Nikon has long been a popular choice for amateur and professional wildlife photographers. Since the days of its film and digital SLR cameras, it has committed to engineering robust cameras with swift autofocus and making top-tier telephoto lenses. That same focus persists in the mirrorless age, perhaps even more. Despite some questionable inclusions, as described … Read more
Nikon described itself as “passionate” about providing firmware updates to its users, and the company demonstrated this commitment yet again with Nikon Z9 firmware version 5.00, the fourth major update since the flagship mirrorless camera launched in October 2021. The Nikon Z9’s Auto Capture Mode Now Offers More Control and Performance The significant 5.00 update … Read more
In a consumer landscape riddled with planned obsolescence, Nikon hopes to keep its camera users happier for longer through strong firmware support. While firmware updates may not carry the allure of a new model or a sleek redesign, the emphasis on back-end support can keep a camera feeling fresh for years to come, saving money … Read more
Nikon has entered into a Space Act agreement with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to support the agency’s Artemis campaign with Handheld Universal Lunar Camera (HULC) development. Nikon Z9, the company’s mirrorless full-frame flagship, as implemented in the HULC system, will be the handheld camera for the upcoming Artemis III mission which will … Read more
Nikon Inc. and NASA have entered into a Space Act Agreement to support NASA’s Artemis mission program through the Handheld Universal Lunar Camera (HULC) development. The star of the HULC’s show is the Nikon Z9, the company’s flagship professional mirrorless camera. The Nikon Z9, as part of the HULC, will be the handheld camera of … Read more
NASA/Roscosmos The International Space Station (ISS) has been equipped with a large batch of Nikon Z9 cameras as the astronauts there prepare to finally retire the Nikon DSLRs that have served as the primary systems in orbit for years. Nikon says that 13 Nikon Z9 cameras, 15 FTZ II adapters, and more than 15 Nikkor … Read more
Nikon will work with Agence France-Presse (AFP) to verify a new “digital watermark” image provenance function that will act as an additional layer to the C2PA digital signature system from the Content Authenticity Initiative. This new image provenance function supports the confirmation of image authenticity, which Nikon says is designed to protect individuals and enterprises … Read more
Now in its third year, PetaPixel has gathered its team together to guess the things they just know are going to take place over the next calendar year. All of us are, as usual, ready to be very, very wrong. As we explain every year, thanks to our constant inundation with technology, imaging, and art … Read more