Godox launched a new Lux Cadet retro camera flash – a perfect fit for Nikon Zf & Zfc cameras




Godox launched Lux Cadet – a new retro camera flash that will be a perfect fit for the Nikon Zf and Zfc cameras. The price is $95 and pre-orders are now open. Additional information:

  • Throwback to the 1940s design
  • Retro power adjust dial
  • Compact, lightweight design
  • Auto Mode & Manual Mode
  • Built-in Lithium battery
  • Universal Hotshoe
  • Sync Terminal for External Operation
  • Power, ISO, Stops, Distance Dial
  • Guide Number: 32.8′ at ISO 100
  • 7 x Output Levels: 1/1 to 1/64
  • Pre-order: B&H Photo
  • Price: $94.90
  • Product page
  • Product Manual
  • Technical specifications and additional pictures:

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Interview with Nikon executive: “Zf captures the hearts of young camera fans”


Phileweb (translated) published an interview with Mr. Takuhide Tsuji from Nikon Imaging Japan (Nikon received the 2023 DGP Imaging Overall Gold Award). The Nikon Zf is a big hit and it is still out of stock in many retailers:

Q: (Phileweb) Furthermore, the Zf, which won the Jury Special Award, was released on October 27th, but I hear that it is difficult to obtain. How do you analyze the background behind its explosive popularity?

A: (TsujiAlthough) Although quantitative data is not yet available, the Touch & Try event held at Nikon Plaza prior to the launch attracted young customers in their 20s and 30s, as well as those visiting Nikon Plaza for the first time. Many customers came to visit us, and we could feel the change firsthand, thinking, “This is a slightly different demographic than our usual customer base.”

Here is the interview recap from Digicame-info:

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Nikon COOLPIX P950 firmware update version 1.4 released


Nikon released firmware update version 1.4 for the COOLPIX P950 super-telephone camera with a single issue fixed:

  • During time-lapse movie shooting, the camera normally locks focus at the first frame, but with some subjects, the focus position may be gradually shifted after the second frame.

The four-year-old Nikon COOLPIX P950 camera is now selling for $796.

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More new Chinese Z-mount lenses released and available to order: Meike 85mm f/1.4, AstrHori 28mm f/13, and Sirui 23/33/56mm f/1.2


The previously reported Meike 85mm f/1.4 STM full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z mount is officially released and available in stock. Additional information can be found here.


The previously reported AstrHori 28mm f/13 2X macro periprobe full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially released (additional information is available here):


The new SIRUI Sniper prime lenses for Nikon Z-mount are now available for order at B&H Photo and the official SIRUI website. Additional information can be found here.

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What camera is this?

A few days ago I posted a link to the Nikon booth at the Inter BEE2023 show. A reader noticed that one of the published pictures shows an unknown Nikon mirrorless camera next to the Z8 and Z9:





The camera in question has a small body (smaller than the Z8) and a huge viewfinder – significantly bigger than the Z5/Z6/Z7 models. Am I missing something here? What camera is that?

  • A Nikon Z camera prototype?
  • Is that the rumored high-speed camera to be announced for the 2024 Olympics?
  • Maybe this is just an optical illusion and this is one of the existing Z models?

What do you think?

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Back in stock: Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S & Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena lenses


The following Nikkor Z lenses are back in stock:

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2023 Cyber Monday Photography Deals


Many of the ongoing Black Friday/Cyber Monday photography deals will be ending today:

Stores:

B&H
Adorama
Amazon
Moment
Paul’s Photo
Service Photo

DE:

Erhardt
Koch 
Koster
Calumet

UK:

Park Cameras
Jessops
WEX

CA:

Camera Canada

Cameras/Lenses:

Nikon / Z8
Sony
Fuji
Leica
Panasonic
Canon
Ricoh/Pentax
OM System
Voiglander
Zeiss
Sigma
Tamron
Tokina
Rokinon
Samyang
TTartisan
7Artisans
Viltrox
Laowa
SLR Magic
Meike
Sirui
Funleader
Astrhori
BrightinStar

Accessories:

SmallRig
Ulanzi
Pergear
Heipi
Unistellar

Bags:

Wandrd
GuraGear
ThinkTank
PeakDesign
Oberwerth
Vi Vante

Lighting:

Profoto
Hobolite
Godox

Editing:

Topaz
Luminar
ON1
DxO
Adobe
CaptureOne
AlexOnRaw
Clever
Photographer

Others:

SanDisk
Insta360
Apple
FieldMade
Tutorials
Granger
KEH
Lifepixel
Alphagvrd


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Topaz deals ending tomorrow




The Topaz Labs Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals where you can get up to 60% off their products are ending tomorrow (November 27). The Ultimate Bundle for example is now $299 or 60% off (regular price: $755, purchases include 1 year of upgrades). The full pricing details for the different Topaz products can be found here:



More early Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals can be found here.

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