How to set up Nikon Imaging Cloud on the Nikon Z6 III camera


Ricci explains how to set up the new Nikon Imaging Cloud on the Nikon Z6 III camera:

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CIPA August 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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Nikon + RED announced a deal to provide USC Film School with cameras and lenses


Nikon + RED announced a deal to provide USC Film School with cameras and lenses:

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Reopening of the Nikon Museum in Tokyo





Nikon Corporation (Nikon) is pleased to announce the reopening of the Nikon Museum on October 12. The Nikon Museum opened in Shinagawa in October 2015 as part of the 100th anniversary of Nikon’s foundation project, and since then, about 190,000 people have visited the museum until its closure at the end of February 2024.

Nikon relocated its headquarters and began its operation from July 29 at Nishioi in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, a location with which it has a long association, having had a base there for over 100 years producing various products and services. The Nikon Museum was consequently relocated and will reopen there.

The new Nikon headquarters in Tokyo is ready

Additional information:

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The 2024 5DayDeal photography bundle is now available



The new 2024 5DayDeal photography bundle is now available – as with previous years, you will get a package of different photography tools drastically reduced (95% off courses & plugins). Several different bundles are available, and a portion of the sales will go to charities:

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Two new Voigtlander lenses for Nikon Z-mount announced: APO-LANTHAR 35mm and 50mm f/2




Today Cosina announced two new lenses for Nikon Z-mount:

  • Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 Aspherical II
  • Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical II

Check for pre-orders at Adorama, B&H Photo, and Amazon.

The new Type II series’ exterior design has several improvements, including a reversible lens hood. This new release explains why the previous versions were recently discontinued:

Discontinued: Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm and 50mm f/2 Aspherical lenses for Nikon Z-mount

Additional information on the new lenses:

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Where are Nikon Z mirrorless cameras and lenses manufactured?


Here is the latest list of Nikon Z mirrorless cameras and lenses and the country of manufacturing (the list was updated by Nikon on September 26, 2024):

Mirrorless camera (Z series) Country of origin
Z9, Z8, Z7II, Z6III, Z6II, Z7, Z6, Z5, Zf, Zfc, Z50, Z30 Thailand
NIKKOR Z Lenses
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S
Japan
NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8
NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8
NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (Special Edition)
NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2
NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE)
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR
NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f /3.5-6.3 VR
NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Thailand
NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S
NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S
NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S
NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S
NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f /2.8
NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3
NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8
NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8
NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR
NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8
NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7
China
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New Nikon USA “Capture the Fall Savings”, Z9 trade-in programs


Nikon started a new “Capture the Fall Savings” program in the US:

Some of the new savings are similar to what we had last month – up to $4,800 off select Nikkor lenses and cameras, including up to $700 off Z6 II, Z7 II, and D850 cameras:

The current Nikon rebates are set to expire on September 15th


Nikon also started a new trade-in program, in which you can get a $500 bonus toward a brand-new 29 when you trade in your old camera.

Also, two Tamon lenses for Nikon Z- Z-mount are also now $100 off.

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