Weekly Nikon news flash #755


Nikkei: “Nikon looks to strike gold in China’s low-tech chip device market”.


→ The new Nomatic x Peter McKinnon LUMA camera bag collection that was listed for funding on Kickstarter is now available for sale at B&H. The different models and color options can be found here.


→ Hobolite announced the first-ever X-Series extreme weather lighting solutions.


Ulanzi announced a new portable fog machine for video and photography (additional information).


SIRUI will announce new 23mm f/1.2, 33mm f/1.2, and 56mm f/1.2 Sniper autofocus APS-C primes lenses for Nikon Z-mount.


→ Lexar announced new Professional CFexpress Type A and microSDXC UHS-II memory cards.


What is AV1 Image File Format (AVIF)?


Skylum released Luminar Neo version 1.16 with the new GenSwap AI feature: additional information (see all new AI features).

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2023 Nikon Black Friday deals


Nikon launched their Black Friday deals in the US:

The product listings at Paul’s Photo, and Service Photo should reflect the new discounts soon.


I have not seen any new offers in Europe – the winter instant rebates are still active:

New Nikon rebates in the US

More early Black Friday deals can be found here.

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Topaz Labs Black Friday deals now live: up to 60% off



Topaz Labs just launched their Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals where you can get up to 60% off their products:

  • Promo dates: November 15 – November 27
  • The Ultimate bundle is now $299 or 60% off (regular price: $755, purchase includes 1 year of upgrades)

The full pricing details for the different products can be found here:


More early Black Friday deals can be found here.

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Nikon Zf firmware update version 1.10 released


Nikon released a new firmware update version 1.10 for the Zf camera with two fixes/changes:

  • Added slow-motion video recording.
  • Fixed an issue, which the viewfinder live view display may not show correctly under some conditions.
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Nikkor celebrates its 90th anniversary


The 90 years of NIKKOR's history began in 1932 with the registration of the NIKKOR trademark by Nikon (then Nippon Kogaku K.K.)

The 90 years of NIKKOR’s history began in 1932 with the registration of the NIKKOR trademark by Nikon (then Nippon Kogaku K.K.)

Nikkor celebrates its 90th anniversary:

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SmallRig launched a new VB99 Pro Mini V-mount battery



SmallRig launched a new VB99 Pro Mini V-mount battery (an upgrade from the previous best-selling version). Orders are now open at:

The new VB99 Pro has many upgrades:

  • Using BMS intelligent chip supports 100W (Max.) fast charging, fully charged in only 2.5 hours
  • More interfaces: 2 USB-C, 1 D-Tap, 1 USB-A, 1 8V-OUT, 1 12V-OUT, each with a shunt design to allow simultaneous USB-C and USB-A fast charging, BP electrodes are also included for efficient charging, powering of cameras, monitor, LED video light, mobile phone, laptop, etc. without using a V-mount plate to convert.
  • Features durable, scratch-resistant PC and acrylic cover on the front
  • TFT color screen displays status clearly and accurately.
  • Imported top-class large-capacity LG battery cell endures repeated charging and discharging, safe and stable.
  • Highly integrated design, about 70% the size of a normal V-mount battery, lighter and more portable.
  • Aluminum alloy and fireproof PC, sturdy and drop-proof
  • Additional information:

More SmallRig products for Nikon gear:

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New EN-EL25a Li-ion rechargeable battery already listed on Nikon’s official website


The new Li-ion rechargeable battery EN-EL25a battery I mentioned in my previous post is already listed on Nikon’s official website:

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Nikon Zfc firmware update version 1.50 released with support for a new, not yet released EN-EL25a battery


Today Nikon released a new firmware update version 1.50 for the Zfc camera with support for a new, not yet announced EN-EL25a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Nikon is either planning to release a new “a” version of the existing Nikon EN-EL25a battery or they will release a new camera with the new EN-EL25a.

Update – the EN-EL25a Li-ion rechargeable battery is already listed on Nikon’s official website:

New EN-EL25a Li-ion rechargeable battery already listed on Nikon’s official website

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