
→ Nikon Nikkor Z lens roundup.

→ ON1 announced a new application for image noise removal called NoNoise AI.

→ Get a free quote for your Nikon gear at Adorama.

→ New Think Tank Photo rotation backpack series announced.

→ Nikon Nikkor Z lens roundup.

→ ON1 announced a new application for image noise removal called NoNoise AI.

→ Get a free quote for your Nikon gear at Adorama.

→ New Think Tank Photo rotation backpack series announced.
“Shooting wildlife with an ancient DSLR camera” – by Des Ong (website | Facebook | Instagram, see also his previous guest posts):
I feel like a dinosaur, still using a brick that is the Nikon D4s, in 2021. Mirrorless bodies certainly look very interesting and the boy in me is eager to try my hands on the new toys. As a wildlife photographer, the particular features I like is the autofocus system, specifically the animal eye-AF, the silent electronic shutter and finally the size/weight saving. I do have some reservations though, for example the electronic viewfinder, the battery life, the cost of migration, and the limited range of Z lenses.



EasyCover released new silicone camera cases for the Nikon Z6II and Z7II mirrorless cameras. Three different colors are available: black, yellow, and camouflage. All three versions are currently in stock at B&H Photo and some of the colors are also in stock at Amazon.
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The $20 off the new version 5.5.0 of Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI will be ending on May 7, 2021 (see the new and updated Topaz Labs pricing).

Also: Topaz Labs Image Quality Bundle is now on sale for $149.99 (orig. $259.97).

You can also get an additional 15% off all Topaz Labs products with code RUMORS15.
Here is what’s new in the latest Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI version 5.5.0:

DxOMark posted their review of the Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens – here is their conclusion:


Some sample photos from the 7Artisans 50mm f/1.05 full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount courtesy of Dariusz Breś (see also his previous posts):
A new Nikon Z APS-C mirrorless camera has been rumored for a while. I believe the new Z model will most likely come without an EVF and it should be announced in the next 2-3 months. DIYphotography recently published a very good mockup of what this new camera could look like:

A while back Nikon had a design patent for what the Nikon Z30 could look like (still not sure what the final camera model/name will be):