The Nikon Report Grays of Westminster

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Konstantin & Becky bring to you the latest Nikon news and photography related announcements.



0:00 Intro

0:30 Nikon Summer Savings Promo UK

1:37 Z6III News

2:58 Z6III & Z7III found on Nikon service website

3:43 Z7III is also coming?

4:25 NPS Roadshow in the UK in June

5:00 Nikon Rumours Z6iii is not coming soon

9:33 Is Nikon Z6iii announcement before end of MAY?

12:09 Nikon Financials all good

14:15 Nikon bought RED for HOW MUCH?

19:00 Nikon RED cine lenses, Z mount on RED

21:53 Nikon RED manufacturing

22:38 Netflix approved new RED cameras

23:22 New format for the podcast



Nikon Report 149

Nikon Summer Savings start in UK and EU. Ends on 22 July. Up to £630 savings on certain products.

https://shop.graysofwestminster.co.uk/product-tag/save-today-nikon-instant-savings-may-24/

Z6 III Rumours:

Image of the Nikon Z6III surfaced online with the assumption that the camera is being tested in the field.

https://tinyurl.com/4t6fza8n

Nikon Service Dresden listed Z6III and Z7III cameras on Google search results

https://tinyurl.com/4n9ztskn

Nikon UK Professional Services Roadshow 2024 scheduled for June (to introduce the rumored Nikon Z6 III camera?)

https://tinyurl.com/yc39r68c

No, the Nikon Z6 III will not be announced within two weeks

https://tinyurl.com/4bnahr3f

Nikon’s yearly financial results are out and Nikon is doing great!

https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/ir_library/result/

Nikon acquired RED for $85 million

https://petapixel.com/2024/05/09/nikon-bought-red-for-just-85m/

https://tinyurl.com/5n93ndbj

FDTimes published their interview with the new CEO of RED Keiji Oishi and RED’s founder James Jannard

https://tinyurl.com/34ztbhd5

https://www.fdtimes.com/2024/05/01/keiji-oishi-and-jarred-land-on-nikon-and-red/

Netflix approves the new RED V Raptor [X] model cameras

https://ymcinema.com/2024/05/11/red-nikon-v-raptor-x-8k-vv-is-netflix-approved/

Nikon buys RED What's Next? Industry Thoughts. An Interview with Cinematographer Christopher Malcolm by Grays

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sLgUOiizf8

Thanks for watching!

#nikon #z6iii #nikonz8


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During his time in Los Angeles Kon had a very interesting chat with cinematographer Christopher Malcolm about recent Nikon acquisition of RED. Christopher who works in Hollywood and uses RED cameras as well as other cameras such as ARRI on his shoots. As an avid Nikon shooter he is happy to share some industry insights on what to expect from Nikon x RED alliance in the near future from Cinematographer's point of view as well as Photographer's.

0:00 Intro
1:18 Why RED cameras are used for movies?
2:20 Nikon x RED Cinematographer's view
4:55 Hollywood is a small place. Let RED be RED
6:22 When Z mount on RED cameras?
7:41 In Cinema AF is not important but will it come to RED?
9:40 RED RAW format
11:17 RED sensor technology
12:28 Mark Roberts Motion Control is part of the package
13:25 Economies of scale
14:43 Nikon RED Lenses
16:15 Nikon Cine Lenses?
18:45 Interchangeable mounts
19:25 Nikon RED consumer line
22:02 Red Studios
22:41 Part II LA to London
23:11 NAB show Nikon RED news
24:57 Corporate culture of Nikon & RED
27:15 First things to expect
27:44 RED will support Canon RF lenses
28:23 Nikon Z Video line of cameras
30:55 Box form factor or mirrorless
36:05 Blackmagic Pyxis
39:25 Still Photographers rejoice
43:23 Get in touch with Christopher Malcolm

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Thanks for listening!

#nikon #nikonred #voigtlander


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Konstantin & Becky bring to you the latest Nikon news and photography related announcements.



0:00 Intro

1:05 Z 28-400mm is shipping worldwide

3:12 Z8 and other Firmware updates

6:25 Z8 & ZF were best selling cameras at Map Camera

7:49 Nikon completes acquisition of RED

8:27 Nikon x RED at NAB

9:48 Live panel with Jarred Land

10:50 Nikon will make Cine Lenses?

13:15 Did Nikon buy RED because of the lawsuit?

16:14 Nikon is now a big player in Cinematography

18:38 Tamron Z 28-75 lens is shipping

20:00 Voigtlander Z 75mm f/1.5 announced

22:19 Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 DX Lens announced

23:33 Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 review

24:58 Atomos Ninja phone video co-processor



Nikon Report 148

Nikon Z 28-400 lens is shipping worldwide

Order yours at Grays:

https://shop.graysofwestminster.co.uk/product/nikkor-z-28-400mm-f-4-8-vr-deposit/#tab-description

Nikon  Z 8 Firmware ver. 2.0.1

https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/527.html

Z 5 Firmware ver. 1.4.3

https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/526.html

Z 50 Firmware v. 2.5.1

https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/519.html

Z 30 Firmware ver 1.11

https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/520.html

D6 Firmware ver. 1.60

https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/521.html

D780 Firmware ver. 1.11

https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/525.html

COOLPIX P950 Firmware ver. 1.5

https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/523.html

COOLPIX P1000 Firmware ver. 1.7

https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/524.html

Nikon Message Center 2 (mac) ver. 2.5.1

https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/sw/253.html

Z8 and ZF were best selling cameras for 2023 at MAP Camera Japan

https://tinyurl.com/3265smm7

Nikon Triumphs With Four Wins At This Year's TIPA World Awards

https://tinyurl.com/bdfyt45e

Nikon completes acquisition of RED, appoints a new CEO

https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2024/0412_imaging_01.html

https://tinyurl.com/2wpjzkfp

RED was showcasing the all-new V-RAPTOR [X] and V-RAPTOR XL [X] cameras at the 2024 NAB show. It was part of the Nikon stand.

https://tinyurl.com/mstsmnun

Photos of Nikon stand from NAB

https://tinyurl.com/ywrym9nz

Exclusive NAB Live With Jarred Land (ex RED President) - RED, After Nikon Acquisition - Where We Go From Here by Scott Balkum

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYEcoWjkHx0&t=2s

RED Will Continue to Support Canon RF, But Nikon is ‘Considering’ Making Cine Optics

https://tinyurl.com/3f6bxdn8

A New Camera Using Both Nikon and RED Tech Will Come in ‘A Few Years’

https://tinyurl.com/2ckaex5z

Nikon Began Steps to Acquire RED in 2022 ‘Due to the Lawsuit

https://tinyurl.com/5t4548z4

3rd party:

Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Nikon Z is also shipping

Order yours at Grays:

https://shop.graysofwestminster.co.uk/product/tamron-28-75mm-f-2-8-di-iii-vxd-g2-nikon-z/#tab-description

Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount

Pre order yours at Grays:

https://shop.graysofwestminster.co.uk/product/voigtlander-75mm-f-1-5-nokton-aspherical-lens-for-nikon-z-mount-cameras/#tab-description

New Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount is now shipping

https://viltroxstore.com/en-gb/products/viltrox-af-56mm-f1-7-xf-z?variant=40983511400514

https://tinyurl.com/wtc3njzz

Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 Full Frame Lens Review for Nikon Z Mount - Affordable 20mm Wide Angle for Nikon by Grays

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQHLvKhJB2Q&t

Atomos announces the Ninja phone video co-processor

https://tinyurl.com/mu7zcd2u

Thanks for watching!

#nikon #nikonred #voigtlander




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Konstantin & Becky bring to you the latest Nikon news and photography related announcements.



0:00 Intro

0:35 Nikon Z 28-400mm lens announced

9:37 New Z9 firmware18:11 Z7II & Z6II firmware updates

18:48 Are we ready for Z6III?

20:37 Snapbridge update

22:57 Tamron Z 28-75mm lens announcement confusion

29:31 Weekend Read & Watch



Nikon Report 147

Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR

https://tinyurl.com/nhf653fp

Pre order NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR from Grays:

https://shop.graysofwestminster.co.uk/product/nikkor-z-28-400mm-f-4-8-vr-deposit/#tab-description

Size comparisons:

https://tinyurl.com/bd3v57xw

Hands on with the lens:

Nikon 28-400 VR EPIC SUPERZOOM Here! | Stills & Video | First LOOK I LIGHT, SMALL & More |Matt Irwin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95ISpWXI-Kg

Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Lens | A Walk Around Zoom For Any Creator by Seth @Adorama 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2B0ddYoAYY

INSANE RANGE - Nikon 28-400mm f4-f8 by Matt Granger

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow3QzhSIex8

Firmware & Software updates:

Z 9 Firmware ver. 5.0.0

https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/516.html

Nikon Z 9 | Firmware version 5.00 | First look at new features with Ricci @ Nikon Europe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKbUkPqxn5Q

NX Studio v. 1.6.1

https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/sw/251.html

Z 7II Firmware ver. 1.6.2

https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/518.html

Z 6II Firmware ver. 1.6.2

https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/517.html

Nikon released Ver.2.11.0 of the SnapBridge app

https://tinyurl.com/yckdkyp7

Tamron officially announces a new 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount (A063Z)

https://tinyurl.com/mrumwt9s

Pre order Tamron Z 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens from Grays

https://shop.graysofwestminster.co.uk/product/tamron-28-75mm-f-2-8-di-iii-vxd-g2-nikon-z/#tab-description

Weekend Read & Watch

NIKKOR The Thousand and One Nights No.89: the fast portrait lens photographers longed for - Nikkor 85mm f/1.4S Ais

https://imaging.nikon.com/imaging/information/story/0089/

Nikon at Photography Show UK

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJ2fUcEMfog



Thanks for listening!

#nikon #photography #z28-400




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Konstantin & Becky bring to you the latest Nikon news and photography related announcements.



0:00 Intro
0:18 Grays won AP Platinum Good Service Award

0:56 Z8 won camera of the year at AP Awards

1:31 Michael Roberts Award winner

2:24 Nikon UK & EU 10% off lenses

3:15 Z 180-600 US & UK availability

4:08 Nikon Z9 is going to the moon

6:37 ZFc upcoming firmware

9:50 Nikon interview with Phototrend

12:40 The photography and video show 2024

13:23 Adobe added support for Z8 pixel shift

16:02 Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 DX Lens coming to Z mount

16:40 Nikon discontinued things

17:13 Z9h rumours

20:36 Nikon Z6 III discussion

26:05 Sigma full frame Z lenses are coming?

28:38 Voigtlander Z 75mm f/1.5 lens announced



Nikon Report 146

Grays won Amateur Photographer Platinum Good Service Award - 8s year in a row.

https://tinyurl.com/543nfxjf

https://shop.graysofwestminster.co.uk/

Nikon Z8 wins Product of the Year at the 2024 AP Awards. The Nikon Zf got the Readers’ Choice award.

https://amateurphotographer.com/apawards/ap-awards-the-best-cameras-revealed/

Michael & Pamela Roberts Award Winner

https://nikonownershop.com/

Nikon UK & EU Promotion, 10% of most Z & F mount lenses. Ends 19th March

https://shop.graysofwestminster.co.uk/product-tag/10-percent-nikon-lens-promotion-mar-24/

Nikon's Z9 slated to go to the moon in 2026

https://www.dpreview.com/news/6658899802/nikon-z9-artemis-iii-2026

https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2024/0301_mirrorless_01.html

Nikon at the 2024 CP+ show photo gallery

https://tinyurl.com/2byewakj

Details on the upcoming Nikon Zfc firmware update

https://tinyurl.com/r4bcub6p

French publication PhotoTrend published an Interview Nikon CP+ 2024: “we are putting more emphasis on firmware updates”

https://phototrend.fr/2024/02/interview-nikon-mitsuteru-hino-cpplus-2024/

https://nikonrumors.com/2024/02/27/nikon-interview-we-are-putting-more-emphasis-on-firmware-updates.aspx/

Nikon will be coming to the TPS in Birmingham

https://tinyurl.com/jj4m9z9d

Adobe adds support for the new Nikon Z8 Pixel Shift feature and the latest Viltrox Z lenses

https://photorumors.com/2024/02/21/the-latest-adobre-lightroom-february-updates/

Nikon discontinued Coolpix P1000 super-telephoto digital camera with 125x optical zoom according to Japanese Photo Stores

https://tinyurl.com/3bj8eys7

Nikon discontinued EN-EL19 battery according to Japanese Photo Stores

https://asobinet.com/info-discon-en-el19/

Nikon Z9h will be announced soon according to Sony Alpha rumours video. Which is now deleted.

https://asobinet.com/info-rumor-nikon-z-h-coming-soon/

3rd party

Sigma’s CEO hints at upcoming full-frame lenses for Nikon Z-mount

https://phototrend.fr/2024/02/cpplus-2024-interview-sigma-kazuto-yamaki/

https://tinyurl.com/4rjstm4c

Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical lens announced for Nikon Z-mount

https://tinyurl.com/nhfbhnvj

Viltrox’s AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro Lens is Coming to Nikon Z DX

https://viltroxstore.com/en-gb/products/viltrox-27mm-f1-2-e-z?variant=40796532867138

Thanks for watching!




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Konstantin & Becky bring to you the latest Nikon news and photography related announcements.



0:00 Intro

0:35 New Nikon Z8 firmware uncoming?

1:27 CP+ in Japan what to expect from Nikon

2:34 Z 24-400 is it real?

6:07 Q3 Financials Q&A

8:39 Nikon & young people

12:15 Traditional Camera & mobile phone interface

16:05 Laowa 10mm f/2.8 lens announced

17:36 Fujifilm X100iv announced should Nikon make one?

27:12 Weekend Read & Watch



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Production: Konstantin Kochkin

Contact us at media@graysofwestminster.co.uk



Nikon Report 145

Nikon Rumours: New minor Nikon Z8 firmware update coming soon

http://tinyurl.com/hnnnre9k

The 2024 CP+ show starts next week in Japan (February 22-25). Here are the potential new product announcements we may see from Nikon:

http://tinyurl.com/nwd6k7su

Nikon Q3 Financials Q&A

https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/ir_library/result/qa/2024_3q/20240214_e.pdf

3rd party:

Venus Optics Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF full-frame rectilinear autofocus lens is now available for Nikon Z-mount

https://www.venuslens.net/product/laowa-10mm-f-2-8-ff-zero-d/ref/172/

Point of Discussion: Fujifilm X100vi announcement. Should Nikon make a Luxury Compact camera?

https://fujifilm-x.com/en-gb/products/cameras/x100vi/

Fujifilm X100 VI = X100V +X-T5 = Massive Hit. But is It Enough? By Three Blind Men and An Elephant

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkOo3F0kEGo

Weekend Read & Watch

Nikon Z8 & Z9: BEST Bird-In-Flight Autofocus Settings

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fs0BgNXI4Ew

Spring in Ireland! - A NEW Photography Workshop with Joe McNally and Tamara Lackey - only a few places left.

https://joemcnally.com/event/destination-photo-workshop-ireland/

Thanks for watching

#nikon #fujifilm #x100vi




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