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Nikon Z6 Review

14 Jan
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The Nikon Z6 is one of two full-frame mirrorless cameras introduced by Nikon in August of 2018. It’s very similar to its big brother, the Z7, with the main differences being the sensor (24MP vs 46MP) and the decrease in resolution that comes along with it. The Z6 also has fewer phase-detect autofocus points (273 vs 493) due to the lower-res sensor. Otherwise, you’re getting the same rugged body, the same (mostly) familiar controls and access to a small but soon-to-grow collection of Z-mount lenses.

Specs aside, the Z6 is for a very different audience than the Z7. The latter is for those seeking ultra-high resolution and would also be considering cameras like the Sony a7R III and Nikon D850. The Z6, on the other hand, is intended to be be more appealing to those looking to upgrade from crop-sensor cameras or previous-generation full-frame DSLRs.

The Z6 will ultimately be compared to its DSLR sibling, the D750 (which is getting on in years, but still very capable). While the two cameras have different designs, they operate similarly, with autofocus modes and video being the the most significant differences.

Key specifications:

  • 24.5MP full-frame BSI-CMOS sensor
  • Hybrid autofocus system w/273 phase-detect points
  • Up to 12 fps burst shooting (Raw + JPEG)
  • 3.69M-dot OLED viewfinder
  • 2.1M-dot tilting touch LCD
  • OLED top plate display
  • Single XQD card slot
  • UHD 4K capture up to 30p
  • 10-bit 4:2:2 N-Log output over HDMI
  • Up to 100Mbps H.264 8-bit internal video capture
  • SnapBridge Wi-Fi system with Bluetooth
Out of camera JPEG | ISO 7200 | 1/250 sec | F1.8 | Nikkor Z 50mm lens
Photo by Dan Bracaglia

If those specs look familiar, it’s because they’re almost identical to that of the Z7, with resolution and the number of AF points being the main differences. You do reap the benefits of the lower resolution sensor when shooting bursts, with a top frame rate of 12 fps (versus 9) and the ability to capture more photos per burst. Otherwise, you’re getting the same design and innovations found the Z6’s big brother, which is significantly more expensive.

The Z6 is sold body-only for $ 1999 or with the Nikkor Z 24-70mm F4 S lens for $ 2599. If you buy the $ 249 FTZ (F-to-Z mount) adapter at the same time, Nikon will knock $ 100 off of the price.

What’s new and how it compares

The Z6 uses the all-new Z-mount along with a full-frame 24MP sensor with 5-axis image stabilization built in, along with a hybrid AF system and oversampled 4K video.

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Body and handling

The Z6 has excellent build quality, familiar controls and a lot of customizability, though some favorites from Nikon DSLRs didn’t make the cut.

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Operation and controls

The Z6 can be customized in numerous ways, and we appreciate its ability to have separate settings for stills and video.

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What it’s like to use

The Z6 is extremely versatile and can handle nearly any shooting situation that comes up.

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Image quality

The Z6’s 24MP sensor has excellent resolution and high ISO performance, though on rare occasions you may see banding if shadow areas are brightened.

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Autofocus

Nikon has put a lot of work into the hybrid AF system on the Z6, and the results are impressive for both still and video shooting.

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Video

The Z6 offers the best video quality and capability of any Nikon camera to date.

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Conclusion

While not a perfect camera, the Nikon Z6’s design and build along with superb image and video quality make it strongly worth your consideration.

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Sample Gallery

See how the Z6’s photos look in our extensive sample gallery.

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DPReview TV: Looking back at the Nikon D1H and Canon 1D

12 Jan

2019 is DPReview’s 20th anniversary year, so we decided to take a walk down memory lane and shoot with a couple cameras that helped usher in the digital era for pro photographers: The Canon EOS 1D and the Nikon D1H. Join Chris and Barney for some camera nostalgia as they take these former flagships for a spin around Seattle.

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  • Introduction
  • Barney's lens issue
  • Design
  • Sensors
  • Chris's woes
  • Memory cards
  • Barney's lens issue – part II
  • Firewire
  • D1H hidden buttons
  • Shutter sounds
  • Photojournalism
  • D1H Raw
  • The wrap

Images from this episode

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Our original Canon EOS 1D sample gallery

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Our original Nikon D1H sample galleries

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Sigma 28mm F1.4 Art lens now available for pre-order on Canon, Nikon, Sigma and Sony mounts

12 Jan

Sigma has officially opened up pre-orders for the 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art lens it first showed off at Photokina in September 2018.

The lens, which Sigma said would be available in Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA and Sony E mounts, is listed as pre-order for $ 1,399 USD at both Adorama and B&H.

As a refresher, the 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art lens has a 17-element optical design including two F Low Dispersion (FLD), three Special Low Dispersion (SLD) elements and three aspherical elements. It has a minimum focusing distance of 28cm / 11.02in, a nine-blade aperture diaphragm, maximum magnification of 0.19x and a 77mm filter thread — the same as Sigma’s 24mm F1.4 DG HSM Art lens.

Update (January 11th, 2019): It appears the Sony E-mount version of the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art lens is now available for pre-order as well at both Adorama and B&H. The article has been updated accordingly to reflect this change.

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Nikon, Atomos team up to offer 4K Raw capture over HDMI to the Ninja V external recorder

11 Jan

Atomos has announced it’s working alongside Nikon to develop PreRes Raw recording with Nikon’s Z6 and Z7 mirrorless cameras. This marks the first time any mirrorless camera will be able to output 4K Raw video over HDMI to an external recorder, in this case the Atomos Ninja V.

‘Capturing Apple ProRes RAW video with the Ninja V unlocks complete control of the video image at the highest quality possible,’ says Atomos in the press release. ‘The maximum dynamic range, color accuracy and detail is preserved, while at the same time every aspect of the video image can be controlled with precision for maximum creativity.’

Atomos explains the Raw video capture works by streaming Raw data across an HDMI cable to the Ninja V external recorder. That footage is then repacked into the ProRes Raw format and stored to a removable SSD drive inside the Ninja V.

When the SSD drive is full or shooting is completed, the drive is then removed and connected to a computer for post-processing. The resulting footage is decoded (debayered) on the computer, as it’s quite a processor-intensive process, and ready to be edited accordingly.

As previously noted, this is the first time 4K Raw video over HDMI has been seen in a mirrorless camera. The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K offers Raw output both internally and over USB Type-C, but not over HDMI.

Atomos and Nikon are currently showing off the new 4K Raw recording feature at CES 2019 (Booth #14006), but there’s no official timeframe on when we’ll see this new capability publicly.

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Nikon Z7 and Sony a7R III offer similar results in our image stabilization test

10 Jan

Battle of the high-res mirrorless IS systems

Both the Nikon Z7 and Sony a7R III feature 5-axis in-body image stabilization. When tested against one another at 24mm, 55mm and 200mm both cameras’ IS systems proved similarly useful. Users can expect around 2 to 3-stops IS advantage when shooting with wide angle lenses, 3 to 4-stops when using normal lenses and 4 to 5-stops when shooting with telephotos (helped by both cameras making use of in-lens IS at 200mm).

Nikon Z7 vs a7R III IS test results:

24mm 55mm 200mm
Nikon Z7 2.3-stops 4-stops 4-stops
Sony a7 R III 2.6-stops 3.3-stops 4.6-stops

These results correlate pretty similarly to our Sony a7 III IS test. That camera is rated as being 0.5EV less well corrected than the a7R III, so it’s not surprising to see that it performed about 1 stop behind its high-res counterpart at 200mm.

How we test and why

Our standard image stabilization test is performed by shooting 10 frames of our test target, starting with a shutter speed of 1/focal length and working our way downward in intervals of 2/3-stops using a neutral density filter (to maintain the same aperture). The test is done at 24mm, 55mm and 200mm, since the challenges of stabilization change with focal length and exposure duration.

We first do this with IS on, and then with IS off. The images for both are then assessed to the following standard:

Excellent Some softness
Noticeable blur Unusable

1) Excellent – the best the camera is capable of
2) Some softness – only distinguishable from Excellent by comparison
3) Noticeable blur – blur can be perceived without reference to another image
4) Unusable – significant motion perceptible

After each frame is assessed, we plot the results in the graphs you see below. We then compare the lowest shutter speed at which the camera was able to maintain a 50% or greater hit rate with IS on and off at a given focal length (images that are acceptably sharp are those rated ‘Excellent’ or ‘Some softness’). This allows us to determine how effective the IS system is in real world shooting.

Our results compared to CIPA

CIPA offers a good baseline to compare cameras, but CIPA tests tend to use focal lengths around 50mm (which are relatively easy to stabilize) and do not include any rolling motion, which can give very high numbers. For instance, the Sony a7R III’s in-body stabilization is quoted as offering a ‘5.5-stop shutter speed advantage,’ according to CIPA testing (the Nikon was rated at 5-stops). That suggests you can get usable shots, consistently, at 0.8 secs (5.3-stops below one over focal length), which we could not reproduce: at 1/2 sec (4.6-stops below) we were only about to get one usable shot in ten with IS on.

Nikon results

24mm Equivalent
55mm Equivalent
200mm Equivalent
Stabilization On Stabilization On Stabilization On
Stabilization Off Stabilization Off Stabilization Off

For 24mm and 55mm we tested the Z7 using the Z 24-70mm F4. At 200mm we used used an adapted Nikon 70-200m F2.8E FL ED VR.

At 24mm with IS on, the Z7 maintains a 60% acceptable hit rate at 1/5 sec and a 40% at 1/3 sec, which indicates 1/4 sec would likely be where it’d hit the 50% acceptable threshold. With IS off, the acceptable rate is 60% at 1/20 sec and plummets to 10% thereafter. The results indicate about a 2.3-stop IS advantage at 24mm.

With IS on, the 50% acceptable hit rate at 55mm should be 1/4 sec – the Z7 maintains an 80% acceptable rate at 1/5 sec and a 40% at 1/3 sec. With IS off, we weren’t able to hit the 50% acceptable threshold at 1 over the focal length (40%), but it’s safe to assume at a third a stop faster (1/60 sec), 50% should be manageable. 1/60 sec off vs 1/4 sec results in a 4-stop IS advantage at 55mm.

At 200mm, the Z7 maintained a 50% or greater hit rate down to 1/8 sec, our lowest speed on the graph. We pushed it an additional 2/3rds stop slower in testing (down to 1/5 sec) and found it dropped to a 30% hit rate. With IS off we were able to get 50% or greater usable down to 1/125 sec. The result is a 4-stop IS advantage at 200mm. This is helped by the use of a VR lens: Nikon says the pitch and yaw corrections are handled by the lens, where possible.

Sony results

24mm Equivalent
55mm Equivalent
200mm Equivalent
Stabilization On Stabilization On Stabilization On
Stabilization Off Stabilization Off Stabilization Off

At 24mm we tested using the Sony 24-70 F4 OSS, at 55mm we used the Sony 55mm F1.8 and at 200mm we used the Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS.

At 24mm with IS on, the a7R III maintains a 60% hit rate down to 1/5 sec and 40% hit rate at 1/3 sec, meaning 1/4 sec is where it’s likely to hit the 50% threshold. With IS off this threshold is reached around 1/25 sec. This gives the a7R III about a 2.6-stop advantage at 24mm. Note that this result includes the use of a lens with its own stabilization (though sensor shift is usually better-suited to the corrections needed for wide-angle lenses).

At 55mm we opted to de-couple the Sony’s sensor IS from lens IS by using a non-stabilized lens (the same we tested on the a7 III). With stabilization on, the hit rate was 60% at 1/8 sec and 40% at 1/4 sec meaning 1/6 sec is the likely 50% point. We weren’t able to get a 50% hit rate with IS off at one over the focal length, but it’s safe to assume we would have by 1/60 sec (and surely by 1/80 sec). This gives us at least a 3.3-stop advantage at 55mm using sensor IS alone.

Like the Z7, we tested the a7R III at 200mm with IS on down to 1/5 sec. Good thing we did: it’s not until this speed that a7R III’s IS system also drops below the 50% acceptable threshold with 2 images rated ‘some softness.’ This means you can expect a 50% or greater hit rate down to 1/8 sec with IS on vs 1/200 sec with IS off, providing a 4.6-stops advantage at 200mm. Like the Nikon, this is helped by the use of a lens with IS, which is able to provide the large movements needed to correct long focal lengths.

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Nikon updates its lens roadmap with 3 lenses confirmed for 2020, 7 listed for 2021 release

09 Jan

Nikon has released an updated lens roadmap for its Nikon Z system that includes a number of amendments from the original roadmap shared in August 2018.

The new roadmap now makes clear the 20mm F1.8 S, 50mm F1.2 S and 14-24mm F2.8 S will ship some time in 2020. The 24mm F1.8 is expected to ship in 2019, a bump up from the original 2020 release timeframe.

Nikon also dropped a ‘TBA’ lens from its 2021 timeframe, dropping to seven lenses from eight.

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Nikon introduces 14-30mm F4 ultra-wide zoom for Z-mount

08 Jan

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Nikon has introduced the Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S lens, the first ultra-wide zoom for its full-frame mirrorless system. This compact lens weighs just 485g (17oz) and supports screw-in (82mm) filters, a rarity for this type of lens.

The 14-30 contains a total of 14 elements, including four aspherical and four ED. Nikon’s Nano Crystal Coat helps prevent ghosting and flare, and a fluorine coating makes it easier to clean water drops and fingerprints off of the front and back elements. Nikon claims that the design of the lens reduces focus breathing. The lens uses an STM (stepping motor) for responsive and quiet autofocus.

As with all of Nikon’s Z-mount lenses, the 14-30mm F4 is sealed against dust and moisture. There’s also a customizable control ring which can be assigned to handle manual focus, exposure compensation or aperture control.

The Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S will be available this Spring for $ 1299.

Official sample photos

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Press Release

NIKON UNVEILS THE NEW NIKKOR Z 14-30MM F/4 S ULTRA-WIDE-ANGLE ZOOM LENS, THE WORLD’S FIRST1 FULL-FRAME 14MM FILTER-ATTACHABLE LENS

Nikon Also Debuts Z 6 Filmmaker’s Kit: An Immersive Toolkit for the Modern Multimedia Creative

LAS VEGAS – CES BOOTH #14006 (January 7, 2019 at 9:01 P.M. EST/6:01 P.M. PST) – Today, Nikon Inc. announced two new products, including the NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S, the first ultra-wide zoom lens to take advantage of the amazing capabilities of the next generation Nikon Z Mount. This newest S-Line NIKKOR lens is a popular focal length for landscape, travel, event and architecture photographers, offering a combination of performance and portability that’s only possible with Nikon’s revolutionary new Z Mount.

Featuring a new optical design, the compact and lightweight NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S delivers the high level of optical performance that still and video creators expect from the NIKKOR name. By utilizing the larger diameter and technological benefits of the Z Mount, Nikon was able to design an ultra-wide-angle lens that delivers superior optical performance and maximizes the potential of high pixel-count digital cameras such as the 45.7-megapixel Nikon Z 7. Additionally, the design features a nearly flat front lens element, making the NIKKOR Z 14-30mm the world’s first filter-attachable ultra-wide-angle zoom lens covering a focal length from 14mm.

Nikon Inc. has also announced the Nikon Z 6 Filmmaker’s Kit. Featuring a selection of popular video equipment for the Z 6, the kit allows video creators to take full advantage of the Z 6’s industry-leading video features. Included accessories such as the Atomos Ninja V 4K HDR 5” Monitor Recorder and MOZA Air 2 3-Axis Hand-Held Gimbal Stabilizer make the new Filmmaker’s Kit an enticing value for those ready to explore the Nikon Z 6’s stellar video capture and multimedia potential.

“The NIKKOR Z 14-30mm lens demonstrates the optical superiority of the Z system, taking advantage of the newest high-performance lens technologies while maximizing compactness and portability,” said Jay Vannatter, Executive Vice President, Nikon Inc. “The Nikon Z series is a powerfully capable camera system for all types of video production, and with the Z 6 Filmmaker’s Kit, we’re giving videographers and content creators the gear they need to begin capturing high-quality videos with the most compelling hybrid camera on the market.”

The NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S: An Exceptional Combination of Portability and Performance

The new 14-30mm lens was designed for photo and video shooters looking for a sharp ultra-wide zoom lens with which to seek out gorgeous landscapes or cityscapes on their next travel adventure, and is an excellent choice for capturing interiors, architecture or events. It’s a lens for those who need to pack light without sacrificing image quality – an ultra-wide-angle lens that delivers portability and performance that pushes the boundaries of what is optically possible in a lens of its size.

  • Lightweight and Ultra-Portable: At just 3.5-inches long when retracted, and weighing only 485g/1.07lbs, the NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S is approximately 28.6% lighter and 32% shorter than the popular AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR, and approximately 51.5% lighter and 35% shorter than the tried-and-true AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED for the F mount.
  • Uncompromising Optics: Featuring a new optical formula that utilizes four Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) elements and four aspherical elements, the 14-30mm f/4 offers unparalleled control of distortion and chromatic aberration. Additionally, the use of Nikon’s anti-reflective Nano Crystal Coat effectively reduces ghosting and flare, delivering clearer images that maintain contrast in challenging lighting situations.
  • Filter Attachable: For the first time on a 14mm FX-format (full-frame) lens1, photographers will be able to attach various types of screw-on filters (82mm) to the front of this ultra-wide-angle lens, infinitely expanding the creative possibilities of the NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S for landscape and cityscape photographers, videographers and more.
  • Stepping Motor Technology: Featuring the latest Nikon Stepping Motor (STM) technology, the new lens provides smooth, fast and quiet AF performance—ideal for photographers shooting in sensitive environments, as well as videographers who must avoid focus noise in productions.
  • Control Ring: As with the rest of the S-Line of NIKKOR Z lenses, the 14-30mm f/4 includes a customizable control ring that can be assigned to manual focusing, exposure compensation or aperture control depending on personal preference or shooting situation, maintaining different custom settings when in photo and video mode.
  • Fully Compatible with In-Camera 5-Axis VR: To help ensure the sharpest possible images and most stable video, the new NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S is fully compatible with the in-body 5-axis VR found in the Nikon Z 6 and Z 7, providing up to 5 stops2 of image stabilization without adding to the size or weight of the lens itself.
  • Optimized Video Performance: In addition to the speedy and near-silent stepping motor technology and customizable control ring, the lens reduces focus breathing, preventing the angle of view from changing unintentionally when adjusting focus.
  • Reliability: The NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S is designed with consideration to dust and drip resistance, and features a fluorine coat that effectively repels dust, water droplets, grease and dirt.

The New Nikon Z 6 Filmmaker’s Kit

For users who are looking to take full advantage of the Nikon Z 6’s industry-leading video capabilities, this powerfully cinematic camera is now available as part of a new Filmmaker’s Kit. The bundle includes a range of equipment that helps users unlock the Z 6’s advanced video features and powerful potential.

The kit includes: a Nikon Z 6 camera, NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S lens, Mount Adapter FTZ, Atomos Ninja V 4K HDR 5” Monitor Recorder3, Rode VideoMic Pro+, MOZA Air 2 3-Axis Hand-Held Gimbal Stabilizer, an additional EN-EL15b battery, a coiled HDMI cable, 12-month Vimeo Pro membership, and The Art of Making Music Videos Nikon School online course featuring Nikon Ambassador Chris Hershman.

The Z 6 ushers in a new era in high-quality video capture for Nikon shooters. The camera’s fast and accurate autofocus, full-frame 4K/30p recording with full-pixel readout, zebra stripes, timecode and focus peaking offer users a professional-grade shooting experience. With the Z 6 Filmmaker’s Kit, users can access the advanced video features, like 10-bit HDMI output and N-Log video recording, while capturing gimbal-smooth video and crystal-clear audio. The kit provides filmmakers, vloggers and YouTubers with all the equipment they need to begin capturing high-quality 4K footage right away.

Price and Availability

The NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S lens will be available in the spring for a suggested retail price (SRP) of $ 1,299.954.

The Nikon Z 6 Filmmaker’s Kit will available in late January for a suggested retail price (SRP) of $ 3,999.954.

  1. Among FX-format (full-frame) compatible interchangeable lenses for digital cameras, available as of January 8, 2019. Based on Nikon research.
  2. Based on CIPA Standard. This value is achieved when FX-format compatible lenses are attached to a FX-format digital SLR camera and zoom lenses are set at the maximum telephoto position.
  3. Batteries and SSD sold separately.
  4. SRP (Suggested Retail Price) listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

– Specifications, equipment and release dates are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

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Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S specifications

Principal specifications
Lens type Zoom lens
Max Format size 35mm FF
Focal length 14–30 mm
Image stabilization No
Lens mount Nikon Z
Aperture
Maximum aperture F4
Minimum aperture F22
Aperture ring No
Number of diaphragm blades 7
Optics
Elements 14
Groups 12
Special elements / coatings 4 ED and 4 aspherical elements + Nano Crystal Coat
Focus
Minimum focus 0.28 m (11.02″)
Maximum magnification 0.16×
Autofocus Yes
Motor type Stepper motor
Full time manual Yes
Focus method Internal
Distance scale No
DoF scale No
Physical
Weight 485 g (1.07 lb)
Diameter 89 mm (3.5″)
Length 85 mm (3.35″)
Materials Magnesium alloy
Sealing Yes
Colour Black
Zoom method Rotary (extending)
Power zoom No
Zoom lock No
Filter thread 82 mm
Hood supplied Yes
Tripod collar No

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Nikon to add Eye AF, Raw video and CFexpress support to Z-series

08 Jan

Nikon has announced a trio of features under development for its Z6 and Z7 mirrorless cameras. First is Eye AF, a feature long found on Sony mirrorless cameras, including the a7 III and a7R III against which the Z6 and Z7 compete.

Another significant upcoming feature is the ability to output ProRes RAW video to an Atomos Ninja V. This would make the Z6 and Z7 the first stills/video hybrid cameras to support RAW video output, suggesting that Nikon is very serious about competing in the video space. In that context, the just-announced Z6 Filmmaker’s Kit with a bundled Ninja V recorder makes a lot of sense.

Finally, the company confirmed that support for CFexpress cards is on the way. CFexpress cards are capable of much higher read/write speeds than current XQD media.

More detail on all three features will be announced at a later date.

Press Release

NIKON DELIVERS IMAGING INNOVATION, INSPIRES CREATORS AT CES® 2019

New Products Including NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S Lens and Nikon Z 6 Filmmaker’s Kit Will be Showcased; Attendees Invited to Booth to See Amazing Speakers, Fun & Sharable Displays as Well as Future Z System Updates

LAS VEGAS – CES BOOTH #14006 (January 7, 2019) – Today, Nikon Inc. announced details surrounding their activities and new products at CES 2019. This year, Nikon will livestream a myriad of exciting and inspiring presentations from renowned Nikon Ambassadors and photographers directly from the show floor, while also offering instantly shareable and interactive experiences for show attendees. Additionally, Nikon will be showing the latest digital imaging innovations available now and in the near future with a Z Series exhibition featuring the new NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S lens, the Nikon Z 6 Filmmaker’s Kit and a display of upgrades currently in development for the Z Series that will add new features and enhance usability.

Booth Activities: Livestream, Presentations and Shareable Moments

During CES, the Nikon booth will host live presentations and panel discussions from various Nikon Ambassadors and photographers covering a wide array of topics; from capturing weddings to conservation, outdoor adventures to iconic rock legends and more. Nikon will also be holding hands-on demonstrations and discussions with Nikon Ambassadors at an additional stage within the booth. Show attendees are encouraged to visit Nikon for giveaways, to chat with a product expert, or to check out the full line of award-winning Nikon DSLR cameras. While there, visitors can also experience the vast selection of NIKKOR lenses and an assortment of other products, including the COOLPIX P1000 with its powerful 125x optical zoom lens.

For those around the world who want to join in, Nikon will again be livestreaming all presentations directly from the booth from Tuesday, January 8 to Friday, January 11. To watch, please visit www.nikonusa.com/live or www.facebook.com/nikonusa. A full schedule of Nikon presentations can be found below.

New for CES 2019

  • NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S Lens – This is the first ultra-wide zoom lens for the Z Mount System and the world’s first* full-frame 14mm filter-attachable lens. This new S-Line lens is ideal for a variety of shooting scenarios including landscapes, interiors and architecture. The 14-30mm f/4 S lens is both compact and lightweight while delivering incredible sharpness and versatility. This new lens takes full advantage of the benefits of Nikon’s new Z Mount and demonstrates superior optical performance that maximizes the potential of high pixel-count digital cameras like the 45.7-megapixel Nikon Z 7. The NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S lens will be available in Spring 2019 for a suggested retail price of $ 1,299.95**.
  • Nikon Z 6 Filmmaker’s Kit – For content creators and filmmakers looking to fully utilize the Nikon Z 6’s advanced video capabilities, Nikon has created a new Filmmaker’s Kit incorporating the camera as well an array of essential video capture accessories. The bundle includes: a Nikon Z 6 camera, NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S lens, Mount Adapter FTZ, Atomos Ninja V 4K HDR 5” Monitor Recorder, Rode VideoMic Pro Plus, MOZA Air 2 3-Axis Hand-Held Gimbal Stabilizer, an additional EN-EL15b battery, a coiled HDMI cable, a 12-month Vimeo Pro membership and a complimentary Nikon School Online class. The Nikon Z 6 Filmmaker’s Kit will be available in late January 2019 for a suggested retail price of $ 3,999.95**.
  • Share Your Experience from the Nikon Pop-Up Studio – CES attendees are encouraged to stop by the Nikon booth to experience the interactive fan area, which will give show-goers the chance to capture visually fun and distinct moments to share with their own social media followers and friends. A selection of carefully curated scenes will depict whimsical and colorful interactive environments that create fun photo opportunities. All still images and slow-motion video will be captured by the latest Nikon Z series mirrorless cameras and NIKKOR lenses, delivering incredible image quality and results.

The Nikon Z Series: Upcoming Firmware on Display

The Nikon Z series will continue to adapt to changing user needs through the development and roll-out of firmware updates to meet and exceed creative expectations. Taking into account feedback from photographers and creators, Nikon will display three feature updates under development that open creative opportunities for the Z 6 and Z 7. Displays will include:

  • CFexpress – Coming soon to the Z 6 and Z 7 cameras is support for CFexpress, which is compatible with the XQD memory card form-factor.
  • Eye AF – Under development is an Eye AF function, which will automatically detect the subject’s eyes to make attaining critical focus on the eyes easier. It will allow users to capture photos in which focus has been clearly acquired on the subject’s eye, which is useful for portrait, event and street photography scenarios.
  • RAW Video Support – Nikon is currently developing a feature that works with the ATOMOS Ninja V to output video in RAW format, using the ProRes RAW codec.

Details, including the release date of new firmware updates, will be shared at a later date.

Nikon Theater Presentation Schedule

The Nikon Theater will feature a full schedule of inspiring and engaging photographers throughout CES. Presentations will be available via livestream so those not attending CES 2019 can watch remotely here: www.nikonusa.com/live or www.facebook.com/nikonusa. Presentations will be captured using Nikon cameras, NIKKOR lenses and various automated broadcast solutions from MRMC, a Nikon company.

Day 1 – Tuesday, January 8 (Show Hours: 10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. PST)

  • 10:45 AM- 11:15 AM: Day to Night – Stephen Wilkes
  • 11:30 AM- 12:00 PM: Adventures in Z Land – Joe McNally
  • 12:00 PM- 12:30 PM: Showing Motion with A Single Frame – Kristi Odom
  • 12:45 PM- 1:15 PM: Ocean’s Matter – Brian Skerry
  • 1:15 PM- 1:45 PM: Flowmotion (and the importance of finding your style) – Rob Whitworth
  • 2:00 PM- 2:45 PM: Framing the Narrative: Photography in Conservation – Panel Discussion with Ami Vitale, Brian Skerry, James Balog
  • 2:45 PM- 3:15 PM: Framing the Narrative – Ami Vitale
  • 3:30 PM- 4:15 PM: The Power of Personal Projects – Panel Discussion with Stacy Pearsall, Jen Rozenbaum, Tamara Lackey
  • 4:15 PM- 4:45 PM: Z Pictures Everywhere: Travel, In – Studio and Every Day Life! – Tamara Lackey
  • 5:00 PM- 5:30 PM: The Human Element: A New Vision of Nature – James Balog
  • 5:30 PM- 6:00 PM: How to Wow – Jerry Ghionis

Day 2 – Wednesday, January 9 (Show Hours: 9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. PST)

  • 9:45 AM- 10:15 AM: A Colorful Career in Black and White – Stacy Pearsall
  • 10:30 AM- 11:00 AM: Sports Photography: Capturing Moments from Sandlots to the Pros – Rod Mar
  • 11:00 AM- 11:30 AM: Magazine Portraits: Celebrities, Athletes, and the Race Against Time – Joey Terrill
  • 11:45 AM- 12:30 PM: Photographing Animals and Wildlife – Panel Discussion with Ron Magill, Michelle Valberg, Keith Ladzinski
  • 12:30 PM- 1:00 PM: Storytelling the Wild Way – Ron Magill
  • 1:15 PM- 2:00 PM: Sports and Action Photography – Panel Discussion with Andrew Hancock, Jen Edney, Jen Pottheiser, Rod Mar
  • 2:00 PM- 2:30 PM: Creative Storytelling in Sports Photography – Andrew Hancock
  • 2:45 PM- 3:15 PM: Finding Your Way in Sports Photography – Jen Pottheiser
  • 3:15 PM- 3:45 PM: The Modern Photographer – Keith Ladzinski
  • 4:00 PM- 4:45 PM: Concert Photography: “Then and Now” – Panel Discussion with Baron Wolman, Knight, Owyoung, Jenn Deveraux
  • 4:45 PM- 5:15 PM: Music Photography: Low Light, All Access- Todd Owyoung
  • 5:30 PM- 6:00 PM: My Journey into Adventure Photography- Jen Edney

Day 3 – Thursday, January 10 (Show Hours: 9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. PST)

  • 9:45 AM- 10:15 AM: Wildlife Photography: Creating Emotional Impact – Michelle Valberg
  • 10:30 AM- 11:00 AM: Z Joy of Photography – Matthew Jordan Smith
  • 11:00 AM- 11:30 AM: Journey Through Landscape – Taylor Glenn
  • 11:45 AM- 12:30 PM: Photography in Social World – Keith Ladzinski,
  • 12:30 PM- 1:00 PM: Small Footprint Video Production: The Making of Morning – Corey Rich
  • 1:15 PM- 2:00 PM: Storytelling with Motion – Video Panel Discussion with Corey Rich, Chris Hershman, Keith Ladzinski, Diane Fitzmaurice
  • 2:00 PM- 2:30 PM: Intimate Portraits: Healing on Both Sides of the Lens – Jen Rozenbaum
  • 2:45 PM- 3:15 PM: I Saw the Music – Baron Wolman
  • 3:15 PM- 3:45 PM: Filmmaking in The Music Industry – Chris Hershman
  • 4:00 PM- 4:45 PM: On the Rise – Getting Started in Photography – Up and Coming-Young Photographers – Panel Discussion with Taylor Gray, Kiamarie Stone, Nicolas Bruno
  • 4:45 PM- 5:15 PM: Be Consistent: Build Your Brand – Kiamarie Stone
  • 5:30 PM- 6:00 PM: Wedding Day Moments Captured – Cliff Mautner

Day 4 – Friday, January 11 (Show Hours: 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. PST)

  • 9:15 AM- 9:45 AM: Photographer Talk
  • 9:45 AM- 10:15 AM: Creative Landscapes: Finding Shots Beyond the Obvious – Mandy Lea
  • 10:30 AM- 11:00 AM: Relive the Moments: Documenting Life – Charmi Pena
  • 11:00 AM- 11:30 AM: Exploring the Art of Landscape and Time- lapse Photography – Taylor Gray
  • 11:45 AM- 12:30 PM: The Power of Portrait Photography – Panel Discussion with Jerry Ghionis, Charmi Pena, Dixie Dixon
  • 12:30 PM- 1:00 PM: Lights, Camera, Fashion – Dixie Dixon
  • 1:15 PM- 2:00 PM: Making Dynamic Landscape Photograph s- Panel Discussion with Mike Mezeull II, Joshua Cripps, Mandy Lea
  • 2:00 PM- 2:30 PM: Why I Love Chasing Extreme Weather – Joshua Cripps
  • 2:45 PM- 3:15 PM: The Wild Among Us – Melissa Groo
  • 3:15 PM- 3:45 PM: Nature’s Fury: The Allure of Tornado Alley – Mike Mezeul II

For more information on Nikon’s latest products including new the NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S lens and Nikon Z 6 Filmmaker’s Kit, please visit www.nikonusa.com. For more information about Nikon’s presence at CES 2019, including the livestreaming of presentations through the show, please visit www.nikonusa.com/live or www.facebook.com/nikonusa.

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Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S sample gallery

07 Jan

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The Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 is one of three lenses to launch with the Z system, and it’s quickly becoming a staff favorite thanks to its edge-to-edge sharpness and a pleasing absence of chromatic aberration. Nikon claims that the Z 50mm F1.8 redefines what an F1.8 standard lens can do – take a look at our gallery and see for yourself.

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Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6E PF sample gallery

06 Jan

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Nikon’s AF-S 500mm F5.6E PF has some big – er, small? – shoes to fill. It follows up on the company’s earlier AF-S 300mm F4 PF (Phase Fresnel) lens, which offers up solid reach and impressive image quality in a compact package.

And like the 300mm, we’ve been impressed with the 500mm F5.6E PF’s image stabilization, build quality and image quality. From eagles to frisbee players, we’ve been toting this lightweight telephoto around with us to see just what it’s capable of. Take a look through our sample gallery to see for yourself.

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