Viltrox released new firmware updates for their Nikon Z-mount lenses that optimize focus performance, improves lens stability, and adds some bug fixes. The new firmware updates can be downloaded here (select Z-mount from the sidebar).
A detailed list of Viltrox lenses pre-order options and a 10% coupon code can be found here:
The new Viltrox autofocus lenses for Nikon Z-mount are now in stock
I receive a lot of feedback from readers on various Nikon-related products and accessories. The information I get is not detailed enough for a separate blog post, but maybe I can start combining several topics and share them with the Nikon community. I start new category called “Feedback from readers“:
The new SmallRig grip for Nikon Z fc camera (available at Amazon):
“Just received my Z fc grip from SmallRig. It fits like a dream; the grip itself is solid rubber, and the attachment screw on the bottom has a winder loop so you don’t have to carry a quarter to attach the grip.”
Using the TTartisan 11mm f/2.8 full-frame fisheye lens on the Nikon Z50 APS-C camera:
“I can say: YES it works! I can correct the fisheye look on the Z50 with LR 6.14. It was no problem to get an ultrawide angle look with no distortion. And that’s not all, I can use filters with 82mm (POL and ND at the same time) with step-up rings – 72mm to 82mm, and there is no vignetting in the corners. So I have a perfect wide-angle lens for my Z50 APS-C camera and can use it also for my Z6 in the future.”
Here is a sample photo and the corrected version:
Grand Prize winner of the photo competition: “Radiance” by Amin Nazari (Islamic Republic of Iran)
Grand Prize winner of the short film competition: “Escaping from Karma” by REI KURODA (Japan)
Nikon announced the Grand Prize winners of the Nikon Photo Contest 2020-2021. Check the official website for more information. The full press release can be found here.
Skylum revealed some additional features of the upcoming Luminar NEO (pre-order options: new customers | Luminar customers | Aurora customers):
The new version 22 of Capture One is coming soon – if you buy Capture One 21 now, you will get version 22 for free once it is released in December 2021 (use code PHOTORUMORS for 10% off). Some of the new features in the new Capture One 22 will be:
Photo RAW 2022 is now officially released (use code NIKONRUMORS for 10% off). Here are some of the new features:
More new features were revealed from the upcoming Exposure X7 software.
Photo editing deals and coupon codes:
Nikon introduced new savings in the UK where you can get up to £180 off on selected cameras (mirrorless and DSLR).
In Germany, you can get a €200 trade-in bonus on the Nikon D850 and D780 cameras.
The new Nikon Z fc camera is also discounted in Germany until the end of September: Amazon DE | Calumet | Foto Erhardt.
In the US for the month of September Nikon only discounted three Nikkor F-mount lenses:
Also: the Nikon Z7 camera with 24-70mm lens is now $3096.95 after a $300 discount.
Today Nikon released firmware updates for the Coolpix P950 and Coolpix P1000 cameras with a single fix:
“Fixed an issue that caused horizontal lines to appear in pictures taken with Subject tracking in Continuous H mode.”
Download links:
The Nikon Coolpix P950 and P1000 cameras have been out of stock for months now at Adorama and B&H Photo. Gray market versions are in stock at B&H and Amazon.
→ The latest Tamron Di lens rebates in the US (Sony E, Nikon F, Canon EF mounts).
→ Confirmed: the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens is now officially discontinued on Nikon’s Japan website (initially reported last week).
→ Oberwerth announced a new Wetzlar camera bag available in four different colors. You can get 15% off all Wetzlar bag variants (camouflage and regular color) using the coupon code “Fall21“. For all other Oberwerth products you can get 10% off with coupon code “Rumors21“. The discount codes cannot be stacked or combined with any other offer. The coupon codes are valid only at oberwerth.com for a limited time.
→ TTartisan will soon announce a new 17mm f/1.4 APS-C black lens for Nikon Z-mount.
