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Nikon RumorsRumoursUpdated Nikon Z70 camera rumored specifications Here are the latest/updated Nikon Z70 camera rumored specifications: 41MP (not a stacked sensor) 8k 60p video Expeed 7 processor Refresh rate of 120 fps with AF/AE Same EVF as the Nikon Z6III…

Nikon RumorsRumoursConfirmed: the camera from the official N2416 drawings is indeed the Z70 AI-generated image of the Nikon Z70 camera based on official drawings A quick update: I can now confirm that the official drawings I posted online yesterday are indeed of the upcoming high-end APS-C…

Nikon RumorsRumoursNikon’s second quarter financial results Nikon released its second-quarter financial results for the year ending March 2027: In its latest FY2027 second-quarter and first-half financial results (for the period ended September 30, 2026…

Nikon RumorsRumoursNikon registered a new N2416 wireless remote controller with the FCC and leaked the Nikon Z70 again? Nikon registered a new N2416 wireless remote controller with the FCC (pictured above). Here is the interesting part – a reader pointed out that the camera described in the user’s manual has an…

Nikon RumorsRumoursDeal of the day: Nikon Z50 camera with 16-50mm lens for $749 Amazon is running a sale on the Nikon Z50 camera with a 16-50mm lens for $749 : The Nikon Z50 is already discontinued at B&H Photo , The new Nikon Z50 II camera with a 16-50mm f/2.8 VR lens is…

Nikon RumorsRumoursNew press release: the Nikon ZR firmware update version 2.00… will be released soon Not sure what the point of this press release is, since Nikon already officially announced the new ZR firmware update version 2.00 two months ago, but you still can’t download it today : “Nikon will…

Nikon RumorsRumoursNikon’s sneak peek on holiday deals (Nikon Z8 dropped another $100) Nikon shared the above “sneak peek” at their holiday deals. I am not sure if these will be the actual Black Friday deals.

Nikon RumorsRumoursNikon is rumored to announce new firmware updates for cameras with EXPEED 7 processor Today or tomorrow, Nikon is rumored to announce new firmware updates for cameras with the EXPEED 7 processor.

Nikon RumorsRumoursThe new Meike AF 58mm f/1.2 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount is now available for order The previously reported Meike AF 58mm f/1.2 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount is now available for purchase at the official online store in three different colors ( coming soon to B&H Photo ): Additional…

Nikon RumorsRumoursSeptember 2026 CIPA numbers CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published the latest camera production data ( orange: 2026 , black: 2025, blue: 2024 ): September 2026 CIPA numbers by ZoetMB (All comparisons to…

Nikon RumorsRumoursWeekly Nikon news flash #910 → Almost 10 years later, you can still buy a Nikon KeyMission 4K 360 action camera on Amazon . → Godox announced a new compact iM10 mini flash with a universal, single-contact hot shoe for $25 (…

Nikon RumorsRumoursComparing the new Nikon NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens with the 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S and 600mm f/4 TC VR S Comparing the new Nikon NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens with the 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S and 600mm f/4 TC VR S : Specification 120-300mm f/2.8 400mm f/2.8 600mm f/4 Lens type Pro zoom Pro prime Pro…

Nikon RumorsRumoursNikon raised full-year profit forecast by 50%, but trimmed imaging sales outlook A day after the $14,000 Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens announcement , Nikon raised its full-year profit forecast, driven by semiconductor strength and reported an Imaging sales outlook cut (…

Nikon RumorsRumoursNikon winter savings started in Europe Today, Nikon started new winter savings in Europe that will end on January 25th, 2027: WEX Photo Foto Erhardt The current Nikon USA rebates are ending this weekend : B&H Photo | Paul’s Photo |…

Nikon RumorsRumoursNikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens product tour, first impression videos Here are a few Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens product tour and first impression videos (pre-orders: B&H | WEX | Erhardt | Canada ):

Nikon RumorsRumoursViltrox AF 35mm f/1.4 Pro full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount announced (coupon code included) The previously reported Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.4 Pro full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount has now been officially announced: Pre-orders: B&H Photo | Viltrox Store ( use code NIKONRUMORS for 10% off )…

Nikon RumorsRumoursNikon mentions the rumored Z70 APS-C camera in Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 promo In one of the promotional materials for the new Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens (orders: B&H | WEX | Erhardt | Canada ), Nikon unintentionally leaked the long-rumored Z70 APS-C camera: I…

Nikon RumorsRumoursNikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens sample photos Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens sample photos : Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens pre-order links: US: B&H Photo | Paul’s Photo | Service Photo UK: WEX Photo DE: Foto Erhardt…

Nikon RumorsRumoursUpdated Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens pre-order links Updated Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens pre-order links: US: B&H Photo | Paul’s Photo | Service Photo UK: WEX Photo DE: Foto Erhardt CA: Camera Canada The lens will be produced in very…

Nikon RumorsRumoursStarting soon: Live Panel Discussion on the new Nikon NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 lens (1pm EDT) B&H Photo will have a Live Panel Discussion on the new Nikon NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 lens today, Thursday, October 29th, 2026, from 1:00-2:00 PM EDT (orders: B&H | WEX | Erhardt | Canada ): The post…

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