June 2020 CIPA report is out

By [NR] admin | Published: August 5, 2020


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

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All new Nikon products will start shipping on August 28 (including the Z5 camera and Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 lens)

By [NR] admin | Published: August 4, 2020



Nikon Japan changed the shipping date for the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S lens from September to August 28 (now it matches the US shipping date). Several other Nikon products will also start shipping on August 28 – here is the full list (keep in mind that some accessories are available only in Japan):

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Nikon USA now gives $100 extra trade-in credit towards a new Nikon Z5 camera

By [NR] admin | Published: August 3, 2020


Today Nikon USA started a new program where you can get $100 extra trade-in credit towards the purchase of a new Nikon Z5 camera. This introductory offer is retroactively valid for customers who have already pre-ordered the Z5 (pre-orders are open at: Adorama | B&H | Focus Camera | Amazon | Park Cameras | WEX | Calumet | Camera Canada).


The Nikon lens rebates (Adorama | B&H) and the Nikon Z50 instant savings (Adorama | B&H) are also still ongoing.

Here is the full press release:

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Nikon USA updates Z-mount mirrorless lens roadmap with correct Nikkor Z 50mm Micro lens

By [NR] admin | Published: August 3, 2020

The initially released Nikon Z lens roadmap had the wrong 60mm Micro lens listed next to the 105mm S Micro. Nikon USA has now updated the Z-mount lens roadmap with the correct Nikkor Z 50mm Micro mirrorless lens:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #584

By [NR] admin | Published: August 2, 2020


→ Capture One released a new black & white and a film inspired “Beyond” styles packs.


→ The new LEE85 filter system is now available for pre-order.


→ New Wimberley tripod mount replacement plates (via DC. Watch):

  • Wimberley AP-500 for the Nikkor 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens: Adorama | B&H
  • Wimberley AP-555 for the Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E, 600mm f/4E, and 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR lenses: Adorama | B&H


→ The Nikon Z-mount should have no problem fitting a medium format sensor inside.

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The new Venus Optics Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL ultra-wide-angle rectilinear lens for Nikon Z-mount is now in stock

By [NR] admin | Published: August 2, 2020




The new Venus Optics Laowa 9mm f/5.6 FF RL ultra-wide-angle rectilinear lens for Nikon Z-mount is now in stock at Adorama, B&H, and at the official Laowa online store (for international shipping). Sample photos are available here. Additional information is available here.

Venus Optics is going to announce two more Z-mount lenses by the end of the year:

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The battle at the volcano of Nisyros: photography project in the biggest hydrothermal volcano crater in the world

By [NR] admin | Published: August 2, 2020


“The battle at the volcano of Nisyros: photography project in the biggest hydrothermal volcano crater in the world” is by Karampotakis Giorgos (Instagram | Facebook | YouTube) and was shot entirely with the Nikon D610 camera:

Nisyros was born according to the legend of the Battle of the Giants. The mother of all , Earth turned the mortal Giants against the immortal gods of Olympus. The gods chased the Giants, who retreated in fear. The god of the sea, Poseidon, had undertaken, on the orders of Zeus, to destroy the Giant Polyvotis, who crossed the Aegean sea in order to be saved. Poseidon overtook him near Kos. With his trident, he snatched a part from Kos and hurled it against Polyvotis. Poseidon reached the Giant and crushed him. This part of Kos became Nisyros. With this ancient legend began the birth of this volcano that is still alive and breathing today.

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