Here are Nikon USA rebates for September:

• B&H Photo
• Paul’s Photo
• Service Photo

Rebates by category:

• DSLR cameras | DSLR lenses
• Nikon flashes | Nikon binoculars
• Trade-in offers: Nikon Z5II | Nikon ZR | Nikon Z6 III
• Mirrorless Cameras | Mirrorless Lenses:

Nikon Europe savings:

New Nikon savings launched in Europe

Nikon Canada savings:

New Nikon lens rebates launched in Canada

Nikon is currently running a sale on eBay where you can save up to 30% on select gear, including cameras, lenses, binoculars, and rangefinders. The items are sold by BuyDig (see all Nikon listings at BuyDig), an authorized Nikon dealer (USA warranty). Some listings are marked as “Certified Refurbished” (Refurbished Nikon gear is also sold at B&H Photo)

• Nikon cameras
• Nikon lenses
• Nikon batteries

Nikon outlet deals at eBay from authorized dealers (USA warranty)

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Nikon announced the second half of the 2026 Nikon Tour:

NIKON ANNOUNCES NEXT PHASE OF THE 2026 NIKON TOUR, BRINGING IMMERSIVE CREATOR EXPERIENCES TO FIVE NEW U.S. CITIES

Following a Successful First Half of 2026, Nikon Tour Continues This Fall with Hands-On Photography, Filmmaking and Lens Experiences for All Types of Creators

Melville, NY — Today, Nikon announced the second half of the 2026 Nikon Tour, bringing its creator-focused programming to five additional cities across the U.S. this fall. Beginning September 25th, the Nikon Tour will roll into Dallas, followed by Nashville, Baltimore/Washington, D.C.,  Philadelphia and Boston.

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Here is an old Nikon documentary, “The Eye of Science”:

Lenses are created from glass blocks extracted from a crucible. The assembled optical instruments are used for measurement and surveying, exploring everything from the microscopic world to the edge of the universe, pushing human capabilities to the limit and pioneering new fields of study. This film showcases the full scope of Nippon Kogaku Kogyo’s achievements.

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→ A Nikon D3500 DSLR camera with a Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED lens was used to photograph the Papoose Lake area from a plane (the alleged location of the secret S4 facility, from the new “S4: The Bob Lazar Story” documentary).

 
→ NiSi released a new JetMag Pro 49MAG magnetic filter system that locks. Orders are now open at: B&H Photo | NiSi website (use code RUMORS for 10% off).

→ 3 Legged Thing launched a new modular, tactical tripod system on Kickstarter (additional information).

→ Viltrox officially unveiled several new Z-mount lenses at the 2026 IBC show (previously reported here).

→ Here are some of the new products announced at the 2026 IBC show (see the full list here and this blog post).

→ Pre-orders for the new ON1 Photo RAW 2027 are now open. Use coupon code NIKONRUMORS20 for an additional discount when ordering from this link (additional information).

→ A tribute to Jay Maisel (Thursday, Sept 17th).

→ Nikon Pro Day at Pauls’s Photo: Friday, September 18th, 2026, with a free cleaning and check.

→ Nikon Museum holds a special exhibition: “Secrets Behind the Viewfinder – Take a look at the world through the camera’s eye”.

→ The first Rotosaur Mk II prototype: a direct-bellows adapter that brings the full movement system of a Sinar X view camera to a Nikon Z digital camera body.

→ Follow NASA astronaut Don Pettit for amazing pictures from space taken with Nikon cameras and lenses.

→ RED BTS | ALPINE F1 2026.

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You can now buy Nikon logo LED light-up signs for around $40 on eBay. Two different models are available:

Nikon outlet deals at eBay from authorized dealers (USA warranty)

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The new Nikon Nikkor Z Cinema 50mm T1.9 VV cinema lens was spotted at the 2026 IBC show (picture credit: Michel Khourny – thanks):

The 50mm T1.9 VV is the first of nine new Nikkor Z cinema lenses that were announced a few days ago:

Nikon announces the development of nine new Nikkor Z Cinema T1.9 VV lenses

New product announcements at the 2026 IBC show

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Venus Optics released the Nikon F-mount version of the existing Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5X ultra macro lens:

• US: B&H Photo
• Worldwide: Laowa online store
• Additional information:
  • Telephoto-macro in a compact, lightweight design
  • Up to 1.5x macro magnification for highly detailed close-ups
  • 270mm full-frame equivalent on Fujifilm X APS-C cameras
  • 30cm minimum focusing distance
  • AF from 1.5m to infinity, with autofocus assistance for macro stacking
  • APO optical design for reduced chromatic aberration

The lens already exists for Nikon Z-mount:

Venus Optics Laowa 180mm f/4.5 APO CA-Dreamer 1.5X ultra macro full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount

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In 2026, Nikon had three development announcements and two actual announcements:

• Nikkor Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 (released: January 2026)
• Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II (released: February 2026)
• Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S (development announcement: May 2026)
• Nikkor Z cinema lenses (development announcement: September 2026)
• Nikon ZR firmware 2.0 (development announcement: September 2026)

Was it so difficult to just release the Z 120-300mm lens this week? The lens has leaked multiple times and is already listed for pre-orders in Europe. Maybe we can still get the official release before the end of September – I already reported on several potential clues.

I’ve been reporting that 2026 will be one of the slowest years for new Nikon product releases for as long as I can remember. Here again is the list of Nikon cameras and lens announcements over the years:

The consensus from multiple sources: almost everything coming from Nikon is delayed

Nikon registered a new N2528 camera in China: we now have a total of three upcoming new cameras

I think it is time for Nikon to announce something, anything

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Every few months, Amazon discounts random cameras and lenses for a limited time. Today, the Nikon Zf camera is listed on Amazon for $1,747 – that’s $300 off (regular price: $2,047):

Update: all discounted Zf cameras are now sold out, and the price is back to normal.

The camera is sold by Unique Photo, an authorized Nikon USA dealer. Act fast, those deals usually last only a few hours.

You can find previous coverage of the Nikon Zf camera here.

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The long-rumored Nikon cinema lenses are now finally officially announced (development announcement only). The new Nikkor Z Cinema T1.9 VV series will include nine lenses, including a Nikkor Z Cinema 50mm T1.9 VV:

NIKON IS DEVELOPING NINE CINEMA LENSES IN THE NIKKOR Z CINEMA T1.9 VV SERIES

Nikon Inc. is pleased to announce the development of the NIKKOR Z CINEMA T1.9 VV series of cinema lenses, designed for the cinema, high-end productions, and creators, aiming to provide them with high-quality solutions. The series will be comprised of nine lenses, including the NIKKOR Z CINEMA 50mm T1.9 VV.

The NIKKOR Z CINEMA T1.9 VV series will further enrich the visual expression of the NIKKOR Z CINEMA line through a new design philosophy that delivers both the rendering performance required by the cinema industry and the practicality needed in professional production environments. In addition, this will be the first NIKKOR lens series to feature an image circle large enough to cover the V-RAPTOR [X] VV sensor**, which is larger than a full frame sensor. The lenses will also feature a highly precise autofocus mechanism to support creators’ workflows.

Nikon will continue to contribute to the development of imaging culture that includes the field of cinema, with the hope of expanding possibilities for imaging expression. Filmmakers and content creators can expect great things from the new synergy between Nikon and RED.

All we got from Nikon for the 2026 NAB show was a teaser

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A few hours after my report, Nikon officially announced the development of a new firmware version 2.00 for the Nikon ZR camera. The release will come later in 2026, and the Open Gate feature will come in 2027. Here are the official details:

The following features are planned for inclusion in this firmware update, with the aim of further advancing creative capabilities and workflows for a broad range of users, from high-end filmmakers to content creators.

• Support for Log3G10 and REDWideGamutRGB when recording in H.265 format, delivering compact file sizes with high color-grading latitude.
• A new option for selecting the level of [High ISO NR] available during H.265 Log recording, enabling image rendering tailored to the creator’s intent and the tone of the work.
• Support for focus peaking display during recording in the R3D NE* format, enabling more precise focus confirmation.

Firmware version 2.00 is scheduled for release in 2026.

Nikon is also developing new firmware to support frequently requested features, including open gate recording and a desqueeze display for use with anamorphic lenses, with the goal of incorporating them in ZR firmware in 2027.

Additionally, RED is updating its remote-control applications, RED CONTROL and RED CONTROL PRO, which will enable remote control capabilities for ZR.
Nikon and RED will continue to enhance its products through firmware updates that address user needs, while also contributing to the development of imaging culture in the field of cinema.

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Nikon registered a new wireless remote controller with the FCC, and the confidentiality ends on November 3rd, 2026. This is just another hint in the long list of clues that a new product(s) announcement is coming soon. Here are the details on the new wireless remote controller:

Nikon registered a new N2528 camera in China: we now have a total of three upcoming new cameras

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Brandon Talbot, who is under an NDA with Nikon, confirmed the long-rumored Nikon ZR firmware update version 2.0 and Nikkor Z cinema lenses in this video without mentioning the actual release dates:

Update – the new firmware update is now officially announced:

Nikon officially announced the development of firmware version 2.00 for the Nikon ZR (Open Gate coming in 2027)

Here is some unconfirmed information on the upcoming Nikon ZR firmware update version 2.0 – take everything with a grain of salt:

“This update will include full-width 6K 120p 2.37:1 and 6K 60p OpenGate RAW recording, as well as a New RAW Codec: N-RAW Light Quality (53% the file size of N-RAW Normal). Additionally, R3D NE supports 3 N-RAW encoding options, allowing users to choose between R3D NE High Quality, R3D NE Normal, and R3D NE Light Quality.
This means that when recording Light Quality R3D NE 6K 120p 2.37:1 footage, the bitrate is only about 1,500 Mbps.

The new firmware will also provide the ZR with new intelligent exposure and control tools; in the new OpenGate mode, the ZR supports the simultaneous display of 16:9 and 9:16 framing lines, and allows the 9:16 framing line to move horizontally as it tracks the subject in the frame, further enhancing the convenience of multi-aspect-ratio composition.”

All we got from Nikon for the 2026 NAB show was a teaser

I think it is time for Nikon to announce something, anything

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→ Freewell launched a new ultra-slim locking filter system for 49-95mm lenses.

→ “What camera belongs to your zodiac sign?” by Aftershoot.

→ NiSi will soon release a new 26mm f/0.7 lens for Nikon Z-mount.

 
→ New Meike AF 58mm f/1.2 MIX APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount coming soon. See the full list of upcoming Chinese lenses.

→ New: TLS rehoused vintage Nikon AI/AI-S cinema lenses.

→ The Artra Camera One photography-inspired watch has been updated with a new movement – see this post for more informtion, including a discount coupon code.

→ NASA astronaut Don Pettit’s Milky Way galaxy photo taken from the ISS Cupola.

→ This Nikon Fisheye NIKKOR 1:5.6/6.2mm 220° pre-series lens (1970) is going up for auction at the next Wetzlar Camera Auctions (estimated price: 35,000  40,000 euros). This is a pre-production model of the later Fisheye-Nikkor 1:5.6/6mm lens. Only four examples of this pre-production series are known to date (620001-620004).

→ New: Phantom LUTs for Nikon ZR cameras.

→ Nikon selected for additional funding under Common Environment Development Costs of the Space Strategy Fund.

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An “exclusive product presentation” featuring the “latest product highlights” by Bruno Murari from Nikon UK is scheduled for September 25th in London: “Discover the latest product highlights and insights in an exclusive presentation.” The event will also include “Demonstrating the product with a model,” followed by “hands-on with the products“:

It is a bit strange to have those cryptic descriptions of “products” if those are existing Nikon cameras or lenses, but I could be wrong.

There are several other hints of a potential new product announcement from Nikon in September, but as of today, I cannot confirm what is coming and when:

Observations on the potential Nikon announcement expected in September

Nikon server maintenance scheduled for September 15th

RED will “come out swinging” at IBC 2026 next week

Source: Eventbrite

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RED is promising to “come out swinging” at the 2026 IBC show in Amsterdam (September 11-14, 2026):

RED DIGITAL CINEMA Comes Out Swinging at IBC 2026 with Next-Generation Live Broadcast Technology

RED DIGITAL CINEMA steps into the ring at IBC 2026 with its latest innovations for live broadcast and cinema. At stand 11.C35 in Amsterdam, Sept. 11–14, visitors are invited to experience a fully rigged boxing ring and see how RED brings the richness of cinema image quality to the speed and scale of live broadcast. IP-based integration, multi-camera live production, and the image quality RED is known for will go pound for pound inside a fully rigged boxing environment, headlined by RED’s V-RAPTOR cameras, the premier heavyweights in the Z Cinema lineup.

FEEL EVERY FRAME
RED’s centerpiece demo at IBC 2026 brings immersive sports experiences to life — the same solution trusted by world-class productions and venues. Mounted in the truss above a boxing ring, RED V-RAPTOR cameras fitted with dual fisheye spherical lenses capture 8K video at 50fps, streamed over fiber in real time via RED Connect to Apple Vision Pro headsets. The result: a fully live, 180-degree immersive cinema-quality broadcast experience demonstrating the future of live sports and entertainment production.

CINE-BROADCAST LIVE
RED’s Cine‑Broadcast showcase gives attendees a fast, high‑impact look at how V-RAPTOR XL [X] and V‑RAPTOR [X] power real 4K 240p super‑slow‑motion replays, dynamic Steadicam ring‑walk coverage, and classic shoulder‑mounted broadcast capture. All camera feeds route to a fully equipped control desk featuring leading RCPs and switching, delivering a true end‑to‑end broadcast workflow right on the IBC show floor.

Also on the booth, RED’s workflow demo spotlights high‑end capture with a V‑RAPTOR XL [X] on a Dinky Dolly paired with anamorphic glass, full lens control, and live wireless feeds to a DIT cart for real‑time camera adjustments, color work, and editorial. Handheld V‑RAPTOR XE and KOMODO‑X rigs round out the showcase, highlighting RED’s compact, agile options for dynamic cinematic production.

RED’s Cine-Broadcast Module has recently been deployed on events broadcast by CBS Sports, NBC Sports Group, and live streamed on Netflix. Fuse Technical Group integrated RED into its live event infrastructure, including recent tours by Zach Bryan, Rush and Jay-Z. RED also supported Epic Cinema in capturing David Guetta’s “The Ultimate Monolith Show” at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France earlier this year.

Observations on the potential Nikon announcement expected in September

New product announcements from OM System, Sigma, Sony, Canon, Fuji, Leica, and possibly Nikon

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Nikon registered a new N2528 camera (MIIT/CMIIT number 26J99NA7E003) in China – now we have three new/confirmed/upcoming cameras:

Radio specs (probably same as N2324 and N2527):

• 5150-5350 MHz Wi-Fi (≤80 MHz occupied bandwidth, ≤20/23 dBm EIRP, no TPC)
• 2400-2483.5 MHz Bluetooth (≤2 MHz, ≤20 dBm EIRP)
• Modulations: OFDM (BPSK/QPSK/16/64/256-QAM) + BT (GFSK / π/4-DQPSK / 8DPSK)

This is the same dual-band 5.1/2.4 GHz module used on recent mid/entry Z bodies (Z50 II, Z5 II, Zf class), not a flagship tri-band unit.

Typical delay from CMIIT filing to announcement is 3-6 months.

So far, I have reported rumors about five new Nikon cameras:

• Nikon Z9II
• Nikon mirrorless full-frame minimalistic interchangeable lens camera
• Nikon compact full-frame fixed-lens camera
• Nikon compact fixed-lens point-and-shoot camera
• Nikon APS-C Z camera:

New Nikon camera N2527 registered overseas

Nikon registered a new N2324 camera

What to expect next from Nikon (updated July 2026)

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CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published the latest camera production data (orange: 2026, black: 2025, blue: 2024):

July 2026 CIPA numbers by ZoetMB

(All comparisons to YTD 2025)
Narrative: July 2026

July numbers are unfortunately not great. Compared to last July (single month only), DSLR shipments are down 76%, mirrorless shipments are down 26%, compacts are down 3% and lenses are down 23%.

Compared to YTD 2025:

• DSLRs are down 35% in units and 40% in shipped value
• Mirrorless units are down 6% in units and up 3% in shipped value.
• Compacts are up 13% in units and 12% in shipped value.
• Lenses for smaller than 35mm sensors are down 1% in units and up 8% in shipped value, and lenses for 35mm and larger sensors are down 8% in units and up 2% in shipped value.
• The lens-to-body sales ratio is 1.57 compared to 1.49 a year ago.
• Overall shipped value is up 3%.

We’re predicting total annual sales of between 6.1 and 6.4 million ILC bodies, down 2%-4% from last month’s prediction.

A list of participating CIPA companies can be found here.

2025 mirrorless camera production volume ranking (without fixed-lens compact and instant cameras)

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Nikon released a new firmware update version 1.1 for the Coolpix P1100 super-zoom camera with two fixes (see previous coverage):

• In rare circumstances, the camera would stop responding when adjusting zoom during burst photography.
• Some timestamps in the metadata of video files would differ from the actual date and time of recording.

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Today, Nikon sent emails about a scheduled server maintenance on September 15th. This may reaffirm a potential new product announcement around that date, as previously reported (see this and this post). Here is the full text of the official notice:

Server Maintenance Information

Thank you for your continued patronage of Nikon products and services.
Server maintenance will be conducted for the Nikon ID service as per the schedule below.

15 September 2026, 1:00 – 15 September 2026, 8:00 (Planned) (UTC)

Users will be unable to sign in to the following services with Nikon ID during this period.
– Nikon Imaging Cloud
– NIKON IMAGE SPACE (photo uploads from SnapBridge will not be available)
– NX Studio *
– NX Tether *

* You can continue using NX Studio and NX Tether during maintenance by signing in before the maintenance begins, as these applications maintain your sign-in status for 30 days.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We hope that you continue to enjoy our products and services in the future.

Observations on the potential Nikon announcement expected in September

I think it is time for Nikon to announce something, anything

What to expect next from Nikon (updated July 2026)

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