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Nikon NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S Lens Listed at B&HPhoto

Nikon’s monster new Z 800mm lens is hitting the market. B&HPhoto has published the product page for the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens.

The Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S is an S-Line lens, denoting Nikon’s top optical quality, and promises to deliver powerful rendering with outstanding resolution while thoroughly reducing color bleeding. It will also employ Phase Fresnel – specially shaped lens elements that work rather like a lighthouse lens to focus light, lens tech for the first time in a Nikkor Z model, enabling a compact and lightweight body to be realized, making it highly portable despite being a super-telephoto lens

The super prime zoom lens from Nikon, the Nikkor 800mm f/6.3, has now been listed on B&H .

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Venus Optics unveils Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens

Venus Optics unveils the Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens. It is the World’s Smallest 2x macro lens for full frame mirrorless cameras.

Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO is currently available to order on the official website of Venus Optics (http://www.venuslens.net/) and their authorized resellers. Recommended Retail Price in the US (without tax) is USD 449/pc (Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony FE) & USD 499/pc (Leica M). Pricing may vary in different countries. Shipping starts from early December onwards. Venus Optics lenses are sold at Adorama and B&H. Continue reading “Venus Optics unveils Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens”

Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S Lens Price, Specs, Release Date

Nikon has announced the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S Lens for its mirrorless cameras and it features a built-in 1.4x teleconverter to give a maximum focal length of 560mm. The US price of the lens is $13,999.95 and now available for pre-order at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

It is the first Z lens to feature Nikon’s new Silky Swift Voice Coil Motor (VCM) focusing system with optical ABS encoder. It’s designed to deliver faster autofocus that is quieter than normal yet enables perfect subject acquisition and tracking.

The Nikon Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S is also the first Z lens to have Nikon’s new Meso Amorphous Coat, which is claimed to deliver the highest anti-reflection performance in Nikkor history. This new coating uses particles even smaller than nano particles and is said to give better control of ghosting and flare with excellent clarity even when shooting scenes with multiple direct light sources

At 2950 g (6 lb 8.1 oz), the Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S is light for its focal length and aperture. It’s also fully sealed against moisture and dust, plus its centre of gravity is towards the lens mount to make it feel more stable and balanced in use.

Like several Nikon Z lenses, the Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S has customisable controls including a Function ring. Continue reading “Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S Lens Price, Specs, Release Date”

Nikon Z fc Firmware Version 1.20 Now Available

Nikon has released the firmware update version 1.20 for the Nikon Z fc DX-Format mirrorless camera.

Download link: Nikon Z fc Firmware Version 1.20

Changes from “C” Firmware Version 1.10 to 1.20:

  • • Added support for NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 lenses.
  • • Increased the refresh rate for the focus point displayed during face/eye-detection and subject-tracking AF.
  • • Fixed the following issues:
    • – Pictures would be underexposed if taken at shutter speeds of 1/250 s or faster with a flash unit (other than the SB-5000) compatible with auto FP high-speed sync and 1/200 s (Auto FP) selected for Flash sync speed.
    • – When assigned Zoom on/off via AE-L/AF-L button, the AE-L/AF-L button could not be used to zoom in on the display while the shutter-release button was pressed halfway.

The price of the Nikon APS-c Mirrorless Camera is $956.95 for body-only. Check availability at B&H, Adorama.

Nikon Z9 Firmware Update Version 1.10 Now Available

Nikon has released the new firmware version 1.10 for Nikon Z9 flagship full frame mirrorless camera Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Download link: Nikon Z9 Firmware Version 1.10

Changes from “C” Firmware Version 1.00 to 1.10

  • • Increased the burst length for dual-format (NEF/RAW + JPEG or JPEG + JPEG) pictures taken at 20 fps in continuous high-speed release mode.
    • “C” firmware version 1.00:
      • – NEF/RAW (high-efficiency★) + JPEG basic (large): Approx. 3 seconds *
      • – JPEG Slot 1 – JPEG Slot 2 (Slot 1: JPEG fine (large); Slot 2: JPEG basic (small)): Approx. 3 seconds *
    • “C” firmware version 1.10:
      • – NEF/RAW (high-efficiency★) + JPEG basic (large): Approx. 8 seconds *
      • – JPEG Slot 1 – JPEG Slot 2 (Slot 1: JPEG fine (large); Slot 2: JPEG basic (small)): Approx. 8 seconds *

    * The length of the burst that can be taken before the frame advance rate drops. Figures are reference values obtained via in-house measurements performed using a NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S lens and a ProGrade Digital COBALT 1700R 325GB CFexpress memory card. Burst length will drop in some circumstances, including if:

    • – Backup is selected for Role played by card in Slot 2 or
    • – ON is selected for Auto distortion control.
  • • Options highlighted in the Filtered playback criteria list in the PLAYBACK MENU can now also be selected and deselected by pressing the multi selector right.
  • • Fixed an issue that prevented optional SB-5000 flash units synchronizing with the shutter when all the following conditions were met:
    • – A shutter speed faster than the flash sync speed was selected with 1/200 s (Auto FP) or 1/250 s (Auto FP) chosen for Custom Setting e1 Flash sync speed in the CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU.
    • – The SB-5000 was controlled via radio AWL using an optional WR-R10 or WR-R11a wireless remote controller mounted on the camera.
    • – The flash unit was not mounted on the camera accessory shoe.

Best XQD Memory Cards in 2023

Best XQD Memory Cards  for 2023! Looking for the best XQD memory cards for your camera ? Here are our top recommended and fastest XQD memory cards in 2023.

With its speed up to 400MB/s, the XQD cards are the fastest memory cards on the market, no other memory cards can beat the XQD cards at the time of writing. And the XQD cards are proven to be robust, durable and reliable and they are ideal for sports, wildlife and action photographers, as well as videographers. Currently, there are only a handful of cameras that accept XQD memory cards, including Nikon D5, D4S, D850, D500 DSLR cameras, Nikon Z6 & Z7, Panasonic S1 & S1R mirrorless cameras and some professional Sony camcorders like Sony FS7. We believe more and more new models will use XQD cards in the future.

But when it comes to XQD cards, the choices are very limited. Sony has pioneered the XQD format, and produces the best cards at the moment. Offering up to 440 MB/s read speeds and up to 400 MB/s write speeds, the Sony G Series XQD cards are the best choice and the most favorite among professional photographers, allowing it to record 4K video and up to 200 continuous raw still image bursts. The affordable Lexar 2933x XQD 2.0 memory cards are also amazing, but they are now discontinued, and it is hard to find it in stock anywhere. Sony M Series XQD cards are also discontinued. Another choice is Delkin Devices Premium XQD cards, and Nikon is planing to release their own XQD cards, so we will update this post once they are out.

Card Max. Read Speed Max. Write Speed Check Price
Sony G Series XQD Cards 440 MB/s 400 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
Delkin Devices Premium XQD Cards 440 MB/s 400 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
Lexar 2933x XQD 2.0 (Discontinued) 440 MB/s 400 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama

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Best CompactFlash Memory Cards in 2023

If you are looking for the best Compact Flash (or CF) cards for your camera, here is the full list of our top recommended & fastest CompactFlash cards in 2023.

Currently, Lexar, SanDisk, Kingston, Delkin Devices, Transcend and others have released their CompactFlash memory cards, but not every CompactFlash card (or CF card) will work well with your camera. Like all memory cards, speed and performance are different between the different brands, and some CompactFlash cards can offer better performance than the others. Whether you are a professional cinematographer or a photo enthusiast, buying a fast card is always worth it, or you may have to wait longer for the buffer to clear or end up with recording errors and loose all your footage.

  • Fast write speed provides fast buffer clearing time between burst shots optimizing your shooting experience.
  • Fast read speed can let large files such as 4K video or a bunch of high-resolution images by continuous shooting transfer to PC in seconds.

So, if you want some current recommendations to get the best out of your cameras, here we list the top recommended and fastest Compact Flash cards This list of Best CompactFlash Memory Cards in 2022 is based on the speed, price, reliability and durability. Continue reading “Best CompactFlash Memory Cards in 2023”

Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR & NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S Lenses now Shipping in the US

The major US retailers are now shipping out the new NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S and NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S lenses.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S Lens: $2,696.95 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S Lens: $1,096.95 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Nikon Z9 body: $5,496.95 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

The NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S and the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S are Nikon’s latest S-line lenses, giving discerning photographers premium optics and ultimate versatility. Additionally, the new Mount Adapter FTZ II is a streamlined solution to seamlessly adapt F-mount lenses with the integrated vertical grip on the new Nikon Z 9.

In addition, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S and 24-120mm f/4 S manuals are also available for download online:

Nikon Z9 User’s Manual & Reference Guide Now Available

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The Nikon Z9 user’s manual and reference manual are now available online for download to your computer, tablet or smartphone.

Nikon Z9 User’s Manual

Nikon Z9 Reference Guide

Nikon Z9 is available for pre-order and currently selling for $5,496.95 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama. 

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Best CFexpress Memory Cards in 2023

Here are the best CFexpress memory cards ? In this article we list the top recommended & fastest CFexpress cards in 2023.

The CFexpress card is currently the fastest and the most capable memory card format on the market. It will be the standard of future memory cards for internal high resolution RAW video recording, because the theoretical maximum speeds are ridiculously high. And the CFexpress card can be supported through firmware update with XQD card compatible cameras. The future will only see more cameras and devices using the CFexpress technology, including the newly announced Canon EOS-1D X Mar III, Nikon D6 and Canon EOS C300 Mark III. So, it is highly likely that CFexpress card will be the default choice for future-generation stills and video cameras.

As of writing Sony, Delkin Devices, SanDisk, ProGrade Digital, Lexar has already announced their CFexpress memory cards. According to that we’ve tried to provide some recommendations to get the best out of your cameras and devices. Check out the top recommended and fastest CFexpress cards in 2021 based on the speed and price. Continue reading “Best CFexpress Memory Cards in 2023”