In case you missed this slide from the latest Nikon financial report: the Nikon Z9 is the “highest first-year sales volume among all flagship models released in the past 15 years”.
Based on the limited data I have seen from a few dealers, the Z8 will be an even better-selling camera for Nikon compared to the Z9.
You can watch the full video of the latest financial results here. Nikon also released a Q&A session for their latest financial results – here is a recap from dclife:
In a recent interview with Nikon’s senior executive Keiji Oishi about the new Nikon Z8 camera, AP reported that Nikon is looking at introducing new CINE lenses:
Nikon Z8 pre-orders are now open again at Amazon with a release date of May 25th (sold and shipped by Amazon: eligible for return, refund, or replacement within 30 days of receipt):
Other pre-order options:
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Nikon started a new discount/rebates program in Europe where you can get up to 700€ off selected Nikon cameras and lenses (valid from May 16 until July 24). See the details at:
The latest Nikon rebates in the US can be found here:
→ DxO released NIK Collection 6 (free trial available).
→ ON1 Resize AI version 2023.5 is now officially released.
→ DxO added 249 new Optics Modules with support for the following cameras and lenses:
→ Capture One released version 16.2.0 with new AI-powered tools, wireless tethering, and other new features.
Via PhotoRumors
→ Nikon Z8/Z9 weekend workshop in Chicago on June 23-25, 2023 with Steve Simon.
→ Steve Simon’s Nikon Z8 Mastery Online Bootcamp on July 6, 2023.
→ Recoding of the Nikon Z8 discussion with Thom Hogan and Mark Comon from Paul’s Photo. Check also the upcoming Nikon Z8 Touch and Try on May 16th
→ Nikon Z8 “Touch & Try” event from Service Photo @Guinness Brewery on Friday, May 19, at 6:00 pm.
→ Nikon Z8 hands-on at the Nikon Z8 Facebook Group.
Nikon released a new firmware update version 1.40 for the Zfc mirrorless camera (now $100 off). Here are the details:
