Nikon Z9 dynamic range test

By [NR] admin | Published: November 6, 2021


Nikon Z9 dynamic range test by Dré de Man:

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Update: the monthly Nikon Z9 production is 3,500 cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: November 6, 2021


The Nikkei article that reported 35,000 Z9 cameras monthly production has a typo: they added an extra zero to the original number reported by Nikon in a press release – the monthly Nikon Z9 production is actually 3,500 cameras (the Nikkei article is still not updated with the correct number):

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Fotodiox PRONTO LM-NKZ-PRN autofocus lens adapter now available (Leica M lens → Nikon Z mount camera)

By [NR] admin | Published: November 5, 2021




A while back I briefly mentioned the Fotodiox PRONTO LM-NKZ-PRN autofocus lens adapter (Leica M lens → Nikon Z mount camera) but I never really followed up with more details. The adapter is now in stock at Amazon (more on the way at B&H Photo) – here are the details:

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Report: Nikon producing 35,000 Z9 cameras per month, rumor: 400,000 existing Z9 pre-orders (plus more Z9 coverage)

By [NR] admin | Published: November 5, 2021


→ The Japanese magazine Nikkei reported that Nikon is producing 35,000 Z9 cameras per month (some reports from Chinese social media suggest that Nikon already has 400,00 pre-orders for the Z9):

“The first flagship model Z9 from Nikon’s mirrorless camera “Z” series will be released later this year. The price is open, but it is expected to be around 689,500 yen (tax included). The initial production volume is planned to be about 35,000 units per month.” (source: Nikkei)

I already reported that the Z9 could be the best-selling Nikon digital camera.

Update:

Update: the monthly Nikon Z9 production is 3,500 cameras

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Rollei is now selling Viltrox lenses for Nikon Z-mount in Germany

By [NR] admin | Published: November 5, 2021





Rollei is now the official Viltrox lens distributor in Germany. All Viltrox lenses for Nikon Z-mount (APS-C and full-frame) are already listed on their website:

The official Viltrox store also offers international shipping (use code for NIKONRUMORS for 10% off).

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Nikon financial results for Q2: revenue increased, operating profit increased significantly, earnings forecast revised upward

By [NR] admin | Published: November 4, 2021


Today Nikon released their financial results for Q2 of the year ending March 2022. Here are the details for the Imaging Products Business:

  • YoY: Revenue increased by improvement of sales mix with shifting to pro/hobbyist models contributing by sales of new mirrorless camera of Z fc and Z 6Ⅱ/Z 7Ⅱlaunched last year. Operating profit increased significantly by no influence of impairment losses of non-current assets posted in FY2021/3 and reduction of operating cost.
  • Vs. previous forecast: Revenue exceeded the plan due to a weaker yen and improved ASP. Operating profit also exceeded the plan by the effect of increasing revenue and cost reduction.

Forecast for the year ending March 31, 2022 for the Imaging Products Business:

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Nikon is building a new headquarter in Tokyo

By [NR] admin | Published: November 4, 2021


I guess things are going well for Nikon lately – today they announced that they are building a new head office (headquarter?) in Tokyo:

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