The Nikon Report

Konstantin & Becky bring to you the latest Nikon news and photography related announcements.

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Nikon Report #35

New Nikon FTZ2 adapter confirmed https://bit.ly/3hxwTCU

Nikon to release the Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 lens very soon https://bit.ly/3nsMfwe

The Nikon Report 2021 is out https://bit.ly/3Cd7B4N https://bit.ly/398G8Vy

ZFC Coverage: Nikon Japan: Z fc + 28mm lens kit will be released on October 1st https://bit.ly/3kaotTx

SmallRig announced new L-shape grip and half case with strap for Nikon Zfc cameras https://bit.ly/3loCKeN https://bit.ly/2XnnV44

Nikon released a firmware update for D6 version 1.32 https://bit.ly/2Xq0J5l

Nikon Japan officially discontinued a "COOLPIX B600" https://bit.ly/3Eh9mj8

Nikon also temporarily suspended taking orders for some products https://bit.ly/2XisVas

Nikon Museum in Tokyo launched a Special exhibition called "Nikon F2 50th Anniversary Cine Nikkor". https://bit.ly/3nx839X https://bit.ly/3Cfj5Vh

Nikon received the “Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design 2021” for the NX Studio software https://bit.ly/3CaJZ0x

Nikon announces 4 new European Ambassadors https://bit.ly/3k8sLLh

Nikon plans to sell some stocks https://bit.ly/3nuPaVa https://bloom.bg/396QepL https://bit.ly/3hR73Kn

Tamron released a new firmware for the Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD lens which should solve the compatibility issues with Nikon Z cameras. https://bit.ly/3nxRU4f

New Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 AF lens for Nikon Z-Mount is now available for pre-order https://bit.ly/2XtLxEd

Venus Optics announced Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount https://bit.ly/3Ad5L3m

The July CIPA numbers have been released. https://bit.ly/2XgL6Nk https://bit.ly/3ATVwSa

Nikon Speaker Schedule Announced For The Photography Show 2021https://bit.ly/3nuPJyg

Nikon related Talks at the Photography Show:https://bit.ly/3li98zK https://bit.ly/399ARwJ

Nikon Owner Promotion for TPS https://www.nikonownermagazine.com

PhotoPlus 2021 in the US has been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. https://bit.ly/3Ccg601

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Nikon Report #34

According to Nikon Rumors: Only one new Nikon Z lens is expected to actually start shipping this year: Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8

https://bit.ly/3zilcXw

Nikon announced 2021 Nikon Small World In Motion Winners

https://bit.ly/3zomPDe

https://bit.ly/38cKsm5

Adobe added support for the Nikon Z fc camera

https://adobe.ly/3ycuYcd

COKIN announced a filter holder for the Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 lens

https://bit.ly/3jcCOyq

Megadap ETZ11 Sony E to Nikon Z adapter has been announced.

https://bit.ly/3zhnXbH

Teac is developing a new Tascam CA-XLR2d-AN adapter for Nikon mirrorless cameras.

https://bit.ly/3sNNlmE

Kenko Tokina released new MOZA Air 2S/Air 2S handheld gimbal flagship models compatible with Nikon Z cameras.

https://bit.ly/3Dhqe8V

Quick reminder to our UK viewers, Photo London photography festival in Somerset House is scheduled from 8th till 12th of September. Use code PL15 at checkout for 15% off the tickets.

https://photolondon.org/tickets/

Photography Show in Birmingham will be held from 18th till 21st September.

https://www.photographyshow.com/

REVIEWS

Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 S Review - The Nikkor F2.8 trio is complete! By DPREVIEW TV YT

They praise as worthy upgrade over F mount version

https://bit.ly/2WpWupN

Nikon Z MC 50mm F2.8 Review 4.5/5

https://bit.ly/2ULEHsq

Nikon Z fc Review 4.5/5

https://bit.ly/3jioFQ4

Weekend Read & Watch

Nikon released a History overview of major business- and product-related events at various points in time from 1917

https://bit.ly/3zh0S8Q

NIKON Z7 ii AUTOFOCUS Test by Ryan Troy YT

https://bit.ly/2WmLBVK

Nikon Z7 II: THIS is the Camera We'd Buy If We Didn't Shoot with Leicas by Three Blind Men and An Elephant Productions YT

https://bit.ly/3klAOU0

Roger Cicala: Imaging Before Photography, Part III -- The Showman and the Sheriff

https://bit.ly/3myE554

Konstantin & Becky bring to you the latest Nikon news and photography related announcements.

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Nikon Report #33

Nikon rumours published “leaked” Nikon Z9 specs https://bit.ly/3gaHZwG

Later that week Nokishita confirmed that the  upcoming camera code name N2014 is indeed a Z9 (with new EN-EL18d battery and MH-33 charger) https://bit.ly/3iSWcjG

https://bit.ly/37NgMvI

RUMOUR: The next two lenses rumored to be announced by Nikon are 85 F/1.2 and 400mm f/2.8 lens https://bit.ly/3jWhjRC

Nikon updated Q&A section of their Q1 financial results https://bit.ly/3sqPXXs

Nikon Rumours published additional real world photographs of different colours ZFC https://bit.ly/3CZZiL4

Nikon won four 2021-2022 EISA Photography Awards https://bit.ly/3CRWyzj

Nikon Japan lists many F Mount lenses as “OLD PRODUCTS” https://bit.ly/3iQOkzf

Nikon Russia opened a Nikon Plaza in Moscow. https://bit.ly/3iVwbk0

Aeva Technologies partners with Nikon for industrial measurement tools https://reut.rs/3xQnH1P

https://bit.ly/2UrAERT

Viltrox will soon release more autofocus lenses for Nikon Z-mount https://bit.ly/3y23Dtu

First reviews have been published by Richard Wong https://bit.ly/37QqIV9

And Photo Me Ike channels https://bit.ly/3srrPEi

Head to Head: Adobe Lightroom Classic vs Capture One 21 by DPReview https://bit.ly/3xQffzu

Reviews: Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S lens tested at DxOMark and gets a score of 38 https://bit.ly/3xZ9NdA

https://bit.ly/3D6vZXc

Weekend Read & Watch

Joe McNally gives us his field notes from Tokyo and ‘what’s in the bag’ https://joemcnally.com/blog/

Christopher Frost published his review of Nikon Z MC 50mm f/2.8 lens with samples https://bit.ly/2XCmzSY

B&H compared Low-Light capabilities of Nikon Z 6II vs. Z 7II in a photoshoot https://bit.ly/3mcD5TK

And Chris Stewblue told us how glorious the Z9 will be once it hits the shelves in the “Did Nikon Dynamite Themselves?” video https://bit.ly/3m9hhZd

But we will leave you with one recommendation from our viewer Sam. This video is called Pimlico, London - Rare 1950s film of Thomas Cubitt's stucco streets by Gallerydreams YT https://bit.ly/3xQ9C4o

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Konstantin & Becky bring to you the latest Nikon news and photography related announcements.

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Konstantin Kochkin: https://www.instagram.com/konstantinkochkin

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Nikon Report #32

Nikon Q1 FINANCIALS

https://bit.ly/3seXwR5

https://bit.ly/3yGPjaE

https://yhoo.it/2XcWTfn

https://bit.ly/2XiMFKD

Nikon registered a new battery charger MH-33 in Korea https://bit.ly/37w7a8m

Drama: Nikon D850 got listed as discontinued at B&H and then re-listed is on back order. The internet exploded. https://bit.ly/3s9EGek

Nikon introduced three new golfer’s laser rangefinder: Coolshot 50i, Coolshot Lite Stabilised, Coolshot PROII https://bit.ly/3jJW7y3

The Nikon Z fc Digitutor is now available with the “Tips & tricks” videos on the new camera. https://bit.ly/3xCuYlF

Nikkei published the digital camera global market share for 2020 https://bit.ly/3jMIvSz

June CIPA Numbers 2021 https://bit.ly/37ydBYB,  https://bit.ly/3ATVwSa

Weekend Read & Watch

Shooting action on the Z6II with Nikon Ambassador Jasin Boland on his YT channel. https://bit.ly/3Ax6hJk

Nikon Old CM (1977 ~ 1994) from Japan by Keigo Moriyama YT https://bit.ly/3jKlccf

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Konstantin & Becky bring to you the latest Nikon news and photography related announcements.

Rebecca Danese: https://www.instagram.com/rebecca_danese 

Konstantin Kochkin: https://www.instagram.com/konstantinkochkin

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Nikon Report #31

Z9 RUMORS GALORE https://bit.ly/3ilkeDO

What would be your setup for the Tokyo Olympics? https://bit.ly/3fs3Mjp

What’s more to come from Nikon? (discussion) https://bit.ly/3fszX28 https://bit.ly/3lsrO1f

Zfc and the release confusion. https://bit.ly/3A7d1gB

Patent application for Nikon single-lens reflex lenses "400mm F4" and "24-105mm F4" https://bit.ly/2VcQYXh

LEE Filters announced a new filter system adapter for the Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S https://www.leefilters.com/

The New Nikon Z 14-24 S 2.8 for Astrophotography: Is this the Ultimate Nightscape Lens? By Daniel J Stein https://bit.ly/2TSpV2B

Rare: Nikkorex F camera with M42 mount https://bit.ly/3fsP7V2 https://bit.ly/3lss7ZX

MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY with NIKON Z MC 105mm | Bts: best light, tripod vs handheld photography by Morten Hilmer YT channel https://bit.ly/3jhhCWR

PODCAST RECOMMENDATION: PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORY WITH JONATHAN DANIEL PRYCE https://apple.co/37hrEBF

The Tokyo Olympics the best photographs https://bit.ly/3fsXlfR

Best Big Lens for a Wildlife Safari by Piper Mackay Photography. https://bit.ly/3fqJfLO

Watch Two-Time Pulitzer Prize Winner and Nikon Z7 user Essdras M. Suarez discussing What Makes a Great Photo at Photoshelter (requires a free registration) https://bit.ly/3xnAIzJ

The DPREVIEW completed publishing: The Absolute beginner's guide to film photography. All 10 parts are now available for consumption.

https://bit.ly/3ynsIQz

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Konstantin interviews Michael Eleftheriades (head of Nikon Owner London Group) where they discuss  the Nikon Owner magazine and it's London group activities, the New Zfc camera & Z 50 & 105 Micros releases. Konstantin asks what Mike thinks Nikon will release next and we also discuss DSLR & Mirrorless Scanning and look in to ES-2 and Essential Film Holder.

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Konstantin & Becky bring to you the latest Nikon news and photography related announcements.

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The Nikon Report #30

Nikon Zfc was officially released in Japan on 23rd of July. 

Nikon Z fc camera and Nikkor Z 28mm f/2.8 lens kit release postponed https://bit.ly/3C0hbc6

Map cameras published a Zfc interview. https://bit.ly/3zHyzQQ

Nikon’s not yet announced camera N2014 registered in Indonesia https://bit.ly/3l55tXF

Xitek published an interview with Nikon discussing Micro lenses. https://bit.ly/3j0Vyj9

Nikon updated the Micro Lens information. https://bit.ly/3rGUDYR

Nikon Released the firmware updates for Z5, Z6 II & Z7II cameras 

Z 7II Firmware https://bit.ly/3zMwCmm

Z 6II Firmware https://bit.ly/3BSOmxW

Z 5 Firmware https://bit.ly/3f1DKTB

Further firmware updates for Z6II & Z7II cameras are rumored to be released in September https://bit.ly/3jdlEj9

In anticipation of Nikon Zfc release the company updated a few bits of software with support for the camera and updated some other features.

NX Studio https://bit.ly/2Wjs2xd

Wireless Transmitter Utility https://bit.ly/3xgo1qo

Picture Control Utility 2 https://bit.ly/37cHfSR

Webcam Utility (Windows)  https://bit.ly/3yaxjp9

NIKON RUMORS PUBLISHED THE PHOTOS OF Nikon gear room at the Tokyo Olympic Games 2021 shot by Vincent Kalut @vkalut https://bit.ly/3f5kbd4

Nikon product spare parts in the UK are now sold by Fixation ONLY. https://bit.ly/3rBIqVy

Nikon and Sharp Announce Joint Development Agreement https://bit.ly/2VjNdP9

Nikon opened "Nikon BioImaging Lab". https://bit.ly/3rCMNzH

Chip Shortages Are Starting to Hit Consumers. Higher Prices Are Likely published by Wall Street Journal https://on.wsj.com/3f5D7IJ

Capture One released version 14.3. Here are the main improvements. https://bit.ly/3BSXhPZ

Film News

Fujichrome VELVIA 100 Discontinued in USA as it Contains Prohibited Toxic Substanceshttps://bit.ly/3BMGn5E

Price adjustments incoming from the UK’s ILFORD Photo https://bit.ly/2WlV7YS

Kosmo Foto recently announced their Kickstarter for a new film stock https://bit.ly/2UOAyEh

Reviews: Nikon Z7 IBIS performance test. https://bit.ly/376NOXi

Best Full Frame Landscape Camera – Sony a7R IV vs. Nikon Z7 II by DPreview YT channel. https://bit.ly/373ufiu

And finally THOM Hogan published his review of Nikon 105mm f/2.8 Lens  https://bit.ly/37cI4ep

Unlock the future with the power of light https://bit.ly/3BS4Tm0

Designer's Voice Vol.3 article was published by Nikon. https://bit.ly/2TJBskS

Nikon Z 85mm vs 105mm vs 70-200mm Royal | Matt Irwin https://bit.ly/3ibxoDs

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Nikon Report #29 Timestamps

0:00 Intro

0:25 Big Zfc coverage

0:46 Zfc is so HOT in Hong Kong

1:41 Positive reception of Zfc in Japan

3:33 More details in Zfc and it's development

5:29 Zfc Colors available in the USA

5:59 BCN writes about women & Zfc

8:07 Some criticism of Zfc by Thom Hogan

11:20 Nikon temporarily suspends orders for the Nikkor 500mm f/4E FL

12:28 MC-21a back in stock

13:13 High demand for the new Z DX16-50 lens in SILVER

13:29 Z9 coverage

14:42 Our take on the Z9 release date

17:57 Tokyo Olympics Update

19:11 What Nikon will release next?

20:05 New firmware for Nikon D6

21:25 Nikon will give some glass to a telescope maker

22:15 CIPA Sales figures for May 2021

24:28 Weekend Read & Watch

25:50 Becky thoughts on 50mm & 105mm micros

Links

The new Nikon #Zfc is really hot in Hong Kong https://bit.ly/36AOOCE 

Richard Haw published a very nice report on Zfc https://bit.ly/3hzc1eN 

BCN Ranking published an article on ZFC https://bit.ly/2T7BbYu

Thom Hogan & Zfc  

Nikon temporarily suspends orders for the Nikkor 500mm f/4E FL ED VR lens and other products https://bit.ly/3AZxQfl 

Nikon announced a high demand for the new Nikkor Z DX16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 SILVER lens https://bit.ly/3i6H7td

The Nikon Z9 is rumored to be announced in November/December https://bit.ly/3B0zqxt 

The Nikon Z9 camera is scheduled to be tested by multiple photographers in August https://bit.ly/3kuvU8X

Our take on the Z9 release date

Olympics news. Tokyo goes to Lockdown again. https://reut.rs/3i0XOGo

What shall come next?

Nikon released a D6 firmware update version 1.31 https://bit.ly/36z2duX

Nikon and Unistellar announce a master joint development agreement https://bit.ly/3xEc7rd

CIPA Sales Numbers for May 2021. https://bit.ly/3r6vney https://bit.ly/3ATVwSa

Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE. First look. Samples and Quick tests. FT 28mm F1.4E by Ricci Talks https://bit.ly/36xR4L5

Which MC? Nikon MC 105mm or MC 50mm | Which One For You? | Matt Irwin https://bit.ly/3B3uQi7

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Konstantin​ Kochkin: https://www.instagram.com/konstantinkochkin

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Nikon Report #28

ZFC Coverage: There is a video of a different colour ZFC at Nikon Tokyo plaza on YT. https://bit.ly/3yzZwFF

Zfc interactive website in Japan https://bit.ly/3wmnIcU

Premium Exterior replacement Campaign in Japan: https://bit.ly/3AzbIIo

Nikon Japan issued a Notice regarding supply of "Z fc" and "Z fc 28mm f / 2.8 Special Edition kit" https://bit.ly/3xAvQbr

TECH blogs coverage: Engadget https://engt.co/3wl2Anp Gizmodo https://bit.ly/3xmAPMD The Verge https://bit.ly/3xqJihG

A few videos we recommend: Nikon Z fc. First look by Ricci Talks https://bit.ly/36ko6hI

Nikon Z fc Hands-On Preview by DPREVIEW TV https://bit.ly/3hLuqDU

NIKON DEVELOPS NEW HIGH-POWER Z SERIES ZOOM LENS Z 18-140 https://bit.ly/3ADFn30

More details on the Z 28mm f/2.8 SE lens https://bit.ly/3hYgIht

Hands-on with the Z Nikkor 28mm F2.8 Special Edition https://bit.ly/3hi9uWi

Nikon published 5 Nikon NX Studio tutorials on the Digitutor website. https://bit.ly/2UuhESk

Nikon Picture profiles or what someone calls it a Film simulations. https://nikonpc.com https://bit.ly/3AzcQf6

Nikon released a new firmware update for NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 Version 1.01 https://bit.ly/2VfKvdH

Nikon to stop including the EH-7P charging AC adapter with Z7/Z7II cameras due to parts shortage https://bit.ly/3xnaSwz

More Nikon Z patents are registered in Japan. Nikon's patent application using global shutter only for AF https://bit.ly/36hBBhV

Patent application for "10-50mm F3.5-5.6" and "10-30mm F3.5-5.6" for Nikon type 1 sensor https://bit.ly/3ABtGdh

Nikon announced Reorganization of Subsidiaries in Singapore https://bit.ly/3xml4VS

Nikon Japan Helps people in need. https://bit.ly/3hK38hk

Isadora Romero announced as a winner of FOTOREPORTAGE AWARD 2021 https://bit.ly/3qTnAkg

Haida released a new rear lens ND filter kit for NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S lens – it includes 4 glass ND filters from 0.9 to 3.0. https://bit.ly/2TGUyrL

Viltrox released firmware update version 1.2.1 for their 85mm f/1.8 Z mirrorless lens https://bit.ly/3xnba6D

Weekend Read & Watch: Dino Bytes by Gordon Laing YT channel published a video called “Nikon COOLPIX 100: 25 years later! RETRO review” https://bit.ly/3hm8fFD

Moose Peterson's Aviation Seminar https://bit.ly/3AD0NNO

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Nikon Report #27

Nikon Launched a ZFc mirrorless DX camera https://bit.ly/3w44cBR

A smaller and cheaper entry-level Nikon Z30 mirrorless camera is still expected https://bit.ly/2UGb23p

Nikon UK is currently running a £180 enhanced part exchange offer on purchasing of new D780 or D850 cameras. https://www.nikon.co.uk/en_GB/campaigns/trade-in.page

Nikon started to ship Z new lenses last Thursday in the UK.

Which Macro? Nikon Z MC 50 f/2.8 & 105 f/2.8 S VR In-Depth by Richard Wong https://bit.ly/3hd49hK

As well as 2 Ricci Talks videos on these lenses. https://bit.ly/3xYm5U6

FIRMWARE UPDATES

Z 7 Firmware ver. 3.31 https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/408.html

Z 6 Firmware ver. 3.31 https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/407.html

Z 50 Firmware ver. 2.11 https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/409.html

Nikon NPS in UK is starting from scratch https://nps.nikon.co.uk/

Kenko released a new T-mount Adapter II for Nikon Z (for attaching a Nikon Z camera to a telescope). https://bit.ly/3x7GqX4

PSA: If you use a Western Digital My Book Live HDD, disconnect it now https://bit.ly/3AehU8s

Leica phone announced by SoftBank in Japan https://bit.ly/3ybribl

Point of Discussion: Is it better to keep your system closed to curate the experience or open it to everyone?? https://bit.ly/3Ab3RRc

Weekend Read & Watch

Will Nikon Make a Medium Format Camera🙊🙉🙈 by Chris Stewblue YT channel https://bit.ly/3w6s0Fk

INSANE Nikon Z7 II Autofocus Testing! By Three Blind Men and An Elephant Productions YT https://bit.ly/3h6Fn49

Lovely shutter sounds of 18 cameras from 135 full frame to 810 large format by Sails Chong https://bit.ly/3A9LtrP

NIKKOR - The Thousand and One Nights No.78 - A Standard Pancake Lens for the Nikon FM3A. AI Nikkor 45mm f/2.8P by Kouichi Ohshita (the designer of the lens) https://imaging.nikon.com/history/story/0078/index.htm

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