Getting closer to a Nikon announcement: two new entry-level Z mirrorless cameras expected (Z30 and Z5)


I am slowly starting to narrow down the next Nikon announcement – here is a quick update to my last “what to expect post“: in 2020 Nikon is rumored to announce two new entry-level Z mirrorless cameras:

  • The entry-level full-frame camera should be called Nikon Z5 and it will be positioned under the Z6
  • The entry-level APS-C model should be called Nikon Z30 and will be positioned under the current Z50
  • The third rumored Nikon Z8/Z9 pro mirrorless camera is expected in late 2020 or in early 2021 (after the Z30 and Z5 announcement)

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Nikon D6 buffer test: CFExpress and XQD comparison (video)

Nikon D6 buffer test video – CFExpress and XQD comparison:

Another related D6 video by the same user:

Update – more D6 buffer tests are available here.

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Nik Collection 3 by DxO announced with a new promo


DxO just announced a new Nik Collection 3 – this is a major upgrade of the popular plugin suite for Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, and DxO PhotoLab. The upgrade includes a redesigned launch tool for Adobe Photoshop, new quick editing functions, a new non-destructive workflow for Adobe Lightroom Classic, and a new geometric correction plugin (more information is available here).

DxO is also offering a promotion on the new version where you can save up to 30% on all DxO software ($99.99 instead of $149, and $59.99 instead of $79 for the upgrade, until June 30, 2020):


A free trial version can be downloaded here.

Here are a few screenshots of the new Nik Collection 3:

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Just announced: new Lexar Professional CFexpress Type B USB 3.1 memory card reader


Today Lexar announced a new Professional CFexpress Type B USB 3.1 memory card reader and pre-orders are already open at B&H Photo. Here are the details:

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ProGrade Digital 650GB CFexpress 2.0 Cobalt memory card now available for pre-order



The ProGrade Digital 650GB CFexpress 2.0 Cobalt memory card is now available for pre-order at Adorama and B&H Photo:

  • Maximum read speed 1600MB/s
  • Burst write speed 1400MB/s
  • Minimum sustained write speed 1300MB/s

Additional specifications:

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April CIPA numbers are out: red across the board


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

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Top 10 NikonRumors posts for May 2020

  
  
  
These are the top 10 most visited NikonRumors posts for May 2020: Read More »

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