The current DxO software discounts are ending in 2 days


The current DxO software discounts will end in two days. The discounts (up to 30% off) include all DxO software packages, including the latest releases:





$60 off Topaz Labs Image Quality Bundle
$100 off Topaz Labs Video Enhance AI
15% off Topaz Labs products with code RUMORS15
10% off ON1 products with code NIKONRUMORS
$10 off Skylum products with code NIKONRUMORS
10% off Capture One products with code NIKONRUMORS
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Nikon’s collaborations with Nissin and Profoto: I think Nikon will no longer develop lighting product




Nikon’s latest press release about the collaborations with Nissin and Profoto did not provide much information about the new partnerships. Both Nissin and Profoto already have products designed for Nikon cameras. My uneducated guess is that Nikon will no longer develop new flash or lighting products and they want to make sure Nikon shooters can get anything they need from third-party manufacturers. I think now Nikon will actually start providing development support to Nissin and Profoto. where before third-party manufacturers had to do the engineering alone in-house.

The last Nikon Speedlight SB-5000 was announced back in 2015.

The Profoto press release actually provides a bit more information – they talk about “further improved functionality“:

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The new Voigtlander APO-SKOPAR 90mm f/2.8 SL II S lens for Nikon F-mount will start shipping on November 30th


The new Voigtlander APO-SKOPAR 90mm f/2.8 SL II S lens for Nikon F-mount will start shipping on November 30th according to Cosina. Additional information on the lens can be found here:

Announced: Voigtlander APO-SKOPAR 90mm f/2.8 SL II S lens for Nikon F-mount

Pre-orders are now open at:

Two different versions are available – with silver and black trims. The matching lens hood is sold separately for $58.

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Nikon announces collaborations with Nissin and Profoto



This just in – Nikon announced collaborations with Nissin and Profoto on speedlight products and studio lighting products (see current Nissin and Profoto products):

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Expected shipping time of latest Nikon products: “within this year”


According to the Nikon US press releases, the latest products (Z9, 100-400mm, 24-120, and FTZII) are expected to start shipping “within this year”. I have not seen any exact shipping dates for any of the online retailers:

Nikon Z9 (US): Nikon Z9 (EU): Nikon Z9 (CA)
Adorama
B&H
Amazon
Pauls’s Photo
Service Photo
Calumet (NL)
Calumet (DE)
Foto Erhardt (DE)
WEX (UK)
CameraCanada
Nikkor 100-400mm: Nikkor Z 24-120mm: Nikon FTZ II:
Adorama
B&H
Amazon
WEX (UK)
Calumet (DE)
Foto Erhardt (DE)
CameraCanada (CA)
Adorama
B&H
Amazon
WEX (UK)
Calumet (DE)
Foto Erhardt (DE)
CameraCanada (CA)
Adorama
B&H
WEX (UK)
Calumet (DE)
Foto Erhardt (DE)
CameraCanada (CA)

I already reported that the interest in the Nikon Z9 camera has been extraordinary and long delays should be expected. My guess is that the Z9 will be in stock for the first time in 12 months from now. Similar reports started to appear online:


Amateur Photographer: “While Nikon has not confirmed this, it does seem to be the case that UK dealers are witnessing a blizzard of orders for the camera, the exact release date of which has still to be confirmed.” The owner of Grays of Westminster said this: “We saw the highest number of pre-orders in a single day in our history, and we’ve been in business for 35 years. It even eclipsed the D850, which was off the charts, and the D3“.


Nikon Japan online store: “Since we have received a large number of reservations for Z 9, it may take some time before delivery” (click for larger view).

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Nikon Z9 additional coverage: live Q&A, brochure available, supported memory cards and more


Dpreview is having a live Q&A about the Nikon Z9 today at 5pm EST.


→ The Nikon Z9 PDF brochure can be downloaded here.


Nikon Z9 supported memory cards.

The latest Nikon Z9 YouTube videos are next:

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Nikon Z fc firmware version 1.10 released


In addition to all other firmware and software updates, today Nikon also released firmware version 1.10 for the Nikon Z fc camera. Here is the changelog:

  • Added support for FTZ II mount adapters, and NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S lenses.

The latest firmware and software updates can be found at the Nikon Download Center.


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