Weekly Nikon news flash #516


Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI is $20 off until April 5th.


→ The new Nikon Coolpix B600 and Nikon Coolpix A1000 cameras are now in stock.


→ The Nikon Z-mount system and Coolpix P1000 compact camera/Nikon DF-M1 dot sight received the “Red Dot Award: Product Design 2019“:

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About that April 1st teaser: new “Nikon Social” photo walks organized by Nikon ambassadors in their communities


I received some additional information on the previously reported April 1st teaser from Nikon – the new Nikon Social is about Nikon photo walks being done by Nikon ambassadors in their communities. There are some additional rumors that Nikon may introduce some changes to their ambassador program by involving more new people/faces. There could also be some changes in Nikon’s NPS program.

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Imaging Resource: “Guess what? Z-mount really DOES help lens design… and AF!”


Imaging Resource published a new interview with a group of top Nikon executives and engineering managers. Here are the main points:

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The new Kipon ELEGANT mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount to start shipping on April 11th




The new Kipon ELEGANT mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z mount are now available for pre-order at B&H and Amazon. Shipping is expected to start on April 11th:

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The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S and NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S mirrorless lenses to start shipping on April 19th


Nikon Japan issued a notice confirming that the new NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S and NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S mirrorless lenses will start shipping on April 19, 2019. Nikon also warns that the 14-30mm f/4 lens received many pre-orders and could be out of stock for a while.

Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S lens pre-orders: Adorama | B&H | Amazon | Amazon UK | WEX | Park Camera| Calumet.de | Amazon DE

Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens pre-orders: Adorama | B&H | Amazon | Amazon UK | WEX | Park Camera | Calumet.de | Amazon DE

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All current Nikon deals, offers and rebates are set to expire at the end of March


I expect that most or maybe even all current Nikon deals, offers and rebates will expire at the end of this week as Nikon was pushing to generate some additional revenue before the end of their financial year ending on March 31st:


Nikon refurbished deals


Nikon USA lens-only rebates


Nikon Z free FTZ adapter (more freebies available here)


First Nikon D850 price drop in the US


Nikon USA “Trade Up to Z” program


Nikon Z price drop in the UK


Nikon Z trade-in/trade-up event in Canada


10% off used DSLRs at WEX (ends this weekend)

See also the Nikon Z deals in Germany.

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Moza Air 2 gimbal stabilizer firmware update released with Nikon Z6/Z7/D850 support


A new firmware update for the Moza Air 2 handheld gimbal stabilizer (Adorama | B&H) was released two weeks ago with added support for the Nikon Z6/Z7/D850 cameras – see compatibility list (the Moza Air 2 is included in the Z6 filmmaker’s kit):

  • Added electronic focus support for Nikon D850, Z6, and Z7 with supported Nikkor lenses.
  • Added adaptive speed adjustment support for Nikon D850, Z6 and Z7.
  • Added aperture, shutter and ISO adjustment support for Nikon D850, Z6 and Z7.
  • Added live view switch support for Nikon D850.
  • Added increment parameter adjustment support and more comprehensive control range for Canon and Nikon cameras.
  • Added autofocus support in video recording for Canon, Sony and Nikon cameras.
  • Fixed other minor bugs.

Here is a report from a reader (thanks Kenny):

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Nikon Canada is launching something on April 1st (not a joke)


Nikon Canada posted a short video teaser about launching something new on April 1st. They even added that this is not an April fools joke. In one frame the teaser shows a “Nikon Social” label and a Nikon Z strap:

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