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·June 24, 2024

Nikon Hikari Glass factory tour (Japan): inside optical glass manufacturing

During our visit to Japan to cover CP+ 2024, we had the opportunity to discover a Nikon factory essential to lens production: Nikon Hikari Glass. Located in Yuzawa, in the Akita prefecture (about 500 km from Tokyo), this factory is where optical glass comes to life through the melting process.

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·March 13, 2024

Nikon Z9: Heading for the Olympics with Firmware Update 5.00

Nikon continues its strategy of rolling out major firmware updates for its flagship cameras. With Firmware Update 5.00, the Nikon Z9 clearly has the Olympic Games in its sights

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·February 5, 2025

Nikkor Z 35 mm f/1.2 S: Optical excellence, but at what price

The Nikkor Z 35 mm f/1.2 S is an ultra‑bright wide‑angle lens designed to excel in the most demanding lighting conditions, whether for photography or video.

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·June 13, 2023

Nikon Z9 and Auto Capture: A Groundbreaking Feature That Will Transform Sports and Wildlife Photography

The Nikon Z9 shifts into 4th gear! Today, Nikon’s professional monobloc mirrorless camera receives Firmware Update v4.00, bringing a host of new features — including a brand-new Auto Capture function

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·September 10, 2025

Getting Started with the Nikon ZR: RED’s RAW and 6K 60p in a Compact Cinema Camera

Nikon unveils its first full-frame camera in the new Z Cinema lineup, the Nikon ZR. The result of Nikon’s acquisition of RED, it marks the Japanese manufacturer’s first true entry into the cinema camera segment.

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·February 24, 2026

Nikkor Z 70-200 mm f/2.8 VR S II review: perfection made lighter by Nikon

Much more than just a simple revision of a flagship Z-mount lens, the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II is a true demonstration of Nikon's optical expertise. Here is our full review.

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·April 28, 2025

Nikon CP+ 2025 Interview: “We’re Exploring AI Applications for Image Selection”

On the sidelines of CP+ 2025, we interviewed Mitsuteru Hino, head of UX planning and in charge of product planning for camera bodies at Nikon Corp

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·February 28, 2022

Nikon Z 9: a cat's meow as the shutter sound

What if the Nikon Z 9 thought it was a cat? In a recent online demonstration at CP+ 2022, the manufacturer unveiled a beta firmware update that replaced the shutter sound with several noises, including a cat's meow.

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·March 27, 2026

Mothra and Vast projects: Canon and Nikon in the service of astronomy and space exploration

By participating in the Mothra and Vast projects, Canon and Nikon are turning their attention to space exploration.

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·November 25, 2025

Nikon Zf firmware update v3.00: grain simulations, vertical video, and many new features

Nikon recently unveiled firmware update v3.00 for its Nikon Zf, a major evolution for the vintage-style full-frame mirrorless camera.

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·July 4, 2025

Nikon Z8 v3.00: caution before upgrading if you own Tamron (or Viltrox) lenses

Nikon has rolled out the v3.00 update for its Z8, bringing some nice new features. But this version also raises incompatibilities with certain third-party lenses, notably Tamron. We take stock.

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·July 3, 2025

Nikon Z8 v3.00 update: Pixel Shift with Focus Stacking, image recipes, NX Field and many other improvements

Nikon Z8 firmware v3.00 adds pixel shift with focus stacking, custom image styles and a focus limiter.

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·October 1, 2025

Nikon Interview at IBC 2025: The ZR Adopts “a New Design” for Heat Dissipation

During the IBC 2025 show in Amsterdam, Phototrend had the opportunity to speak with several Nikon executives and engineers about the Nikon ZR.

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·May 9, 2025

Nikon discontinues production of the Nikon D6, turning a page for SLRs

The Nikon Japan website recently classified the Nikon D6 as an "old product", implying that production has now ceased.

Hands-on with the Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art at CP+ 2026: the long-awaited fast portrait lens

Peak Design Field Bracket: A Modular L-Bracket on Kickstarter

Moment Mobile II: Eight new smartphone lenses, including a 240 mm super-telephoto lens

DxO Father's Day Offer: 20% off all software with the code PHOTOTRENDFD26

macOS Tahoe 26: Apple buries the hard disk icon and switches (at last) to SSD

Nik Collection 8.1: DxO fine-tunes its suite and gives PhotoLab and ViewPoint for free

Hands-on with the Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art at CP+ 2026: the long-awaited fast portrait lens

Sony A7R VI Review: The Camera That's Changing the Game in High-Resolution Photography

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Nikon Hikari Glass factory tour (Japan): inside optical glass manufacturing

Nikon Z9: Heading for the Olympics with Firmware Update 5.00

Nikkor Z 35 mm f/1.2 S: Optical excellence, but at what price

Nikon Z9 and Auto Capture: A Groundbreaking Feature That Will Transform Sports and Wildlife Photography

Getting Started with the Nikon ZR: RED’s RAW and 6K 60p in a Compact Cinema Camera

Nikkor Z 70-200 mm f/2.8 VR S II review: perfection made lighter by Nikon

Nikon CP+ 2025 Interview: “We’re Exploring AI Applications for Image Selection”

Nikon Z 9: a cat's meow as the shutter sound

Mothra and Vast projects: Canon and Nikon in the service of astronomy and space exploration

Nikon Zf firmware update v3.00: grain simulations, vertical video, and many new features

Nikon Z8 v3.00: caution before upgrading if you own Tamron (or Viltrox) lenses

Nikon Z8 v3.00 update: Pixel Shift with Focus Stacking, image recipes, NX Field and many other improvements

Nikon Interview at IBC 2025: The ZR Adopts “a New Design” for Heat Dissipation

Nikon discontinues production of the Nikon D6, turning a page for SLRs

Hands-on with the Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art at CP+ 2026: the long-awaited fast portrait lens

Peak Design Field Bracket: A Modular L-Bracket on Kickstarter

Raising the Bar: The EBU Wants to Put an End to Camera Angles That Sexualize Female Athletes

Hands-on with the Sigma 85mm f/1.2 DG Art at CP+ 2026: the long-awaited fast portrait lens

Peak Design Field Bracket: A Modular L-Bracket on Kickstarter

Raising the Bar: The EBU Wants to Put an End to Camera Angles That Sexualize Female Athletes

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