separately)
  • Press release
  • Sample photos
  • Price $1,199
  • Additional pictures:

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