Weekly Nikon news flash #608


→ The new Sirui 24mm f/2.8 1.33x anamorphic lens for Nikon Z-mount is now available for pre-order.



→ New: Zitay CFexpress to SSD Adapter for Nikon cameras.


Nikon trade-in program in Germany.


Here are the Topaz Labs January 2021 releases/updates:

  • Topaz Labs released an update to Video Enhance AI (v1.9.0) that offers a new AI models built for enhancing interlaced footage and eliminating jarring, jagged lines produced by analog video recording.
  • Topaz Labs updated Gigapixel AI (v5.4.3) with improvements to the Art AI-model, corrected artifacting issues and improved sharpening. Gigapixel now offers more robust and stable image support — CR3 raw files and panoramic images are now supported, the pixel cap when launched as a Photoshop plugin is now removed.
  • Topaz Labs updated Mask AI (v1.3.8) with bug fixes and stability improvements. The new “Trimap Save” dialog now allows you to save trimaps in plugin mode, and you can now work with more image formats, including CR3 raw files. Learn how Mask AI can improve your workflow.
  • Topaz Labs also released Artemis v10, a new AI model that improves upon v9 and can produce output with better noise reduction, less residual color flicker, and fewer artifacts.


Nisi lens hood for the Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S lens.


First pictures and video of the upcoming 7artisans 7.5mm f/2.8 II fisheye lens for Nikon Z.

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Confirmed: the sensor inside the Nikon Z7 camera is made by Sony


Over the years I have been trying to keep a list of all Nikon cameras and their sensor manufacturer/designer (the list has been updated several times). The website Tech Insights offers some searchable resources on sensor manufacturers:

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New: Pergear 10mm f/8 APS-C pancake lens for Nikon Z-mount



Pergear released a new 10mm f/8 APS-C pancake manual focus lens for Nikon Z-mount. The price is $79 and pre-orders are now open:

Additional information:

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Nikon UK temporary suspends orders and shipping because of Brexit


Nikon UK temporary suspended orders and shipping because of Brexit:

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Nikon Coolpix P1000 firmware update version 1.4 released


Nikon released firmware update version 1.4 for the Coolpix P1000 camera with a single fix:

  • Fixed an issue that caused pairing between the camera and devices running the SnapBridge app under iOS 14 or iPadOS 14 to fail.

The Nikon P1000 still sells without a discount ($1,000) at Adorama, B&H, and Amazon.

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Deal of the day: Tokina Opera 16-28mm f/2.8 FX lens for Nikon F-mount is now $170 off


Today only: the Tokina Opera 16-28mm f/2.8 FX full-frame DSLR lens for Nikon F-mount is now $170 or 24% off at Adorama only.

Additional information on the Tokina Opera 16-28mm f/2.8 lens can be found here:

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Nikon at the 2021 CP+ online show


Nikon confirmed they will take part of the 2021 CP+ online show (from Thursday, February 25 to Sunday, February 28, 2021). Additional details are still to be announced. So far only 20 companies have confirmed their participation in the 2021 CP+ online event – the full list can be found here.

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Nikon Z7 II now shipping in the US


B&H Photo is now shipping the Nikon Z7 II camera to existing pre-orders. I doubt there will be any inventory left in stock, but you can check the main online retailers:

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