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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Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI version 6 released


Topaz Labs released Gigapixel AI version 6 with several improvements and bug fixes (Native Apple M1 support, improved model downloads and quality boost, and lots of usability and stability fixes – the full list can be found here).

Ending this week: Topaz Labs DeNoise AI is 25% off until 4/15.

You can use coupon code RUMORS15 on any Topaz Labs product for a 15% off discount.

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

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Nikon Z9 additional coverage

I have not done one of those “Nikon Z9 additional coverage” posts in a while, so here we go:


Steve Simon’s Nikon Z9 Mastery Online Bootcamp.


Free Nikon Z9 Tech Talk on Thursday, April 14, 5 PM PST.


→ The latest version of DxO Photo Lab version 5.2.0 (free trial) has added support for the Nikon Z9 camera.

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Weekly Nikon news flash #671



→ New Nikon Z backpack released in the UK with a price tag of less than $60… Nikon USA, are you listening?

→ New KAZA case for Nikon Zfc cameras.


Using the Nikon 8mm f/8 Fish-eye Nikkor as intended: for SCIENCE!

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Capture One 22 version 15.2.0 released, currently $120 off


Capture One officially released a major new version 15.2.0.

For a limited Capture One is $120 off only at B&H (offer ends April 11 at 8:59 AM EDT):


Here are the details on the latest Capture One version 15.2.0:

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Interesting: new “Nikon Creates” production subsidiary has entered the imaging content creation business

Volumetric video capturing system temporarily located at Sagamihara Plant

Volumetric video capturing system temporarily located at Sagamihara Plant

A lobby image of the video production facility at Heiwajima, Tokyo

A lobby image of the video production facility at Heiwajima, Tokyo

With the Nikkor 800mm Z lens announcement, Nikon also released another press release about a new “Nikon Creates” production subsidiary that has entered the imaging content creation business (partnered with Microsoft’s Mixed Reality Capture Studios):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m2B74YnfLI

Additional information:

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