Nikon Rumors

Weekly Nikon news flash #715

By [NR] admin | Published: February 12, 2023

→ The previously leaked Godox XPro II (2023) radio controller for Nikon cameras is now officially announced: B&H Photo| Adorama | Strobepro.

→ Hands-on report on the new Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 65mm f/2 Aspherical lens for Nikon Z-mount.

→ Gura Gear launched a new version of the KIboko 30L+ camera bag with an added laptop sleeve. You can use coupon code rumors for 10% off. Additional information is available here.

→ The 16 largest photography companies in the world.

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CIPA December numbers

By [NR] admin | Published: February 12, 2023

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2022, black: 2021, blue: 2020):

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All current Nikkor Z lenses compared by size and lens design

By [NR] admin | Published: February 11, 2023

A reader sent me (thanks!) this diagram from club-nikon forum with all current Nikkor Z lenses compared by size and lens design (click for larger view):

Here is the legend of the different glasses used:

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No other Nikon announcements expected for the 2023 CP+ show in Japan

By [NR] admin | Published: February 10, 2023

I was told that Nikon will not announce any other new products for the 2023 CP+ show in Japan (February 23-26).

I have not heard any Nikon Z8 updates for a while, so I assume whatever I already reported last year is still valid:

The upcoming/rumored Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera will compete with the new Sony a7RV and is expected in Spring 2023

The Nikon Z8 should be coming in 2023

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Nikon released financial results for the third quarter of 2023: significant increase in revenue and operating profit YoY

By [NR] admin | Published: February 9, 2023

Nikon released financial results for the third quarter of the year ending March 2023 and reported a significant increase in revenue and operating profit YoY:

“Nikon Corporation NINOY reported a net profit of ¥20.6 billion for the third quarter (ended Dec 31, 2022) compared with the year-ago profit of ¥12.6 billion. For the third quarter, revenues rose 25.8% year over year to ¥167.7 billion.
The Imaging Products (41.7% of revenues) segment’s revenues rose 49.4% year over year to ¥69.9 billion in the reported quarter, owing to higher sales of Z 9 full-frame mirrorless camera and yen depreciation.
The Imaging Products segment’s operating profit was ¥19 billion compared with the operating profit of ¥6.3 billion in the year-ago quarter.
Imaging Products’ revenues are expected to rise 29.1% year over year to ¥230 billion.”

Here are the numbers for the Imaging Business:

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DxO PhotoLab 6.3 released, ON1 Photo RAW 2023.1 announced

By [NR] admin | Published: February 8, 2023

Today DxO announced a new update to their RAW photo editing software – PhotoLab 6.3 (free trial available). Additional information can be found here.

ON1 officially announced Photo RAW version 2023.1 (see the 2023.1 sneak peek videos). The official release will be later in February. This will be a free update for all ON1 Photo RAW 2023 owners. The new version 2023.1 includes some new features and performance enhancements to improve the overall photo editing experience. Additional information can be found here.

Expiring on February 12th: DxO is offering €30/$30 off PureRAW to people who download the free trial from this dedicated page. After the download, you will receive €30/$30 towards the cost of purchasing DxO PureRAW2. The coupon is valid for 30 days. The full list of supported cameras and lenses can be found here. Additional information can be found here.