Welcome to the Robert G Allen Nikon Z Mirrorless Photography Blog
Here, you will find posts about my Nikon photography adventures, photographer interviews, Nikon hardware and software reviews, curated videos, and general commentary
Nikon Engineers Share Z8 Information on Inside Imaging
Five of Nikon’s engineers have shared insight into how the Z8 came to be, including the decision-making process and thoughts about what they needed to achieve. The stories were printed in full with no editing whatsoever, were shared by Nikon Australia with Inside Imaging.
Grays of Westminster Interviews Joe McNally & Seth Miranda - Nikon, Global Shutter, Lighting and Constructive Critique.
DPReview selects the Nikon Z8 product of the year
DPReview today announced their product of the year: the Nikon Z8!
”The Nikon Z8 is our product of the year for exactly the same reason it's our High-End Camera of the year: it brings the same capabilities that Nikon delivers to its pro audience in a camera that dedicated enthusiasts might be able to get hold of. It's slightly smaller than Nikon's DSLR standard bearer, the D850, while outperforming it in almost every way. Cameras continue to evolve, and we suspect more affordable cameras will start to challenge the likes of the Z8 in terms of autofocus or speed or video capabilities, but as things stand, there are very few cameras that have ever offered the all-around strength that the Z8 exhibits.”
Nikon Engineers Discuss The Plena 135mm f/1.8 Portrait Lens
Nikon engineers discuss the optical properties of the new Nikkor Plena 135mm f/1.8 portrait lens
My transition to the Nikon mirrorless Z system is now complete
With the acquisition of the Nikon Zcf camera with the kit lens, my transition from Nikon DSLRs and f mount glass to Nikon mirrorless Z cameras and Z Nikkor lenses. That’s not to say that I wont purchase additional equipment down the road but for now, I have a well rounded collection that should allow me to shoot just about anything.
Overall, I have been pleased with the performance of all the Z equipment, both lenses and bodies. The one exception would be the shortened battery life, mostly related to the Z8. That’s about the only thing that I miss about DSLRs.
Big Nikon update from Mark Cruz, Senior Marking Manager for Nikon USA Inc – No more Nikon lens roadmap!
Join us for a live Q&A hosted by Seth Miranda, featuring Mark Cruz, the Senior Marketing Manager at Nikon USA Inc. where he will be discussing the new NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena including specs, and showing the audience a sample of the new launch. He will also cover the Nikon Z f release that came out this month, a retro-style mirrorless camera with the latest technology. Tune in for more information and a look at the new product.
5th Anniversary of the Nikon Z Series of Mirrorless Cameras and Z lenses - Including original launch video
We are approaching the 5th anniversary of the Nikon Z camera and lens system. I have to say that I’m surprised how far both Nikon’s Z camera’s and lens’s have come since 2018. As you will see while watching the original launch video, Nikon expects the Z platform to be the platform for the next 100 years (until 2117)!
Steve Perry’s Nikon D6 DSLR Camera Review
From Steve Perry: It's finally here - my massive review of the Nikon D6! This is a wildlife photography review of the camera - and it was really intense! This D6 review covers build, ergonomics, autofocus, sensor performance, customization’s, and more.
Too create the review, we took the camera all across the west shooting wildlife for about five weeks total and shot well over 16,000 shots. If you're a wildlife photographer looking for a serious, real-world review of the Nikon D6, sit back and enjoy!
How Loud are Nikon DSLR Camera Shutters?
How loud are Nikon DSLR camera shutter noise levels? In this blog post, I detail in decibels the loudness of Nikon shutters. I indicate which one has the quietest and which is the noisiest of all the Nikon cameras.
Robert G Allen Photography takes delivery of Nikon’s flagship D6 full frame DSLR camera
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Robert G Allen Photography takes delivery of Nikon’s Current Flagship DSLR camera, the Nikon D6
Nikon Removes the Entry Level Full Frame D610 Camera from its DSLR Lineup
The entry level full frame Nikon D610 has finally been removed from Nikon’s portfolio of full frame DSLR lineup. It makes sense that after almost 10 years they removed it. Currently, you can still get a new one at B&H Photo.
New Nikon D6 Firmware V 1.50
What is the latest firmware version for the Nikon D6? New Nikon D6 Firmware Update version 1.50