Nikon Rumors

Techart officially unveils the world’s first Sony E to Nikon Z autofocus adapter with a thickness of 2mm

By [NR] admin | Published: June 21, 2019

As I already reported, yesterday Techart officially announced the world’s first Sony E to Nikon Z autofocus adapter with a thickness of 2mm (available on eBay):

Interesting: Nikon invests in the Canadian AI software company Wrnch

By [NR] admin | Published: June 21, 2019

Nikon invested USD $7.5 million in the Canadian company Wrnch that is involved in the development and sale of computer vision and deep learning software:

“Established in 2014, wrnch uses deep learning to develop and provide tools and software development kits (SDKs) that enable computers to see and understand human movement and activity. wrnch has also used its advanced work in pose estimation technologies to establish ties with major entertainment and communications companies. The company continues its operations in technical development, while raising funds continuously.”

Wrnch’s website describes the company as “Teaching Cameras To Read Human Body Language“. Their product WrnchAI is a “real-time AI software platform that captures and digitizes human motion and behaviour from a standard video“.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-BG4B3lRz0

Full press release:

Posted in Other Nikon stuff | Tagged wrnch | 63 Comments

Nikon’s July rebates (plus a new Sigma sale)

By [NR] admin | Published: June 19, 2019

Most of the last month’s rebates were extended – see the details at Adorama and B&H Photo.

Adorama has a promotion on two Sigma lenses:

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART lens: $250 or 28% off (includes dock)
Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM ART lens: $270 or 34% off

This Sigma sale will expire on June 24. The list of all discounter Sigma lenses can be found here.

Here is the detailed list of curent Nikon rebates:

Posted in Deals | Tagged lens only rebates, Nikon Rebates | 52 Comments

Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S lens tested at DxOMark

By [NR] admin | Published: June 18, 2019

DxOMark published their test results for the Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S mirrorless lens (Adorama | B&H | Amazon). Here is their conclusion:

Posted in Nikon Lenses | Tagged DxoMark test results, Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S lens | 178 Comments

Techart Sony E – Nikon Z autofocus lens adapter TZE-01 is now shipping

By [NR] admin | Published: June 18, 2019

The Shoten/Techart Sony E – Nikon Z TZE-01 autofocus lens adapter is now available for sale and is expected to start shipping in China this week (Techart adapters are also sold at Adorama, B&H and Amazon).