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 AmazonAdorama, 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 AmazonAdorama.

Nikon Z9 is available for sale and currently available for $5,496.95 at AmazonB&HAdorama.

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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 Updates Its NX Field Remote Shooting System

Nikon has released an updated version of the NX Field remote shooting system for professional imaging agencies. The software update will further support the capabilities of the Nikon Z9 Nikon FX-format/full-frame mirrorless camera.

The Ver 1.2.0 update will enable Z9 users to easily detect nine subject types. This covers a range of subjects including people, dogs, cats, birds, bicycles, motorcycles, cars, trains, and airplanes enabling more accurate subject capture, even via remote operation. In addition, the update supports the Z9’s High-Speed Frame Capture+ feature.

For more information, visit the Nikon website.

Nikon Z9 is available for sale and currently available for $5,496.95 at AmazonB&HAdorama.

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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 Z 9 Review – Perhaps Most Complete Camera Ever Tested

Here is a very positive Nikon Z 9 review. DPReview has published Nikon Z 9 review. The flagship full frame mirrorless camera achieves an excellent 94% overall score and Gold Award from the experts at DPReview.

Nikon Z9 is available for sale and currently available for $5,496.95 at AmazonB&HAdorama. Continue reading “Nikon Z 9 Review – Perhaps Most Complete Camera Ever Tested”

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 AmazonB&HAdorama.

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.

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Sony a1 vs Nikon Z9 vs Canon EOS R3: Which Camera Should You Buy?

Here is a comparison between the Sony a1 vs Nikon Z9 vs Canon EOS R3 flagship mirrorless cameras. Which one to choose between Canon EOS R3 vs Nikon Z9 vs Sony a1 and why? The mirrorless flagship comparison comes from Jared Polin.

In the video below he gives you the pros and cons of each camera (Sony a1, Nikon Z9, Canon R3) and help you decide which one might be the right one for you. Everything is based on the Real World Usage of each of these cameras. Check it out! Continue reading “Sony a1 vs Nikon Z9 vs Canon EOS R3: Which Camera Should You Buy?”

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 AmazonB&HAdorama.

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.