Adobe Lightroom May 2019 version was released today with several new LR features (Texture Control, Defringe, Batch editing, Flat-Field Correction) and support for several Nikon F-mount lenses:
Additional information:
Nikon Japan confirmed that firmware update version 2.0 for the Nikon Z7 and Z7 mirrorless cameras will be officially released on May 16th (Thursday).
Update: it seems that the firmware update for the CF Express memory cards and RAW video will not be included on May 16th.
Here is a list of the new Nikon rebates that will be introduced in Germany this week (details about the upcoming UK and Switzerland rebates can be found here):
The new Yongnuo YN 85mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon F-mount I already reported about back in 2016 is now officially released and is currently in stock at eBay (Yongnuo lenses are also sold at Adorama, B&H and Amazon). The lens manual can be downloaded here or here.
Additional pictures sample photos from the Yongnuo YN 85mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon F-mount:
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→ The new Irix EDGE light pollution filters are now available for sale.
→ The Skylum Luminar Spring offer will end next week on May 14th:
EasyCover has a new product: Lens Oaks cover for the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR lens (now $140 off) that provides protection against scratches and bumping (the lens remains fully functional). Ebay and Amazon currently have them in stock (EasyCover products are also sold at Adorama and B&H). The cover is made of neoprene material: soft from the inside and water resistant on the outside and is available in 4 different colors:
Two weeks ago I reported that new Nikon discounts are coming to more countries in May. Nikon already started their new rebates in the US that include a significant price drop on the Z6/Z7/D850 cameras and new lens-0nly rebates. The new Nikon Summer Promotions is coming in Europe on May 15th:
A quick update on the Nikon D850 camera that got damaged by water: Zoltan sent his camera to the NRC Taiwan service and they were able to fix it – you can see the step by step process on this page (see also what other projects NRC has done in the past):
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