Nikon Rumors

In 2026, Nikon had three development announcements and two actual announcements: Nikkor Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 (released: January 2026) Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II (released: February 2026) Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S (development announcement: May 2026) Nikkor Z cinema lenses (development […]

  Every few months, Amazon discounts random cameras and lenses for a limited time. Today, the Nikon Zf camera is listed on Amazon for $1,747 – that’s $300 off (regular price: $2,047): Update: all discounted Zf cameras are now sold out, and the price is back to normal. The camera is sold by […]

The long-rumored Nikon cinema lenses are now finally officially announced (development announcement only). The new Nikkor Z Cinema T1.9 VV series will include nine lenses, including a Nikkor Z Cinema 50mm T1.9 VV: NIKON IS DEVELOPING NINE CINEMA LENSES IN THE NIKKOR Z CINEMA T1.9 VV SERIES Nikon […]

A few hours after my report, Nikon officially announced the development of a new firmware version 2.00 for the Nikon ZR camera. The release will come later in 2026, and the Open Gate feature will come in 2027. Here are the official details: The following features are planned for inclusion in this […]

Nikon registered a new wireless remote controller with the FCC, and the confidentiality ends on November 3rd, 2026. This is just another hint in the long list of clues that a new product(s) announcement is coming soon. Here are the details on the new wireless remote controller: Nikon registered a […]

Brandon Talbot, who is under an NDA with Nikon, confirmed the long-rumored Nikon ZR firmware update version 2.0 and Nikkor Z cinema lenses in this video without mentioning the actual release dates: Update – the new firmware update is now officially announced: Nikon officially announced the […]

→ Freewell launched a new ultra-slim locking filter system for 49-95mm lenses. → “What camera belongs to your zodiac sign?” by Aftershoot. → NiSi will soon release a new 26mm f/0.7 lens for Nikon Z-mount.   → New Meike AF 58mm f/1.2 MIX APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount coming soon. See […]

An “exclusive product presentation” featuring the “latest product highlights” by Bruno Murari from Nikon UK is scheduled for September 25th in London: “Discover the latest product highlights and insights in an exclusive presentation.” The event will also include “Demonstrating the […]

RED is promising to “come out swinging” at the 2026 IBC show in Amsterdam (September 11-14, 2026): RED DIGITAL CINEMA Comes Out Swinging at IBC 2026 with Next-Generation Live Broadcast Technology RED DIGITAL CINEMA steps into the ring at IBC 2026 with its latest innovations for live broadcast […]

Nikon registered a new N2528 camera (MIIT/CMIIT number 26J99NA7E003) in China – now we have three new/confirmed/upcoming cameras: CMIIT ID Internal model Approval # Issue date Device description 26J99NA7E001 N2324 2026-5961 April 7  2026 5.1 GHz WLAN + Bluetooth 26J99NA7E002 N2527 2026-8018 […]

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published the latest camera production data (orange: 2026, black: 2025, blue: 2024): July 2026 CIPA numbers by ZoetMB (All comparisons to YTD 2025) Narrative: July 2026 July numbers are unfortunately not great. Compared to last July (single […]

Nikon released a new firmware update version 1.1 for the Coolpix P1100 super-zoom camera with two fixes (see previous coverage): In rare circumstances, the camera would stop responding when adjusting zoom during burst photography. Some timestamps in the metadata of video files would differ from the […]

Today, Nikon sent emails about a scheduled server maintenance on September 15th. This may reaffirm a potential new product announcement around that date, as previously reported (see this and this post). Here is the full text of the official notice: Server Maintenance Information Thank you for your […]

Here are some observations on the potential Nikon announcement in September sent by a reader (thanks): Update: Nikon server maintenance scheduled for September 15th. If you look across the schedules of Nikon Ambassadors in both North America and Europe, there are two windows that really stand out. […]

I already reported on the 2025 digital camera shipment market share from the latest Nikkei Industry Report: 2025 digital camera shipment market share Fujifilm’s surge is attributed to strong demand for compact cameras. The 2025 numbers for Fujifilm provided in the report also include the […]

DxO released PhotoLab 10. Here is what’s new: Next-Generation Masking: The introduction of Depth Masks, allowing adjustments based on distance from the camera, and enhanced AI subject detection capable of recognizing fine facial details like eyebrows and mouths. Expanded U Point™ Technology: A […]

Godox released a new MA2 flexible macro twin light:   Godox also has the MF-T76N macro twin flash for Nikon cameras. Godox announced a new MF-T76 macro twin flash for Nikon, Canon, and Sony cameras And if you have a sense of humor, here is the new Godox LT1 Creative Pixel LED Light:     The post […]

→ New SG-Image AF 15mm f/2.8 full-frame lens coming in 2027. → Coming soon for Nikon Z-mount: new 7artisans AF 18mm f/2 wide-angle APS-C lens. → Gura Gear camera back sale ends tomorrow. → Tilta will increase their prices on September 1st (check their products at B&H Photo and the […]

Here is an interview by Steve Simon from PhotoEducate with the legendary Jay Maisel – a lifelong Nikon photographer who passed away on August 24th at the age of 95: Jay Maisel was a lifelong Nikon photographer, although, as this interview makes clear, equipment was always secondary to what he […]

Nikon launched new savings in Europe: Nikon Germany Nikon UK The Nikon US and Nikon Canada rebates are ending soon: Nikon Canada – ending September 10th Nikon USA rebates – ending tomorrow: The post New Nikon savings launched in Europe appeared first on Nikon Rumors. Related posts: Nikon USA […]