AkaraLabs released new “Slim Skin” cases for the Nikon Zf and Zfc cameras


AkaraLabs released a new “Slim Skin” case for the Nikon Zf and Zfc cameras.

Akara Nikon Zf Slim Skin Cases:

Akara Nikon Zfc Slim Skin Cases:

Two versions are available: with and without a grip.

The new case is 100% compatible with the AkaraLabs camera base protectors.

You can get 50% off Slim Skin No Grip items with code NonGripHalfPrice.

Here are the details from their website:

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Early 2025 Black Friday Deals


Here are some of the early 2025 Black Friday Deals:


DxO Black Friday 2025 has just started with up to 50% off. Get an additional 5% off DxO products on top of the already reduced prices with the coupon code RUMORS when you purchase from this link (valid for new customers only).

DxO PhotoLab 9

  • New customers: Save $40 — $199.99 instead of $239.99
  • DxO PhotoLab 7 or 8 owners: Save $20 — $99.99 instead of $119.99

Nik Collection 8

  • New customers: Save $30 — $139.99 instead of $169.99
  • Nik Collection 6 or 7: Save $15 — $84.99 instead of $99.99

DxO FilmPack 8

  • New customers: Save $20 — $129.99 instead of $149.99
  • DxO FilmPack 7 owners: Save $10 — $79.99 instead of $89.99

DxO PureRAW 5

  • New customers: Save $30 — $99.99 instead of $129.99
  • DxO PureRAW 3 or 4 owners: Save $15 — $74.99 instead of $89.99

DxO ViewPoint 5

  • New customers: Save $60 — $59.99 instead of $119.99
  • DxO ViewPoint 4 owners: Save $25 — $54.99 instead of $79.99

More Black Friday deals:

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The 3 Legged Thing Zadie QD L-Bracket for Nikon Z6 III is now back in stock (black+copper)

The 3 Legged Thing Zadie QD L-Bracket for Nikon Z6 III cameras is now back in stock (available in copper and black):


More brackets, plates, cages, and rigs for Nikon Z6III can be found here.

Previous coverage of 3 Legged Thing L-brackets for Nikon Z series cameras can be found here:

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New: Mid49 cage and accessory kit for Nikon ZR cameras

Mid49 announced a new cage and accessory kit for Nikon ZR cameras (Mid Kit) that includes (see all ZR products on this page):

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Weekly Nikon news flash #861


→ The world’s first Sirui Astra 50mm/75mm/100mm 1.33X full-frame autofocus anamorphic cine lenses for Nikon Z-mount raised over $237k on the first few days on Kickstarter (additional information).


Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses.

→ The Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro lens for Nikon Z-mount will be announced next week.


→ B&H Photo has a deal on the Adobe Creative Cloud Pro 12-month subscription – you can get it now $349.99 ($40 coupon applied in cart).


Nextorage developed the world’s first memory card supporting both VPG1600 and VPG400 standards.


OM System vs Nikon.


→ Essilor Luxottica increased its stake in Nikon again from 10.59% to 11.84% (see history).


→ Stockholm International Film Festival proudly presents the winner of the Nikon Short Film Award 2025: Karim Fakih.


→ Reminder: join Nikon’s Mike Corrado as he shares his passion for bird photography and the technologies that can help you become a more proficient and creative photographer. This is a free event, but you have to register here:

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New open-source img2nef utility: convert any image into a Nikon NEF RAW file


Long-time NR reader and contributor Horshack has released a new open-source img2nef utility that converts any image file into a Nikon NEF lossless-compressed RAW file. Here are the details:

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Vote for your favorite Black Friday deal at Foto Erhardt


This year, Foto Erhardt is doing something different for Black Friday: you can now vote for your favorite product, and the most popular selections will become actual Black Friday deals. On Friday, 28 November, participants will receive a personal update via email based on their voting results (vote here):


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