First CFExpress memory cards now in stock


The first CFExpress memory cards are already in stock in the US (check also B&H listings).

Update in stock in the UK as well.


See also: CFexpress, the next serious media format.

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Weekly Nikon news flash #552


→ The Green Monday deals are already online.


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


→ The new SmallRig cage for the Nikon Z50 is now available for pre-order.


Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens for €1,879 on Amazon.DE.

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Wedding Photography on Mount Everest Base Camp

Wedding Photography on Mount Everest Base Camp by Jørn and Tora (Facebook | Website | Instagram, see also previous [NR] guest post):


If you read any Norwegian newspapers some months ago you might have seen an article about a couple who got married on Mount Everest Base Camp. Well, that groom in the photo, that’s me. And this is the story of how I shot my wedding photos at 5364 meters above sea level. 

Believe it or not, but there are actually wedding photographers specialising in shoots like these. However, such services come with a five-digit $ number, way above our budget. Therefore my soon-to-be wife and I embarked on what most wedding photographers would probably advise you never to do: shoot your own wedding photos. Especially when you are not even a professional photographer.

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A quick comparison between the Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED and Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S lenses on the Nikon Z7


Here is a quick comparison between the Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED ($1,596.95) and Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S ($1,096.95) lenses mounted on the Nikon Z7 camera by Dariusz Breś (click for larger view, see lens specifications comparison):

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CIPA’s October report is out


CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their October report (orange: 2019, black: 2018, blue: 2017, click for larger view):

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Nikon D6 rumored to be released in mid-February (plus updated D6 specifications)


The Nikon D6 DSLR camera is rumored to be officially released in mid-February. I keep hearing February 12, 2020 as a potential date, but this could also be for the internal presentation. Here is an updated list of rumored Nikon D6 specifications:

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New ZY Optics Mitakon 85mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro lens for Nikon F-mount (with extended working distances)

ZY Optics released a new Mitakon 85mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro lens for Nikon F-mount with extended working distances:

  • Super long working distance (1x @ 230mm, 5x @ 95mm)
  • Super low chromatic aberration (APO design)
  • Near telecentric performance
  • Free tripod collar & LED light
  • Price: USD 499, pre-orders now open (Mitakon lenses are sold also at B&HAmazon)

Sample photos:

ZY Optics Mitakon 85mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro lens with extended working distances sample photos

Press release:

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