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Lexar announces new Diamond Series CFexpress Type B cards with 1,900MB/s read speeds

Lexar announces CFExpress Type-B Card DIAMOND Series and CFexpress Type-A Card GOLD Series.

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Nikon EN-EL18d Battery for Z9 now in Stock & Shipping

Nikon EN-EL18d Battery for Z9 is now in stock and shipping at Amazon, Adorama, and it will be soon in stock at B&H. The US price is $220.95.

The Nikon EN-EL 18d Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery has a capacity of 3300mAh, an output of 10.8V, and 36Wh. The battery can charge within the MH-33 charger and it can be used as a spare or replacement battery for the Nikon Z 9.

Nikon EN-EL18D battery for the Z9: $220.95 at Amazon, Adorama.

Nikon Z9 is available for sale and currently available for $5,496.95 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

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Pre-order: Nikon MC-CF660G 660GB CFexpress Type B Memory Card

In addition to its firmware updates for the Z6 II, Z7 II and Z9, Nikon also announced the release of its first CFexpress Type B memory card. The new Nikon MC-CF660G 660GB CFexpress Type B memory card is now available for pre-order. Check availability at Adorama and B&H Photo.

The MC-CF660G is a CFexpress (Type B)5 memory card with a large capacity of 660 GB. It realizes a maximum read speed of approximately 1700 MB/s and maximum write speed of approximately 1500 MB/s. It is particularly suited for video/still shooting with the Nikon Z 9 full-frame/FX-format mirrorless camera.

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Nikon Z9 v2.0, Z6II v1.40 and Z7II v1.40 Firmware Updates Released

Nikon released new firmware updates for the Z9 flagship mirrorless camera as well as the Z6 II and Z7 II.

As promised for April 20th, Nikon released major firmware updates for the Nikon Z6II (v1.40), Nikon Z7II (v1.40), and Nikon Z9 (v2.0). Firmware v.2.0 for the Z9 brings high-performance updates while firmware v.1.4 for the Z6 II and Z7 II improves focusing for stills and video.

You can find the details and download links of the Major Nikon Firmware Updates for Z9 v2.0, Z6II v1.40 and Z7II v1.40 below: Continue reading “Nikon Z9 v2.0, Z6II v1.40 and Z7II v1.40 Firmware Updates Released”

Nikon MC-CF660G High Performance CFexpress Type B Card Announced

In addition to the new Nikon Z9 and Z6 II & Z7 II firmware updates, and the Nikon MC-N10 Remote Grip, Nikon also officially announced a new MC-CF660G high-performance CFexpress Type B memory card.

Nikon MC-CF660G High Performance CFexpress Card
The MC-CF660G is a CFexpress (Type B) memory card with a large capacity of 660 GB. It realizes a maximum read speed of approximately 1700 MB/s and maximum write speed of approximately 1500 MB/s. It is particularly suited for video/still shooting with the Nikon Z9 full-frame/FX-format mirrorless camera.

The new Nikon MC-CF660G High Performance CFexpress Card will be available starting in June for a suggested retail price of $729.95.

Nikon Z9 is available for sale and currently available for $5,496.95 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

New Nikon Firmware Updates For The Z9, Z6 II & Z7 II Cameras

Nikon has announced new firmware updates for the Z9 flagship mirrorless camera as well as the Z6 II and Z7 II.

Firmware v.2.0 for the Z9 brings high-performance updates while firmware v.1.4 for the Z6 II and Z7 II improves focusing for stills and video.

Nikon Z9 is available for sale and currently available for $5,496.95 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama. Continue reading “New Nikon Firmware Updates For The Z9, Z6 II & Z7 II Cameras”

Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II Firmware Updates Version 1.30 Released

Nikon released new firmware updates version 1.30 for the Z6II and Z7II mirrorless cameras. Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II Firmware Update 1.30 is now available for download. Both full frame mirrorless cameras benefits from bug fixes and improvements.

If you are looking for recommended memory cards for Z6 II and Z7 II, here we list the best ones based on the speed and price.

Nikon Z6 II body: $1,996.95 at Amazon | B&H | Adorama

Nikon Z7 II body: $2,996.95 at Amazon | B&H | Adorama

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Nikon MB-N11 Power Battery Pack for Z7 II & Z6 II now in Stock

The Nikon MB-N11 Power Battery Pack for Z7 II and Z6 II is now in stock at Amazon, Adorama and B&H Photo.

Designed specifically for the Nikon Z 7II and Z 6II mirrorless cameras, the MB-N11 is a Multi-Power Battery Pack with vertical shutter button, main and sub command dials, AF-ON button, sub selector and Fn buttons. Plus, when using two EN-EL 15c batteries, the MB-N11 provides 1.9x (CIPA standard). Increase in battery performance over an EN-EL 15c battery in the camera alone. And the batteries are hot-swappable, meaning you won’t have to stop shooting or recording to swap batteries! Continue reading “Nikon MB-N11 Power Battery Pack for Z7 II & Z6 II now in Stock”

Full list of 2021 TIPA World Awards Winners

The Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) announced all the winners of the 2021 TIPA World Awards. The Canon EOS M50 Mark II wins the“best APS-C entry level camera” while the Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM wins the“best prime telephoto lens”. Overall Best Full Frame Professional Camera is the Sony a1.

Here is the best photo gear of 2021 according to the TIPA World Awards 2021 winners list. Continue reading “Full list of 2021 TIPA World Awards Winners”

New Nikon Z7 II, Z6 II, Z7, Z6, Z5 and Z50 Firmware Updates

Nikon Z7 II, Z6 II, Z7, Z6, Z5, and Z50 Firmware Updates now available for download. New Nikon Z5, Z6, Z7, and FTZ adapter rebates also introduced in the US.

Download links:

Nikon Z7II Firmware Version 1.20

Nikon Z6II Firmware Version 1.20

Changes from “C” Firmware Version 1.10 to 1.20

  • • Improved live view focus-point display response during face/eye-detection and subject-tracking AF.
  • • Improved the performance of face/eye-detection AF and subject visibility with optional flash units.
  • • Improved low-light autofocus detection times at a Focus mode setting of Single AF.
  • • Fixed the following issues:
    • – Selecting Focus for Custom Setting a1 (AF-C priority selection) would sometimes slow shutter response.
    • – Focus accuracy was sometimes unreliable.
    • – Using custom Picture Controls created with Manage Picture Control when recording movies at a frame size/rate of 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD); 60p or 50p would sometimes produce unexpected results.

Nikon Z6 Firmware Version 3.30

Changes from “C” Firmware Version 3.20 to 3.30

  • • A Save focus position option has been added to the SETUP MENU. If On is selected, the focus position in effect when the camera is turned off will be restored when the camera is next turned on. This option applies only when the camera is used with Z mount autofocus lenses.
  • • A Voice memo option has been added to the roles that can be assigned to the Movie record button via Custom Setting f2 (Custom control assignment). In the Voice memo role, the movie-record button can be used to record and play voice memos up to about 60 seconds long while a picture is displayed.
  • • Fixed an issue that would sometimes cause the camera to stop responding when time-lapse movie recording was interrupted.

Nikon Z7 Firmware Version 3.30

Changes from “C” Firmware Version 3.20 to 3.30

  • • A Save focus position option has been added to the SETUP MENU. If On is selected, the focus position in effect when the camera is turned off will be restored when the camera is next turned on. This option applies only when the camera is used with Z mount autofocus lenses.
  • • Fixed an issue that would sometimes cause the camera to stop responding when time-lapse movie recording was interrupted.

Nikon Z5 Firmware Version 1.10

Changes from “C” Firmware Version 1.02 to 1.10

  • • A Save focus position option has been added to the SETUP MENU. If On is selected, the focus position in effect when the camera is turned off will be restored when the camera is next turned on. This option applies only when the camera is used with Z mount autofocus lenses.
  • • Improved low-light autofocus detection times for Custom Setting a11 (Low-light AF).

Nikon Z50 Firmware Version 2.10

Changes from “C” Firmware Version 2.03 to 2.10

  • • A Save focus position option has been added to the SETUP MENU. If On is selected, the focus position in effect when the camera is turned off will be restored when the camera is next turned on. This option applies only when the camera is used with Z mount autofocus lenses.
  • • Fixed an issue that resulted in the option selected for Custom Setting a2 (Auto-area AF face/eye detection) in P, S, A, and M modes being reset whenever Custom Settings for mode U1 or U2 were reset.