Nikon announced a major Z8 firmware update version 3.00 that adds support for pixel-shift shooting, flexible color picture control and more:
No release date was provided, except that it “is scheduled for release soon.”
Check this dedicated site for more information.
Related videos and full press release:
CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2025, black: 2024, blue: 2023):
Nikon released firmware update version 1.50 for the Z5 mirrorless camera. Just as with the latest Z7II & Z6II updates, Nikon added support for the power zoom feature on power zoom lenses and a few other minor fixes:
Here are the best entries so far revealed in the 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards:
Annette Kirby, Animal: White Tailed Sea Eagle, Location of shot: Hokkaido Japan
Additional information on the contest:
→ Refurbished Nikon Z5 cameras are now selling for $799 (see all available refurbished Nikon gear here).
→ The new 2025 5DayDeal Video Creators Bundle is now available – as with previous years, you will get a package of different video creator tools drastically reduced. Several different bundles are available, and a portion of the sales will go to charities.
→ Sigma increased its prices in the US.
→ The new MagGo X magnetic camera sling bag has already raised over $20k on Kickstarter.
TTartisan released a new M01 on-camera film canister flash and J01 wireless flash trigger priced at $29+$10 ($39 for both). Orders are now open at Amazon and TTartisan’s website.
See also the previous TTartisan film canister magnetic LED light:
Additional information on the new TTartisan M01 on-camera film canister flash and J01 wireless flash trigger:
Venus Optics announced a new Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF zoom fisheye lens for Nikon Z-mount (previously reported here):
Additional information:
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