Nikon Rumors

Nikon D500 and D850 cameras now in stock in the US

By [NR] admin | Published: September 13, 2021

The Nikon D500 has been out of stock for a very long time. Both Adorama and B&H Photo just got them back in stock and I don’t think they will last long.

The Nikon D850 is also back in stock at Adorama, B&H Photo and Paul’s Photo

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The “Nikon” camera name could have been “Nikorette”

By [NR] admin | Published: September 13, 2021

The Japanese website Capa Camera Web published an interesting article on the origins of the Nikon name (Google translated text):

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Nikon Small World announces the winners of the 47th annual photo competition

By [NR] admin | Published: September 13, 2021

Nikon announced the winner of the 47th Small World Photomicrography Competition: an image of an oak leaf exterior by Jason Kirk:

Trichome (white appendages) and stomata (purple pores) on a southern live oak leaf by Jason Kirk

The top 20 images can be found here. Previous winners can be found here. Additional information:

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Nikon announcement this week? (just a guess)

By [NR] admin | Published: September 13, 2021

Canon will have a major announcement tomorrow (Setepmerb 14th). Nikon and Canon usually introduce new products just a few days apart, so I will not be surprised if Nikon pushes out a press release as well in the next few days. I do not have any specific intel, but the Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 and Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 lenses are expected soon. Of course, the Nikon Z9 is also coming, but I expect it later this year unless Nikon just officially releases the technical specifications and starts shipping a few months later.

Posted in Nikon Z9 | Tagged Nikon Z9 is a "D3 moment" | 118 Comments

New Nikon FTZ2 adapter confirmed

By [NR] admin | Published: September 12, 2021

I can now confirm that Nikon is indeed working on a new Nikon FTZ2 adapter – I received multiple tips from reliable sources. The new adapter will have a re-designed body (probably without the bump at the bott0m) and this should avoid problems when mounting Z cameras on a tripod or when using underwater housings. I am not sure if the new adapter will be announced together with the Z9 camera. Stay tuned for more details.