Nikon Rumors

B&H is replacing a batch of Nikon EN-EL15b batteries

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

Today B&H send email to customers who have purchased the Nikon EN-EL15b battery. Apparently, there was a bad batch and B&H is replacing the purchased batteries. Something is definitely going on because a few weeks ago I posted about the Nikon EN-EL15b battery being discontinued.

The Nikon EN-EL15b battery is used in the Z6, Z7, D7100, D7200, 7500, D500, D810, and D850 cameras.

Update #1: it seems that Adorama is also replacing some Nikon EN-EL15b batteries.

Update #2: here is the original Nikon article on how to spot a fake Nikon battery.

Here is the full text of the email:

New Peak Design camera tripods

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

Peak Design just launched a new travel tripod listed for funding on Kickstarter (so far $1,720,294 funded with an initial goal of $500,000):

Posted in Other Nikon stuff | Tagged Kickstarter, Peak Design camera tripods | 126 Comments

The latest Japanese full-frame mirrorless market share (April, 2019): Sony: 50%, Canon: 30%, Nikon: 15%

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

BCN Ranking published the latest Japanese full-frame mirrorless market share for the month of April (this data is only for full-frame mirrorless cameras, full-frame DSLRs are obviously not included). Here is the breakdown by camera models:

Posted in Nikon Mirrorless Camera | Tagged BCN+R, BCNRanking | 216 Comments

Nikon USA now offers a free FTZ lens adapter on top of existing Z camera rebates

By [NR] admin | Published: May 20, 2019

In addition to the latest Z camera rebates, Nikon USA now sweetened the deal with a free FTZ adapter:

Nikon Z6 body $200 off: Adorama | B&H | Amazon
Nikon Z6 24-70 kit $200 off: Adorama | B&H | Amazon
Nikon Z6 filmmaker’s kit $200 off: Adorama | B&H | Amazon
Nikon Z7 body only $600 off: Adorama | B&H | Amazon
Nikon Z7 24-70 kit $600 off: Adorama | B&H | Amazon
Nikon FTZ adapter with Z6/Z7: Adorama | B&H | Amazon

Update – see also the new Nikon Z6/Z7 kits at B&H with free XQD memory card and camera bag:

The current Nikkor lens only rebates can be found here.

The Nikon Europe cashback program is also live now.

Additional info on the free FTZ adapter offer:

Posted in Deals, Nikon Lenses, Nikon Mirrorless Camera | Tagged Nikon FTZ lens adapter | 261 Comments

Mitakon Zhong Yi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III full frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount now available for pre-order

By [NR] admin | Published: May 20, 2019

Today Zhong Yi Optics officially released the new Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount. The lens is available for pre-order at Adorama, B&H and is currently in stock at eBay. Sample photos can be found here. Additional information on the lens is available here: