Nikon Z7II firmware update version 1.31 released

By [NR] admin | Published: January 18, 2022


Nikon released firmware update version 1.31 for the Z7II mirrorless camera with a single fix:

  • Improved the accuracy of autofocus with poorly-lit subjects in photo mode when Single AF was selected for Focus mode.

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Capture One for Nikon is now discontinued

By [NR] admin | Published: January 18, 2022



Today Capture One announced that their Nikon-specific version is already discontinued (you can still purchase the latest version 22 from B&H Photo). The full Capture One 22 flagship product is $100 more expensive than the Nikon-branded version.

If you already have a perpetual license for version 22 of Capture One for Nikon, you’ll get a free upgrade to the full version of Capture One Pro in early April 2022 (source).

Unless I am missing something in the fine print, I think it makes sense to purchase Capture One 22 for Nikon today from B&H for $199 and then get a free upgrade to the full $299 version in April.

Update: over a week after my post Capture One contacted me to inform me “that purchases through a reseller after 18.01.22 are not eligible for a free upgrade.”

Previous coverage of Capture One for Nikon can be found here.

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Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens announcement confirmed for tonight, price north of $13k and close to $14k

By [NR] admin | Published: January 18, 2022


I can now confirm that the new Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens will be officially announced tonight.

Shipping will start in 4-6 weeks as already reported.

I was told that the US price of the lens will be north of the $13k I reported earlier and much closer to $14k. You have been warned…

Ok, final update: US price will be $14k.

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An Australian store lists the Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens for the equivalent of 13,500 USD (incl. tax)

By [NR] admin | Published: January 18, 2022

An authorized Australian Nikon dealer has already listed the upcoming Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens for the equivalent of 13,500 USD (tax is included in that price):


As I already mentioned earlier today– the new 400mm lens will be very light and very expensive. Here are a few price comparisons with other 400mm f/2.8 lenses:

I can definitely see how the new Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 will be priced around $13k in the US. Hopefully, we will find out tonight – stay tuned for detailed coverage.

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The Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S mirrorless lens for Z-mount is rumored to be announced tonight: very light and very expensive

By [NR] admin | Published: January 18, 2022


I already reported that the new Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S mirrorless lens for Z-mount is rumored to be announced at the end of January. There is a very good chance that the official announcement will be tonight – stay tuned. The lens will be very light and very expensive. Keep an eye on the B&H Photo listing for that lens – the price should show up at some point tonight.

Here is another report with photos on the new lens from a photographer in Australia:

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Here is a picture of the Nikon Z9 camera capturing a bullet fired from a rifle

By [NR] admin | Published: January 18, 2022

Here is a picture of the Nikon Z9 camera capturing a bullet fired from a rifle during a biathlon competition by photographer Göran Strand (who also did the Z9 ISO test I published earlier):

“Put the new Nikon Z9 up for a speed test today. With an exposure time of 1/32,000 and 120 frames per second you can catch a bullet as it leaves the rifle. Pretty impressive 🙂 Nikon Z9 with Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4E PF ED VR”

See Goran’s blog post for more details.


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B&H and Amazon are now preparing to send Nikon Z9 shipments to non-NPS members

By [NR] admin | Published: January 17, 2022


Both B&H Photo and Amazon are now preparing to ship the Nikon Z9 camera to non-NPS members – the current batch is for pre-orders placed on October 28:

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