Nikon Rumors

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 […]

The previously reported Viltrox Z1 retro camera flash is now officially announced and available for pre-order at: B&H Photo Viltrox store (international shipping) Additional information: MSRP: 49.99 USD,  56.99 EUR, 47.99 GBP 0.2s-3.5s Recycle Time 1/5000s-1/50000s Flash Duration S1 Sync & […]

The Nikon Z5II camera and/or lens kits are currently in stock at (different configurations are in stock based on the country): US: B&H Photo UK: WEX Photo DE: Foto Erhardt CA: Camera Canada The post The Nikon Z5II is now in stock appeared first on Nikon Rumors. Related posts: Nikon Z5II […]

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 […]

Nikon released a new firmware update version 1.8 for the COOLPIX P1000 super zoom camera with a single fix:  Fixed an issue where the camera would in rare circumstances stop responding after burst shooting The new Nikon COOLPIX P1100 camera is currently in stock at B&H Photo and Foto […]

The new Nikon Z5II camera is now shipping in the US to existing pre-orders: Check availability at: US: B&H Photo UK: WEX Photo DE: Foto Erhardt CA: Camera Canada Previous Nikon Z5II coverage: Nikon Z5II camera hands-on report Nikon  Z5II camera could be in short supply Nikon Z5II Digitutor […]

The Nikon D6 camera is now listed as discontinued on several Japanese retailers’ websites: Kitamura Camera: Discontinued products Map Camera: Discontinued products, in stock Bic Camera: On sale now Yodobashi Camera: Low in stock The camera is not yet listed as discontinued on the official Nikon […]

Nikon released new firmware and software updates: Nikon Z 50 Firmware Version 2.60 Nikon Zfc Firmware Version 1.80 Nikon Wireless Transmitter Utility Version 1.14.0 Nikon NX Studio Version 1.9.0 The post Nikon released new firmware for the Z50 + Zfc cameras, plus new versions of Wireless […]

Tamron announced the development of a new 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount. The official release is scheduled for the summer of 2025. The product page can be found here. The price of the same lens for E/X mount is $699. Additional information: TAMRON announces […]

I will be traveling in the next few days and will have limited internet connectivity. Blog posts and email responses could be delayed. If you are bored and want to get your Nikon fix, check the Nikon Rumors Forum or some of the Nikon Facebook groups: Nikkor Lenses Nikon Z Cameras Nikon Zf Nikon Z6 […]

→ Nikon won several TIPA awards this year. → The Nikon Gashapon vending machine-dispensed capsule camera toys are now available for sale in select US stores. New Nikon Gashapon (vending machine-dispensed capsule toys) now available for sale in Japan → A new 7Artisans AF 24mm f/1.8 lens for […]

Meet Aperty: The New AI-Powered Portrait Editor Nikon Portrait Photographers Will Love Aperty: The Pro Portrait Retouching Tool Nikon Shooters Have Been Waiting For If you’ve been searching for the best retouch app to enhance your Nikon portraits, Aperty is worth a closer look. This intelligent […]

Nikon released a new firmware update version 1.01 for the Z50II camera: Nikon Z50II Firmware Version 1.01 Pre-Release Capture is now available using a SmallRig SR-RG2. Added “русский” (Russian) to [Language] in [SETUP MENU] for Z50II cameras sold in the Middle East region. Renamed d13 […]

Nikon released firmware update version 5.20 for the Nikon Z9 and NX Tether versio 2.3.0: Nikon Z9 Firmware Version 5.20: Added support for “NX Field*”, a remote shooting system for corporate users. * Visit the “NPS” website for overview and user’s manual of NX Field. Nikon Professional […]

Nikon confirmed their plans to add Bird Detect autofocus to the Z6III camera by the end of the year on social media: “We plan to add Bird detect AF to the Z6III by the end of the year. Stay tuned!” (Nikon USA) Major Nikon Zf firmware update version 2.00 released (birds AF, Imaging Cloud, and […]

→ Nikon USA now has a new Cinema tab on their website. → Nikon Imaging Cloud maintenance scheduled For April 21st. →  New 7Artisans AF 40mm f/2.5 FF lens makes its debut at the NAB show. → 7Artisans is teasing a new 10mm wide-angle lens. The post Weekly Nikon news flash #829 appeared […]

MJ sent me his Nikon Z5II camera hands-on report at Nikon Plaza in Tokyo: I managed to go down to the showroom earlier today and try out the Z5II demo sets. Here are some interesting points: The Nikon Z-GR1 is a perfect fit, since the bottom of the base is the same length as that The post Nikon […]

Two new third-party full-frame lenses for Nikon Z-mount are coming soon: Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB full-frame autofocus lens with a color LCD screen: The new Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB lens is coming next week with a color LCD screen Brightin Star 12mm f/2.8 full-frame manual focus lens: New Brightin Star […]

Nikon Japan updated its website, indicating that the new Z5II camera could be in short supply: “We are currently receiving many more orders for this product than we anticipated, so it may take some time for your order to be delivered. Thank you for your understanding.” The Nikon Z5II should […]

In October last year, Nikon released the latest versions of NRW Codec (v.1.9.0) and NEF Codec (v.1.31.4). Both download links are no longer valid (they now default to the Nikon Download center). Unless this is an error, it seems that Nikon will no longer provide future NEF/NRW Codec updates. If you […]