Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Nikon has officially announced the NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8, a compact and lightweight prime lens for Z-mount, FX format mirrorless cameras. It’s the smallest and lightest offering Z mount prime lens to date – only 1.7 inches long and weighing under 5.5 ounces.
The new lens is available for pre-order for $300 and should ship in December. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Last week, Nikon launched its new Z 9 flagship mirrorless camera with a 45.7MP FX-format Stacked BSI CMOS sensor and a frame rate of 20fps RAW capture with 1000+ image buffer. The Z 9 adds the next-generation EXPEED 7 image-processing engine and claims to offer “unparalleled AF performance using a revolutionary new scene detection system built on deep learning technology.” Nikon has also eliminated the traditional mechanical shutter thanks to the improved sensor readout. It features shutter speeds down to 1/32,000s.
In addition to its still imaging prowess, the Nikon Z 9 packs a punch for video capture with up to 8K video at 24p/30p frame rates (with an 8K/60p frame rate option coming via a 2022 firmware update) and 4K at up to 120p frame rate. As a flagship camera, the Nikon Z 9 looks to deliver across the board in shooting performance, control options, and durability/weather resistance.
The Nikon Z 9 retails for $5500 and is expected to arrive by the end of 2021. You can pre-order the Z 9 here at B&H Photo.
More details in the complete press release below. [Read more…]
After giving the new Z series time to simmer with the Z 6 and Z 7 full-frame cameras, the Nikon Z 50 launches at the lower end of the product line as the first DX-format camera in Nikon’s mirrorless space. [Read more…]
B&H has the Nikon Coolpix P900 for $496.95 (reg. $596.95) along with a free SanDisk Extreme 32GB memory card and camera bag. The P900 is a very popular superzoom camera with a 35mm-equivalent zoom range of 24-2000mm. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
The deal is also available at the same price at Amazon.com, albeit without the free memory card and camera bag.
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Hot on the heels of an entry-level mirrorless model rumor, new rumors from Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun in Japan point to a flagship mirrorless camera in the works. [Read more…]
After Canon released the EOS R, it followed up with the more affordable, entry-level Canon EOS RP, which has proven a popular release.
According to multiple rumors from Nikon Rumors, Nikon is primed to introduce an upcoming affordable Z-series model (perhaps the Z1 or Z5) to complement the higher-end Nikon Z6 and Z7. And recent rumors suggest the mid-range model may be in the $900 range. Although, the speculation ranges up to the equivalent of $1700.
If manufacturers are ready for mirrorless cameras to take over the Rebel and Nikon DX lines, we’re going to have to see some lower-end models fill up the ranks (and possibly even some more affordable APS-C format cameras).
One of the big highlights during the new Mac Pro unveil yesterday was the machine’s 8K video editing prowess; however, there is a shortage of cameras capable of capturing 8K footage. During Jonathan Morrison’s Hands-On video (embedded below) of the new Mac Pro, we got a sneak peek of an unreleased Canon 8K cinema camera that was used to capture 8K Pro-Res RAW. [Read more…]
Along with the new Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S lens, Nikon also announced a new Z6 Filmmaker’s Kit at CES 2019 this week. The kit includes the following: [Read more…]
Nikon announced a cool new wide-angle lens for its Z-series mirrorless cameras at CES yesterday. The Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 S lens is the widest full frame lens that features a flat front element, which means you can easily attach screw-in filters. [Read more…]
The Nikon D3500 is a new entry-level DSLR featuring a 24.2MP APS-C format image sensor and 1080/60p video capture. [Read more…]