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Nikon Z5II with the NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens
Sit down for an exclusive interview between Nikon Ambassadors Kristi Odom and Ron Magill as they share how they got started in wildlife photography and their most unforgettable experiences in the wild.
Hot off the press is a new version of NX Studio. This version includes fixes for the following and raises the version number to 1.9.1
These are very limited firmware updates but it’s good to know that Nikon is still caring about their legacy DSLR cameras, at least currently. I have owned and used both of these cameras and they are both DSRL perfected. I would have stayed with the D6 but the shutter was too loud!
I was recently retained to provide event photography coverage of the 2025 Standhope Ultra Challenge near Sun Valley Idaho. It’s considered one of the highest trail races in the US Northwest with elevations reaching over 11K feet within the Pioneer mountains of Idaho. This is not a course for the faint of heart!
As I predicted, due to all the 3rd party lens issues, Nikon issues firmware 3.01 for the Z8 camera.
I thought I would take out the Nikon COOLPIX P1100 this morning around 4:00 AM (so you didn’t have to, thank you) for a few photos of the buck moon at its almost full moon phase.
I’m waiting for Nikon to announce a new Z8 firmware update to replace the original 3.0 update due to all the 3rd party lens issues. I think it’s OK to upgrade to the 3.0 version. I upgraded my Z8 and have had no issues.
Let’s get it out in the open right away, the Z8 officially leads the “flagship” Z9 in features. Even though Nikon says the “Z9 is the most powerful Nikon ever” and still does, this appears to be no longer the case
No longer exclusive to social influencers, firmware 3.0 for the Z8 is ready for download for everyone.
Sit down for an exclusive interview between Nikon USA Ambassadors Kristi Odom and Ron Magill as they share how they got started in wildlife photography and their most unforgettable experiences in the wild.
The first thing I noticed was how light the NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S lens was compared to the NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens. As for size, it is slightly shorter then the 180-600mm but not by much. The difference in weight is more noticeable then the length difference.
Well, that was a surprise. New firmware for the Z6II and Z7II. Unfortunately, no new features were included. We go from version 1.62 to 1.70
Nikon posted to their youtube channel over 8 hours of their Nikon ambassador inspiring presentations at this year’s Wedding & Portrait Photographers International event in Las Vegas. The average length of each presentation is roughly 30 minutes.
With the Nikon Z9 going on 5 years old, it’s time to start to speculate what the Nikon Z9II specifications might be. With an estimated release date sometime in late 2025 or early 2026, it appears that now is a good time to start documenting what changes and improvements are needed with the Nikon Z9 II
After receiving the Nikon Z5II, I immediately took it out for a test drive. I could not be more pleased with the results of this little gem of a camera. Check back often since I will be adding to this collection periodically.
Let me know in the comments if you have any questions. Unless otherwise noted, all photos shot with the Nikon Z5II and the Nikkor 180-600mm f/6.3 Z lens.
Welcome to Robert G Allen Photography. I'm a professional multi-disciplinary commercial freelance photographer based in the Pacific Northwest and a Nikon DSLR Enthusiast.
While my career has primarily been as an event photographer, this website represents other areas of photography for which I have professional competency and enjoyment. The resulting front page gallery and single subject galleries are the result of a combination of client assignments and personal areas of interest.
I was reminded recently that the winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy were only 6 months away. And 6 months seems like a reasonable timeline for the release of the Z9II. What better timing I thought than right before the Olympic games!