The Irix 15mm f/2.4 lens deal for $299 is back

By [NR] admin | Published: February 17, 2021



Last time I posted this offer, it sold out in a few hours. The deal is live again now and here are the details:

Update: sold out again.

Irix is selling “used, like new” Irix 15mm f/2.4 Firefly lenses for Nikon F-mount for $299 on Amazon (the already discounted price is $390). I was told that these are basically brand new lenses in dirty or slightly damaged boxes (not refurbished since they were never sold before – they come with a full warranty). The lenses are fulfilled by Amazon and a return should not be a problem in case there is an issue. In case you don’t see the discounted price, click on all available options and select the Irix Lens USA listing:


Additional coverage of the Irix 15mm f/2.4 lens can be found here.

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Nikon announced the development of a new 1-inch 17.84MP stacked CMOS 4k 1000 fps sensor

By [NR] admin | Published: February 17, 2021


My server hosting company had some serious issues today, but it seems that we are back online now. Sorry for the outage, but there was not much I could do about it. I always have nikonrumors.net as a backup, but I haven’t used it since 2012.

Here is the latest: Nikon announced the development of a new 1-inch 17.84MP stacked CMOS 4k sensor that can achieve 1000 frames per second:

  • 17.84MP (4224 x 4224 pixels or 4k x 4k)
  • 1000 frames per second
  • 4K video
  • 2.7 μm pixel size
  • Manufacturing process 65 nm BSI + 65 nm CMOS Stacking process
  • The sensor achieved the industry’s highest level of HDR characteristics: 110 dB at 1000 fps and 134 dB at 60 fps

Google translated additional information:

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New Nikon Z6 II/Z7 II firmware update coming with improved eye AF and 4K UHD 60p support

By [NR] admin | Published: February 17, 2021


Nikon is expected to make a CP+ related announcement on February 18th. There will be a new firmware updated version 1.10 for the Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II camera that will be available on February 25 – it will introduce improved eye AF performance and 4K UHD 60p support for the Z6 II. Stay tuned for updates.

Via Nokishita

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Nikon 2021 CP+ presentation on February 26th

By [NR] admin | Published: February 15, 2021



Nikon will have their 2021 CP+ presentation online on February 26th from 3 pm to 5 pm. I am still not 100% sure what will be announced. I believe we will see one or more new Nikkor Z lenses and maybe even the rumored Nikon Z APS-C mirrorless camera (see this post on what to expect next).

Update #1: all scheduled events can be found here (translated).
Update #2: Nikon CP+ dedicated page.

Here is the latest Nikkor Z lens roadmap – unless there are changes, Nikon plans to announce 7 new Z-mount lenses in 2021:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #611

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


→ New: Kirk BL-Z7II L-bracket for Nikon Z7 II, Z6 II and Z5 cameras.


→ New: The Top Shelf camera bag on Kickstarter.


→ The $20 off deal on TopazLabs DeNoise is ending soon. Topaz Labs Utility Bundle is also $50 off. You can use coupon code RUMORS15 for an additional 15% off..


→ Ebay finds: Nikon FM10 camera prototype.

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Photographing “The Wave” (Coyote Buttes North, Arizona)

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

Photographing “The Wave” (Coyote Buttes North, Arizona) by Nikhil Shahi website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube – see also his previous posts here (all photos taken with the Nikon D850):

Photographing "The Wave", Coyote Buttes North, Arizona

Nikon D850, Nikon 16mm Fisheye

For almost six years, I had diligently entered a monthly online lottery, to try and secure an elusive permit to visit ‘The Wave’ in Arizona. And every month during those six years, I received a polite email thanking me for my participation in the lottery process, while reminding me that I was yet again, a loser! In February of 2019, I decided to take a road trip to Kanab, Utah, to try my luck at the walk-in lottery – I entered the walk-in lottery on a daily basis, and on the third day of trying, I finally won a coveted permit, to hike to ‘The Wave’.

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Nikon Z7 II camera review by Geoff Livingston

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

My Experience Shooting with the Z7ii by Geoff Livingston (website, Instagram, Facebook, see also his previous guest posts):

Look to the Future – Z7ii ISO 31 8 Secs f16 Z50 1.8

Look to the Future – Z7ii ISO 31 8 Secs f16 Z50 1.8

I received my new Nikon Z7ii in late December. Since then, I have used it in a variety of situations, from professional jobs to personal projects to simple walk-abouts. Throughout the article you will see random shots from some of those situations, as well as a couple from a Z6ii I rented while I waited for the camera.

The Cliff Notes version of this review: The camera performed well in almost every situation, and I am very happy. I generally feel it is a significant step-up from my D850.

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