Nikon Black Friday 2021 deals

By [NR] admin | Published: November 14, 2021


Several other Nikon products will get new or additional discounts next week (probably next weekend):

I believe these will be the final Nikon Black Friday deals for 2021. If something else gets added at the last moment, I will make another blog post.

The current Nikon lens only rebates are still ongoing at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H Photo:

A total of six DSLR F-mount lenses also have instant discounts:

Nikon instant savings in Europe:

Other discounts:

$60 off Topaz Labs Image Quality Bundle
$100 off Topaz Labs Video Enhance AI
Up to 30% off DxO software
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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Weekly Nikon news flash #650

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

 
→ The first Black Friday deals starter to appear online – WANDRD already announced 60% off on selected gear (ending on November 30th, code needed). I personally think WANDRD is one of the most innovative camera bags manufacturers today. C heck out also the new Lighting deals and Godox sale.


→ Topaz Labs released Video Enhance AI version 2.6 with native Apple M1 support (now on sale: $100 off).


→ Free card reader with Lexar CFExpress memory card purchase.


→ Rayqual announced new Bizoflex II/III lens adapters for Nikon Z cameras.


→ Kenko Tokina announced a new  T mount adapter II for Z-mount (to attach Z cameras to astronomical telescopes)


→ Information on various Z-mount adapters compatibility with the latest firmware updates from Nikon.


→ Nikon Museum is selling a limited edition hotshoe for the 5oth anniversary of the F2 camera at 3,800 yen and of course all 400 units were sold out immediately.

Next are the latest Nikon related YouTube videos:

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The current DxO software discounts are ending in 2 days

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


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

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




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

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


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

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



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”

By [NR] admin | Published: November 11, 2021


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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