Nikon Rumors

Nikon can and will keep up with Sony

By [NR] admin | Published: January 28, 2021

I will just put this quote from Thom Hogan here since I also got multiple emails asking me about the impact of the new $6,500 Sony a1 camera on Nikon:

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Topaz Labs DeNoise AI version 2.4 released with improved quality, RAW support, UI improvements (now $20 off)

By [NR] admin | Published: January 27, 2021

Today Topaz Labs released DeNoise AI version 2.4 with improved quality, RAW support, UI improvements. Topaz Labs also introduced two new savings offers:

Topaz Labs DeNoise AI is now $20 off (from January 27 – February 12)
Topaz Labs Utility Bundle is now $50 off
You can use coupon code RUMORS15 for an additional 15% off

Change log for the new Topaz Labs DeNoise AI version 2.4 (released January 27th, 2021):

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Nikon N-Log 3D LUT version 1.02 released

By [NR] admin | Published: January 26, 2021

Today Nikon released N-Log 3D LUT version 1.02 with a single improvement:

Added an N-Log compatible “cube”-format 3D LUT file for the Z 6II and Z 7II.

Read more on this topic here: what is Nikon N-Log and should I use it to record video?

Posted in Nikon Z6II, Nikon Z7II | Tagged Nikon N-Log 3D LUT | 137 Comments

Weekly Nikon news flash #608

By [NR] admin | Published: January 24, 2021

→ The new Sirui 24mm f/2.8 1.33x anamorphic lens for Nikon Z-mount is now available for pre-order.

→ New: Zitay CFexpress to SSD Adapter for Nikon cameras.

→ Nikon trade-in program in Germany.

Here are the Topaz Labs January 2021 releases/updates:

Topaz Labs released an update to Video Enhance AI (v1.9.0) that offers a new AI models built for enhancing interlaced footage and eliminating jarring, jagged lines produced by analog video recording.
Topaz Labs updated Gigapixel AI (v5.4.3) with improvements to the Art AI-model, corrected artifacting issues and improved sharpening. Gigapixel now offers more robust and stable image support — CR3 raw files and panoramic images are now supported, the pixel cap when launched as a Photoshop plugin is now removed.
Topaz Labs updated Mask AI (v1.3.8) with bug fixes and stability improvements. The new “Trimap Save” dialog now allows you to save trimaps in plugin mode, and you can now work with more image formats, including CR3 raw files. Learn how Mask AI can improve your workflow.
Topaz Labs also released Artemis v10, a new AI model that improves upon v9 and can produce output with better noise reduction, less residual color flicker, and fewer artifacts.

→ Nisi lens hood for the Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S lens.

→ First pictures and video of the upcoming 7artisans 7.5mm f/2.8 II fisheye lens for Nikon Z.

Posted in Weekly Nikon News Flash | Tagged MRMC | 73 Comments

Confirmed: the sensor inside the Nikon Z7 camera is made by Sony

By [NR] admin | Published: January 24, 2021

Over the years I have been trying to keep a list of all Nikon cameras and their sensor manufacturer/designer (the list has been updated several times). The website Tech Insights offers some searchable resources on sensor manufacturers: