Nikon Rumors

Partial Nikon F6 recall issued in Japan

By [NR] admin | Published: July 15, 2020

Nikon Japan announced today that some Nikon F6 film SLR camera (new: $2,599, refurb: $1,899) parts may contain substances like dibutyl phthalate (DBP) which exceed the standard value set by the European RoHS directive. This was discovered during Nikon’s research on product environmental standards. Nikon will replace the parts for free. The impacted F6 serial numbers are:

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Update on the 7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: July 14, 2020

The new 7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount is now available for pre-order at B&H. Additional information on the lens can be found here:

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The Meike 35mm f/1.4 APS-C mirrorless lens is now available also for Nikon Z-Mount ($99)

By [NR] admin | Published: July 14, 2020

The Meike 35mm f/1.4 APS-C manual focus mirrorless lens that was announced last year for Sony E-mount is now also available for Nikon Z-Mount. Since this is an APS-C lens, it will be best suited for the Nikon Z50 camera. Meike already has two other lenses for Z-mount: 50mm f/1.7 and 85mm f/2.8 (Adorama | B&H). Additional information on the new Meike 35mm f/1.4 lens:

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The European Nikon Z summer rebates and savings are ending this week

By [NR] admin | Published: July 13, 2020

The current European Nikon Z summer rebates and savings are ending this week

The Nikon instant rebate promotion in Germany (“Nikon Z Wochen“) is ending on July 17. The available instant rebates are for Nikon Z bodies and lenses – between 50€ (Z50) and 400€ (Z7 Kit 14-30 f/4 S). Check also the Amazon.de prices.

The Nikon UK summer savings offer up to £270 on select Nikon Z mirrorless products and will end on July 19th – see the details at WEX Photo, Park Cameras, and Amazon UK.

The current Nikon USA rebates can be found here: Adorama | B&H Photo.

More savings coupon codes:

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Nikon lens spotted in the historic SpaceX DM-2 launch and docking

By [NR] admin | Published: July 13, 2020

There is a new NASA video that shows the “behind the scenes” footage from space during the historic SpaceX DM-2 launch and docking from the perspective of the ISS where you can see some Nikon gear after the 7-minute mark: