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Nikon released firmware update version 2.50 for the Z50 APS-C mirrorless camera (now up to $200 off) with a single change:
Previous Nikon Z50 coverage can be found here:
New: EasyCover silicone protection covers for the Nikon Z50 camera
3 Legged Thing announced new Zayla dedicated L-brackets for Nikon Z50
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The latest Nikon rebates:
Here is the full list of discounted Nikon products in the US:
Original price | Sale price | |
| MB-D16 Multi Battery Power Pack | $336.95 | $136.95 |
| D780 DSLR Camera (Body Only) | $2,296.95 | $1,996.95 |
| D850 DSLR Camera | $2,996.95 | $2,496.95 |
| Z30 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm Lens | $846.95 | $696.95 |
| Z30 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm and 50-250mm Lenses | $1,196.95 | $946.95 |
| Z5 Mirrorless Camera | $1,396.95 | $996.95 |
| Z50 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm Lens | $996.95 | $896.95 |
| Z50 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm and 50-250mm Lenses | $1,346.95 | $1,146.95 |
| Z5 Mirrorless Camera with 24-200mm Lens | $2,196.95 | $1,696.95 |
| Z5 Mirrorless Camera with 24-50mm Lens | $1,696.95 | $1,296.95 |
| Z5 Mirrorless Camera with 24-70mm f/4 Lens Kit | $2,393.90 | $1,993.90 |
| Z5 Mirrorless Camera with 28-75mm f/2.8 Lens Kit | $2,593.90 | $1,893.90 |
| Z6 II Mirrorless Camera | $1,996.95 | $1,696.95 |
| Z6 II Mirrorless Camera with 24-200mm Lens Kit | $2,893.90 | $2,493.90 |
| Z6 II Mirrorless Camera with 24-70mm f/4 Lens | $2,596.95 | $2,296.95 |
| Z7 II Mirrorless Camera | $2,996.95 | $2,596.95 |
| Z7 II Mirrorless Camera with 24-200mm Lens Kit | $3,893.90 | $3,393.90 |
| Zfc Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm Lens | $1,096.95 | $996.95 |
| Zfc Mirrorless Camera with 28mm Lens | $1,196.95 | $1,096.95 |
| COOLPIX P1000 Digital Camera Deluxe Kit | $1,166.75 | $1,159.95 |
| COOLPIX P950 Digital Camera Deluxe Kit | $911.75 | $904.95 |
| NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 Lens | $1,196.95 | $896.95 |
| NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Macro Lens (Nikon Z) | $1,046.95 | $946.95 |
| NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Lens | $2,496.95 | $2,296.95 |
| NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S Lens | $1,346.95 | $1,146.95 |
| NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Lens | $1,196.95 | $996.95 |
| NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S Lens | $1,046.95 | $946.95 |
| NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Lens | $896.95 | $796.95 |
| NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S Lens | $2,396.95 | $2,096.95 |
| NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 Lens | $296.95 | $276.95 |
| NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S Lens | $846.95 | $696.95 |
| NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S Lens | $3,246.95 | $2,996.95 |
| NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 Lens | $296.95 | $276.95 |
| NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S Lens | $2,096.95 | $1,896.95 |
| NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S Lens | $626.95 | $526.95 |
| NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Lens | $2,696.95 | $2,396.95 |
| NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S Lens | $796.95 | $696.95 |
| AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Lens | $1,746.95 | $1,596.95 |
| AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Lens | $1,096.95 | $996.95 |
| AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Lens | $1,396.95 | $1,056.95 |
| AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR Lens | $2,096.95 | $1,596.95 |
| AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED Lens | $526.95 | $476.95 |
| AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Lens | $196.95 | $176.95 |
| AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR Lens | $3,596.95 | $3,296.95 |
| AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G Lens | $446.95 | $406.95 |
| AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Lens | $216.95 | $196.95 |
| AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Lens with Accessory Kit | $267.93 | $247.93 |
| AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR Lens | $2,346.95 | $1,896.95 |
| AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G Lens | $1,596.95 | $1,446.95 |
| AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Lens | $476.95 | $426.95 |
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CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2023, black: 2022, blue: 2021):
In April, Mirrorless and Compact shipments were the highest of the calendar year so far. DSLR shipments were higher than January or February, but lower than March.
CIPA predicted 5.72 million DSLR and Mirrorless bodies and 9.39 million lenses for calendar 2023. We’re predicting 4.6m-5.8m bodies. That’s a substantial increase over last month’s prediction of 4.2-5.3 million.
That compares to:
April 2023: Units & Shipped Value:
(All comparisons to YTD 2022)
DSLR Units : 344,049 –47% YTD
DSLR Shipped Value: ¥15.67 billion –41% YTD
Mirrorless Units: 1.201m +28% YTD
Mirrorless Shipped Value: ¥145.6 billion +28% YTD
Compact Units: 511,296 -12% YTD
Compact Shipped Value: ¥20.447 billion +20% YTD
Lenses for smaller than 35mm Units: 1.31 million -12% YTD
Lenses for smaller than 35mm Shipped Value: ¥23.96 billion -1% YTD
Lenses for 35mm and larger Units: 1.32million -5% YTD
Lenses for 35mm and larger Shipped Value: ¥100.7 billion +10% YTD
Cumulative 2023 Mirrorless unit share (of Mirrorless + DSLR): 77.7% (was 58.9% YTD 2022)
Cumulative 2023 Mirrorless Shipped Value share: 90.3% (was 80.9% YTD 2022)
The ratio of lenses shipped to bodies shipped is 1.7 for YTD 2023. It was 1.82 for YTD 2022.
Full-year 2023 Geographic Share: (Asia doesn’t include China or Japan)
DSLR:
Units: China 10.1%, Asia 08.1%, Japan 3.6%, Europe 43.6%, Americas 32.6%, Other 1.9%
Shipped Value: China 17.5%, Asia 11.8%, Japan 4.8%, Europe 35.5%, Americas 28.6%, Other 1.7%
Mirrorless:
Units: China 24.7%, Asia 17.8%, Japan 12.4%, Europe 20.2%, Americas 20.7%, Other 4.2%
Shipped Value: China 27.4%, Asia 18.7%, Japan 10.4%, Europe 18.5%, Americas 20.2%, Other 4.7%
Compacts:
Units: China 11.7%, Asia 14.4%, Japan 24.9%, Europe 26.3%, Americas 19.0%, Other 3.8%
Shipped Value: China 14.5%, Asia 15.4%, Japan 17.5%, Europe 27.4%, Americas 21.5%, Other 3.8%
Lenses:
Units: China 18.3%, Asia 13.9%, Japan 11.8%, Europe 26.2%, Americas 26.0%, Other 3.8%
Shipped Value: China 20.3%, Asia 15.3%, Japan 10.7%, Europe 24.8%, Americas 24.7%, Other 4.3%
List of participating CIPA companies can be found here.
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→ New Shimoda Action X v2 camera backpacks released.
→ Delkin released new CFexpress Type B memory cards.
→ The new 2023 5DayDeal Video Creators Bundle will be open for sale from June 8-13, 223. The corresponding 5DayDeal $10,000+ Prelaunch Giveaway is already live online.
→ A Nikon executive has become the President of the Board at CIPA.
→ The latest Nikon-related videos:
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Topaz Labs released Photo AI version 1.3.7 with the following changes (currently $40 off until June 16th):
Skylum released Luminar Neo version 1.10.0 with the following changes (save up to 75% when upgrading Luminar Neo):
Adobe is offering 50% off Creative Cloud for the first 3 months starting June 3 and running through June 9 (this promotion is limited to the United States and Canada only).
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B&H Photo already has two listings for used Nikon Z8 cameras:
The regular price of the Z8 is $3,997
More used Nikon equipment can be found here.
Here is the B&H used equipment rating system:
The above are cosmetic ratings only. All used equipment has been tested and proven to be in good working order.
Previous coverage of the Nikon Z8 camera can be found here.
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The Nikon NX READY trademark I reported a few months ago is apparently for a new free smartphone app that is already listed at the Google Play store (not yet available at the Apple store). This is what we know:
This is also the place to mention that the Nikon NX READY app logo is… a bit strange.
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Micro Clutch from Peak Design raised $1,077,801 of a $50,000 goal by 9,046 backers with 5 days to go (check also the official Peak Design website). Here is the compatibility with Nikon cameras:
The Micro Clutch is a low-profile hand strap alternative that strips away unnecessary bulk without sacrificing a secure, comfortable grip for mirrorless shooters. Designed to accommodate either 2 or 4 finger body grip with full access to camera controls, the Micro Clutch features an adjustable Hypalon strap with silicon padding. Micro Clutch can be quickly installed via an anodized base plate yet easily adjusted for instant access to the camera’s battery door.
The TRANSIT Travel Line by WANDRD raised $323,667 of a $30,000 goal by 1,311 backers with 12 days to go (check also the official WANDRD website).
The TRANSIT Travel Line includes four main products – the TRANSIT Travel Backpack, which comes in two sizes; the TRANSIT Carry-On Roller, the WANDRD Tote Backpack, and the Travel Wallet. All of these products were designed to work together to create a kick-ass travel experience from the moment you start packing your trip.
The SPINN self-adhesive protective gear wrapper raised $99,558 of $10,177 goal by 1,128 backers with 7 days to go.
Additional information is available here.
Thronmax Space mic kit for professional-quality audio raised $44,692 of $15,000 goal by 295 backers with 13 days to go.
Specs: 2.4GHz Wireless Technology | Omnidirectional Microphones | Environmental Noise Cancellation | 8+ Hours Of Battery Life | Compact Design.
Via PhotoRumors
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After my post about Nikon restricting aftermarket batteries, several readers alerted me to another video from the same Youtuber about Nikon blocking the international sale of a used 18-55mm lens that was listed on eBay:
Again, nothing new really – years ago I had a cheap used Seiko watch I listed for sale on eBay and the listing was removed per request directly from the company, becuase only Seiko was authorized to sell their watches in Europe (my listing was with international shipping which included also shipping to Europe) – see a similar discussion here.
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Here is the latest Nikon Nikkor Z mirrorless lens roadmap as of May 31, 2023:
The four, not yet-announced, NIKKOR Z lenses are (all expected to be announced in 2023):
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