Nikon Rumors

The Nikon Z9 is now open again for pre-order at Amazon US (update: sold out already)

By [NR] admin | Published: March 2, 2022

I already reported that the next batch of Nikon Z9 cameras is expected to be shipped around March 5th. It seems that my report is accurate because Amazon just opened again Z9 pre-orders (update: sold out already):

Last time the Z9 sold out almost immediately.

Update – Amazon did ship the Nikon Z9 orders placed on March 2 when this post went live:

Previous Nikon Z9 coverage can be found here.

Nikon Z9 pre-orders links:

Z9 pre-orders (US):	Europe	Canada
Adorama B&H Amazon Pauls’s Photo Service Photo	Calumet (NL) Calumet (DE) Foto Erhardt (DE) Foto Koch (DE) WEX (UK)	CameraCanada

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CIPA January numbers are out

By [NR] admin | Published: March 1, 2022

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data for January 2022 (orange: 2022, black: 2021, blue: 2020):

Posted in Other Nikon stuff| Tagged CIPA| 34 Comments

Nikon BL-7 battery chamber cover for Z9 now in stock everywhere in the US

By [NR] admin | Published: February 28, 2022

The Nikon BL-7 battery chamber cover for Z9 is now in stock everywhere in the US:

The BL-7 is a protective battery chamber cover is designed for use with the Nikon EN-EL18d rechargeable battery (or other EN-EL18 series Li-ion batteries) for the Nikon Z9 mirrorless cameras – it’s used to lock the battery in place in the battery chamber.

Posted in Nikon Z9| Tagged Nikon Z9 battery| 42 Comments

March Nikon USA rebates: D850 and three Z lenses on sale

By [NR] admin | Published: February 28, 2022

Here are the new Nikon USA rebates for March:

Nikon D850 – $200 off: Adorama | Amazon | B&H Photo
Nikon Z 40mm f/2 – $30 off: Adorama | Amazon | B&H Photo
Nikon Z 28mm f/2.8 – $30 off: Adorama | Amazon | B&H Photo
Nikon Z 28-75mm f/2.8 – $200 off: Adorama | Amazon | B&H Photo

Some 7artisans and Viltrox lenses for Nikon Z-mount are now up to 20% off (coupon codes valid only of the listings below):

20% off with coupon code 20BGBU27 for the 7artisans 50mm f/0.95 for Nikon Z and Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 for Nikon Z lenses.
10% off with coupon code 10OAFLIE for the Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 for Nikon Z lens.

For additional information visit Pergear, 7artisans, and Viltrox websites.

Check out also the WPPI specials at B&H:

Posted in Deals, Nikon D850, Nikon Lenses| Tagged lens only rebates, Nikkor Z-mount lens only rebates, Nikon Rebates, Nikon Z rebates| 44 Comments

Weekly Nikon news flash #665

By [NR] admin | Published: February 27, 2022

→ Introducing the Kristi Odom Wildlife Photography Series.

→ LOL: Canon also claims to be “America’s leader in the digital camera industry“.

→ Topaz Labs released Sharpen AI version 4.0.2 with native Apple M1 support, a new sharpening model, and performance improvements (more info).

Posted in Weekly Nikon News Flash| 45 Comments

Nikon’s presentation at the 2022 CP+ show: Z9 cat meow custom shutter sound and hands-on with the Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens

By [NR] admin | Published: February 27, 2022

Nikon Japan published several video presentations from the 2022 CP+ show that is ending today. A reader sent me some quick translations about the Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens and the Nikon Z9 custom shutter sound beta firmware (if you have spotted any other interesting parts, please post in the comments section):