Nikon ZR camera shipments could be delayed “due to the overwhelming number of orders”


Nikon Japan already has a warning that Nikon ZR camera shipments could be delayed “due to the overwhelming number of orders”:

“Due to the overwhelming number of orders we have received for this product, it may take some time for delivery. Thank you for your understanding.” (source)


The new Nikon ZR cinema camera will start shipping in late October 2025 – here are the pre-order links:


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Top 10 most viewed NikonRumors posts for September 2025


Here are the top 10 most viewed NikonRumors posts for September 2025:

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Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 VC G2 mirrorless lens (model A065) for Nikon Z-mount officially announced


The previously reported Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 VC G2 mirrorless lens (model A065) for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced:


Additional information:

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August 2025 CIPA numbers: shipments are mostly down (except for compacts)


CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2025, black: 2024, blue: 2023):

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Nikon’s stock price is up after Essilor Luxottica became Nikon’s top shareholder (they can now buy as much as 20%)


Nikon’s stock price went up after Essilor Luxottica raised its ownership in Nikon to more than 10%. The French eyewear group (parent company of Ray-Ban) now owns a 10.75% stake in Nikon, up from a 9.6% before (it used to be 5.1% last year), and they could buy as much as  20% under Japan’s Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #855

Field Made informed me that orders to the US are duty-free and tariff-free. That means the price you see at checkout is the final price you pay. The Field Made indicator labels are made in Canada and fall under the USMCA trade agreement, allowing them to cross the border seamlessly (use the discount code rumors for 10% off).


→ The new 1TB Lexar Armor stainless-steel memory cards are now available:


→ Think Tank Photo released new FocusPoint Rolltop backpacks (check website for additional information).


→ Gura Gear released a new Kiboko City Mini 12L+ camera backpack (check website for additional informtion).


→ The Nikon F6 film SLR camera was only discontinued exactly five years ago, and the prices have gone up significantly since (I got mine back in 2019).


→ “The Best Nikon Camera of All Time” at Photographylife.


→ Adobe announces new 2926 versions of Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements.


DxO Labs released new Optics Modules for the latest cameras and lenses, including the new Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount (additional informtion).

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Cosina reminds us that the Voigtlander Z-mount lenses look awesome on the new Nikon Zf silver camera


Cosina reminds us that the Voigtlander Z-mount lenses look awesome on the new Nikon Zf silver camera body:

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