How the Nikon Z6 and Z7 cameras were designed: “compact body and superior operability achieved by fine-tuning down to 0.1mm”





Nikon published a new article about the Nikon Z6 / Z7 design in their “Technology & Design” series:

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New Sony 120GB G Series XQD memory card price drop


The Sony 120GB G Series XQD memory card is now discounted to $155 at B&H Photo and Amazon (still $199.95 at Adorama):

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Weekly Nikon news flash #504


→ In addition to the new memory card readers announced back in November, ProGrade Digital announced new dual-slot SD memory card reader with speeds up to 1.25GB/s (see press release).

David Busch’s Nikon Z7 Guide to Digital Photography is now available.


Aurora HDR 2019 for $79 with coupon code NIKONRUMORS (includes free 1 year SmugMug Portfolio plan and $300 off Iceland Photo Tour).


Brad Hill published his first impressions of the new Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens.

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Nikon @ 2019 CES schedule


The 2019 CES show starts tomorrow and Nikon released their detailed event schedule (click for larger view):

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What to expect next from Nikon?


Here is an updated list of what to expect next from Nikon:

Cameras

Lenses

  • New Nikkor F-mount lenses: 60mm macro but it could also be a 200mm macro lens, Nikkor 600mm f/5.6 PF and/or a new Nikkor 400mm f/5.6 PF lenses are still a possibility (priority now are the new Z-mount lenses).
  • New Z-mount mirrorless lenses the Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 could be announced as early as next week – the 14-30mm lens will have an almost flat front lens that will allow the use of filters (77mm or 82mm), the lens barrel is sealed and retractable (the lens is very small and compact when not in use).

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Tamron, Sigma, Zeiss and Voigtlander rebates are expiring this weekend


The holiday promotions and rebates from Tamron, Sigma, Zeiss and Voigtlander are set to expire this weekend:


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New 3 Legged Thing Zelda L-brackets for Nikon Z series cameras

The UK based 3 Legged Thing company announced new Zelda L-brackets designed for Nikon Z series mirrorless cameras that are milled from a single block of aircraft-grade magnesium alloy. The retail price is £89.99/$99.99. Shipping will start in February 2019.

In the US 3 Legged Thing products are sold at Adorama, B&H, Amazon and eBay.

Check out also the Nikon Z L-plates from Really Right StuffKirk and Markins.

Press release and additional pictures:

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