The CompactFlash Association announced CFexpress 2.0 specification with up to 4000MB/s maximum theoretical performance


The CompactFlash Association announced CFexpress 2.0 specification with up to 4000MB/s maximum theoretical performance:

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CP+ show report: new Nikon Z camera designed for consumers will be coming soon (Nikon Z5?)


At the CP+ show in Japan a Nikon executive confirmed that a new Z series camera designed for consumers will be coming soon. This will most likely be a low-price model similar to the Canon EOS RP (priced at $1,299). In previous interviews, Nikon executives have already mentioned that there will be Z mirrorless camera models below the Z6.

The direct English translation is very strange:

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CP+ show report: eye AF for the Nikon Z6 and Z7 cameras (video demos)



Here are several new videos from the CP+ show demonstrating the upcoming Nikon Z eye AF firmware update:

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CP+ show report: Techart TZE Nikon Z-mount to Sony E-mount adapter


A few more demo videos of the Techart TZE Nikon Z-mount to Sony E-mount adapter in action (see also this post):

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CP+ show report: upcoming Nikon Z mirrorless lenses

Upcoming Nikon Z Nikkor mirrorless lenses roadmap
At the 2019 CP+ show Nikon has on display prototypes of the upcoming Nikon Z mirrorless lenses (see the latest Nikkor Z lens roadmap here):

  • Nikkor Z 24mm f/1.8 S (coming in 2019)
  • Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S (coming in 2019)
  • Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 S (coming in 2019)
  • Nikkor Z 20mm f/1.8 S (coming in 2020)
  • Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S (coming in 2020)
  • Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S  (coming in 2020)

Here are the pictures:

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CP+ show report: Nikon Z-Noct-Nikkor 58mm f/0.95 lens

Nikon Z-Noct-Nikkor 58mm f/0.95 lens at the 2019 CP+ show in Japan:

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Deal of the day: Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art lens for $929 ($370 off)


As a part of their Deal Zone B&H has an exclusive sale on the Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art lens for $929 (this is $370 off from the regular price of $1,299). The sale will end today, Thursday 28th, at midnight EST. For comparison, the Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G ED is priced almost double at $1,696.95 (after $200 discount from the current lens rebates).

Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art Lens for Nikon F-mount
Additional information on the Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art lens can be found here.

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Sony announced the development of a new CFexpress memory card


Sony announced the development of a new CFexpress Type B memory card (CEB-G128) with a read speed of up to 1700MB/s and write speeds of 1480MB/s:

  • Incomparably fast speed, designed for professional and industrial use, supports future evolution of digital devices
  • High reliability in extreme conditions thanks to TOUGH performance and smart software
  • New Sony CFexpress card reader, MRW-G1, takes full advantage of Sony CFexpress Type B’s high-speed performance
  • The Sony CFexpress Type B memory card and the CFexpress Card Reader will be in the market in early summer 2019.

Additional information:

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