by [NR] admin | Jul 28, 2026 | Nikon Rumors
Several readers have contacted me to report that Nikon’s Chinese Z-mount patent (202010127062.4) was declared fully invalid by CNIPA. I have very limited informtion on this, and no official source, so here is the AI recap based on the tips I received (see previous...
by [NR] admin | Jul 28, 2026 | Nikon Rumors
A reader sent me his DIY project. For a long time, Johann F. Saba from Germany used the Meike handgrip for the Nikon Z6 and Z6II, but there is nothing like it available for the Nikon Z6III. He purchased a SmallRig cage for the Nikon Z6III, cut away the left and top...
by [NR] admin | Jul 28, 2026 | Nikon Rumors
Cooke Optics announced today that its Cooke SP3 and Cooke AP3 cinema lenses will also be available for Nikon Z-mount: The Cooke user-interchangeable mount system allows filmmakers to easily switch to Nikon Z-mount. Eligible new SP3 and AP3 purchases include a...
by [NR] admin | Jul 27, 2026 | Nikon Rumors
Ever noticed something a little too perfect about the Nikon Z logo? The brand name Nikon contains two N letters. Is the Z in Nikon Z just the capital letter N rotated at 90 degrees clockwise (or counterclockwise)? Nikon’s official explanation never mentions this. In...
by [NR] admin | Jul 26, 2026 | Nikon Rumors
→ The new Peak Design modular field L-bracket system for Nikon cameras has already raised almost $500k on Kickstarter (additional information). → The excellent Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens is now $1,600 off (see all current rebates). → The Atomos Ninja...
