Nikon just released new firmware updates for the Z5, Z6 II, and Z7 II mirrorless cameras with a single fix:
Here are the download links:
At the 2021 P&I photography show/convention in Shanghai, Venus Optics displayed several new lenses and many of them will be available for Nikon Z-mount – here is the full list:
A while back I mentioned in a blog post about new upcoming Nikon Z6II and Z7II firmware updates. The rumored updates are expected to be out in September and will introduce new real-time tracking – this will be a simpler version of the real-time tracking system that will be implemented in the Nikon Z9.
I don’t have all the details, but Nikon’s real-time tracking should be similar (but better) to their 3D tracking available in high-end DSLR cameras. As far as I know, Sony is the only company today that offers real-time tracking in some of their models like the a6400 and a9 (please correct me in the comments section if I am wrong – I do not really follow Sony that closely). Here are some Sony videos explaining how real-time tracking works:
→ Venus Optics Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO lens (APS-C) for Nikon Z-mount sample photos at Lenstip.
→ The new Nikon Z fc is really hot in Hong Kong – see this DCFever article (translated):
People usually would place deposit after the local price and delivery date are officially announced. However, in Hong Kong, people already placed deposits to the stores even though the local price and launch date is not yet confirmed. The queue of buying the new Z fc, according to the news, is “not short”. One of the editor of this website alleged that he failed to get the “first batch” of Z fc even though they have placed the pre-order deposit recently. This situation is very rare in recent years, especially during this poor economic situation and the shrinking photography industry. In addition, it is also rare to have buying queue for entry-to-mid level camera.
→ Nikon reorganized subsidiaries in Singapore.
→ German Special Forces use Nikon cameras – the Nikon Z camera can be seen in an equipment display published online a few days ago. The narrator explains that the equipment is used for scouting (the French Army reconnaissance team uses Nikon gear).
More videos on the latest Nikon products:
Nikon Japan temporarily suspended orders for the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4E FL ED VR lens (currently back-ordered at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H) and a few other products due to “production reasons”. Here is the full text:
The Nikon Z9 camera will be tested by several different photographers in August. Expect to see surfing photos and videos from Mexico and more… This timeline matches with the expected/rumored release in November>December. Once the Z9 is sent out for testing, we will get another wave of leaks and rumors. Stay tuned.
The Nikon Z9 is rumored to be announced in November/December
Richard Haw (Facebook | Twitter) published a very nice and detailed report on the new Nikon Z fc camera:
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