Nikon Rumors

Nikon will also release new firmware updates for the Z6II and Z7II cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: June 1, 2021

Nikon is also rumored to release new firmware updates for the Z6II and Z7II cameras – probably with support for the new lenses that will be announced tonight. Stay tuned for details.

Update: it seems that the rumored firmware update will only be to support the focus limiter switch on the new NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f /2.8 VR S lens and will be released soon:

Equipped with a focus limiter* function that reduces focusing time during close-up shooting by limiting the focus range.
* Update the camera firmware to the latest version. With earlier versions, the camera may fail to detect the lens correctly and some features may not be available. (from Nikon”s press release)

What to expect from Nikon this week? (updated)

By [NR] admin | Published: May 31, 2021

The latest/updated list of products that will be announced on Jun 2nd could actually be worse than previously predicted/reported:

NIKKOR Z 105mm f/2.8 S Micro
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/2.8 Micro
Developing announcement for Nikkon Z 28mm f/2.8 and 40mm f/2 lenses
New Z lens roadmap
No new cameras

I am still confused about the lack of a new APS-C camera and the 100-400mm lens. There is still a chance for another development announcement. Stay tuned for details.

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What to expect from Nikon next week?

By [NR] admin | Published: May 30, 2021

I still do not have a confirmed list of all new products that will be announced next week (June 2nd ±1 day), but this is what I expect – pretty much what I have been reporting in the past few months:

Nikon APS-C mirrorless camera: this could be a retro model or we may even get two different APS-C models, but I think this is unlikely (prepare also for a development announcement since I have not seen any real leaks yet)
Nikon Nikkor Z 105mm Micro S lens: long overdue… (low chance for a new Nikkor Z 50mm or 60mm Micro lens – see the latest Nikkor Z roadmap here)
Nikkor Z 100-400mm VR S lens: pretty much confirmed (low chance for getting the Nikkor Z 200-600mm lens instead, but still a possibility)
One or two new APS-C mirrorless lenses to go together with the rumored Nikon APS-C mirrorless camera
Very low chance for any new F-mount products
No Nikon dedicated video camera: I have not received a single rumor about Nikon making a dedicated video camera

If you have any additional information on the upcoming Nikon announcement next week, please contact me anonymously here. Thanks!

Posted in Nikon Lenses, Nikon Mirrorless Camera | Tagged what to expect | 197 Comments

Nikon will update their Nikon Z mirrorless roadmap next week

By [NR] admin | Published: May 30, 2021

With the announcement of the new products, Nikon will also update their Nikon Z mirrorless roadmap next week (June 2nd ±1 day).

Dclife already noticed that the Nikon UK lens roadmap is scheduled to be updated in June – the linked old roadmap is no longer available and the new PDF file is named:

NIIKOR_Z_LINEUP_June_2021_en_EU_original.pdf

This clearly indicates a new Nikkor Z roadmap will be available in June. Here are the screenshots:

Posted in Nikon Lenses | Tagged Nikon Z mirrorless roadmap | 104 Comments

Xitek’s interview with Nikon

By [NR] admin | Published: May 30, 2021

The Chinese website Xitek published an interview with Toru Matsubara, Chairman of P&E Nikon China. Here a brief recap:

Posted in Other Nikon stuff | Tagged interview, Nikon interviews, Nikon Z mirrorless camera interviews | 41 Comments

Weekly Nikon news flash #626

By [NR] admin | Published: May 30, 2021

→ The new 2021 5DayDeal Video Creators Bundle will be open for sale in 4 days. The corresponding 5DayDeal $11,000+ giveaway is already live online.

→ Rare Nikon Ai-S Nikkor 6mm f/2.8 fisheye lens listed for sale on eBay for $15,300.

→ The K|Lens One light field lens for DSLR cameras is still coming to Kickstarter (more information available here and here).

→ Adobe released the May Photoshop update (see all issues fixed in the latest release).

Posted in Weekly Nikon News Flash | 4 Comments

Dpreview picks the Nikon Z7 II as “Best camera for landscape photography in 2021”

By [NR] admin | Published: May 29, 2021

Dpreview picked the Nikon Z7 II as the “Best camera for landscape photography in 2021” because of the camera’s combination of size, price, ergonomics, and image quality: