October CIPA numbers: the best months so far this year

By [NR] admin | Published: December 11, 2020


CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their camera production data for October 2020 (orange: 2020, black: 2019, blue: 2018, click for larger view):

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Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S in stock in the US, Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S in stock in the UK (plus 14-24mm filter solutions)

By [NR] admin | Published: December 11, 2020


The Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S lens is now in stock in the US at Adorama and Amazon.

The Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S lens is now in stock in the UK at Park Cameras.

There are also some new filter solutions for the Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S lens – here is an updated list:

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Nikon Z7 II camera and Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S lens now shipping

By [NR] admin | Published: December 10, 2020


The new Nikon Z7 II camera, Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S lens, Nikon HB-94 lens hood and Nikon WR-R11a/WR-R11b/T10 wireless remote controllers are now shipping in Europe and to NPS members in the US and as usual, Foto Hans Keuzekamp is one of the first stores to get stock:

Check Nikon Z7 II availability: Foto Hans Keuzekamp | Adorama | B&H | Amazon | WEX | Park | Calumet | Canada.

Check Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S availability: Foto Hans Keuzekamp | Adorama | B&H | Amazon | Park | Calumet | Canada.

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Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 Z full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount now in stock (exclusive 10% off coupon code included)

By [NR] admin | Published: December 9, 2020




The previously rumored Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 Z full-frame autofocus mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount will be officially announced tomorrow (December 10th) but the lens is already in stock at Amazon US:

The US price is $399 – compare to $696 for the Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens (after a $100 rebate). Viltrox lenses are sold also at Adorama, B&H, and Pergear but the new lens is not listed yet. You can also use coupon code NIKONRUMORS for 10% off at the official Viltrox online store.

Update #1 – I confirmed that the 10JOXMXV coupon code works on Amazon US (cannot test it on Amazon UK and Amazon Canada):


Update #2 – here are the first sample photos taken with the new Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 Z lens:

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Nikon Z7 II manual now available

By [NR] admin | Published: December 9, 2020


The Nikon Z7 II manual is now available online. The Nikon Z7 II camera should start shipping in the next few days:

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Adobe December 2020 release includes Nikon Z6II and Z7II RAW files support

By [NR] admin | Published: December 8, 2020



In addition to the new Capture One 21, today Adobe also released several updates that include Nikon Z6II and Nikon Z7II RAW files support:

Lightroom is now a native Apple M1 app:

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Capture One 21 and Capture One 21 for Nikon now available for purchase/download

By [NR] admin | Published: December 8, 2020


Capture One 21 and Capture One 21 for Nikon are now officially released and available for purchase/download:

  • For a complete list of all products and licensing options click here
  • For a 30-day fully-featured free trial of Capture One 21 click here
  • For Capture One updated learning videos click here
  • The Capture One 21 release notes can be found here

Here is the pricing and licensing information:

What’s new in version 21:

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