New Nikon Zf/Z8/Z9 bootcamp classes by Steve Simon from PhotoEducate


New Nikon Zf/Z8/Z9 mastery online bootcamp classes by Steve Simon from PhotoEducate:


Steve Simon’s Nikon Z8/Z9 Mastery Online Bootcamp: March 1st, 2024 (includes comprehensive coverage of the new 2.0 firmware update).


Steve Simon’s Nikon Z8/Z9 New York City 1-Day/Night Masterclass: March 2, 2024.


Steve Simon’s Nikon Zf Mastery Online Bootcamp: February 29, 2024.

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New firmware update for the Nikon Zfc camera on display at the CP+ show


At the 2024 CP+ show in Japan Nikon displayed a new firmware update for the Nikon Zfc camera (not officially released yet). The new features include a different info screen opening with multiple random patterns and color options for the info screen to match the external camera colors:

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Nikon at the 2024 CP+ show


Here are some pictures of the Nikon booth at the 2024 CP+ show:

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Adobe adds support for the new Nikon Z8 Pixel Shift feature and the latest Viltrox Z lenses


Adobe released new updates for their photography-related products (February releases) with added support for the new Nikon Z8 Pixel Shift feature and the latest Viltrox Z lenses:

The latest Adobe CC subscription plan rates can be found here. The different Adobe Creative Cloud options are described here. Additional information on Photoshop and Lightroom is available on this page.

Via PhotoRumors

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No new Nikon announcements at 2024 CP+ show?


So far I have not received any reliable information for a new Nikon product announcement at the 2024 CP+ show. The show starts tomorrow. The only possibility we may see something new is a development announcement tonight.

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New Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical lens for Nikon Z-mount announced


Today Cosina announced a new Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical lens for Nikon Z-mount. Pre-orders should open soon at Amazon and B&H Photo.

There are now a total of 10 Voigtlander mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount:

  1. NOKTON 75mm f/1.5: Amazon | B&H Photo.
  2. SUPER WIDE-HELIAR 15mm f/4.5: B&H Photo | Adorama | Amazon
  3. NOKTON 50mm f/1: B&H Photo | Adorama | Amazon
  4. APO-LANTHAR 65mm f/2: Adorama | Amazon | B&H
  5. NOKTON D 23mm f/1.2: Adorama | Amazon | B&H | WEX
  6. NOKTON D 35mm f/1.2: Amazon | eBay | WEX
  7. APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2: Adorama | Amazon | B&H | WEX
  8. APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2: Adorama | Amazon | B&H | eBay
  9. NOKTON 40mm f/1.2: B&H | WEX
  10. MACRO APO-ULTRON D 35mm f/2: Adorama | B&H | WEX

Cosina announced 5 new Voigtlander lenses for Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony E, and Leica M mount


Additional information on the new NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 lens:

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Available now: Venus Optics Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF full-frame rectilinear autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount



The previously reported Venus Optics Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF full-frame rectilinear autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced and available for pre-order (should be listed soon at Amazon and B&H Photo). This is Laowa’s first autofocus ultra-wide angle lens and the world’s widest f/2.8 full-frame rectilinear lens. Shipping will start in mid-March. Additional information is available here.

Key Features:

  • Ultra-wide 10mm with f/2.8
  • Angle of View of 130°
  • Zero-D
  • Compact & Lightweight
  • Close Focusing Distance of 12cm
  • ⌀77mm Filter thread
  • 10-Point Sunstar
  • Accurate and Reliable AF Performance
  • Outstanding Optical Design
  • Excellent performance for Panorama and Astrophotography
  • Price: $799

Additional information:

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New minor Nikon Z8 firmware update coming soon


I was told that Nikon will release a new minor Nikon Z8 firmware update soon (version 2.01?) with an improved high ISO performance and some other minor fixes for the latest version 2.0.

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