Nikon Rumors

The grip (or the new Nikon MB-N11 multi battery power pack with vertical grip)

By [NR] admin | Published: October 14, 2020

Some additional information on the new Nikon MB-N11 multi-battery power pack with vertical grip (previously rumored here) that is now available for pre-order at Adorama | B&H | Park Camera | Calumet:

Compatible with the Nikon Z 6II and Z 7II cameras
Accepts two EN-EL15 batteries
Hot-swappable battery slot
Full-featured multi-battery power grip
Giving up to 1.9x (CIPA standard) more battery performance
Vertical shutter release, dials, and a customizable function button
Built-in USB-C port for constant power or to communicate with software or other equipment
Includes battery power level check for each battery
Socket for connectivity to a tripod
Optional Nikon EH-7P charging AC adapter available

Additional information from Nikon’s website:

Nikon also announced new wireless remote controllers WR-R11a and WR-R11b

By [NR] admin | Published: October 14, 2020

In addition to the Z6 II and Z7 II cameras, Nikon announced also two new wireless remote controllers (previously rumored here):

Nikon WR-R11a: Adorama | B&H | Park Camera | Calumet
Nikon WR-R11b: Adorama | B&H | Park Canera | Calumet

Both models are available also in a combo with the WR-T10:

The WR-R11a can be used with cameras equipped with a 10-pin terminal (except some older DSLR models like the D100, D1, D1H, D1X, D200).

The WR-R11b is compatible with cameras equipped with an accessory terminal (cannot be used with the D90, COOLPIX A, P7800, P7700, P1000, and P950).

From the press release:

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Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II videos, presentations, and hands-on reports

By [NR] admin | Published: October 14, 2020

Here are the latest Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II videos and presentations – first, the hands-on reports from Adorama nad B&H:

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Watch it here: “The Next Chapter of Z Series” will start live streaming in 15 minutes

By [NR] admin | Published: October 14, 2020

Today at 12 noon EDT Nikon USA will hold an online panel discussion “The Next Chapter of Z Series” on the new Z 6II and Z 7II cameras with Charmi Peña, Joe McNally, Kitty Peters, and Chris Hershman. Watch it live here:

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Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II pre-orders now open in the UK and Canada

By [NR] admin | Published: October 14, 2020

The Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II pre-orders are now open in the UK, Germany, and Canada:

Park Cameras (UK)
WEX Photo (UK)
Calumet (DE)
Camera Canada: Nikon Z6 II | Nikon Z7 II

The US pre-orders will open shortly (at 1 am): Adorama | B&H | Amazon.

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Updated Nikon Nikkor Z mirrorless lens roadmap

By [NR] admin | Published: October 14, 2020

As previously reported, here is the updated Nikon Nikkor Z mirrorless lens roadmap – new Nikkor Z 85mm (f/1.2?), 400mm, and 600mm S-line lenses were added (click for larger view):