Skylum released a new Luminar Neo Spring update with new AI-powered enhancements (additional informtion).
DxO Labs added support for the latest cameras and lenses (see the full list here).
ON1 released their free April update for Photo RAW 2025.
Topaz Labs collaborates with WhiteWall to provide pristine prints (additional information).
Adobe Max London product updates.
→ Viltrox released firmware update version 1.06 for the new 135mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount.
→ 7Artisans AF 24mm f/1.8 full frame lens for Nikon Z-mount additional information.
→ Think Tank Photo Sling Bags Sale.
→ Check out the latest gear at the B&H Photo Used Department: Photo | Video | Lighting | Audio | Drones & Action Cams.
As of today, I have not heard any rumors about an upcoming Nikon price increase, resulting from the new tariffs proposed by President Trump (Leica, Fuji, Blackmagic have already announced price increases, Canon will follow soon, and I believe Sony will be next). Update: the first Sony price seems to be already here.
Nikon was planning to introduce new rebates this weekend on April 27th, but I am no longer sure if this will happen. The current rebates are very limited (only 26 items, mainly old products):
As I mentioned earlier, Nikon products are manufactured in China, Japan, and Thailand. Here are the expected/proposed tariffs for each of the countries:
Obviously, Nikon will never move its camera and lens manufacturing to the US to avoid the tariffs.
Here is the email Service Photo recently sent out to customers:
The previously reported Viltrox Z1 retro camera flash is now officially announced and available for pre-order at:
The Nikon Z5II camera and/or lens kits are currently in stock at (different configurations are in stock based on the country):
Like all other Z cameras, the new Nikon Z5 II (now shipping) is manufactured in Thailand.
From Reuters: “Thailand is facing a 36% tariff under U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade measures, and is hoping to use a 90-day pause on the levies to prepare a response.”
Here is the latest/updated list of Nikon Z mirrorless cameras and lenses, and the country of manufacturing:
Nikon released a new firmware update version 1.8 for the COOLPIX P1000 super zoom camera with a single fix:
The new Nikon COOLPIX P1100 camera is currently in stock at B&H Photo and Foto Erhardt.
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