If you missed my previous posts, last night Nikon announced the Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 lens, a new Nikon Z6 filmmaker’s kit (see pre-order options) and the future development of CFexpress, eye AF and RAW video support for the Z mirrorless cameras. Here is a short video demonstrating the upcoming Nikon Z eye AF:
Nikon Z eye AF demo (video)
Pre-orders now open: Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 lens & Nikon Z6 filmmaker’s kit
Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S lens pre-order links (shipping starts in Spring – April 30th):
Nikon Z6 filmmaker’s kit pre-order links (shipping starts in January, the kit offers $1,200 in savings):
Check this post later for EU, AU and CA pre-order links.
Nikon Z6 filmmaker’s kit announced
In addition to the new Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S lens and the upcoming Z firmware updates, Nikon also announced also a new Nikon Z6 filmmaker’s kit that consists of:
- Nikon Z 6 camera
- NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S lens
- Mount Adapter FTZ
- Atomos Ninja V 4K HDR 5” Monitor Recorder
- Rode VideoMic Pro+
- MOZA Air 2 3-Axis Hand-Held Gimbal Stabilizer
- An additional EN-EL15b battery
- Coiled HDMI cable
- 12-month Vimeo Pro membership
- The Art of Making Music Videos Nikon School online course featuring Nikon Ambassador Chris Hershman
The Z6 kit offers savings of $650 $1,200 (according to Nikon). Pre-orders are now open:
From the press release and additional Z6 kit pictures:
Nikon officially announced the Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S ultra-wide-angle zoom full-frame mirrorless lens
As already reported, today Nikon officially announced the Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S ultra-wide-angle zoom full-frame mirrorless lens. Pre-orders are now open:
Primary lens features:
- Support for a range of focal lengths that allows users to enjoy dynamic expression from the ultra-wide-angle 14 mm to the highly practical wide-angle 30 mm commonly used to capture a wide variety of subjects and scenes
- The world’s first full-frame ultra-wide-angle zoom lens starting at 14 mm focal length to support filter attachment
- A retractable mechanism that works without buttons helps achieve compact portability while supporting immediate shooting
- Outstanding optical performance that delivers excellent image and video quality throughout the entire zoom range
- Optics for which four ED glass and four aspherical lens elements have been adopted ensure excellent resolution, across all edges of the frame, from maximum aperture
- Nikon’s exclusive coating technologies, including Nano Crystal Coat, effectively suppresses ghost and flare for clear images
- A constant maximum aperture of f/4 throughout the entire zoom range maintains exposure settings while the zoom function is in use
- A control ring that demonstrates superior operability with quiet and smooth operation
- Focus breathing control that is effective not only with movie recording, but also for focus shift shooting
- Designed with consideration to dust and drip resistance; fluorine coat effectively repels dust, water droplets, grease, and dirt
- Adoption of a stepping motor (STM) realizes a fast, quiet, and accurate AF drive for both still-image and movie recording
- An electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism enables extremely precise aperture control
Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S MTF chart:
Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S lens design:
Promo video:
Technical specifications, additional pictures of the new lens and the full press release:
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Breaking: Nikon to add CFexpress, eye AF and RAW video support to the Z mirrorless cameras
From the press release – Nikon to add CFexpress, eye AF and RAW video support to the Z mirrorless cameras:
Refurbished Nikon Coolpix P1000 camera now $899.95
B&H Photo currently has refurbished Nikon Coolpix P1000 cameras for $899.95 which is basically $100 off from the MSRP:
Adorama has a used P1000 for $909.
Cameta Camera sells refurbished P1000 for $929.
Ebay has grey market P100 for $962.
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How the Nikon Z6 and Z7 cameras were designed: “compact body and superior operability achieved by fine-tuning down to 0.1mm”
Nikon published a new article about the Nikon Z6 / Z7 design in their “Technology & Design” series:
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