Nikon Rumors

Weekly Nikon news flash #853

By [NR] admin | Published: September 21, 2025

→ Viltrox released firmware updates for the 135mm f/1.8 and a few other lenses for Nikon Z-mount.

→ The release of the new Zeiss Otus ML 1.4/85 lens is delayed until October (pre-orders: B&H Photo | Foto Erhardt | WEX Photo).

→ The Boryoza GF-NZ autofocus lens adapter (Fujifilm GFX lenses on Nikon Z cameras) is now shipping – see also this post.

→ Nikon Zfc camera spotted in the movie Jurassic World Rebirth.

→ Join the new Nikon ZR Facebook group.

→ Nikon is planning to start testing the SnapBridge app compatibility on iOS 26/iPadOS 26.

→ Check out the upcoming photo tours from the Creative Photo Academy:

→ Tascam announced a new XLR digital adapter CA-XLR2d-N for Nikon ZR cameras (check B&H Photo for orders).

→ Nikon registered the KOMODO-X trademark.

→ Nikon India partners with Youth India Programme as official equipment partner.

Posted in Weekly Nikon News Flash| Tagged Boryoza, Boryoza GFX-NIK Z, Creative Photo Academy, Nikon Zr accessories| 40 Comments

Nikon sent out a new notice informing users that all C2PA certificates issued will be revoked

By [NR] admin | Published: September 21, 2025

Here is an update on the major vulnerability in Nikon’s C2PA feature, which a long-time NR reader and contributor, Horshack detected. Nikon has sent out a new notice, informing users that all C2PA certificates issued will be revoked. Here are the details:

Posted in Nikon Z6III| Tagged C2PA, Horshack, Nikon Authenticity Service vulnerability, Nikon Content Authenticity Initiative| 15 Comments

The Nikon NRAW hack: change NEV file extension to R3D and get complete RED RAW control

By [NR] admin | Published: September 21, 2025

If you rename a Nikon NEV file extension to R3D, it will be interpreted by Davinci Resolve as Red R3D files. This will unlock a whole different set of raw video editing features, such as chroma noise reduction and the ability to change white balance in post, similar to most other raw video formats. Until now, NRAW was not capable of doing that non-destructively, but with that hack, it’s possible now.

Watch this video demonstration for more information:

Posted in RED| Tagged DIY, NRAW, R3D| 44 Comments

New Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 and AF 14mm f/4 lenses for Nikon Z-mount announced

By [NR] admin | Published: September 19, 2025

The previously reported Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 (APS-C) and AF 14mm f/4 (full frame) lenses for Nikon Z-mount are now officially announced.

Pre-orders:

Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air: B&H Photo, International: Viltrox | Pergear
Viltrox AF 14mm f/4 Air (pre-sale starts on October 20th): B&H Photo, International: Viltrox | Pergear

Here is the classification of he different Viltrox product lines:

LAB: an experimental ultra-high-specification lens with a small screen, control ring, and VCM motor
PRO: a high-specification lens with an aperture ring and a VCM motor
EVO: only with a stepless aperture ring and an STM motor
AIR: lightweight, no additional controls, with STM motor

Additional information on the new lenses: