Nikon completes acquisition of RED, appoints a new CEO


Nikon completed the acquisition of US cinema camera manufacturer RED. As a final step of the acquisition process, RED’s President Jarred Land and RED’s founder James Jannard became advisors. Keiji Oishi from Nikon’s Imaging Business Unit, assumed the role of the new CEO of RED, and Tommy Rios, Executive Vice President of RED, moved into the role of Co-CEO.

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Nikon D6 firmware update version 1.60 released


Today Nikon released firmware update version 1.60 for the D6 DSLR camera – here is the list of changes:

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The new Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount is now available everywhere



The new Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount was officially released a week ago and is now available everywhere:

Additional information on the new lens can be found here and here:

Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount officially announced, available for pre-order ($139)

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Godox released a new retro $49 Lux Elf flash compatible with Nikon cameras


Godox released a new retro $49 Lux Elf flash compatible with Nikon cameras:

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The Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount will be released in two days


The Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount will be released in two days (April 11th). The lens is already available for E-mount – you can find all the lens details here:

7artians announced their first autofocus lens: 50mm f/1.8 for Sony E-mount (available for pre-order)

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New firmware updates for the Nikon Z30 and Z50 released



Nikon released new firmware updates for the Nikon Z30 and Nikon Z50 cameras:

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New Nikon rebates in Canada


Nikon Canada started new savings for April – mainly on the Z6II, Z7II, D780, and D850 models. Find the full list of discounted products at Camera Canada and Amazon Canada.

The current US rebates can be found at: Adorama, B&H Photo, and Amazon.

In Europe, we have 10% off almost all Nikkor lenses: ErhardtKochCalumet, WEX, and Park.

New Nikon combo rebates started in Europe: up to €1,000 off

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Weekly Nikon news flash #775



Tether Tools announced a new TetherGuard LeverLock plate.


→ Another cheap Chinese APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount I have not reported yet: Astrhori 14mm f/4.5 ($89).

→ Also new: SG-Image 35mm f/0.95 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount.


25% off Think Tank Photo Backlight backpacks.


Free Nikon Lunch & Learn sessions.

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