New: Blackjet TX-1CXQ Thunderbolt 3 reader for CFexpress/XQD cards and TX-4DS four-bay docking system

By [NR] admin | Published: May 6, 2020



Two new products from Blackjet:

  • Blackjet TX-1CXQ Thunderbolt 3 reader for CFexpress and XQD cards (available at Adorama, Amazon & B&H)
  • Blackjet TX-4DS four-bay cinema docking system (available at Adorama, Amazon & B&H)

Additional information:

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Some ProGrade Cobalt CFexpress memory cards may not work with Nikon Z cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: May 6, 2020


I was told that Nikon has discovered an issue where using some ProGrade Cobalt CFexpress memory cards (available at Adorama and B&H) could display a card error and the card will be unusable. Has anyone experienced something similar? I am guessing that Nikon will be releasing a firmware update to fix this issue.

Update #1: see the list of compatible CFExpressa memory cards according to Nikon.

Update #2: here is a report from a reader:

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Sports photographer Clive Mason on working with the new Nikon D6 camera

By [NR] admin | Published: May 6, 2020


As we are getting closer to the Nikon D6 shipment date (Amazon lists the shipment date as May 31, Calumet lists it as May 21, I think the camera will start shipping earlier to NPS members), Nikon Europe published a new article on the sports photographer Clive Mason working with the Nikon D6 – here is what he had to say on the D6 AF performance:

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Deal of the day: refurbished Nikon FTZ mount adapter at almost half price ($126.95)

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


Adorama is selling refurbished Nikon FTZ mount adapters for $126.95 on their website and on eBay – this is $120 off or 49% off. The current regular price at Amazon and B&H is $246.95.



More refurbished Nikon gear can be found at Adorama, B&H, Amazon, eBay and BuyDig.

Update – another good refurboshed deal: Nikon COOLPIX P900 now $399 ($150 off).

Nikon US still has rebates on 27 Nikkor lenses – see the full details at Adorama and B&H.

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Weekly Nikon news flash #571

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



→ ON1 announced ON1 360° – a new end-to-end photography workflow solution (more info).


→ Tamron USA announced new instant savings for Mother’s Day – see the details at Adorama and B&H Photo (press release).


→ The new Yasuhara 35mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount is now in stock (additional information available here).

→ Check out the new Platypod tripods with LED lights for Nikon cameras (available at Amazon and B&H).


→ The Tokina 16-28mm f/2.8 ATX Pro FX lens for Nikon F-mount is now $229 off (36% off).

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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR lens unboxing video

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


Here is the first unboxing video of the new Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR (the lens is surprisingly small without the lens hood):

Nikkor 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR lens pre-order links: Adorama | B&H | Amazon | WEX | Park Camera | Calumet | Camera Canada.

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New: Really Right Stuff base and L-plates for the Nikon D780

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



Really Right Stuff released their new base and L-plates for the Nikon D780 DSLR camera. Pre-orders are now open at Adorama (now in stock) and B&H Photo. Additional information:

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