A quick update on the upcoming Nikon Z6/Z7 firmware update that is rumored to be announced this week (tomorrow?): the firmware update will bring CFExpress compatibility but only for selected CFExpress memory cards (Sony CFExpress memory cards, for example, I was told). A second firmware will be released later with support for additional CFExpress brands.
The first CFExpress memory cards are already in stock at Adorama and B&H (in the UK as well).
DxO NIK Collection and PhotoLab are on sale (today only):
→ The Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 ZF.2 lens is now $749 off at Adorama, B&H and Amazon. See all discounted Zeiss lenses for F-mount at Adorama and B&H.
→ Nikon F watch now available for sale at the Nikon Museum in Japan.
→ Update on the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens – a reader just got his lens that was originally ordered on January 20 from B&H, so the waiting time is almost one year.
Alik Griffin also tested several XQD memory cards with the Nikon Z6/Z7 mirrorless cameras, here are his results:
| Memory Card | USB Read | USB Write | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delkin | 331.4 MB/s | 204.3 MB/s | Amazon |
| Sony G | 327.3 MB/s | 186.5 MB/s | Amazon |
| Nikon | 326.3 MB/s | 186.8 MB/s | Amazon |
| Lexar 2933x | 321.7 MB/s | 167.4 MB/s | Amazon |
| Sony M 150 | 325.2 MB/s | 108.0 MB/s | — |
| Sony M 80 | 300.3 MB/s | 34.6 MB/s | Amazon |
See also the previous Nikon Z6 and Nikon Z7 XQD memory cards comparison:
I received two confirmations from different sources that Nikon will announce new Z6/Z7 firmware updates next week (probably on Tuesday, December 17th). The new firmware is rumored to have the long-expected ProRes RAW update and improved autofocus. I am not sure if this release will include also the CFExpress update (the first CFExpress cards are already in stock at Adorama and B&H).
Nikon started a new “Yellow” program in the US where you can try the new Nikon Z50 camera for 30 days for free:
Topaz Labs is now offering 25% off all products. You can take 25% off individual applications, as well as 25% off bundles. This sale will run from Thursday, December 12 through Friday, December 27. You can take an extra 15% off the sale price during checkout with the promo code “topazholiday15“. You can now also send Topaz Labs products as a gift.
KEH is offering 10% off Nikon gear (and Canon gear) with coupon code CN12A at checkout (valid 12/13-12/15).
