The Nikon Report - Episode #21

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

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New Nikon Z Promotion in UK & Europe The promotion runs from 14 May until 19 July  https://shop.graysofwestminster.co.uk/product-category/nikon-z-mirrorless-camera-system/  Nikon released their 2021 fiscal year financial reports:  https://www.nikon.com/about/ir/ir_library/result/index.htm#y2021 https://www.nikon.com/about/ir/ir_library/result/pdf/2021/21_4qf_c_e.pdf https://www.nikon.com/about/ir/ir_library/result/pdf/2021/21_4qf_d_e.pdf https://www.nikon.com/about/ir/ir_library/result/pdf/2021/21_all_e.pdf https://www.irwebcasting.com/20210513/6/5e71d383fa/mov/main/index.html https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4574851 https://bit.ly/3wrgfK0  

RUMOR: Nikon Has Discontinued Several F-Mount Lenses  https://asobinet.com/info-discon-af-s-28-300mmf-3-5-5-6g-ed-vr/ https://petapixel.com/2021/05/12/nikon-has-discontinued-several-f-mount-lenses-report/ https://www.bythom.com/newsviews/dslr-lens-discontinuation.html 

Cokin announced a new NX-Series 100mm filter holder system with support for the Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 lens   https://www.nx-series.com Viltrox will announce 6 new autofocus lenses for Nikon Z-mount (three APS-C and three full-frame)  https://nikonrumors.com/2021/05/16/viltrox-will-announce-6-new-autofocus-lenses-for-nikon-z-mount-3-x-aps-c-3x-full-frame.aspx/#ixzz6v6nFp842 https://viltroxstore.com/collections/camera-lens/z-mount 

This week we also saw a release of several 3rd party F mount lenses Zenitar 2.8/60 Macro & Selena 1.9/58  Zenitar 2.8/60 Macro  

Selena 1.9/58  https://bit.ly/2SjaD5H https://www.zenit.photo/catalog/obektivy/  

Nikon and bionic surface technologies Announce Joint Development Agreement https://www.nikon.com/news/2021/0511_01.htm  

REVIEWS:  Photography Life published the article which is called the Best Lenses for the Nikon Z7 / Z7 II   https://photographylife.com/best-lenses-nikon-z7-ii 

Read & Watch & Listen  

Technical: Your essential guide to Nikon on-camera flash by Nikon School  https://nikonschool.co.uk/hints-and-tips/your-essential-guide-to-nikon-on-camera-flash/ Nikon School also published an article on how to photograph a Lunar Eclipse. The next one (according to google) is scheduled for May 16, 2022, so there is plenty of time to prepare.  https://bit.ly/3u84C9d Nikon USA uploaded three new “interviews” (more like monologues) with Nikon engineers on the Nikkor Z 14-24mm, 24-70mm, and 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses via their YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_HWyLVaqBY&ab_channel=NikonUSA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lu7XwXT6xQ4&ab_channel=NikonUSA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8neptZJhQls&ab_channel=NikonUSA  

D.D.Duncan interview | Nikon 100th Anniversary on YT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3MLt6XRe0k 

A trailer for what looks like a wonderful film about Polaroid:  https://bit.ly/3wo4xjo