The Nikon Report

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

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dpreview's published interview with Keiji Oishi- Department Manager of Nikon's Imaging Business Unit which is titled: Interview: Nikon - "A flagship Nikon Z series mirrorless camera can be expected within the year http://bit.ly/3bz4auF

Two new Nikon cameras registered in Russia http://bit.ly/3bA0kl4

Nikon issued a notice Regarding Recording of Gain on Sale of Investment Securities https://bit.ly/30s3gKc & http://bit.ly/3eqnqwd

Nikon Announces Studio NX software http://bit.ly/30wq8YY

Nikon announces reorganization of corporate structure https://bit.ly/3l55QPD

At the same time Nikon announced Changes of Directors, Officers and Assignment. Full list of who replaced whom is in the link below.

https://bit.ly/3bz50HP

Nikon Japan issued another notice on their Response to Corona virus situation in Japan. http://bit.ly/3enH9wN

Nikon has dropped the Z5 price in the UK. It is now £1074 for the body. Nikon Also introduced a 24-70mm f/4 kit with this camera.

http://bit.ly/2OUD70K

Nikon released a firmware update for a D780 camera v.1.02 http://bit.ly/3chsNv3

We also saw a Z 50 Firmware v.2.03 http://bit.ly/3cgpwfD

The Coolpix W300 underwater compact camera has been updated with fv 1.50 (released back in 2017) http://bit.ly/2OD3Lyy & https://bit.ly/3bzG1o4

Nikon updated the list of Snapbridge, Snapbridge 360/170, Wireless Mobile Utility compatible Cameras https://bit.ly/2Onchlf

NX Studio

http://bit.ly/2NaOepi & https://bit.ly/30wq8YY

Capture NX-D update v.1.6.5 http://bit.ly/3cgqQz7

ViewNX-i update v.1.4.5 http://bit.ly/2OGmCbI

CIPA Number for January 2021

http://www.cipa.jp/stats/dc_e.html

http://www.cipa.jp/stats/documents/e/d-202101_e.pdf

http://www.cipa.jp/stats/documents/e/dw-202101_e.pdf

Nikon Museum shop celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Nikon F3

https://shop.nikon-image.com/front/ItemSummaryRefer?cateId=20174

https://capa.getnavi.jp/news/360356/

DPREVIEW: Review: Nikon NX Studio answers our plea for a free, all-in-one editing app http://bit.ly/3cbLCja

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

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Grays of Westminster won AP 2021 Good Service Platinum AWARD. Thank you everyone who voted for us!

WHAT CAME FROM CP+ 

http://bit.ly/3bd2lDD

http://bit.ly/3b9dPbk

http://bit.ly/384uZ87

VIDEO:

Nikon had a panel with Mr. Tomohiro Kaji - head of Nikon product planning.

http://bit.ly/309wywY 

http://bit.ly/3sH8I8b

Nikon Schedule

http://bit.ly/304Vm9w

http://bit.ly/3rc0ULm

http://bit.ly/3e5wLta

http://bit.ly/3e6ftwm

Landscape: http://bit.ly/3kEAkbf

Q&A: http://bit.ly/3uYon55

Wildlife: http://bit.ly/2OmzN1i

Z cameras: http://bit.ly/3uPZvw8

Animal portraiture: http://bit.ly/3e5NCMM

Ask the Pros: http://bit.ly/3qcqZsb

The Chinese website Xitek published (translated) a new Z7 II development interview with Nikon managers: http://bit.ly/2MIhMdD

NIKON Z SERIES GAINS 30% BURST CAPACITY WITH CFEXPRESS

http://bit.ly/3uNzHAJ

http://bit.ly/3bW1zdj

Just a quick reminder that Nikon released the firmware updates for Z6II & Z7II cameras with improved Eye AF recognition and Blackmagic raw support.

Z 6II Firmware

http://bit.ly/3kSeqBz

Z 7II Firmware http://bit.ly/2OghFGw /  https://bit.ly/3b9OAp6

Nikon also updated Camera Control Pro 2 to version 2.33.1 http://bit.ly/384CBrd

Nikon updated the article on it’s support website with regards to Number of VR Axis used with Z-series Mirrorless Cameras where they included Z6 II & Z7 II cameras https://bit.ly/3ehMV35

Venus Optics release a Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra-Macro DX for Nikon Z-mount http://bit.ly/3uRz8WI

7artisans introduced 2 lenses for Nikon Z-mount: 35mm f/5.6 pancake ($200) and 7artisans 7.5mm f/2.8 II fisheye ($150) http://bit.ly/3qdagVQ

3 Legged Thing is currently selling Z50 L-brackets at 50% discount http://bit.ly/3c1MyqB

CP+ presentation on Asian ILCs market and post 2008 impacts of smartphones on the photographic industry:

https://bit.ly/3bPNTjS & http://bit.ly/3kFpTnL

The fall of the photo industry between 2010 and 2020 (infographic, chart and video) http://bit.ly/2NYJP95

REVIEWS

The Nikkor Z 70-200 f/2.8 - Why It's in My Kit by Moose Peterson: https://bit.ly/3sKzQTQ

WEEKEND READ & WATCH

Did the Pandemic Change Wedding Photography Forever? By OLIVIA HARRISON: http://r29.co/3sLIz82

Nikon Z6 for war/conflict journalism by Alex Kühni: http://bit.ly/3bbxWFA

The Best Monitors for Photography and Photo Editing in 2021: http://bit.ly/2OiubFs

Tenth Annual Mobile Photography Awards Crowns its Winners : http://bit.ly/3qcHJ2C

WATCH

Nikon Z 6II & ProRes RAW benefits & tutorials: http://bit.ly/309Hz1u

On 18th of February Nikon announced new firmware for the Z 7II and Z 6II full-frame (Nikon FX-format) mirrorless cameras.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgBvK_FtUs0&feature=emb_imp_woyt&ab_channel=RicciTalks

Nikon also announced the new Z 6II Essential Movie Kit. (Shipping date: End of February)

https://www.nikon.co.uk/en_GB/news-press/press.tag/news/bv-pr-wwa2102-firmware-movie-kit.dcr

Nikon 2021 CP+ presentation on Schedule http://bit.ly/37DcaIT

Nikon related panels schedule is in the link below (between 25th and 28th) https://bit.ly/2NyLcv6

You can still register for the event. https://www.cpplus.jp/en/

Nikon announced the development of a new 1-inch 17.84MP stacked CMOS 4k 1000 fps sensor Nikon at the International Conference on Solid State Circuits (ISSCC).

https://www.nikon.co.jp/news/2021/0217_cmos_01.htm

16.02.2021 Nikon releases the “ECLIPSE Si” upright microscope with improved operability for educational and clinical applications

https://www.nikon.com/news/2021/0216_eclipse-si_01.htm

Nikon Japan Press Release : Regarding the merger of TNI Industry and Jigtech

https://www.nikon.co.jp/news/2021/0219_01.htm

Nikon will Repair damaged items caused by an earthquake with an epicenter off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture  at a significant discount

https://www.nikon-image.com/support/whatsnew/2021/0215.html

Lens & Camera Repair Fundamentals by Richard Haw: http://bit.ly/3uoCaBs

Comparison Review: Can VueScan or SilverFast archive your film better? http://bit.ly/3snzORo

A 1000 fps look at how a 16mm motion picture camera works. How a Film Camera works in Slow Motion by The Slow Mo Guys https://bit.ly/2ZNtYfU

http://bit.ly/3uCDYqK

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

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Nikon published the Q&A of Financial Results for the 3rd quarter of the year ending March 31, 2021 that was published on 4th February 

https://bit.ly/3u7ZeUK & http://bit.ly/3asH4VW

Nikkei Asia published an article back in November last year which states that Nikon plans reform to reduce reliance on key customer Intel. 

https://s.nikkei.com/37l4s5P  &  http://yhoo.it/3poNRUZ  & https://bit.ly/3tZu0PT

DF NOW OFFICIALLY DISCONTINUED IN UK https://store.nikon.co.uk/df-body-silver/VBA381AE/details

Production Suspensions

Nikon will be suspending production of some accessories on February 6th. The accessories involved are: MC-21A Remote, MC36A Remote, DG-2 Magnifier, and SD-9 External Power Supply for Speedlights. 

https://dslrbodies.com/newsviews-2/production-suspensions.html

Nikon Z6II & Z7 II can shoot 120 images a second https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr9FRW9CMPE&feature=youtu.be#

Nikon UK School has been relaunched and is offering 20% off online courses booked before 31st March with code NIKONSCHOOLNEW20.

https://nikonschool.co.uk/calendar

For a limited time Nikon Japan is offering servicing to old SLR cameras and old manual lenses such as the Nikon F/F2/F3/FM/Nikomart

http://bit.ly/2NBMULG

Nikon Europe published 2 videos on their YouTube channel.

How to set up the Nikon Z 6II for Wildlife & Lowlight photography

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxJIkApEt9E&ab_channel=NikonEurope

How to set up the Nikon Z 7II for Landscape & Portrait photography https://bit.ly/37gBBQj

Kirk released BL-Z7II L-Bracket for Nikon Z 7II, Z 6II cameras

https://www.kirkphoto.com/camera-mounting/nikon/z-7ii-and-z-6ii.html

Rumours Category: Z30 is happening!  http://bit.ly/2Nchv2O

Editing photos with Nikon’s free Capture NX-D – is it worth saving money working with free software?

By Michael Eisenberg, Danish copy writer and photographer http://bit.ly/2NxolQa

REVIEWS

Photographer Geoff Livingston published his impressions on using Nikon Z7ii (and Z6ii) cameras http://bit.ly/2OFlF3r

Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S compared to the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art and other lenses by photographer Dariusz Breś  http://bit.ly/3s1g5H2

Weekend READ & WATCH

Interview: Learn how robotics company MRMC puts cameras where photographers aren't allowed to go http://bit.ly/3ps6K9q

Making a Nikon EM Stereo Camera https://bit.ly/3u82OhE

How the 50-mm Lens Became ‘Normal’ http://bit.ly/3aqQotH

Photographing “The Wave” (Coyote Buttes North, Arizona) http://bit.ly/3jUtoX3

The Way I See It : An unprecedented look behind the scenes of two of the most iconic Presidencies in our history, Obama and Reagan, as seen through the eyes of renowned photographer Pete Souza https://amzn.to/3bbExP9

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

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Kochkin: http://bit.ly/kon_on_insta​​

Production: Foteini Tasiopoulou

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MAIN STORIES OF THE WEEK#

Nikon Q3 financial results are out: “record quarterly sales for mirrorless cameras”

https://www.nikon.com/about/ir/ir_library/result/index.htm#y2021

https://www.nikon.com/about/ir/ir_library/result/pdf/2021/21_3qf_c_e.pdf

https://www.nikon.com/about/ir/ir_library/result/pdf/2021/21_3qf_d_e.pdf

https://www.nikon.com/about/ir/ir_library/result/pdf/2021/21third_all_e.pdf

New report suggest Nikon will close two lens factories in Japan

https://bit.ly/3aRW4Mc & http://bit.ly/3qbSsez

Nikon released and updated the following articles on their website.

Setting up the Nikon Z 6, Z 6II, Z 7, Z 7II with the Atomos Ninja V for RAW recording https://bit.ly/3rIwS1o

N-Log recording (included  Z6/7 II cameras) https://bit.ly/3pcdLeB

PC-E NIKKOR lens compatibility with DSLRs https://bit.ly/3p3qG2s

Nikon UK discontinued the following items#

HR-2 50MM Lens Hood MF/AF

BM-11 LCD monitor cover

NIKON RELATED / OTHER NEWS

New Lomography Atoll ultra-wide 2.8/17 Art lens launched on Kickstarter Nikon Z

http://bit.ly/3a76qJ2

Megadap Released a firmware update v2.0 for the MTZ11 Leica M lenses to Nikon Z cameras autofocus adapter

http://bit.ly/3qen276

Affinity 1.9 is here

https://affinity.serif.com/en-gb/1-9/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=serifemail&utm_campaign=19_Launch_2021&mc=19LAUNCHE01

Congratulations to Canon who celebrates production of 150 million interchangeable EF and RF lenses

https://photorumors.com/2021/02/04/canon-celebrates-production-of-150-million-interchangeable-rf-and-ef-lenses/#ixzz6laZJlFE6

REVIEWS

Nikon Z7 II Review & Field TEST by ePhotozine

http://bit.ly/3q9TuHL

Ephotozine: Hands-on with Nikon’s pricey but super-fast and very sharp Z 50mm f/1.2 S prime lens (Sample Gallery)

https://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2021/01/15/hands-on-with-nikons-pricey-super-fast-and-sharp-z-50mm-f-1.2-s-prime-lens

Weekend read / watch

The Image Sensor Industry by Thom Hogan

https://www.bythom.com/newsviews/the-image-sensor-industry.html

Fabian Oefner is creating art by cutting Nikon cameras into pieces

https://nikonrumors.com/2021/02/04/fabian-oefner-is-creating-art-by-cutting-nikon-cameras-into-pieces.aspx/#ixzz6laUBhwbn

Tokyo XPan – A Cinematic View of Japan – By Mike AmosHe talks about his life journey of using film cameras. 

Xpan was the photographers / cinematographers camera due to its very special frame size.

https://www.35mmc.com/03/01/2021/tokyo-xpan-a-cinematic-view-of-japan-by-mike-amos

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MAIN STORIES OF THE WEEK

Nikon Revised their Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2021 💎🙌

Nikon's next comprehensive financial reports are scheduled to be released on February 4th https://bit.ly/3oLrf0L

*50mm f/1.2 has been officially discontinued by Nikon UK*

Nikon joins RE100, a global initiative committed to 100% renewable electricity https://bit.ly/39Jbi6T

Nikon updated an article on their  website with regards to iOS 14/iPad OS 14 Compatibility Announcement for the SnapBridge App 

http://bit.ly/3tqpaus

FIRMWARE & SOFTWARE UPDATES

Nikon released COOLPIX P950 Firmware Version 1.1 http://bit.ly/3tqpaus

Nikon also released N-Log 3D LUT version 1.02 

Added an N-Log compatible “cube”-format 3D LUT file for the Z 6II and Z 7II. http://bit.ly/3pK8E6D

Nikon F3 40th anniversary watch now available for sale at the Nikon Museum in Japan  https://shop.nikon-image.com/front/Pr...

OTHER NEWS

FTZ II ??? https://bit.ly/2MvEUfd

REVIEWS

No reviews this week, but have a look at the video of Ricci from Nikon comparing  Z 50mm F1.2S VS Z 50mm F1.8S lenses. I like Ricci’s very methodical approach in testing lenses.

https://bit.ly/36F64ah

WEEKEND READ & WATCH

What Type of Buyer Are You? By Thom Hogan.

http://bit.ly/2O6cGZ7  & https://bit.ly/3raq78u

David Yarrow Launched VOL. 2 of his magazine IN FOCUS with some stunning photography and great editorial content. 

http://bit.ly/3avZTq5

Man Ray: The Unwilling Fashion Photographer Who Excelled

An article about Man Ray as a Fashion photographer and brief biography http://bit.ly/2YGszYg

Nikon have updated their Nikon UK website to say: https://www.nikon.co.uk/en_GB/

We have clarified this with our Nikon correspondent and this refers to any shipping of orders from the Nikon Store. 

As to our own deliveries:

There has been stock movement from between Europe and the UK in the last week, so although things are going to be expectedly slower for a while, we are expecting another small delivery between this week and next week. 

Nikon at the 2021 CP+ online show: http://bit.ly/2YdU3nE

Interview / Nikon Managing Executive Officer Hirotaka Ikegami : 

https://premium.toyokeizai.net/articl...

COOLPIX P1000 Firmware

Fixed an issue that caused pairing between the camera and devices running the SnapBridge app under iOS 14 or iPadOS 14 to fail : http://bit.ly/3ojSuPF

7artisans will soon announce four new mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount (one full frame and three APS-C lenses): http://bit.ly/36fe55G

Company Pergear announced 10mm f/8 APS-C pancake lens for Nikon Z-mount :  http://bit.ly/3a8Byqe

BCN Ranking published 2020 Japanese camera market share report

DSLR cameras 

Canon: 51.9% share (was 57.4%)

Nikon: 44.8% share (was 39.3%)

Ricoh: 3.0% share (was 3.1%)

Mirrorless cameras

Sony: 27.4% share (was 22.7%)

Canon: 23.8% share (was 31.6%)

Olympus: 23.4% share (was 23.5%)

https://www.bcnaward.jp/award/gallery...

ZITAY CFexpress to SSD Converter Card Reader, CFexpress Card to NVME M.2 SSD Adapter Cable for Nikon Z6 Z7 D5 D6 D850 D500 PANASONIC DC-S1/S1R Canon EOS 1DX MarkIII R5 C500MarkII DSLR : https://amzn.to/3pyU1D7

SOFTWARE SECTION:

Adobe Camera Raw vs. Nikon ViewNX-i and Capture NX-D: Which should you be using? https://bit.ly/2MpnDUA

For people who don’t like subscription services, this is a very good Photoshop alternative https://affinity.serif.com/en-gb/photo/

Seeing the big picture in your photography: PhotoStatistica 2.0 offers improved ways to visualize your photos

https://www.dpreview.com/news/2911363...

WEEKEND READ

Understanding field curvature part 1 & 2

https://www.dpreview.com/articles/135...

https://www.dpreview.com/opinion/7031...

The Absolute beginner’s guide to film photography: What you need to know - B&W film

https://www.dpreview.com/articles/754...

These open-source medium format cameras are 3D-printed

https://www.dpreview.com/news/9774269...

THE SAME ARTICLE FROM OTHER SOURCE:

This Company is Making Wholly Original, Affordable, Customizable Medium Format Film Cameras: http://bit.ly/2YefxAZ

Read this before you buy a Soviet camera: https://kosmofoto.com/2021/01/read-th...

VIDEOS

This is how marketing should be done. Video from Leica: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjuQ3...

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MAIN STORIES OF THE WEEK

Update on Nikon UK stock stuck at EU border & expect more Nikon product delays due to the recent COVID-19 state of STATE OF emergency in Japan http://bit.ly/2Kv6I2i

How was your experience with NPS services in your country? Let us know in the comments below. http://bit.ly/35TJVob

List of Qualifying Equipment can be found in the link in description. https://www.nikonpro.com/ProductList.aspx

Nikon Canada to reduce warranty on all produce (starting February 1st) http://bit.ly/2LO85d8

D-SLR and Nikon Speedlight Compatibility (added D6 and D780)  https://bit.ly/3qBRw2J

Nikon Limited Warranty and Product Registration & Nikon Sport Optics Warranty Information (we guess this is to do with the shift from international warranties to regional) https://bit.ly/2M1F0KZ & https://bit.ly/3o1tk88

Nikon released new Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II setting guides for still photography

This is a quick guide for settings for different types for photography like sports, landscapes, Portraiture and general tips and tricks on taking photos.

https://bit.ly/39RO9hg

Sigma’s CEO confirms the possibility of making mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount http://bit.ly/39Msyai & http://bit.ly/38XNPi0

Venus Optics Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 mirrorless lens (APS-C) http://bit.ly/39H3m4I

Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 ultra-wide-angle mirrorless zoom lens for Nikon Z-mount. http://bit.ly/3p3aRtc

MapCamera announced their top sellers in JAPAN for 2020, and the Z7II knocked Sony from second place:

English version (from India): http://bit.ly/38XOsrS

Japanese Article: http://bit.ly/3qBTsZ3

The end of an era: Olympus confirms it's completed the sale of its imaging business to JIP http://bit.ly/35VN9rB

Samsung released a video on their S21 smartphone where they spend 3 minutes talking about how they achieved the black color finish on their phone.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQtVzO1Rs_w&ab_channel=Samsung

Capture One 21 version 14.0.2 released with support for the Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II cameras http://bit.ly/2KA8n6S

Fujifilm discontinues its Pro 400H color negative film in 35mm, 120 formats http://bit.ly/3o2k8QY

REVIEWS

Nikon Z7 II camera review at Amateur Photographer 4.5 stars out of 5:

http://bit.ly/3nYrK71

Nikon Z7 II BY EPHOTOZINE https://www.ephotozine.com/article/nikon-z7-ii-review-35163

Nikon Z7 II camera review at CameraJabber 4.5 out of 5 https://camerajabber.com/reviews/nikon-z7ii/

Nikon Z7 II camera review at DigitalCameraWorld 4.5 out of 5:

https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/nikon-z7-ii-review

Nikon Z7 II camera review at PhotographyBlog 4.5 out of 5: https://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/nikon_z7_ii_review

Shop Nikon Z 7II : https://bit.ly/shop_z7II

WEEKEND READ / WATCH

An Essay Only Nikon Shooters Will Appreciate by Christopher Malcolm at FStoppers  http://bit.ly/2Mb3TDS

The Path of the Little Samurai - The interview with Kazuto Yamaki, CEO, SIGMA Corporation  http://bit.ly/38XNPi0

NASA's HiRISE orbital camera captures enlightening close-up shots of Martian surface  http://bit.ly/3p5aHl6

VIDEOS:

Watch an Expert Woodworker Build a Traditional Large Format Camera  http://bit.ly/3qCPgrY

Behind the Film - Inside the ILFORD factory  https://bit.ly/39SjgcE

Rebecca Danese: http://bit.ly/Bex_on_Insta

Konstantin Kochkin: http://bit.ly/kon_on_insta

Production: Foteini Tasiopoulou

Visit our e-shop: http://bit.ly/eshop_Grays

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Notice regarding transition from international warranties for interchangeable lenses and accessories

Nikon will no longer provide an international warranty for NIKKOR interchangeable lenses (F mount and Z mount lenses, mount adapters, etc.) and accessories (Speedlights, etc.), but will provide instead local warranties specific to the country or region of sale, or shipping destination.

In addition, some countries and regions may be unable to accept products sold in other countries or regions for repair. Please consult with the Nikon Service Centre, or a retailer or distributor in the applicable country or region.

For more information regarding this matter, contact customer support.

https://bit.ly/3bypst1

https://bit.ly/3bCLcnp

Japan list of discontinued lenses expands - possible soon to be discontinued in rest of world

Many thanks to Mike Powell for bringing this to our attention via a Nikon Gear forum:

http://bit.ly/2N0C3uH

The webpage literally translates to ‘discontinued F mount lenses’ and includes a section at the bottom that states:

The products listed here are no longer available in Japan.

http://bit.ly/3sj5kkh

Lenses include the 85mm f/3.5VR DX Micro and the 17-55mm f/2.8G, along with the 10-24mm, 12-24mm DX, all of the AF D lenses and Nikon Manual Focus lenses.

NOOR and Nikon Europe are delighted to announce the first online Nikon-NOOR Academy that will take place in Spring 2021

http://bit.ly/38F0GFq

Nikon shop direct Japan (Mention to Gray)

https://bit.ly/3sn8zaK

November CIPA numbers

http://www.cipa.jp/stats/dc_e.html

http://bit.ly/2XBgm6o

NiSi HAS OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED IT’S 15mm f/4 wide-angle manual focus full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount

http://bit.ly/35D6c9Y

Sirui has announced 24mm f/2.8 1.33x anamorphic APS-C lens for Nikon Z cameras.

https://cf.sirui.com/lens/Anamorphic/sr24mm.html

Capture One will add support for the Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II cameras at the end of the month

Capture One also will increase their prices on January 11, 2021 (you can still make a purchase and lock in the old prices):

Read more: http://bit.ly/3ijeE3n

REVIEWS

Ephotozine 50mm f/1.2 S review score 5/5 http://bit.ly/35BXhW9

Richard Haw published his review on 50 f/1.2 S http://bit.ly/3bA0ZDw

Cameralabs 50mm f/1.2 S review http://bit.ly/39qNC5V

Digital Camera world 50mm f/1.2 S http://bit.ly/2Kdd5Y2

DPReview TV: Nikon Z7 II review http://bit.ly/3oCUmny

Weekend Read:

The Absolute beginner’s guide to film photography: Part 1 - Getting started http://bit.ly/2XxYMjA

Marc Roberts Motion Control - polimotion stage https://www.mrmoco.com/volumetric-capture/polymotion-stage/

Video: A behind-the-scenes look at how Kodak manufactures its film http://bit.ly/39uXN9u

CHECK OUT SHOW NOTES:

Developing: After 41 years Nikon ends domestic camera production, planning move to Thailand (written by Akihito Yonekura, Asahi Camera): http://bit.ly/3mE2xhP

Z6 II Firmware Version 1.02 http://bit.ly/3ptVYjN

Z7 II Firmware Version 1.01 http://bit.ly/37IWBzI

Later in the week we saw Firmware updates version 3.20 for Nikon Z6 and Z7 cameras http://bit.ly/2KwPaTx

The latest Nikon Z6/Z7 firmware update version 3.20 unlocked Blackmagic RAW support.  Your camera still has to go to Nikon for RAW update. £199 / $199

If you have done the update already then you just need to update the firmware.

With the Z 7, RAW video output is possible only with full-HD videos recorded in the FX-based video format and 4K UHD videos recorded in the DX-based video format. With the Z 6, 4K UHD and full-HD RAW video output is possible with both FX- and DX-based movie formats. 

http://bit.ly/3phv0vv

http://bit.ly/3aNvHc7

Z 6 Firmware Version 3.20 http://bit.ly/3ha0H70

Z 7 Firmware Version 3.20 http://bit.ly/3nKAvCn

Nikon Webcam Utility update for MAC. Nikon updated their article on macOS Big Sur Compatibility List. Where they published the list of Nikon software and their versions which support Big Sur MAC OS.

https://bit.ly/2LSaqDo

Nikon Z6 II & Z7II sensor measurements published at PhotonsToPhotos

Z6 II http://bit.ly/3nIq02L

Z7 II http://bit.ly/37HClP3

More DX-format lenses for Z-mount are on the way.

Nikon expects the production of some DSLR cameras and F-mount lenses to be impacted by the fire at AKM Semiconductor in Japan.

http://bit.ly/3aCp4Jo

The French startup Curve One announced the first commercial curved CMOS sensor http://bit.ly/37JxOvA  &   http://bit.ly/3nMBKB9

Ilford to Release the Sprite 35-II, A Reusable 35mm Point-and-Shoot in January 2021 http://bit.ly/37FtT2A

Cumulative Mirrorless shipped value is now 235% of DSLR shipped value.

Which means that the DSLR market is shrinking and Mirrorless is growing. This shows the trend of shifting towards mirrorless equipment. http://www.cipa.jp/stats/dc_e.html  &   http://bit.ly/3mFuh5v

Sunday read or reading list for Xmas.

Shutterstock published their 2020 Year Review in photographs. http://shutr.bz/38sxPD1

National Geographic’s ‘The Year in Pictures’,  also available online via National Geographic Digital HUB http://on.natgeo.com/3rp8SRB

http://on.natgeo.com/37IZiRQ

http://bit.ly/3azPs6B

New York Times published their Year in Pictures: A Year Like No Other

http://nyti.ms/34DqpvM

The Guardian published the Agency Photographer of the Year 2020 – shortlist http://bit.ly/34EwbNL

How Astronauts Captured Iconic Space Photos - A History Of Cameras In Space by @Scott Manley YouTube Channel

https://bit.ly/3riRbmO

My Visits with Ansel Adams by Alan Adler at PetaPixel. Where he writes about his experience meeting the Legendary photographer.

http://bit.ly/3mHLiMo

Iconic Ansel Adams image sells for nearly $1M at Sotheby's auction, total sales of $6.4M http://bit.ly/3mG0CsP

What is lens breathing? http://bit.ly/34ClafO

How to Optimize Lightroom Classic for the Best Performance http://bit.ly/3h9WJLI