The best DSLR camera ever produced (Nikon D850) is slowly disappearing from stores (now $800 off)


The best DSLR camera ever produced (Nikon D850) is slowly disappearing from stores:

The Nikon D850 is now $800 off as part of the latest Nikon rebates for May:

New Nikon rebates now live in the US (Nikon Z8 now $500 off)

The Nikon D850 was announced back in 2017! Two years ago we already had reports that Nikon had stopped making DSLR cameras:

Report: Nikon to stop making DSLR cameras, withdraws from SLR development after 60 years of history

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DxO Nik Collection version 7 released


Today DxO released a new Nik Collection version 7 (free trial available). Additional information on the latest release can be found here:

DxO Nik Collection 7 released

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Weekly Nikon news flash #779

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→ Westcott released new FJ80 speedlight models: Adorama | B&H Photo.

   
→ Delkin announced three new Black CFexpress Type B 4.0 memory cards


Topaz Labs has a new logo, redesigned website, and released several new software updates:


Luminar Neo Spring update version 1.19.0 is now officially released (see pricing) with new technologies like Water Enhancer AI, Twilight Enhancer AI, new masking tools for Luminosity and Object Selection, Batch processing in HDR Merge, and a brand new interface.


Tamron plans to release 7 new lenses in 2024.


You can get 15% off LensRentals with promo code RUMORS15.


Nikon Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S lens field impressions by Photographylife.

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New: Megadap EFTZ21 Canon EF to Nikon Z lens adapter

Megadap EFTZ21 lens adapter for using Canon EF lenses on Nikon Z cameras (previously reported here). The adapter works with both full-frame and APS-C lenses and is unlocking 150+ new EF lenses to the Nikon Z system.

The new adapter is already available for sale on eBay and should be listed soon at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H.

Additional information:

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Phileweb: strong Nikon sales due to recovery in the supply of products (best-selling cameras in the top 5 Japanese stores)


Phileweb published the article “Nikon promotes strong sales due to recovery in the supply of products such as Zf” together with the best-selling cameras in the top 5 Japanese stores for March (keep in mind that Nikon has not announced a new camera in 8 months – usually new cameras are the top sellers):

“Under these circumstances, one company that stands out is Nikon, which has recovered its product supply. Since its release on October 27th last year, the “Z f” has continued to be popular, and a total of 5 models of the body and lens kit have made it into the rankings. A total of 25 models compete with Nikon’s 7 models and Sony’s 8 models.” (Phileweb)

Yodobashi Camera

  1. Nikon Z8
  2. Nikon Zf 40mm f/2 lens kit
  3. Canon EOS R6 Mark II
  4. Sony α7 IV
  5. Sony α7C II zoom lens kit

Bic Camera

  1. Sony ZV-E10 power zoom lens kit
  2. Sony α7CII
  3. Canon EOS R10 18-150mm lens kit
  4. Sony α7C II zoom lens kit
  5. Olympus PEN E-P7 double zoom kit

Camera Kitamura

  1. Fujifilm X-T5
  2. Sony ZV-E10 power zoom lens kit
  3. Nikon Zf 40mm f/2 lens kit
  4. Canon EOS R10 18-150mm lens kit
  5. Canon EOS R6 Mark II

Map Camera

  1. Fujifilm X100VI
  2. Nikon Zf
  3. Sony α7RV
  4. Fujifilm X-T5
  5. Sony α7CII

Fujiya Camera

  1. OM Sytem OM-1 Mark II
  2. Canon EOS RP 24-105mm lens kit
  3. Nikon Z8
  4. Nikon Zf
  5. Nikon Zf 40mm f/2 lens kit

Total camera listings by brand:

  1. Sony: 8
  2. Nikon: 7
  3. Canon: 5
  4. Fujifilm: 3
  5. OM System/Olympus: 2
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The new Kase 200mm f/5.6 MC full-frame reflex lens for Nikon Z-mount: now 20% off, sample photos, first reviews

The new Kase 200mm f/5.6 MC full-frame manual focus reflex mirror lens for Nikon Z-mount is now 20% off at Amazon (the lens is $749 at B&H):


Sample photos:

Additional information:

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Nikon’s stock surged 10%, the most since 2013 (and other Nikon corporate news)


→ Bloomberg – “Nikon soars most in 11 years as London’s Silchester takes stake”:

“Silchester International Investors, a London-based firm that has advocated for corporate change in Japan, disclosed it has taken a stake in Nikon Corp., pushing the shares up by the most in more than a decade. Silchester reported it holds 5% of the Tokyo-based company and that it may request dividend increases, share buybacks or other changes to capital policy, according to a filing to Japan’s Finance Ministry. Nikon’s stock surged 10%, the most since 2013.”

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The new Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical lens for Nikon Z-mount will be released on May 15


The new Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical lens for Nikon Z-mount will be released on May 15, 2024. Pre-orders should open soon at AdoramaAmazon, and B&H Photo.

There are now a total of 10 Voigtlander mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount:

  1. NOKTON 75mm f/1.5: AdoramaAmazon |B&H
  2. SUPER WIDE-HELIAR 15mm f/4.5: Adorama | B&H | Amazon
  3. NOKTON 50mm f/1: Adorama | B&H | Amazon
  4. APO-LANTHAR 65mm f/2: Adorama | Amazon | B&H
  5. NOKTON D 23mm f/1.2: Adorama | Amazon | B&H | WEX
  6. NOKTON D 35mm f/1.2: Adorama | Amazon | eBay | WEX
  7. APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2: Adorama | Amazon | B&H | WEX
  8. APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2: Adorama | Amazon | B&H | eBay
  9. NOKTON 40mm f/1.2: Adorama | B&H | WEX
  10. MACRO APO-ULTRON D 35mm f/2: Adorama | B&H | WEX

Additional information on the new Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 (sample photos can be found here):

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