New: FusionTLC Raven universal lighting and camera controller for Nikon cameras

The front face of the Raven with a revolutionary touchscreen and haptic ring dial.

The Raven SyncView mode captures flash pulses with a built-in light meter and displays the pulse visually with the opening and closing of the camera sensor curtains. Then using the dial, the photographer can adjust the delay timing for optimal sync exposure.

SyncView has a dedicated button the side of the Raven making the feature easily accessible.

FusionTLC announced a new universal lighting and camera controller for Nikon cameras called Raven. This new product is created by the founder of PocketWizard and is compatible with most Nikon cameras and lighting control compatible with Godox, Profoto, the Einstein from Paul Buff, and PocketWizard products with more brands being added soon. The price of the Nikon version is $449 and you can purchase it directly from the FusionTLC website.

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Nikon MB-N11 battery grip for Z6II and Z7II now in stock


I believe this is the first time I see the new Nikon MB-N11 power battery pack with a vertical grip being in stock at:

As I mentioned on the blog a few days ago, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR lens is also in stock at AdoramaB&H Photo, and Amazon.

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More filter solutions for the Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S lens


Two new filter solutions for the Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S lens:

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Nikon announced firmware updates for the Z7II, Z6II, Z7, Z6, Z5, and Z50 mirrorless cameras


Nikon officially announced the previously rumored firmware updates for all current Nikon Z cameras:

  • Firmware update version 1.20 for the Z 7II and Z 6II
  • Firmware update version 3.30 for the Z 7 and Z 6
  • Firmware update version 1.10 for the Z 5
  • Firmware update version. 2.10 for the Z50

All of the above will be released on April 26. Here are the details:

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New Nikon Z5, Z6, Z7, and FTZ rebates introduced in the US


Here are the new Nikon rebates for the US I mentioned a few days ago:

Check also:

Other deals:

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Nikon Z7II DxOMark sensor review: Nikon’s best mirrorless camera to date


DxOMark just published their Nikon Z7II camera sensor review and they called it “Nikon’s best mirrorless camera to date“. Here are the details:

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Nikon will announce new Z7II, Z6II, Z7, Z6, Z5, and Z50 firmware updates tomorrow


Nokishita reports that Nikon will release new firmware updates of the Z7II, Z6II, Z7, Z6, Z5, and Z50 cameras on April 26. The official announcement is expected tomorrow. Some of the firmware improvements are:

  • Z7II and Z6II AF performance improvement
  • Addition of voice memo function to most Z cameras (coming to the Z6II later?)
  • Retain the memory of focus position when the power is turned off (for Z50? only)
  • and more…

Just a reminder that yesterday Nikon introduced their new Z5, Z6, Z7, and FTZ rebates in the US.

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Weekly Nikon news flash #620


DxO released new software for enhancing RAW images: PureRAW (additional information available here).


→ ReallyRightStuff is coming with updated L-plates for Nikon Z6/Z7/Z6II/Z7II designed to fit the external battery grip. ReallyRightStuff products are sold at Adorama and B&H Photo.



→ New on Kickstarter:


New Nikon Z6II book released in Germany.

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Some observations from camera stores in Japan

This is a guest post from a reader in Japan:

I had dropped by a couple of camera stores in Japan yesterday (Yodobashi Camera and Bic Camera) to get some supplies and had some observations there that I’d like to share:

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10% off on all Nikon F-mount lenses in Europe for the next two weeks



It seems that the 10% lens discount I reported a few days ago is only for Nikon F-mount lenses and only valid for some (all?) European countries – the new discount should already be active in Germany and the UK:

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