Weekly Nikon news flash #778


→ Godox announced a new Lux Master Retro Camera Flash (additional information).


Ulanzi announced a new TT35 hiking stick tripod kit (additional information is available here).


→ Adobe updated Photoshop with the newest generative AI tools (additional information).


A new version of Excire Foto 2024 was released and it is now on sale for $149 instead of $189 (additional information).


→ Profoto to announce a new flash on May 7th.


Several Kickstarter projects are expiring soon:

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Renewed Nikon gear at Amazon (for example: Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens is $2,557 off)




Here are some of the latest listings for renewed Nikon gear at Amazon:

Renewed Nikkor Z lenses

Renewed Nikon Z cameras

Please note that the third-party Amazon reseller Web Offers is not listed as an authorized Nikon USA dealer. The full ist of renewed Nikon products can be found here. Additional information on Amazon Renewed products can be found here and here. Renewed Amazon products come with a 90-day guarantee:

How to identify a refurbished Nikon camera or a lens?

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Nikon is actively considering developing Nikkor cinema lenses


Televisual spoke with the Nikon and RED teams at the recent NAB show in Las Vegas. Here is the recap – I already reported most of what they said back in March:

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Report: Nikon may return to Russia


Report: Nikon may return to Russia (Google translated) – pictured above is the official Nikon Russia website:

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New Nikon rebates in Canada – Z8: $700 off, Z7II: $1000 off, Z6II: $700 off, Z5: $400 off, Nikkor Z lenses: $450 off 


Nikon Canada started new savings for May where you can get up to $1,000 off Nikon Z cameras and up to $450 off Nikkor Z lenses:

  • Nikon Z8: $700 off
  • Nikon Z7II: $1000 off
  • Nikon Z6II: $700 off
  • Nikon Z5: $400 off
  • Nikon Z9 bonus trade value of $500
  • Nikkor Z lenses up to $450 off 

See the full list of discounted Nikon gear at Camera Canada (check also Amazon Canada).

The current US rebates can be found at Amazon. In Germany, you get a free SanDisk 1TB SSD when you buy a Nikon Z30 or Z50 camera:

Exclusive offer from Foto Erhardt in Germany: get a free SanDisk 1TB extreme portable SSD when you buy a Nikon Z30 or Z50 camera

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Now available: Kase 200mm f/5.6 MC full-frame manual focus reflex mirror lens for Nikon Z-mount


The previously reported Kase 200mm f/5.6 MC full-frame manual focus reflex mirror lens for Nikon Z-mount is now in stock at:

This is the first lens announced by Kase – a company known for manufacturing filters.

Additional information:

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Two new third-party AF lenses for Nikon Z-mount announced: Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 and 7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8

Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 full frame lens for Nikon Z mount for $158 (previously reported here):

Lens details:

  • 6 groups of 10 optical structures, including 1 ED lenses, 3 lenses with high refractive index and 1 aspherical lens.
  • Electronic iris, internal focusing mechanism, supports auto focus.
  • Precision hardened alumium alloy bayonet.
  • Quiet STM focus motor, fast and accurate focusing.
  • Supports camera multiples shooting modes and EXIF information transmission.
  • Minimum focusing distance: 1.1′
  • 52mm filter thread
  • Seven-bladed aperture

7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 full frame lens for Nikon Z-mount for $228 (previously reported here):

Lens details:

  • Golden Focal Length and Immersive Atmosphere with F/1.8 Wide Aperture
  • 9-group 11-element optical structure
  • Linear Adjustable Aperture Ring for Effortless Video Shooting
  • Supports Face/Eye Detection
  • STM Stepping Motor, Capture Remarkable Moments with Ease
  • Support EXIF and Firmware Upgrade
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New firmware update for the Nikon D850 and D7500 DSLR cameras released


It is hard to keep up with all the firmware updates from Nikon, especially for old cameras! Great job Nikon! Today we have a new firmware update for the Nikon D850 and D7500 DSLR cameras:

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