Additional information on the upcoming MonsterAdapter LA-FZ1 lens adapter with AF support for old F-mount lenses: there’s still a long way to go

By [NR] admin | Published: March 11, 2025

MonsterAdapter posted some additional information on the upcoming LA-FZ1 lens adapter that allows the use of Nikon F-mount lenses on Nikon Z-mount cameras with built-in focus and aperture motors (MonsterAdapters are sold at B&H and Amazon):

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JAXA astronauts Ayu Yoneda and Makoto Suwa receive Nikon photography training

By [NR] admin | Published: March 10, 2025



JAXA astronauts Ayu Yoneda and Makoto Suwa receive Nikon photography training:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #823

By [NR] admin | Published: March 10, 2025


→ Nikon issued a specificati0n correction for the Z50II camera (battery life issue).


→ Kipon Elegeanr series lenses for Nikon Z-mount cameras.


→ Five new Petzval lenses were on display at the 2025 CP+ show (not officially announced yet).

 
→ Several new Sirui lenses for Nikon Z-mount are now available for purchase:


→ Nikon Vertical Movie Award 2025 winners announced.


→ Photo news roundup week of March 2, 2025.


→ The 5DayDeal Landscape Photography Bundle 2025 sale will end in a few days.

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CIPA January 2025 stats

By [NR] admin | Published: March 9, 2025


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

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The Nikon Z5II camera is rumored/expected around May this year

By [NR] admin | Published: March 6, 2025


The Nikon Z5II camera is rumored/expected to be announced around May this year. Of course, the release timeframe can change, but this is what I have for now.

The new Nikon Z5II camera will be based on the Nikon Zf and have some tech from the Nikon Z6III. I do not have any other details. If you have something to share, you can contact me here.

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Tomorrow is the last day to get the 5DayDeal Landscape Photography Bundle pre-order savings

By [NR] admin | Published: March 5, 2025


Tomorrow is the last day to get the 5DayDeal Landscape Photography Bundle 2025 pre-order savings. Like in previous years, the 2025 5DayDeal Landscape Photography Bundle contains a package of photography tools at a significant discount. Several different bundles are available, and a portion of the sales will go to charities:

Via PhotoRumors

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Nikon is making a push into the educational market for RED+Nikon Z video features and products

By [NR] admin | Published: March 5, 2025


I was told that Nikon is making a huge push into the educational market for RED and new video features on Z cameras. They have hired educational reps to take on Sony and Canon in the film school space.

If you have seen any signs of this, please contact me here.

The first official step in this direction already happened a few months ago when Nikon and RED announced a deal to provide USC Film School with cameras and lenses:

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