CIPA June 2024 numbers


CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2024, black: 2023, blue: 2022):
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Now in stock: PolarPro defender body cap with a hidden AirTag/memory card compartment for Nikon Z-mount


The new PolarPro Defender body caps for Nikon Z-mount with a hidden AirTag/memory card compartment are now in stock at B&H Photo. Three different colors and three different inserts are available:



Additional information is available here:

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More third-party lenses for Nikon Z-mount coming soon: Viltrox 28mm f/4.5 pancake, Meike 35mm f/2, and Yongnuo 23mm f/1.4

More third-party lenses for Nikon Z-mount are coming soon:


Viltrox is developing a new AF 28mm f/4.5 VCM ASPH ED full-frame autofocus pancake lens for Nikon Z mount (previously reported here):

Viltrox to announce a new AF 28mm f/4.5 VCM ASPH ED full-frame autofocus pancake lens


The previously reported Meike AF 35mm f/2 full-frame  lens for Nikon Z-mount will be released soon:

More pictures of the upcoming Meike AF 35mm f/2 full-frame mirrorless autofocus lens for Z/E/L mount


Yongnuo will announce the previously reported 23mm f/1.4 Z DA DSM WL PRO APS-C  lens for Nikon Z-mount on August 7th:

New Yongnuo 23mm f/1.4 Z DA DSM WL PRO APS-C lens to be announced on August 7th

More Chinese lenses for Z mount can be found here.
More third-party Z-mount lenses can be found here.

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The upcoming Nikon N2318 camera model is now also registered in Indonesia


The upcoming Nikon N2318 camera model is now also registered in Indonesia:


We now have a total of two registered but not yet announced Nikon cameras:

I already reported that the next two rumored Nikon cameras are expected to be:

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Nikon Professional Services at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

Nikon Z9 at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

Nikon Z9 at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

Nikon Z6 III at the Olympics

The latest Nikon Z6 III is good enough for the Olympics

Undergoing repair at the Nikon center at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

Undergoing repair at the Nikon Center at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

Phototrend published an article about the Nikon Professional Services (NPS) at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Nikon’s offering to accredited photographers consists of:

Nikon also had a dedicated team on-site collecting comments, advice, and feedback from professional photographers. This data is collected and analyzed and eventually will make it to a possible firmware update in the future.

More pictures of the NPS station at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games:

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Nikon increased the price of the NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens by $200


After the price increase in Germany, Nikon USA also increased the price of the NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens by $200 – check the latest pricing and availability at:

Before


Now:


Lens/tripod collar for the Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens: Haoge | Kirk Photo | Leofoto | more options available here.

Camouflage waterproof lens covers for the Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens

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Nikon USA rebates for August 2024


Nikon USA did not release the rumored F-mount rebates – not sure if they were canceled or postponed.

Here are the Nikon USA savings for August 2024:

Full list of discounted cameras and lenses:

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