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Not much to write home about but still, it’s encouraging to see a new firmware update on such an old camera, one I own and use on a regular basis. The changes are as follows:
• Fixed an issue that in rare circumstances resulted in the virtual horizon failing to function after the firmware was upgraded to version 1.20.
To download the Nikon D850 firmware, go to: https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/359/D850.html
I was out with the Nikon COOLPIX P1100 on a very clear evening monitoring flight radar 24 and noticed a wide-body aircraft approaching. It turned out it was a United airlines Boeing Dreamliner flying from London (LHR) to San Fransisco (SFO) at 40K feet.
RIP Nikon Image Space. It was nice using you all of these years for client photo delivery.
Travel to the moon. Soar with the birds. Or keep your feet on the ground and explore the tiny details of nature—all with one extraordinary portable camera, the Nikon COOLPIX P1100.
I have shot over 5 thousand (5,000) photos with this lens. What’s not to like; it’s sharp, light and has great Bokeh. Here is just a small sample of what this lens can do. Some were taken during event assignments while others were taken in studio settings and other situations.
A gallery of sample real photos (no AI photos) from my much loved Nikon Z7II mirrorless camera. I use the Z7II mostly in the studio and when out of the studio, for landscapes and general scenery. Let me know your thoughts on the Z7II in the comment section.
The Z5IIC delivers the same level of performance as the Z5II (released in April 2025), which offers advanced shooting functions that support a wide variety of shooting scenes and situations, yet makes it easy for even first-time camera users to express themselves through images.
As Nikon struggles financially, they are starting to make organizational changes to hopefully start to bring the company into a profitable position once again. Only time will tell if these early changes will be effective.
Today, I received the Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4 mirrorless lens. Considering that it’s not a S line lens, the build quality is pretty good. It’s light and the lens hood is not too big or too small. I would say overall, the design has a pleasing esthetic compact look.
Interview with photographer Bob Cumins who took a photo just a split-second before the second plane made impact during the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 using his Nikon F4 camera.
Nikon released a new firmware upgrade 1.20 for the Z5II camera with the following changes:
I love my Nikon Z6II mirrorless camera. I hope this page serves as an inspiration as to what can be accomplished with this little gem of a camera, the NIkon Z6II.
Tomorrow, Nikon to release an emergency firmware update for the Z8 mirrorless camerea