Several Nikon Z8 owners report separated/broken strap lugs

By [NR] admin | Published: July 17, 2023

   
Several Nikon Z8 owners reported separated/broken strap lugs on their new cameras – see this and this post on the Nikon Z8 Facebook group (see also this post):

“So today I was out shooting an event with my Z8. I use peak Design anchors and strap. The anchor point on the camera broke. And the body fell. And it does not turn on anymore. Something audible is broken inside the body. But there is no external damage.”

Translation from the Chinese post:

“A reminder to those who own a Nikon Z8, there are several cases of shoulder strap screws dropped. It’s not an isolated case, pay more attention when you use it, accidentally the shoulder strap fell off, and my camera fell”

I am posting this here so we can track this issue in the future. If you have a similar problem, please comment and post a picture.

 

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Weekly Nikon news flash #737

By [NR] admin | Published: July 16, 2023


→ Best lenses for the Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera.


→ DxO released 369 new Optics Modules adding support for the Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR lens (see the full list here).


→ Yahoo Japan: Nikon raised wages twice in nine months.


→ Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens review at Xitek.


→ On July 20th Skylum will release a new Panorama Stitching Extension for Luminar Neo. Additional information is available here.

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Nikon Z9 underwater review in Australia

By [NR] admin | Published: July 15, 2023




Nikon Z9 underwater review in Australia by Nicolas Remy (Instagram: @nicolaslenaremy) from The Underwater Club (see the full review here).

Introduction

As a long-term Nikon DSLR user, I was curious to see how the Nikon Z9 compared for underwater photography, in the low-light and low-visibility waters where I dive the most.

I want to thank Nikon Australia and Nauticam for the opportunity to try for myself, by lending me the camera, lenses, housings and ports for several weeks of testing, in Sydney’s temperate waters and a few others spots in New South Wales (Australia).

This review focuses on the 3 areas where DSLRs have traditionally outperformed mirrorless cameras in underwater photography: autofocus, viewfinder experience, and battery life.

I will also touch on burst shooting, and finally review the Nauticam NA-Z9 housing.

Before jumping in, I also want to thank The Underwater Club’s Members for sharing their thoughts and questions on the Z9, which have inspired some of the tests I report in this review. A more in-depth version of this review is available on The Underwater Club’s blog.

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Nikon Z8 infrared spectrum converted camera

By [NR] admin | Published: July 13, 2023

Nikon Z8 infrared camera sample photo

Mark from Paul’s Photo is probably the first person to get his Nikon Z8 camera converted to infrared (IR) spectrum with Lifepixel. Here is some additional information:

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Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 lens for Nikon Z-mount additional coverage

By [NR] admin | Published: July 13, 2023


The new Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount is now available for pre-order at:


Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF Overview:

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Nikon Z8 in stock at Best Buy

By [NR] admin | Published: July 13, 2023

The Nikon Z8 camera is now in stock at Best Buy:


Check Nikon Z8 pricing and availability at:

US Europe Canada
Adorama
B&H
Amazon
Pauls’s Photo
Service Photo		 Foto Erhardt (DE)
Calumet (DE)
Foto Koch (DE)
Jessops (UK)
WEX (UK)
Park Cameras (UK)		 Amazon Canada
CameraCanada
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Nikon Z8 classes

By [NR] admin | Published: July 12, 2023


Here are the first Nikon Z8 classes by Steve Simons:

  • Nikon Z8 one-day in-person bootcamp master class in London (July 16): join Steve Simon in London for an intensive & transformational Nikon Z8 & Z9 bootcamp. Venue: The Alma Room inside the Hippodrome Casino London, Cranbourn Street, Leicester Square, WC2H 7JH.
  • Nikon Z8 mastery class online bootcamp class (August 10): join Steve Simon for an intensive & transformational online Nikon Z8 & Z9 Bootcamp. If you can’t make the class, you will get all the deliverables and a link to watch the class at your leisure.


Nikon Z8 classes from the Creative Photo Academy:

  • Adventurer’s guide to Nikon Z8 + Z9 with Paul VanAllen (July 17, free): Paul VanAllen is one of NIKON’s top NPS reps and the expert at finding the hidden gems in the cameras. He will share his secret squirrel tricks for making the Z8 and Z9 hum with perfect menus, settings, tips, ideas, and practical words of wisdom from Paul are all gems. This session can not be recorded.
  • Nikon Z8 + Z9 introduction to video with Forest Barkdoll-Weil (July 20, free): Forest is an accomplished nature and scenic photographer and videographer. He recognized long ago the power of moving pictures to communicate. The Nikon Z9 and Z8 are his chosen cameras to produce award-winning videos. He will share simple-to-apply tips to making fantastic videos with your NIKON Z camera. Will be recorded for playback by registered participants for 15 days.
  • Nikon Z8 + Z9 Deep Dive with Lindsay Silverman (Mondays, beginning October 9, online, $399): Lindsay Silverman trained the Nikon trainers in his 30-year Nikon career. Lindsay will explain the camera setup and uses for virtually every menu option. He will share his unique settings for wildlife, landscape, portrait, and general photography. Lessons will be recorded for playback by registered participants for 15 days.

Matt Granger updated his Nikon Mirrorless Expert Setup Guide for the Nikon Z8

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Nikon Z8 camera sensor tested at DxOMark

By [NR] admin | Published: July 12, 2023


DxOMark released their Nikon Z8 camera sensor test results. Here are some comparisons with other cameras:

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