Nikon Z9 additional coverage

By [NR] admin | Published: December 28, 2021


→ The first Nikon Z9 camera is already listed for sale on eBay and the latest bit is at $6,500 with 3 more days to go.

   
→ The new SmallRig L-bracket and camera cage for the Nikon Z9 camera can now be purchased directly from their website with international shipping (already available at Adorama and B&H Photo) – see this post for more info.


→ Nikon Z 9 sensor measurements at PhotonsToPhotos.



→ Several stores in Japan already list the Nikon Z9 shipping time for new orders as October 2022 (Yodobashi, Bic Camera) – pretty much what I reported a few weeks ago.


→ The Nikon Z9 camera won the 2021 DC.Watch Award.

→ The latest Nikon Z9 YouTube videos:

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Officially announced: new Venus Optics Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF lens for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: December 28, 2021

 

Today Venus Optics officially announced the previously rumored Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF lens for Nikon Z-mount. Pre-orders are now open with international shipping available. Additional information including sample photos, technical specifications, MTF chart, and lens design diagram can be found here:

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Nikon Z9 firmware update version 1.10 will be released on January 5

By [NR] admin | Published: December 27, 2021


Nikon Japan just announced that a new Nikon Z9 firmware update version 1.10 will be officially released on January 5th, 2022. here is the full US press release:

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The December Nikon USA lens rebates are set to expire this week

By [NR] admin | Published: December 27, 2021



The December Nikon USA lens rebates are set to expire this week (Adorama | B&H):

F-mount

Z-mount

Other

25% off all ToazLabs products
15% off all TopazLabs products with code RUMORS15
30% off all DxO products with code HOLIDAYDXO
10% off ON1 products with code NIKONRUMORS
$10 off Skylum products with code NIKONRUMORS
Luminar holidays sale
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Weekly Nikon news flash #656

By [NR] admin | Published: December 26, 2021

 
→ Topaz Labs released DeNoise AI version 3.4 with native Apple M1 silicon support, improved RAW file handling, and AI Engine performance improvements.
→ Topaz Labs also released Sharpen AI version 3.3.5 with new AI-powered auto-selection tools to help you mask and sharpen images faster and more precisely.


→ The latest ON1 Photo RAW Update 2022.1 is now available. The new version 2022.1 includes an enhanced Sky Swap AI, a unique re-editable Liquify Tool, Snapshots, new photo organizing features in Advanced Search and Smart Albums, and several more features and enhancements (see what’s new).


→ Viltrox released a firmware update version 1.0.5 for the Viltrox AF 23/1.4 Z lens. The new firmware can be downloaded here.


→ Check out also the Viltrox Christmas sale with coupon codes Xmas800 and Xmas1000.

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Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S and Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S lenses are now shipping in the US

By [NR] admin | Published: December 25, 2021


The new Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S and Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S lenses are now shipping in the US from B&H:

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Nikon Z9 additional coverage

By [NR] admin | Published: December 24, 2021



→ If you have placed a Nikon Z9 pre-order with PayBoo from B&H you will not lose your spot in the queue.
→ B&H Photo is also already shipping Nikon Z9 cameras to non-NPS members according to this forum post.


→ Profoto gear for Nikon will be compatible with the new Nikon Z9 camera from day one ​(press release).


→ Holiday gear picks for photographers from Joe McNally.

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