Venus Optics officially released the previously reported Laowa 55mm and 100mm f/2.8 tilt-shift 1x macro lenses for Nikon Z-mount:
Additional information:
Ricci Chera on the new Nikon Z9 firmware update version 5.10 – first look at new features:
In addition to the D5600, D500, and Z9 firmware updates, Nikon also announced that the NX MobileAir now supports Frame.io for the Nikon Z9, Z8, and Z6III cameras (Android only for now, the iOS version is currently in development). Here are the details (additional information is available here):
The previously leaked Nikon Z9 firmware update version 5.10 is now officially released – here is what’s new:
→ Tamron released a firmware update for the 150-500mm f//5-6.7 Di III VC VXD lens (Model A057) for Nikon Z-mount.
→ Yongnuo will announce a white YN 35mm f/1.8Z DA DSM lens for Nikon Z-mount.
→ Adobe December release is out with Nikon Z50II support and more (see the Adobe sale at B&H Photo):
→ 957 new Optics Modules from DxO were released.
NASA astronaut Don Pettit did a live stream with NASA Space Flight from space and discussed his photography from the ISS (mainly with the Nikon Z9 camera):
“Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit of NASA discussed photography, life, and work aboard the orbital outpost during an in-flight interview Dec. 9 with NASASpaceFlight.com. Pettit, an avid space photographer, is in the midst of a long-duration mission living and working aboard the microgravity laboratory to advance scientific knowledge and demonstrate new technologies for future human and robotic exploration flights as part of NASA’s Moon and Mars exploration approach, including lunar missions through NASA’s Artemis program.”
Pictures from Don Pettit’s X account.
Homemade Orbital Sidereal Tracker vs1 by Don Pettit
Here are the related videos:
The latest rumors from China are about a new Nikon AF/AF-D to Z-mount lens adapter expected to launch in 2025:
“Nikon may launch an AF/AF-D to Z-mount adapter next year] The new adapter will have a built-in focus motor to adapt to AF/AF-D lenses. It is currently speculated that the new adapter may be named FTZ III or FTG SC.”
I remember receiving a similar rumor back in 2022 – so take it with a grain of salt:
Random Nikon rumors from around the Web (Nikon Z70, Z4, Z5II, Z6III, Z7III)
Monster Adapter already has the LA-FE2 Nikon F lens to Sony E camera lens adapter (pictured above):
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