The CIPA report for July is out: worse than previous years (again)

By [NR] admin | Published: September 7, 2019


CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their July report and the downturn continues – the total number of shipped digital cameras is lower compared to the same month in previous years  (orange: 2019, black: 2018, blue: 2017, click for larger view):

  • DSLR Units  -36%
  • DSLR Shipped Value -45%
  • Mirrorless Units -14%
  • Mirrorless Shipped Value +4%
  • Compact Units -19%
  • Compact Shipped Value -16%
  • Lenses for smaller than 35mm Units –31%
  • Lenses for smaller than 35mm Shipped Value -29%
  • Lenses for 35mm and larger Units -13%
  • Lenses for 35mm and large Shipped Value -1%
  • Mirrorless unit share (of Mirrorless + DSLR): 44%
  • Mirrorless Shipped Value share: 59%

Here are the other two graphs for lenses and compact cameras:

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Today only: the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 UMC lens for Nikon Z-mount is $70 off

By [NR] admin | Published: September 6, 2019


The Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 UMC super wide-angle manual focus mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount is $70 off (14% off) today only. The regular price of the lens is $499.

Additional information on the Samyang/Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 lens can be found here:

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The new Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens is now shipping

By [NR] admin | Published: September 5, 2019

The new Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens is now shipping – NPS members already got their shipping notifications. Check lens pricing and availability at:

Previous coverage of the new Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens can be found here.

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New 2020/2021 Nikon Nikkor Z S-Line lens roadmap leaked

By [NR] admin | Published: September 5, 2019


I received a new Nikon Nikkor Z lens roadmap from an anonymous source (click for larger view). I already reported that a new roadmap will be released soon, but I have no idea if this is legit. The listed new lenses are plausible:

2020:

  • Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S
  • Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S
  • Nikkor Z 28-70mm f/2.8-3.5 S
  • Nikkor Z 24-120 f/4 S

2021:

  • Nikkor Z 105mm f/1.8 S
  • Nikkor Z 28mm f/1.8 S
  • Nikkor Z 65mm f/1.8 S
  • Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S
  • Nikkor Z 28-280mm f/2.8-5.6 S
  • Nikkor Z 100-300mm f/4 S

For reference, here is the last official Nikkor Z lens roadmap:

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Nikkor Z 24mm f/1.8 S vs. Nikkor 24mm f/1.8G ED specifications comparison

By [NR] admin | Published: September 4, 2019


Nikkor Z 24mm f/1.8 S vs. Nikkor 24mm f/1.8G ED lenses specifications comparison based on the product listings from Nikon’s website:

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The new Nikon Nikkor Z 24mm f/1.8 S mirrorless lens now available for pre-order

By [NR] admin | Published: September 4, 2019


The new Nikon Nikkor Z 24mm f/1.8 S mirrorless lens is now available for pre-order:

Shipping is expected to start in October 2019.

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SanDisk CFexpress memory cards and card reader now available for pre-order in the US

By [NR] admin | Published: September 4, 2019


The new SanDisk Extreme Pro CFexpress memory cards (max read speed: 1700 MB/s, max write speed: 1200 MB/s) and card reader I reported about are now available for pre-order in the US:

Update: in the US CFexpress memory cards are now also available for sale at Adorama.

In Europe, the new SanDisk CFexpress cards can be purchased at Amazon UK, Amazon France, Amazon Italy and Amazon Spain.

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