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June 22, 2021 Nikon Report #26 - New D6 Firmware, New Lens Patents, Retro Z is coming & Ricci from Nikon is in da house
Konstantin & Becky bring to you the latest Nikon news and photography related announcements.
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Special Guest: Ricci from Nikon @Riccitalks | YouTube
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Nikon Rumours published a Recap of a recent internal Nikon presentation https://bit.ly/2TQB0kq
The two new Nikkor Z 28mm f/2.8 and 40mm f/2 pancake lenses could be announced together with the Nikon Z fc camera on June 28th
https://bit.ly/3j0UCNi

Nikkor Z MC 105mm micro lens demand is too high, Nikon apologizes for not being able to deliver to everyone who pre-order on day 1.
https://bit.ly/3dnfHht

More leaked pictures of the upcoming Nikon Z fc retro-styled APS-C Z-mount mirrorless camera https://bit.ly/35HWDpB

90-140mm f/4-5.6 VR Micro-Nikkor in development? https://bit.ly/2UsyLEi
The inevitable thing happened! Z5 price in US is $999
Nikon D6 firmware update version 1.30 released https://bit.ly/3xGxKXq
Updates from Japan. Nikon Japan Updated their “Response to new coronavirus” article https://www.nikon.co.jp/news/2021/0621_01.htm
Nikon Museum Japan launched “Nippon Kogaku” hot shoe cover https://bit.ly/3j653PE

Reviews: YT - Why Food Photographers LOVE this LENS by The Bite Shot (105 Z) https://bit.ly/3jaaqNX

Nikon Z MC 50mm 2.8 | First Look by Matt Irwin https://bit.ly/3zMomDr

Nikon Z6II Review 6 Months Later | The BEST Full Frame Camera You Probably Aren't Buying by Dan Watson
https://bit.ly/3gQWghM

Weekend Read & Watch
Ball, 3-Way, Geared and Gimbal: Why choosing the right tripod head matters by DPREVIEW TV YT channel
https://bit.ly/3zQPS2E
NIKKOR - The Thousand and One Nights No.68 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED - The first lens exclusively for digital SLRs https://bit.ly/3wOTy3f
LargeSense LS911 Hands-On: The First Digital Large Format Camera by Richard Brown and Nick Spiker at PetaPixel https://bit.ly/3xJrzC1

Thanks for listening!
42 min
June 15, 2021 Nikon Report #25 - Party Like It's 1989 - Z Retro Camera Coming? CIPA Sales Numbers, Z9 specs? ETC
Konstantin & Becky bring to you the latest Nikon news and photography related announcements.
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Nikon Report #25
Z RETRO IS IT HAPPENING??? https://bit.ly/3zmMIn4
CIPA April numbers https://www.cipa.jp/stats/dc_e.html
Website Phileweb published an interview with Fumiyuki Wakao – Head of Planning and Marketing at Nikon. https://bit.ly/3d2oLYX
Nikon Japan launched a direct sale on the D3500 and D5600 models https://bit.ly/3xpQni6
What we know about Canon R3 and what it can tell us about Nikon Z9 https://bit.ly/3gEvlFK
A higher quality macro experience Nikon Z50mm, 105mm macro developer interview https://bit.ly/3iFNCoU
Hands-on with new Nikon Z 105mm and 50mm macro lenses by DPReview https://bit.ly/3cLS4Pf
Adobe released tethered Live View for Nikon cameras in Lightroom Classic as part of their June updates. https://adobe.ly/35oj5UF
Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III is now available for Z mount https://bit.ly/3gqGBqs
Revolutionary ‘Spaceplate’ Could Eliminate Traditional Camera Lenses https://bit.ly/3d2oVQ3
Thanks for listening!
39 min
June 11, 2021 Nikon Report #24 - NEW Micros, Pancakes, NX Field, Nikon Marketing strategy discussion
Konstantin & Becky bring to you the latest Nikon news and photography related announcements.
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0:00 Intro
0:14 New Z Micros feedback & reception https://bit.ly/3gansZQ
4:29 New Z 28mm f/2.8 and 40mm f/2 pancakes https://bit.ly/3v8HaJC
8:08 New Z firmware coming? https://bit.ly/2TUfQBT
8:58 New updated Z lens roadmap https://bit.ly/357KnP0
11:05 What else is possibly coming this year?
17:52 Nikon NX Field https://nps.nikonimaging.com/nx_field/
23:52 How to get NX Field https://bit.ly/359FFAj
25:12 Coolshot Rangefinders announced https://bit.ly/3iCHzRU
25:37 Nikon Rebates Extended in USA https://bit.ly/3cC5FIS
26:39 Capture One is coming to iPad https://bit.ly/3gpse4n
28:19 Reviews - Z 105 Hands On
29:55 Did Nikon shift their Marketing Strategy?
36:45 Weekend Read & Watch
39 min
May 24, 2021 The Nikon Report - Episode #21
Konstantin & Becky bring to you the latest Nikon news and photography related announcements.
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Production: Foteini Tasiopoulou
Contact us at [email protected]
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New Nikon Z Promotion in UK & Europe The promotion runs from 14 May until 19 July https://shop.graysofwestminster.co.uk/product-category/nikon-z-mirrorless-camera-system/ Nikon released their 2021 fiscal year financial reports: https://www.nikon.com/about/ir/ir_library/result/index.htm#y2021 https://www.nikon.com/about/ir/ir_library/result/pdf/2021/21_4qf_c_e.pdf https://www.nikon.com/about/ir/ir_library/result/pdf/2021/21_4qf_d_e.pdf https://www.nikon.com/about/ir/ir_library/result/pdf/2021/21_all_e.pdf https://www.irwebcasting.com/20210513/6/5e71d383fa/mov/main/index.html https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4574851 https://bit.ly/3wrgfK0
RUMOR: Nikon Has Discontinued Several F-Mount Lenses https://asobinet.com/info-discon-af-s-28-300mmf-3-5-5-6g-ed-vr/ https://petapixel.com/2021/05/12/nikon-has-discontinued-several-f-mount-lenses-report/ https://www.bythom.com/newsviews/dslr-lens-discontinuation.html
Cokin announced a new NX-Series 100mm filter holder system with support for the Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 lens https://www.nx-series.com Viltrox will announce 6 new autofocus lenses for Nikon Z-mount (three APS-C and three full-frame) https://nikonrumors.com/2021/05/16/viltrox-will-announce-6-new-autofocus-lenses-for-nikon-z-mount-3-x-aps-c-3x-full-frame.aspx/#ixzz6v6nFp842 https://viltroxstore.com/collections/camera-lens/z-mount
This week we also saw a release of several 3rd party F mount lenses Zenitar 2.8/60 Macro & Selena 1.9/58 Zenitar 2.8/60 Macro
Selena 1.9/58 https://bit.ly/2SjaD5H https://www.zenit.photo/catalog/obektivy/
Nikon and bionic surface technologies Announce Joint Development Agreement https://www.nikon.com/news/2021/0511_01.htm
REVIEWS: Photography Life published the article which is called the Best Lenses for the Nikon Z7 / Z7 II https://photographylife.com/best-lenses-nikon-z7-ii
Read & Watch & Listen
Technical: Your essential guide to Nikon on-camera flash by Nikon School https://nikonschool.co.uk/hints-and-tips/your-essential-guide-to-nikon-on-camera-flash/ Nikon School also published an article on how to photograph a Lunar Eclipse. The next one (according to google) is scheduled for May 16, 2022, so there is plenty of time to prepare. https://bit.ly/3u84C9d Nikon USA uploaded three new “interviews” (more like monologues) with Nikon engineers on the Nikkor Z 14-24mm, 24-70mm, and 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses via their YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_HWyLVaqBY&ab_channel=NikonUSA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lu7XwXT6xQ4&ab_channel=NikonUSA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8neptZJhQls&ab_channel=NikonUSA
D.D.Duncan interview | Nikon 100th Anniversary on YT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3MLt6XRe0k
A trailer for what looks like a wonderful film about Polaroid: https://bit.ly/3wo4xjo
49 min
May 12, 2021 The Nikon Report - Episode #20
Nikon D6, Z6II, Z7II, MB-N11 grip as well as “ECLIPSE Ei” Educational Microscope receive the iF DESIGN AWARD 2021 https://www.nikon.com/news/2021/0507_if_01.htm
"NIKKOR Z 50mm f / 1.2 S" won "Comprehensive Gold Award" at "Digital Camera Grand Prix 2021 SUMMER" (Japan) https://www.nikon-image.com/news/info/2021/0430.html
Nikon announced Spring REBATES in USA: Up to $300 off on select Nikkor Z and F lenses, $500 off the Nikon D850, $300 off the D780 https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-store/savings.page
Nikon releases AX and AX R confocal microscopes https://www.nikon.com/news/2021/0427_ax-axr_01.htm
Nikon published a Conclusion of Memorandum of Understanding for Collaboration with Oxford Nanopore Technologies Limited https://www.nikon.com/news/2021/20210506_01_e.pdf
Nikon product spare parts suspended ??? https://bit.ly/3hlXRhC Z30 rumours continue: https://bit.ly/2RNAOBo
DIY photography published a mockup of Z30 https://bit.ly/3uGAfrC Nikon Rumours published an article called “Nikon DX cameras and lenses are slowly disappearing” https://bit.ly/3oaDULW
Nikon announced a Zcreators Photo Contest with a Grand Prize a NIKKOR Z 58mm f / 0.95 S Noct lens https://bit.ly/3blU1AZ
7Artisans 50mm f/1.05 full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z https://bit.ly/2SMi8Td
Speaking of 7artisans, The Nikon Rumours published 1st photos of the upcoming 10mm f/2.8 fisheye full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount https://bit.ly/3obFLQG
Also announced: Venus Optics Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount https://bit.ly/33FkmFX
The TTartisan 50mm f/1.2 APS-C lens is now available for Nikon Z-mount https://bit.ly/3bmecyG TTArtisan 21mm f/1.5 lens now available for Nikon Z https://bit.ly/33Hq8a0
Firmware update version 1.2.0 for the Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 Z mirrorless lens released https://bit.ly/3od38ti
easyCover released a rubber camera case for Nikon Z5 / Z6 Mark II / Z7 Mark II https://bit.ly/3y8byqk
LONDON CAMERA EXCHANGE NOW EMPLOYEE OWNED https://bit.ly/3hgqVaa WEX to open it’s 10th Store in Leeds. Congrats! http://bpinews.co.uk/
THE REAL PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW IS BACK http://bpinews.co.uk/
CIPA March numbers https://bit.ly/2RLAoM3 & https://bit.ly/2SMhJ39
POINT OF DISCUSSION IS NIKON SLEEPING??? https://reut.rs/3oiQPeY https://bit.ly/3f8E3vg https://bit.ly/3bozyf7
REVIEWS
Z7 II review by David Crewe at Petapixel. Should You Buy It? https://bit.ly/33AEuJq Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens tested at DxOMark https://www.dxomark.com/nikon-nikkor-z-85mm-f1-8-s-lens-review-sharp-prime/
How good is the Nikon 14-24 2.8s Z lens for Astrophotography - Nikon Z7 Astro Modded https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUr-OMNvDrc&ab_channel=StevenMorris
READ / WATCH / LISTEN Caring for NIKKOR Z Lenses: The Basics by Nikon Digitutor YT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tsh-b_Xz0PM&ab_channel=Digitutor
They also published Nikon Webcam Utility Set Up video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9deYG5rghJk&ab_channel=Digitutor Why are modern 50mm lenses so damned complicated? By R Cicala published on DPReview https://bit.ly/3w29Sgg
Z system Mythbusting by Thom Hogan: https://www.zsystemuser.com/nikon-z-system-news-and/mythbusting.html
LensCulture Portrait Awards Winners https://bit.ly/3y5Smt4 Article by Guardian: In the green room: the 2021 https://bit.ly/2SGOHSl
39 min
April 28, 2021 The Nikon Report - Episode #18
Z 6II Firmware https://bit.ly/3aKY8Xe
Z 7II Firmware https://bit.ly/3gH9Dmg
Z 6 Firmware https://bit.ly/3aM0DZk
Z 7 Firmware https://bit.ly/3aOdNF0
Z 5 Firmware https://bit.ly/3gMgQBw
Z 50 Firmware https://bit.ly/32Tr36S
Ricci talking about new firmware https://bit.ly/3sW4skN 10% OFF SELECTED NIKON LENSES ENDS ON 28TH APRIL https://shop.graysofwestminster.co.uk/
Speculations: the upcoming Nikon Z9 sensor will be made by Tower Semiconductor (former TowerJazz) and not by Sony https://bit.ly/2QAYWqA https://bit.ly/3nr7MmM https://bit.ly/32WfFra https://bit.ly/3xqEbidNikon
SMALL WORLD CONTEST DEADLINE 30th April https://www.nikonsmallworld.com/galleries/photomicrography-competition https://www.nikonsmallworld.com/galleries/small-world-in-motion https://enter.nikonsmallworld.com/
Nikon makes eyewear and it is glorious!! https://www.nikonlenswear.co.uk/
Nikon Microscope & healthcare website will be hosting a Webinar: Live imaging of host-pathogen interactions with AI on 4th May https://www.microscope.healthcare.nikon.com/en_EU/about/events
Nikon releases a new optical processing machine, the Lasermeister 102A https://www.nikon.com/news/2021/0426_lasermeister_01.htm
Nikon is continuing their restructuring process and the Rumor has it that they are discontinuing their pension plan in the USA https://bit.ly/3dVJOgv
New Nikon Strap for sale at the Nikon Museum Japan https://bit.ly/2QCCa1I NIKON issued 2 notices this week: https://www.nikon.com/news/2021/20210426_2_e.pdf https://www.nikon.com/news/2021/20210426_1_e.pdf
Nikon Z7 II sensor measurements based on the latest DxOMark test results (DxOMark derived charts) https://bit.ly/3gFuA0W
The Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 reflex lens is now compatible also with Nikon Z mount https://bit.ly/3gFuA0W
FusionTLC announced universal lighting and camera controller called Raven for Nikon cameras https://www.fusiontlc.com/raven
Photopia seems to become a new Photokina https://photorumors.com/2021/04/20/is-photopia-the-new-photokina/#ixzz6t8LMeGyO
READ & WATCH & LISTEN NIKKOR - The Thousand and One Nights No.74 The evolution of the normal Micro lens The AI AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8S https://imaging.nikon.com/history/story/0074/index.htm
Finding Vivian Maier documentary Trailer: https://bit.ly/2S9iGlM
In Focus with David Yarro‪w‬ Podcast: Amboseli National Park https://apple.co/3dOdnAJ
Videos: Learn photography by playing video games https://bit.ly/3nbqtLk
49 min
April 14, 2021The Nikon Report - Episode #17
Konstantin & Becky bring to you the latest Nikon news and photography related announcements.
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SHOW NOTES
1st of April NEWS: Nikon Z9 field Report https://www.squiver.com/blog/nikon-z9-field-report/

Nikon demonstrations planned for 2021: https://bit.ly/2Q2QL6f

ACTUAL NIKON NEWS: Nikon released 2 firmware updates last week.

NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S Firmware https://bit.ly/3djhmEW

NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S Firmware https://bit.ly/3siOnp8

Nikon UK updated their website www.nikon.co.uk

NIKON ANNOUNCES NEW ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE FOR EUROPEAN IMAGING PRODUCTS AND HEALTHCARE BUSINESSES https://bit.ly/3uTv9rB

Nikon has acquired Majority Ownership of Morf3D Inc. - to the MOON 🚀🚀🚀

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING: https://bit.ly/32dRB2v & https://www.nikon.com/news/2021/0406_01.htm

Nikon CORP announced that they received a Dividend amount of 45.7 billion yen from its consolidated subsidiaries   https://www.nikon.com/news/2021/20210402_e.pdf

Strength Seen in Nikon Corp. (NINOY): Can Its 8.2% Jump Turn into More Strength? Article published on Yahoo Finance https://yhoo.it/3tjuUpD

NIKON JOINS CIWEM & WATERBEAR TO LAUNCH the ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION    https://bit.ly/2RDWKix https://bit.ly/2RB3Y6M

Z extension tubes, FTZ and F mount lens all working! CONFIRMED!

Germany Loves Nikon https://bit.ly/3wU38SB

NIKON’S introduced 2 NEW LASER RANGEFINDERS: COOLSHOT PROII STABILIZED AND COOLSHOT 50i designed for GOLFERS   https://bit.ly/3tkLNQC

Nikon continues to help people who were struck by disasters with heavy discounts on repair of damaged goods https://bit.ly/3uQL6Pr

Nikon has signed an official sponsorship contract with the Japan Swimming Federation that will support the swimming competitions in Japan https://www.nikon.co.jp/news/2021/0331_01.html

Meyer Optik Görlitz lenses will be available also for Nikon Z-mount https://bit.ly/32dSsQL

H & Y Filters Japan released 3 magnet removable filters with a filter diameter of 112 mm for 14-24mm f/2.8 S lens. UV, CPL & ND https://bit.ly/3g8YE4C

NIKON Z7/Z6 CLIP-IN FILTER ND 10 STOP https://bit.ly/32iaLEg TTArtisan 21mm f/1.5 lens for Nikon Z-mount announced https://bit.ly/3wRTOyK CIPA February 2021 numbers https://nikonrumors.com/2021/04/04/cipa-february-numbers-no-longer-all-red.aspx/#ixzz6rofBlEPM https://www.cipa.jp/stats/dc_e.html

Backblaze reveals hard drive models with lowest failure rates in 2020 https://bit.ly/3tlonut

Nikon Z6 II Camera Review https://bit.ly/3wUwqRd

Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 S Lens Review by Thom Hogan https://bit.ly/3tnSYYo

Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S lens review with samples by Christopher Frost on YT https://bit.ly/3e0CaAc Viltrox 85mm F1.8 Z VS

Nikon 85mm F1.8S. By Ricci Talks YT https://bit.ly/3wUwjVN NIKKOR - The Thousand and One Nights No.77 https://bit.ly/3g9NNHL

I Don’t Know Why It Swallowed a Fly – Weather Sealed Lens With a Fly Inside by LensRentals https://bit.ly/32bG3gl

These are the pioneering women of photojournalism by CNN World https://cnn.it/3ti8THP

Why Jamel Shabazz Is New York’s Most Vital Street Photographer by Aperture Magazine https://bit.ly/3g9nwt6

Nikon U1, U2, U3, Best set up. Nikon Z6, Z6II, Z7, Z7II, Z5, Z50. Best custom User settings options by Ricci Talks https://bit.ly/32l6uQt Blackmagic RAW QA Video https://bit.ly/3a8cWio
45 min
March 31, 2021 The Nikon Report - Episode #16
Konstantin & Becky bring to you the latest Nikon news and photography related announcements.

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SHOW NOTES

Nikon’s CFO: at least 12 new lenses planned for the next 12 months

https://nikonrumors.com/2021/03/22/nikons-cfo-
at-least-12-new-lenses-planned-for-the-next-12-months.aspx/#ixzz6qUNMCxLJ

https://www.dpreview.com/news/6880586255/nikon-expects-profitability-plans-to-release-more-z-mount-lenses-by-2022

New Nikon EN-EL18d battery registered in Russia
https://nikonrumors.com/2021/03/24/new-nikon-en-el18d-battery-registered-in-russia.aspx/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NikonRumors+%28NikonRumors.com%29

The Japanese Sankeibiz (translated) published some new data on the total number of cameras produced in 2020:

https://www.sankeibiz.jp/business/news/210326/bsc2103260554004-n1.htm

Jessops calls in administrators for second time in just over year
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/mar/26/jessops-calls-in-administrators-for-second-time-in-just-over-year

https://nikonrumors.com/2021/03/26/new-data-total-number-of-canon-sony-and-nikon-cameras-produced-in-2020.aspx/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NikonRumors+%28NikonRumors.com%29

Nikon updated a troubleshooting guide for Z series cameras.

https://www.nikonimgsupport.com/eu/BV_article?articleNo=000043424&lang=en_GB&setRedirect=true

Sea & Sea released a water housing for Z6 II & Z 7II cameras
https://www.seaandsea.jp/products/digital_slr/mdx-z7%E2%85%A1/

Yoshimi camera released a clip filter for Nikon Z cameras which is installed inside the camera. (japanese translated)

https://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1313459.html#04_l.jpg

Urban Hubs Are No Longer a Living Requirement for Creative Success

Weekend Read & Watch
The World Nature Photography Awards (WNPAs) recently announced the winners and runners up for their 2020 competition.

https://www.worldnaturephotographyawards.com/winners-2020

Video: Recording bouncy bugs with a Phantom camera at 73,000 fps to see how they move

https://www.dpreview.com/news/7141343329/video-recording-bouncy-bugs-with-a-phantom-camera-at-73-000-fps-to-see-how-they-move

Elliott Erwitt: ‘In my 90s, my work looks different than I’ve ever seen it before’

https://www.ft.com/content/dc59eb12-af50-40b5-9bdc-edff7bf86385

100 Camera Angles, Shots and Movements in Filmmaking by Wolfcrow

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHCczVsQj-w&ab_channel=wolfcrow

https://petapixel.com/2021/03/22/urban-hubs-are-no-longer-a-living-requirement-for-creative-success/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PetaPixel+%28PetaPixel%29

26 min
March 24, 2021 The Nikon Report - Episode #15
Konstantin & Becky bring to you the latest Nikon news and photography related announcements.

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Production: Foteini Tasiopoulou
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SHOW NOTES

New Nikon products announcement coming soon

https://bit.ly/3chCRpb

AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens discontinued?

Nikon rumors received multiple reports about a recent response from Nikon UK/EU support indicating that the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens is already discontinued https://bit.ly/2Pn1k3k

AS-15 and MH-66 orders have been stopped due to production issues.
https://bit.ly/3chEpiZ

New Nikon products announcement coming soon
https://bit.ly/3chCRpb

Nikon NPS layoffs in USA & Canada
https://bit.ly/3vX87kY

Japan announced the end COVID-19 emergency in the 3 prefectures of Tokyo on March 21.

Softbank and Nikon succeed in demonstrating "tracking optical wireless communication technology" capable of 360-degree tracking for the first time in the world
https://www.nikon.co.jp/news/2021/0318_01.htm

Nikon Introduces the microfocus X-ray CT (Computed Tomography) system, the “XT H 225 ST 2x”.

https://www.nikon.com/news/2021/0316_x-ray_01.htm

Nikon KeyMission 360 firmware update version 1.6 released

https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/395.html

The Nikon Z24-70 ... Why Are there 2 in my Kit? By Moose Peterson
https://bit.ly/3rpN73b

Nikon Z6ii and Z7ii Wildlife Photography Review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqKaUjjaA70&ab_channel=StevePerry

Weekend READ & WATCH

Education:
Nikon School UK published “Your essential guide to Autofocus”

https://nikonschool.co.uk/hints-and-tips/your-essential-guide-to-nikon-autofocus/

Thom Hogan released a Complete Guide to the Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II cameras. You can purchase it from him directly.

https://www.zsystemuser.com/z-system-books/complete-guide-to-the-nikon-4.html

Clubhouse for Photographers: Social Media as We Know It is About to Change https://bit.ly/3vUISjy

The World Photography Organization has released the list of photographers chosen as finalists and shortlisted in the Professional competition for the Sony World Photography Awards 2021 https://bit.ly/2QzAuFT

Nominees were recently announced for the 64th annual World Press Photo Contest https://bit.ly/3lIuPJ8

The absolute beginner's guide to film photography: the 'Sunny 16' rule or how-to expose with no meter https://bit.ly/3tN8UmO

THE HISTORY OF FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY - A Documentary by Fashion Industry Broadcast on YouTube. https://bit.ly/3tSYj9N
48 min
March 19, 2021 The Nikon Report - Episode #14
SHOW NOTES

Z9 development announcement:

http://bit.ly/3s9DKWw
http://bit.ly/3cSCwIH

Nikon Rumours published extracts from Q3 financial report call transcript
http://bit.ly/3cNmhfP

Nikon Rumours published 11 unannounced Nikkor Z lens patents from Nikon
http://bit.ly/3lAexlA

Japanese website NEWSWITCH published an article saying that:
http://bit.ly/2Pc7G5n

The image of EP-5G power connector (dummy battery) for Z50 has been shared on twitter
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https://twitter.com/gagnoa/status/1277172892925493249

Nikon NEF Codec has been updated to v 1.31.1 where the fixed the following

https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/sw/190.html

Blackmagic released Video Assist 3.4 update with added Blackmagic RAW recording support from the Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II cameras

https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/uk/products/blackmagicvideoassist

Meyer Optik announced a Görlitz Primoplan 58 f/1.9 II lens for Nikon F-mount

http://bit.ly/3lxAXUq

List of Approved Memory Cards for Nikon D6 with new memory cards added:

https://bit.ly/3oyF9n3

“Lock mirror up for cleaning grayed out” article covers what to do when this happens. Usually a lock up mirror setting is being used for sensor cleans.
https://www.nikonimgsupport.com/ni/NI_article?articleNo=000003932&lang=en_US

AA Battery Life Information
While this article covers the use of AA batteries for powering the camera, it also will be useful for users of Nikon battery packs.

https://www.nikonimgsupport.com/ni/NI_article?articleNo=000001501&lang=en_US

macOS Big Sur Compatibility list has been updated as well, included Studio NX.

https://www.nikonimgsupport.com/ni/NI_article?articleNo=000043127&lang=en_US

Super Resolution in Adobe Photoshop
https://blog.adobe.com/en/publish/2021/03/10/adobe-photoshop-ships-on-macs-with-apple-silicon-gains-speedier-selections-filters-and-performance-boosts.html#gs.vofg3h

Ephotozine published 2 reviews on Nikon Z lenses
Nikon Nikkor Z 20mm f/1.8 S Lens Review
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Review
https://www.ephotozine.com/article/nikon-nikkor-z-20mm-f-1-8-s-lens-review--35284

Christopher Frost published a comparison of a Nikkor 58mm f/0.95 lens with Mitakon Z 50mm f/0.95 on his YouTube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egFjWUa5bNc

Nigel Danson published a video on his YT called “Taking out my new 24-200mm LENS in different conditions”.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yClr4rCef2o

Pixels for Geeks: A peek inside Nikon’s super-secret sensor design lab (thanks Woody)

https://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2018/07/17/pixels-for-geeks-a-peek-inside-nikons-super-secret-sensor-design-lab

DPI versus Print Size by Nikon Technical support

https://www.nikonimgsupport.com/ni/NI_article?articleNo=000001234&lang=en_US

Ricci talks Nikon published a vide on Nikon Z 9... Development Announcement

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vc49qRJz7Gs
52 min