FieldMade unveiled a fully customizable battery indicator/label ecosystem for Nikon cameras (now available for Nikon EN-EL15, EN-EL25, and EN-EL18 batteries):

You can get 10% off your next FieldMade order with coupon code “Rumors10“:

• 10% off the entire order
• Minimum purchase of $20 CAD
• Cannot be combined with other discounts

Additional information:

Solving a High-Stakes Friction Point in the Field

Modern camera setups—such as the Canon EOS R1, R3, and R5 Mark II, Nikon Z8/Z9, and Sony Alpha series—require meticulous power management. During fast-paced events or intense field assignments, tracking battery health and rotation is critical. Traditionally, photographers and filmmakers have relied on messy gaffer tape or marker lines to distinguish fresh packs from depleted ones—a makeshift solution that degrades under heavy use. The Field Made Battery Indicator Collection replaces this friction with an elegant, highly functional workflow.

Key Product Specifications & Design Details

• Tailored Dimensions: Each set is precision-cut to match the exact physical footprint of specific battery models without obstructing contacts or battery doors.
• Premium Materials: Built from high-durability, scuff-resistant, outdoor-rated matte vinyl designed to withstand weather and friction in the field.
• Zero Residue: Applies securely but can be removed cleanly without leaving adhesive residue on high-value gear.
• Airtight Workflow Numbering: Features bold, high-contrast sequential numbering (01, 02, 03, etc.) to allow creators to maintain a strict “First In, First Out” rotation.
• Asset Protection: Fully customizable text fields allow users to print their Name, Website, and Phone Number directly onto the label, ensuring misplaced gear finds its way home.
• Supported Ecosystems & Availability

MATERIALS: Outdoor-rated premium vinyl from the USA with permanent adhesive.

ORIGIN: Tax-Free for US Customers > Printed in Canada using premium US-made vinyl. As a USMCA-compliant product (Category C), all orders shipping to the USA are exempt from taxes and import duties.

SHIPPING DETAILS: No duties or tariffs for US customers. Free shipping on orders over:

• $60 CAD in Canada
• $60 USD in the USA
• 100$ CAD for Australia, Europe & Japan

USA: All orders ship duty-free. As our products are made in Canada with US materials, they are USMCA compliant, so you will not be charged any additional tariffs or customs fees. The price you see at checkout is your final price.

EU: Under 150€ (before taxes and shipping): VAT is charged at checkout. Customers are still responsible for paying any applicable duties upon arrival of the package. Over 150€ (before taxes and shipping): Taxes and duties must be paid when the package arrives.

More coverage of FieldMade indicator labels for Nikon lenses and cameras can be found here:

Field Made launched new Nikon Z stealth kits

Field Made customizable indicator labels for Nikon Z9 batteries

Field Made released new customizable indicator labels for Nikon EN-EL25 batteries

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Nikon announed that the NX MobileAir smartphones app will be completely free starting with Ver. 1.6, scheduled for release on July 9, 2026:

To allow more people to use NX MobileAir without restrictions and with peace of mind, starting with Ver. 1.6, scheduled for release on July 9, 2026, we will remove the functional restrictions related to albums and saved files, and it will be available for free. Accordingly, new renewals for NX MobileAir’s paid plans (monthly auto-renewal subscriptions) will cease on July 9, 2026, and equivalent functionality will be available free of charge thereafter. (source)

Additional information on the Nikon NX MobileAir app can be found here and here:

Working cable for the Nikon NX MobileAir app

Frame.io now supports the Nikon NX MobileAir (iOS)

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The previously reported two new Viltrox AF APS-C EVO lenses for Nikon Z-mount are now officially announced and available for pre-order (check also the official Viltrox website):

Viltrox 90mm f/2.2 EVO AF Lens (Nikon Z)

Viltrox 75mm f/1.8 EVO AF Lens (Nikon Z)

The technical specifications can be found here:

Leaked specifications of the upcoming Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 & 75mm f/1.8 EVO APS-C lenses for Nikon Z-mount

Additional information is available here:

Now available for pre-order: Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 & 75mm f/1.8 EVO APS-C lenses (E/Z/X)

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→ While memory card prices are going up, SanDisk currently has a sale at B&H.

→ Cosina officially discontinued the following lenses for Nikon Z-mount (currently on sale at B&H Photo):

• NOKTON D 23mm F1.2 Aspherical
• NOKTON D 35mm F1.2
• MACRO APO-ULTRON D35mm F2

→ New Zeniko RF12 M round head mini flash for Nikon cameras launched for $49.

→ Mutiny released a new cage for the Nikon ZR cameras (more ZR camera cages can be found here).

→ After a successful Kickstarter project, the new Peak Design Travel camera bags are now available for purchase.

→ Three rare Nikon fisheye lenses were just listed on eBay:

• Nikon Ai Fisheye-Nikkor 6mm f/2.8
• Nikon Fisheye-Nikkor 6mm f/5.6
• Nikon Fisheye-Nikkor 8mm f/2.8

 
→ Nikon launched a new Zf-GR1 silver extension grip for the Zf camera (still not available for sale in the US, but you can get one on eBay once it is released on June 19th).

→ Aftershoot’s biggest recent news is the completion of its end-to-end post-processing workflow, announced on May 28: “The Workflow is Now Complete.” Use coupon code RUMORS for a 15% discount at Aftershoot (additional information).

→ Aftershoot recently issued a reassuring manifesto titled “AI That Works For You, Not Against You.” It directly addresses photographers’ fears that AI will replace them, emphasizing that the camera will always need a human behind it for intuition, light reading, and client connection.

→ Used compact camera prices quadruple in Japan as CCD models make a comeback.

→ TLS is now selling a rehoused Nikon AI/AI-S 11-lens cinema set.

→ Nikon announces the winner of the 2026 Photo London x Emerging Photographer Award.

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Here are the most popular NikonRumors posts for May 2026:

What to expect next from Nikon (updated May 2026)

Nikon officially announced the development of a new Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S telephoto zoom lens with a built-in 1.4x teleconverter

The upcoming Nikon NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens spotted at Roland Garros

7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 full‑frame lens for Nikon Z-mount released

Comparing the size of the upcoming Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens with the 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S

Nikon Japan announced a price increase for the Z50II camera and a few other products

After 47 years Nikon Service Munich files for bankruptcy/insolvency

Another soap opera: speculation (not rumors) about Nikon being acquired by EssilorLuxottica

The rumors were true: Mark Roberts Motion Control Limited (MRMC) has filed for bankruptcy/liquidation a month after Nikon sold it

All new lenses from the 2026 China P&E Imaging Show

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Viltrox will announce two new AF APS-C EVO lenses for Nikon Z-mount on June 8th (check the official Viltrox website for updates):

• Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO APS-C  (already listed on Amazon)
• Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.8 EVO APS-C

Here are the leaked specifications:

Additional pictures of the new lenses can be found here:

Leaked specifications of the upcoming Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 & 75mm f/1.8 EVO APS-C lenses (E/Z/X)

A new wave of Chinese lenses from Viltrox, 7Artisans, Vistilen, Brightin Star, and LLL to be announced in the next few days

All new lenses from the 2026 China P&E Imaging Show (update #3)

Via PhotoRumors

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Skylum has launched a new Luminar Summer Sale with discounts of up to 70%. The campaign runs June 5-28, 2026. Here are the details:

For new users:

• Desktop Perpetual – $119 / €99 + free Neo video course
• Cross-device Perpetual – $149 / €129 + free Neo video course
• MAX Perpetual – $164.99 / €134.99 + free Neo video course + free gift

For existing users:

• Cross-device Perpetual – $99.99 / €89.99 + free Neo video course
• MAX Perpetual – $109.99 / €99.99 + free Neo video course + free gift

Luminar Neo is an AI-powered photo editor that makes it easy to achieve professional results with simple and fast edits (available on both desktop and mobile). All plans are perpetual (one-time purchase) licenses with no subscriptions required. The Max plan unlocks the complete experience: desktop + mobile apps, plus access to the creative assets library (skies, overlays, LUTs, presets, and more to fuel your creativity). Here are the main benefits:

• AI-powered editing made simple
• Professional results with minimal effort
• Works across desktop + mobile
• Strong value with lifetime licenses

Via PhotoRumors

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I already reported that the upcoming Nikon NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens will be tested at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It seems that the lens is also being tested at Roland Garros – here I think is the first spy picture of the new lens:

Comparing the size of the upcoming Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens with the 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S

Look for the upcoming Nikon NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

First leaked pictures of the upcoming Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300 f/2.8 TC VR S lens

The upcoming Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S 1.4x lens is rumored to be priced around $8,000+

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Nikon released a new firmware update version 1.10 for the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II lens with a single fix:

• Fixed an issue where autofocus was slow to respond when used with the NIKON Z TELECONVERTER TC-2.0x.

The next shipment of the new Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II lens in Japan is expected in September (in stock in the US)

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The next shipment of the new Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II lens in Japan is expected in September – this is according to Yodobashi camera:

Map Camera doesn’t even list the lens anymore.

In the US, the new Z 70-200mm lens is currently in stock at Amazon (shipped and sold by Amazon).

• US: B&H Photo | Paul’s Photo | Service Photo (out of stock)
• CA: Camera Canada (out of stock)
• DE: Foto Erhardt (in stock)
• UK: WEX Photo (in stock)

The shipment of the new Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II lens could be delayed

Hands-on photos of the new Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II lens (now shipping)

Comparing the new Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II lens with the previous version

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A quick update to my previous post – here is the full list of all discounted Nikon cameras and lenses in the US this month:

Nikon June rebates & savings (US+UK+Germany)

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Nikon USA

Nikon USA rebates for June are now live and will expire on July 5:

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

Rebates by categories (see full list):

• Mirrorless Cameras
• Mirrorless Lenses
• DSLR Cameras
• DSLR Lenses
• Accessories

Several Nikon cameras now come with a free memory card at B&H Photo.

Based on Nikon’s published promotions and dealer rebate listings, there are a few changes between the May rebates and the new June 2026 rebates. For example:

• Nikon Z8: now $900 off (was $800)
• Nikon Z6II: now $350 off (was $250)
• Nikon Zfc: now $200 off (was $100)
• Nikon Z30: now $218 off (was $200)

The biggest development was the addition of a new trade-in program promotion in the US that started at the end of May and continued into June:

Nikon started a new “Trade Up to ZR and Save” program in the US that also includes Nikkor lenses

The Nikon R1C1 wireless close-up Speedlight system is also on sale (up to $300 off):

The Nikon R1C1 wireless close-up Speedlight system is now on sale (up to $300 off)

Update – here is the full list of all discounted Nikon cameras and lenses in the US:

Update: here is the full list of all discounted Nikon cameras and lenses in the US

Service Photo will have a special Nikon Day event on June 6th, where they will cover the tax on any Nikon purchase:

Nikon Germany

Nikon Germany has several different offers, including a new Nikon Z8 promotion:

• Up to €200 off when you buy the Nikon Z8 with the Z 24-120mm f/4 S
• Nikon summer instant discount: up to €1,000 off
• 0% financing on selected Nikon products

Nikon UK

The Nikon UK offers  for June are:

• Bundle Z8 and save £200 extra
• Nikon rebates: Save from £30 to £1000

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Viltrox filed another patent in China that involves the Nikon Z-mount – here is the interpretation I got from AI translation:

This new Chinese design patent CN 309984573 S from Viltrox protects the ornamental/appearance design (not the mechanical function or electronics) of a bayonet-mount/lens-mount ring that appears very similar to the Nikon Z-mount. The purpose of the patent is to connect camera lenses or camera adapter rings (Viltrox teleconverter or lens adapter).

This Viltrox design patent appears to be for Nikon Z-mount lenses/adapters. It is not an official Nikon patent, nor does it invent a brand-new proprietary mount. It is Viltrox protecting the visual appearance of the specific bayonet ring they use on their Z-mount products.

Viltrox has been producing autofocus lenses and adapters for the Nikon Z-mount for years (alongside Sony E, Fuji X, and, more recently, L-mount). The timing of the patent (application in late 2025, granted on May 15th, 2026) directly ties it to the high-profile Nikon vs. Viltrox legal dispute from early 2026. Nikon sued Viltrox in the Shanghai Intellectual Property Court over Z-mount-related intellectual property, specifically royalties and alleged infringement during the provisional protection period of Nikon’s invention patents (covering the Z-mount interface, electronics/communication protocols, etc.).

Chinese blogs, forums, and photography communities discussing the lawsuit explicitly reference this exact patent number (CN309984573S) in the context of Nikon Z-mount third-party products.

The mechanical bayonet in the patent is engineered to match the Nikon Z-mount standard (large ~55 mm inner diameter, short flange distance, specific lug/tab geometry for full compatibility with Nikon Z cameras). Viltrox patented the look of their implementation (the precise contours, proportions, and details visible in the patent drawings) as part of their IP strategy while making Z-mount lenses.

This fits the pattern of third-party manufacturers reverse-engineering or closely replicating mirrorless mounts (Sony E, Nikon Z, etc.) while sometimes filing their own design patents on cosmetic or minor variant details.

The ongoing Nikon lawsuit is about licensing/royalties for Nikon’s underlying Z-mount technology, not this specific Viltrox design patent:

Rumors from China: Nikon is suing Viltrox

Stores and distributors in China are removing all Sirui Z-mount lenses

Detailed report on the Nikon and third-party Chinese Z-mount lens manufacturers

Additional information on the patent:

• Patent Number: CN 309984573
• Application Date: October 31, 2025
• Publication/Grant Date: May 15, 2026

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Nikon released a new firmware update version 1.81 for the Zfc mirrorless camera with a single fix:

• Fixed an issue where certain operations would cause the monitor to remain blank when [Prioritize viewfinder] is selected for monitor mode.

AkaraLabs released new “Slim Skin” cases for the Nikon Zf and Zfc cameras

Nikon Z-GR1 and Zfc-GR1 extension grips for Zf/Zfc cameras and metal hot shoe covers now available in the US

Godox launched a new Lux Cadet retro camera flash – a perfect fit for Nikon Zf & Zfc cameras

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

April 2026 CIPA numbers by ZoetMB
(All comparisons to YTD 2025)

Narrative: April 2026
April numbers are generally up across most categories.

Compared to YTD 2025:

• DSLR’s are down 31% in units and 39% in shipped value (but that’s a 10% improvement compared to last month)
• Mirrorless units are up 11% in units and 11% in shipped value.
• Compacts are up 30% in units and 26% in shipped value.
• Lenses for smaller than 35mm sensors are up 12% in units and 21% in shipped value and lenses for 35mm and larger sensors are flat in units and up 3% in shipped value.
• The lens to body sales ratio is 1.55 and is the same as a year ago.

We’re predicting total annual sales of between 6.27 and 7.4 million ILC bodies.

A list of participating CIPA companies can be found here.

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→ Several different Nikon ZR skins in different designs are already available for sale on eBay and AliExpress.

→ Falcam has released a new cage for the Nikon ZR cameras, along with a professional handle that allows for 360° rotation. More Nikon ZR cage options can be found here.

→ The new Ikelite 200DL underwater housing for Nikon ZR is now available for order.

→ Seacam announed an underwater housing for the Nikon ZR camera.

→ ZR CTL is a new ZR control app for Nikon ZR and Z-series cameras.

→ ZineControl is another Nikon Z camera control app designed specifically for filmmakers – it’s currently in beta via TestFlight:

→ Portkeys published instructions on how to connect the LH7C 7″ high-brightness touchscreen monitor with wired control for Nikon ZR.

→ How to power the Nikon ZR camera with Core SWX for any setup: from compact to full rig.

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→ The latest Voigtlander lenses for Nikon Z-mount are now in stock:

• Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 28mm f/2 Aspherical lens
• Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f/2 Aspherical lens

→ Sandisk announced new Extreme PRO CFexpress 4.0 Type B memory cards (up to 4TB):

• Sequential read performance: up to 3700MB/s
• Sequential write performance: up to 3500MB/s

 
→ Some Sandsik and Lexar memory cards are on sale (see full list).

→ 7Artisans will soon announce three new lenses (see pictures):

• 7Artisans AF 18mm f/2 pancake lens
• 7Artisans AF 10mm f/4 pancake lens
• 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 full-frame fisheye lens

→ New: grip for Nikon FM SLR cameras.

→ Reuters Nikon to take on ASML with low-priced chipmaking equipment.

→ Nikon launched a new ECLIPSE LV100AMS one-click automated microscope.

→ Nikon launched the Female Facets 2026 photography competition for female photographers.

→ RED released firmware update version 2.2 for the V-RAPTOR platform, including V-RAPTOR XE.

→ How to setup up Nikon Imaging Cloud.

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After 47 years, Nikon Service Munich filed for bankruptcy/insolvency, and they will be shutting down operations today:

“By order of the Munich District Court, we have been in preliminary insolvency proceedings since March 18, 2026, which will transition into formal insolvency proceedings without any option for continuation on June 1, 2026. The reasons are clear: The managing director (that was me) failed to quickly enough question the expensive downtown location in the face of declining volume and collapsing margins, did not drastically reduce costs at all levels, and did not seek a new business model. The market punishes such behavior ruthlessly. Therefore, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your many years of loyalty and look back with regret on the many wonderful moments we shared with you and my fantastic team. Thank you also for contributing to the functioning of the exchange of services for income for several decades. We will be closing on May 31, 2026.”

Nikon Service-Point Munich (Dostal & Rudolf GmbH) was a well-known independent Nikon specialist store and authorized service center, offering camera and lens sales (new and used), repairs, maintenance, and expert advice. After its closure, only three official Nikon service points will remain in Germany: Dreieich (near Frankfurt), Dresden, and the main Nikon Deutschland office in Dusseldorf.

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Nikon started a new “Trade Up to ZR and Save” program in the US that also includes Nikkor lenses:

Here is the list of lenses that are part of the new trade-in program (available at B&H Photo, Paul’s Photo, and Service Photo):

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The upcoming Nikon NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens will be tested at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America (Jun 11 – Jul 19 2026) – I was told the lens will be given to select photographers.

The upcoming Nikon NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens spotted at Roland Garros

Comparing the size of the upcoming Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens with the 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S

The upcoming Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S 1.4x lens is rumored to be priced around $8,000+

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