Demystifying Log ISO, Exposure, and Noise

By [NR] admin | Published: January 8, 2025




Demystifying Log ISO, Exposure, and Noise by Horshack (I briefly covered the video in my last weekly recap):

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At CES 2025, Nikon will showcase thermal blankets designed to protect cameras and lenses from lunar dust and extreme temperature changes

By [NR] admin | Published: January 7, 2025


I updated my last CES post with the latest information from Nikon:

Nikon at the 2025 CES show *UPDATED*

In addition to the robot vision, riblet processing, car cameras, virtual and mirrorless solutions, Nikon also listed the Artemis Mission + Nikon Z9 collaboration: “At CES 2025, Nikon will showcase its solutions that support this monumental project, including the thermal blankets designed to protect the camera and lenses from lunar dust and extreme temperature changes“.

Pictures: Nikon at the 2025 CES show

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November 2024 CIPA numbers

By [NR] admin | Published: January 6, 2025



CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2024, black: 2023, blue: 2022):

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Weekly Nikon news flash #814

By [NR] admin | Published: January 5, 2025


→ Vote for the worst camera of 2024 (PhotoRumors).


→ The top 10 best-selling cameras and lenses for 2024 according to one of the largest Japanese camera stores Map Camera.
→ 2024 new camera gear roundup – a deep dive.

   
→ New silver version of the TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 “Swirly Bokeh” lens for M42 released (you will need an M42 to Nikon Z adapter).


→ New: Sabrent USB4 CFexpress Type B card reader (B&H Photo | Amazon).


→ New: SanDisk PRO-READER SD Express dual card reader (B&H Photo | Amazon).

 
→ 3D printed grip for Nikon Zf cameras.


→ New lenses coming from Brightin Star, Yongnuo, and Viltrox.


→ Mockups: what if Nikon Zf was inspired by the Nikon F3 instead of the Nikon FM (created by a reader).

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Nikon at the 2025 CES show *UPDATED*

By [NR] admin | Published: January 4, 2025




The 2025 CES show starts next week on January 7th in Las Vegas (LVCC, Central Hall, booth 19504). Nikon has already published their CES press release about a co-created in-vehicle camera system with Mitsubishi Fuso:

Mitsubishi Fuso and Nikon to exhibit co-created in-vehicle camera system at CES 2025: going forward, Nikon will explore possible ways of using this technology to help solve various issues

Update – see the new dedicated CES website.

The Nikon Z6III got the Innovation Award from CES:

   
As of today, I do not expect any major photography announcements at the 2025 CES show. A quick reminder that we are still waiting on the rumored Nikon Coolpix P1000 replacement (P1100?) and the Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S-line lens. The Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ zoom lens is also not officially released yet:

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Godox released three new compact “Mini” flash units: iM20, iM22, and IA32

By [NR] admin | Published: January 2, 2025



Godox released three new compact “Mini” flash units – iM20, iM22, and IA32 models:

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Limited time deal: the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD lens for Nikon Z-mount is now $550 off

By [NR] admin | Published: January 2, 2025


Amazon has one of those limited-time deals on the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD lens for Nikon Z-mount – now $1,449 or $550 off / 27% off (sold and shipped by Amazon):

The same lens is listed at B&H Photo for $1,799 after a $200 rebate.

Previous coverage on the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD lens for Nikon Z-mount:

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