Breaking: Nikon to acquire RED


I just woke up to the breaking news that Nikon will acquire RED (see the current line of RED cameras at Adorama and B&H Photo). Additional information (more to come):

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The Nikon Z8 Experience book is now updated for firmware update version 2.00


The Nikon Z8 Experience book (The Still Photography Guide to Operation and Image Creation with the Nikon Z8) is now updated for the latest firmware update version 2.00.

More Nikomn Z8 books can be found here and here:

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Additional information on the book:

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Act quickly – another one of those exclusive Amazon sales: Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD for Nikon Z now 20% off


Amazon is having another one of their short and exclusive sales – this time on selected Tamron lenses for Nikon Z-mount (sold and shipped by Amazon):

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD for Nikon Z: now $1,599.95 or 20% off (update: sold out already).

The same 35-150 lens is currently $1,999 at Adorama and B&H Photo. Previous coverage of the lens can be found here.

Also: the Tamron 70-300mm f//4.5-6.3 Di III RXD for Nikon Z-mount is now $599 or 14% off at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H Photo.

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First CIPA numbers released for this year (January 2024)


CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2024, black: 2023, blue: 2022):

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Nikon Zfc camera firmware update version 1.60 released



The previously reported Nikon Zfc camera firmware update version 1.60 is now officially released:

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Meike 55mm f/1.4 APS-C autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount officially announced, now in stock

The previously reported Meike 55mm f/1.4 APS-C autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced and currently in stock. Here are the technical specifications:

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Just released: Topaz Photo AI 2.4, Luminar for iPad + Vision Pro, DxO PureRAW 4, and more


Topaz Labs officially released Photo AI version 2.4 (additional information is available here).


Skylum released Luminar for iPad and Vision Pro – you can get it on this page (additional information is available here).


DxO released PureRAW version 4 (available also on Amazon, additional information can be found here).


DxO released 1080 new Optics Modules with added support for the latest cameras and lenses (see the full list here). The new modules are available across DxO’s full range of software: PhotoLab | PureRAW | FilmPack | ViewPoint | NikCollection.


AlexOnRAW recently released a new Capture One Expert Course. You can use code RUMORS for 10% off all course packages (additional information is available here).


New Luminar NEO Spring Bundle is now available.

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New Nikon promotion in Germany: 10% off (Sofortrabatt) on almost all Nikkor Z and F mount lenses


Nikon started a new promotion in Germany where you can get 10% off (Sofortrabatt) on almost all Z and F mount lenses. This offer is valid until March 18th, 2024.


Check out also the Nikon binoculars discount.

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