Nikon Rumors

All DxO software is now 30% off (Nik Collection, Photolab, Filmpack, Viewpoint)

By [NR] admin | Published: March 10, 2021

Today DxO introduced their Spring sale where you can get 30% off on all DxO software:

Free trials are available. This offer is valid from today until March 28th.

Posted in Deals| Tagged DxO, DxO FilmPack 5, DxO ViewPoint 3, DxO PhotoLab 4, Nik Collection 3 by DxO| 13 Comments

Nikon Z9 professional mirrorless camera development officially announced

By [NR] admin | Published: March 9, 2021

As I already reported, Nikon just announced the development of their long-rumored Z9 professional mirrorless camera. The only details provided are:

newly developed FX-format stacked CMOS sensor
new image-processing engine
support for 8K video recording
various other video specifications

The rumored Nikon Z9 specification can be found here.

Full press release:

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Released: Capture One 21 14.1, Topaz Labs Sharpen AI 2.2.4 and Mask AI 1.3.9

By [NR] admin | Published: March 9, 2021

Today Capture One 21 released an updated version 14.1. The newly introduced features are described in detail on this page, a free trial is also available. The release notes can be found here. Additional information (list of new features, improvements, and supported cameras) can be found at PhotoRumors.

The different Capture One 21 buying options, including a Nikon-only version, can be found on this page.

Topaz Labs also released new versions of Sharpen AI and Mask AI (the detailed changelog can be found here):

Topaz Labs Sharpen AI version 2.2.4: improved support for raw and non-raw file types + fixed various color/loading issues for raw files + added an in-app rating system + bug fixes
Topaz Labs Mask AI version 1.3.9: bug fixes + improved performance + updated in-app trial messaging
Topaz Labs recently released also a new Video Enhance AI version 2.0.0 (currently on sale until March 12: regularly priced at $299.99, on sale for $149.99).

You can use coupon code RUMORS15 for an additional 15% off on all Topaz Labs products. Free trials are available as well.

Also: ON1 released Photo RAW 2021.1 – free 14-day trials are available for all ON1 products (no credit card required).

Posted in Nikon Software| Tagged Capture One Pro 21, Topaz Labs Mask AI, Topaz Labs Sharpen AI| 4 Comments

Rumored Nikon Z9 professional mirrorless camera specifications

By [NR] admin | Published: March 9, 2021

As promised earlier today, Here is an updated set of rumored Nikon Z9 professional mirrorless camera specifications (previously reported here):

Posted in Nikon Z9| Tagged Nikon Z9 camera rumors, Nikon Z9 professional mirrorless camera| 279 Comments

Breaking: Nikon Z9 professional mirrorless camera development rumored to be announced tomorrow

By [NR] admin | Published: March 9, 2021

Tomorrow (March 10th) Nikon is rumored to announce the development of their professional Z9 mirrorless camera. The actual release will happen later in 2021. We will either see a development press release and/or a teaser for the new camera. There will no details or technical specifications. What we can expect:

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The latest Nikkor Z lens patents from Nikon

By [NR] admin | Published: March 8, 2021

I have been behind on my Nikon patents reporting – my last patent-related blog post is from 2019! Unacceptable! I have over 50 different patents I want to cover on the blog. I will try to catch in the next few weeks. Here is the first batch of 12 Nikkor Z lens patents: