Nikon Rumors

Nikon USA officially released its schedule of events for the 2025 Bild Expo that will take place in NYC next week (free registration): NIKON EXHIBITS INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS AND EXCITING EXPERIENCES AT BILD EXPO 2025 NEW YORK, NEW YORK — BILD EXPO BOOTH #454 Nikon Inc. will exhibit at Bild Expo 2025, […]

The Luminar Neo summer sale, where you can get up to 75% off, will end in 72 hours. Here’s the offer breakdown: Cross-device Subscription (desktop & mobile) – only $99 Includes Luminar Neo desktop + Luminar Mobile + 100 creative add-ons for free + Neo video course worth $79 Luminar Neo […]

WANDRD initially started on Kickstarter, and for their latest WANDRD PRVKE V4 camera bag, they decided to go back to Kickstarter – they have already raised over $215,000 in the first few hours with an initial goal of $25k: PRVKE V4 + All-New PRVKE EDC Backpacks by WANDRD The bag trusted by […]

Some new Nikon rumors from China: Nikon is currently testing N-Log2 (leveraging the expertise of RED) All Nikon cameras capable of recording with N-Log will update to N-Log2 at almost the same time Nikon Z8 will get Imaging Cloud support, but Z9 won’t – at least for now (maybe later) The […]

The new Nikon Z8 firmware update version 3.0 is rumored to be officially released next week on June 18 or 19. The time frame between announcement and release is a little bit short, so we should see if the rumors are true. Additional informtion is available here: Major Nikon Z8 firmware update […]

The German brand Rollei announced a new 85mm f/1.8 autofocus full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount. For now, the new lens is only available for pre-order in Germany (at Foto Erhardt). In the US, Rollei products are sold at B&H Photo. Additional information can be found here – the lens seems to be […]

Nikon & RED will participate in the upcoming 2025 Bild Expo by B&H Photo – the free registration is still open. The 2025 Bild Expo will take place in NYC from June 17-18. Nikon will offer sensor cleaning on a first-come, first-served basis (no appointment is necessary). Here is […]

Nikon announced a major Z8 firmware update version 3.00 that adds support for pixel-shift shooting, flexible color picture control and more: Video view assist HSFC image quality In-body focus limiter Flexible colour picture controls Maximum aperture live view Autofocus improvements Pixel shift No […]

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2025, black: 2024, blue: 2023): April 2025 CIPA numbers by ZoetMB (All comparisons to YTD 2024) Narrative: April 2025 CIPA has predicted 6.66m ILCs, 1.1.92m compacts and 10.56m lenses […]

Nikon released firmware update version 1.50 for the Z5 mirrorless camera. Just as with the latest Z7II & Z6II updates, Nikon added support for the power zoom feature on power zoom lenses and a few other minor fixes: Added support for the power zoom feature on power zoom lenses. [русский […]

Here are the best entries so far revealed in the 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards: Additional information on the contest: REVEALED: FRONT-RUNNERS IN CONTEST TO FIND 2025’s FUNNIEST WILDLIFE IMAGES & VIDEOS London, June 2nd 2025. With only ONE MONTH to go before the 2025 competition closes […]

→ Refurbished Nikon Z5 cameras are now selling for $799 (see all available refurbished Nikon gear here). → The new 2025 5DayDeal Video Creators Bundle is now available – as with previous years, you will get a package of different video creator tools drastically reduced. Several different […]

TTartisan released a new M01 on-camera film canister flash and J01 wireless flash trigger priced at $29+$10 ($39 for both). Orders are now open at Amazon and TTartisan’s website. See also the previous TTartisan film canister magnetic LED light: TTArtisan announced a film canister magnetic LED […]

Venus Optics announced a new Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF zoom fisheye lens for Nikon Z-mount (previously reported here): US: B&H Photo International: Venus Optics online store Additional information: Product name LAOWA 8-15mm F2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye Format Compatibility FF Focal Length 8-15mm Aperture […]

A Chinese source who has been right in the past, reposted my 2025 predictions on social media and added that Nikon will also announce a third “mysterious model” this year: “Mysterious model: NR only mentioned two new models, Z9II and Zr, but I got a tip that there will be another new model […]

ON1 software is 20 years old this year, and they are celebrating their anniversary with a big sale: Products up to 75% off: ON1 Photo RAW, Effects, NoNoise AI, and more (view all products) Plugins starting at just $19.99 Customer photo contest with gift card and merch prizes: Check their website […]

The Nikon US rebates stay unchanged for June – see the complete list here: US: B&H Photo | Paul’s Photo | Service Photo DE: Foto Erhardt UK: WEX Photo CA: Camera Canada None of the lenses that will get a price increase on June 23 are currently discounted: Product Old price New price […]

A few months ago, I reported that Nikon would have a slow year (2025) in terms of new product announcements. This is what Nikon has announced so far this year: Nikon Z5II camera Nikon Coolpix P1100 camera Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S lens Top executives recently confirmed that Nikon is still […]

Here are the top 10 most viewed NikonRumors posts for May 2025: New Nikon price increase list (all lenses and accessories made in China, no camera price increases) The Nikon Zr will be the next Z-mount camera with RED tech (R for RED) Nikon achieves top market share in Japan for the first time with […]

Nikon released new identical firmware updates for the Z7II (now $1,797) and Z6II (now $1,397) cameras: Nikon Z7II firmware update version 1.70: Added support for the power zoom feature on power zoom lenses. [русский (RU)] has been added to the languages available via the [Language] item in […]