Nikon Rumors

“Nikon Z7/Z6 Experience Guide” now updated for firmware update 2.0

By [NR] admin | Published: July 27, 2019

The Nikon Z7 / Z6 Experience Guide is now updated for firmware 2.0, including eye-detection AF. The updates include:

Auto-Area AF Face/Eye Detection
Face and Eye-Detection AF and Playback
Shutter Type

Additional information:

Posted in Nikon Z6, Nikon Z7| Tagged Nikon books, Nikon Z eye AF| 54 Comments

Ibex photography in the Swiss Alps with the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens

By [NR] admin | Published: July 27, 2019

Ibex photography in the Swiss Alps with the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens by Peter Lütkes:

In this article I would like to talk about two things: firstly, the attraction of photographing ibexes, ptarmigans and black grouses with nice colleagues in the Swiss Alps, and secondly, what extended possibilities there are with the new AF-S 500 mm 1:5.6E PF ED VR (what a name) from Nikon.

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens, [NR] Guest Posts| 38 Comments

Fotopro Eagle E6 and E9 Tripod / Gimbal-Head / Leveling Base Review

By [NR] admin | Published: July 27, 2019

Fotopro Eagle E6 and E9 Tripod / Gimbal-Head / Leveling Base Review by Paul Richman

All images © Pixels By Paul www.PixelsByPaul.com. Availability and pricing of Fotopro Eagle: Adorama | B&H.

Nikon z7 + Nikkor 14-30mm F4 S lens on the Fotopro E6

INTRODUCTION

The Fotopro Eagle E6 and E9 packages each consist of a carbon fiber tripod integrated with a gimbal-head and a leveling-base, topped off with a custom carrying case. These packages are well thought-through and come with many useful innovations. The E6 hardware is lightweight and yet sturdy, beautifully designed and machined, and so nice to have and use. The E9 is big brother to the E6, being twice as heavy but otherwise quite similar.

Gimbal heads are typically used for action and nature photography, to follow both slow and fast movement especially when using long heavy lenses. Smooth panning with just the right amount of tension is essential for this. I find the tension on both setups just perfect, although one can adjust tension with the two panning knobs if desired. Here are example shots with fast movement:

Posted in [NR] Reviews| Tagged Fotopro Eagle E6 and E9 Tripod review, [NR] Guest Posts| 29 Comments

Nikon launched a gun?

By [NR] admin | Published: July 26, 2019

Nikon launched a gun?

Found at the Nikon Z6/Z7 Facebook group.

Have a nice weekend!

Posted in Weird| 36 Comments

New releases and discount offers: Luminar 4, Topaz Studio 2, ON1 Photo RAW 2019.5

By [NR] admin | Published: July 25, 2019

Topaz Studio 2 was just released and is $20 off for a limited time (more info).

The official new Luminar 4 intro offer is now available online (more info).

The new ON1 Photo RAW 2019.5 is now half price – this is an exclusive deal, no coupon code is required – you can get this pricing only if you purchase through this link (more info).

The Ultimate ON1 Photography Bundle is now available.

Posted in Deals| Tagged Luminar 4, ON1 Photo RAW 2019.5, Topaz Studio 2| 23 Comments

Rumors: Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens coming next week

By [NR] admin | Published: July 24, 2019

As I already reported before, the next official announcement from Nikon will be for the Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens and there are some hints online that the lens will be introduced as early as next week. Stay tuned for updates.

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 lens| 491 Comments

The Viltrox 20mm f/1.8 mirrorless lens is coming also for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: July 23, 2019

The Viltrox 20mm f/1.8 mirrorless lens will be available also for Nikon Z-mount – this was confirmed today by the company. The lens was initially announced only for Sony and Fuji cameras and it’s priced around $400-$500.