There is no Nikon Z9 camera shortage; the Z9II will most likely not come in 2026

By [NR] admin | Published: April 25, 2026


Currently, there are no widespread Nikon Z9 stock shortages worldwide, and the camera is not out of stock at many major online retailers. Here is a quick AI report on the Z9 availability:

United States

Canada

Germany

UK

Japan

Stock can fluctuate daily, especially for a high-end flagship, and “low stock” at one seller doesn’t indicate a broader shortage. The Nikon Z9 will be available for sale long after the new Nikon Z9II is announced.

Regarding the Nikon Z9II, unfortunately, I do not have any good news. The latest rumors suggest that the Z9 replacement will not come before 2027 (we may get a development announcement earlier, but you won’t have one in your hands in 2026). If the Z9II timeline changes again, I will make another blog post.

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More upcoming Z-mount lenses from Brightin Star, 7Artisans, TTartisan, and Viltrox

By [NR] admin | Published: April 24, 2026

 

In addition to the upcoming 12mm f/2.8 full-frame autofocus ultra-wide lens, Brightin Star will also release a new Brightin Star 50mm f/2 TRI-SIGHT lens for Nikon Z-mount with three switchable rendering styles – Smooth, Prime, and Foams (previously displayed at the CP+ show):

Brightin Star to announce four new lenses

 
 
Additional information on the upcoming 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount (previously reported here, check also the official website for updates):

Additional information on the upcoming 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 full frame lens (E/Z/L)

 
TTartisan to announce two full-frame AF lenses for Z-mount from the new Neo series – 50mm f/1.8 & 85mm f/1.8 (previously reported here):

TTartisan announced two full-frame AF lenses from the new Neo series: 50mm f/1.8 & 85mm f/1.8 (E/Z/L)


Additional pictures of the upcoming Viltrox AF 26mm f/2.8, 75mm f/1.8, and 90mm f/2.2 EVO lenses (previously reported here):

Additional pictures of the upcoming Viltrox AF 26mm f/2.8, 75mm f/1.8, and 90mm f/2.2 EVO lenses

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The next Nikon ZR firmware to include those four upgrades

By [NR] admin | Published: April 23, 2026


As several readers have already noted in my previous post, I added two new videos from the NAB show that describe the upcoming Nikon ZR firmware update – here is what to expect:

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Nikon to raise the base salary of its employees in Japan for the fourth consecutive year

By [NR] admin | Published: April 23, 2026


Nikon Corporation has decided to raise the base salary of its employees by 10,000 yen, around $62 (approximately 2.5% of the average base salary), starting in July of this year. Including salary increases based on individual performance, the total base salary increase per person is expected to be approximately 18,000 yen, around $112 (approximately 4.5% of the average base salary). Furthermore, in conjunction with this base salary increase, the starting salary for new graduates joining the company from April 2027 onwards will be raised by 10,000 yen.

This will be the fourth consecutive year of implementation.

Additional information:

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Viltrox announced the AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB N flagship lens without a TFT/LCD screen for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: April 23, 2026


Viltrox officially announced the previously reported AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB N flagship lens, without a TFT/LCD screen. For now, only the E-mount version has been released, with the Nikon Z-mount to follow later. Here is what’s new (additional informtion is available here):

  • Flagship-grade optical elements
  • Updated appearance and control tailored for photographers
  • Ultra-large aperture with super-fast, micron-accurate autofocus
  • Exceptional edge-to-edge sharpness
  • Enhanced durability for all environments
  • Ideal for both filmmaking and photography

Pre-orders should open soon at B&H Photo and the official Viltrox store.

Update – Viltrox confirmed the Z-mount version of the lens:


Additional information:

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The latest Nikon “rumors” from the 2026 NAB show

By [NR] admin | Published: April 22, 2026


The Nikon coverage at the NAB show this year is very limited – here are a few interesting videos:

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The latest photo editing releases and discounts (DxO Nik Collection, Topaz Labs, Skylum Luminar Neo, Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve, Adobe LR + PS)

By [NR] admin | Published: April 22, 2026


Here are the The latest releases and discounts from DxO Nik Collection, Topaz Labs, Skylum Luminar Neo, Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve, and Adobe LR + PS:


→ DxO released Nik Collection 9 with new AI-enhanced tools, a completely reimagined approach to color grading, and a new generation of creative effects (additional information). New customers can get 15% off DxO products with code RUMORS.


→ DxO Labs released 833 new DxO camera and lens modules, including support for the Nikkor Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 VR and Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ lenses (additional information).


→ The latest updates from Topaz Labs can be found here. Topaz currently has 30% off sale through May 14th on their most popular products, including Topaz Studio, Topaz Photo, and Topaz Video (additional informtion).


→ Skylum released Luminar Neo version 1.27 (additional information). You can use the coupon code RUMORS for 10% off.


→ Information on Adobe’s April release:


→ The new Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve 21 adds photo editing, tethering, AI tools, and more.

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