Nikon Rumors

Weekly Nikon news flash #796

By [NR] admin | Published: September 1, 2024

→ Nikon Zf camera silicone cases are now available for sale on Amazon.

→ Nikon partnered with Red Bull BC One – the world’s premier breaking competition that will take place in London next month.

→ Photo News Roundup – week of August 25, 2024.

→ 2024 Nikon Days in Germany: October 5 – November 23, 2024.

Manhole cover at Nikon's new headquarters that looks like Nikon's front lens cap
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→ Manhole cover at Nikon’s new headquarters that looks like Nikon’s front lens cap.

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Two new third party lenses for Nikon Z-mount now available for purchase: TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 2x full frame macro and ZYOptics Speedmaster 20mm f/0.95 ASPH APS-C

By [NR] admin | Published: August 31, 2024

The previously rumored TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 2x full frame macro lens for Nikon Z-mount was already announced in China a few weeks ago. The lens is now available for purchase worldwide (currently on sale for $299): Amazon US, Amazon CA, TTArtisan, and Pergear (international shipping).

The Zyhongyi Optics Speedmaster 20mm f/0.95 ASPH APS-C lens was announced in Japan back in January. Pre-orders just started at B&H Photo for all mounts (E/Z/RF/X). International shipping is available on orders placed on the official website.

Additional information:

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Topaz released new versions of Photo AI, Video AI, and Gigapixel

By [NR] admin | Published: August 31, 2024

Topaz Labs released Photo AI version 3.2.0:

Three new Sharpen models: Lens Blur v2, Natural, and Refocus
Personalized model and strength settings
Presets in suggestions
Auto-selection added to the controls tab
Improved color accuracy for Canon RAW files
Performance improvements for preview behavior
Allow the Capture One plugin to save a DNG

Topaz Labs released Gigapixel version 7.4.1:

Generation 2 of Face Recovery is now available, with two unique face generation options ranging from Realistic to Creative.
Gigaprint™ your images. If you are signed up here, you can print your upscales with the Gigaprint™ Beta in the United States with this version of Gigapixel.

Topaz Labs released Video AI version 5.3.1:

Control panel updates – this update includes a new Model Discovery system in the right panel, which shows examples of when to use each Enhancement model
Timeline updates – Video AI’s timeline now offers much more functionality, with frame-accurate timeline markers and a new system for timeline zoom
Fixed a bug where crop settings no longer displayed under resolutions that changed aspect ratio

Now on sale: Adobe CC Photography Plan and Capture One (limited-time offers)

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Nikon Z9 first Impressions by Sravan Kumar

By [NR] admin | Published: August 31, 2024

Nikon Z9 first Impressions by Sravan Kumar (website):

Nikon Z 9, I refer in this article as Nikon Z9 or simply Z9 for my convenience, is the first Nikon flagship mirrorless camera.

Though the below are my first impressions after using Z9 for about two weeks, this is still a lengthy post. Please read this in your leisure. This article covers only the photography aspects.

I am a hobbyist bird photographer owned Nikon D90, Nikon D800E and Nikon D500 before buying Nikon Z9. Sigma 150-600mm 5-6.3 Sports DG OS HSM is my primary lens for birding and now using it with FTZ Adapter II.

I took all the images posted in this article from my balcony as my current schedules are not permitting me for any birding trip(s). Taking images from the balcony is not easy, poses bigger challenges to auto focus.

You may see more comparisons of Nikon Z9 with Nikon D500 in this article as I was using Nikon D500 as my primary camera for bird photography for over 5 years.

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First rumored Nikon Z50 II camera details UPDATED

By [NR] admin | Published: August 29, 2024

The current Nikon Z50 model

Here are the first rumored Nikon Z50 II camera details:

Updated body design
Expeed 7
Flippy screen like the Z6 III
USB-C
Will use the same Nikon EN-EL25 battery
Official announcement: soon (before the end of 2024)
Same 20.9MP DX-format CMOS sensor as the Z50 (not confirmed yet, hopefully my info is wrong, and they will introduce a new sensor – Fuji for example, is already using a 40MP sensor in their latest X100VI camera)
Update: no battery grip will be available for the Z50 II
Update: compatible with the new Nikon Imaging Cloud

Surprisingly, we have not seen any significant discounts on the current Nikon Z50 model. My guess is that they will kick in next month. Renewed Nikon Z50 cameras are now selling for $658 on Amazon.

If you have any information on the upcoming Nikon Z50 II camera, you can contact me anonymously here.

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