Weekly Nikon news flash #666

By [NR] admin | Published: March 5, 2022



→ The silver Viltrox 23/33/56mm f/1.4 APS-C lenses for Nikon Z-mount are available only at the official Viltrox online store (international shipping available).


→ TTartinsan lens sale (international shipping available).


→ Nikon India added a new Nikon Z6 II camera kit with the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S lens. I believe the 24-120 lens was added also to other full-frame Z cameras. Hopefully, this kit will be available also in the rest of the world.


→ Alex Coppel wins Nikon-Walkley top prize.
→ Nikon changes of directors, officers, and assignments.
→ Nikon Vertical Movie Award 2022.

 
 
→ Vintage Nikon marine binoculars.

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Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens manual: “Do not use this product if you have a pacemaker or other medical device”

By [NR] admin | Published: March 4, 2022


This is taken from the Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S manual and is just FYI:

“Do not use this product if you have a pacemaker or other medical device. The magnet or magnets in this product could cause medical devices to malfunction.”


Nikkor Z 400mm lens pre-order links:

US + CanadaEurope
Adorama
B&H Photo
Amazon
Paul’s Photo
Service Photo
Camera Canada		Calumet DE
Calumet NL
Foto Koch
WEX
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Starting today, NikonRumors will no longer be accessible in Russia

By [NR] admin | Published: March 4, 2022


Starting today, NikonRumors and all sister sites will no longer be accessible for IP addresses coming from Russia.

I strongly encourage other website owners to do the same.

If you want to help a fellow photographer, check Arkadii Shapoval’s latest blog post – he has done many guest posts for NikonRumors over the years.

СЛАВА УКРАЇНІ!

Update – here is the statement from Louis who runs FujiAddict:

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F-Foto accessories for Nikon cameras and lenses are now available for sale on Amazon US and Amazon Germany

By [NR] admin | Published: March 3, 2022

F-Foto is a Japanese company for photography accessories that has been in business for over 10 years and has several products for Nikon cameras and lenses. I have covered many of their products over the years, but the main problem was that they were available for sale only in Japan.



The company recently contacted me and informed me that F-Foto products are now also available for sale on Amazon US and Amazon Germany. Here are a few examples:

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The Topaz Labs Sharpen AI version 4.0.2 released, currently on sale (coupon code included)

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


A few days ago Topaz Labs released Sharpen AI version 4.0.2 with native Apple M1 support, a new sharpening model, and performance improvements (see this post for more info). The latest Sharpen AI software is now $20 off until March 18th:


On top of that, you can use coupon code RUMORS15 for an extra 15% off:

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Top 10 NikonRumors posts for February 2022

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

  

An ice cave entrance and relict portal from an older channel. Nikon D850, 24–70mm at 60mm, ISO 100, various at f/14, tripod 
These are the top 10 most visited NikonRumors blog posts for February 2022: Read More »

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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):EuropeCanada
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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