Nikon released a new Wildlife Edition of their Nikon Professional Setting Guide for the Z9/Z8 cameras. The 31-page PDF can be downloaded here
The full index of Nikon online documentation can be found here.
The Nikon Download Center has all the available information for your Nikon cameras and lenses.
Old compact digital cameras are now very popular with the TikTok generation. For example, Google searches for Nikon Coolpix cameras went up +8,507% (YoY%):
Nikon Europe started a new combo rebate discount promotion where you can get up to €1,000 off. Foto Erhardt is already listing the new Nikon savings on this dedicated website – just add the camera and lens of your choice to the shopping basket and the discounted amount will be deducted automatically.
The same discount page already has several pre-defined combos listed (at the bottom of the page):
The following discounts are possible:
→ The first Nikon Zf books are already out.
→ New Think Tank Photo memory card and battery wallets announced.
→ New: Retouch4me uses AI to simplify the lives of photographers by streamlining routine processes.
→ DxO released NIK Collection version 6.5 with a brand new interface. Nik Sharpener has been completely overhauled. In addition, it gets all of the powerful updates to local adjustments and Photoshop Smart Objects seen elsewhere in the plugin suite. Visit this page for what’s new in the latest version.
Meike announced the development of three new full-frame autofocus f/1.4 lenses for Nikon Z-mount:
Today Viltrox announced several new lenses at an event in China (in addition to the previously reported, not-yet-announced lenses). There will be a total of 11 new lenses for Nikon Z-mount:
Jason Moore, ‘Air Guitar Roo’, winner of The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2023
Nikon is the new sponsor of the Comedy Wildlife Awards (NCWA). Entries are now open until July 31st 2024:
Atomos had an interesting (unusual?) official reaction to Nikon’s acquisition of RED (at least I think so) – they were “hailing it as great news for the industry”. Atomos already has a history of cooperating with both Nikon and RED. The co-founder of Atomos Jeromy Young said this in the official press release:
“I’m absolutely convinced that this new move will result in an explosion of innovation.”
“NAB will be an extremely exciting event this year. Of course, we hope to play a small part in generating that excitement too.”
I did not see another major company praise the acquisition like that. The 2024 NAB show was mentioned again – I already reported that some kind of a Nikon/RED-related announcement could happen next month. Is there something coming between Nikon, RED, and Atomos? I don’t know – what do you think?
See the current Atomos products lineup at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H.
Here is the full text of the Atomos press release:
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