Robert G Allen Photography announces renewed acceptance into Nikon Professional Services

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Nikon D5 with the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II lens

I’m glad to share that Robert G Allen photography has once again, been accepted into Nikon’s Professional Services program at the professional level. This level (professional) is only available to photographers that can demonstrate an affiliation with client work and show that they derive income from their photography activity. Only photographers that have met these requirements are eligible to be professional level NPS members with no cost to the participating photographer.

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Robert G Allen Photography announces renewed acceptance into Nikon Professional Services
Robert G Allen Photography announces renewed acceptance into Nikon Professional Services

I’m glad to share that Robert G Allen photography has once again, been accepted into Nikon’s Professional Services program at the professional level for 2026.

A Field Guide to All 15 Firmware Updates for the Nikon Z9. Is this even the same camera that was originally released?
A Field Guide to All 15 Firmware Updates for the Nikon Z9. Is this even the same camera that was originally released?

With yet another Z9 firmware release (ver 5.30), I thought I would put together a comprehensive guide to all 15 of the Z9 updates to date. This also serves as a historical record of how far the Z9 has come, starting with its firmware at birth with version 1.00 upon release.

Nikon is getting ready to sunset their Nikon Z6II and Z5 cameras
Nikon is getting ready to sunset their Nikon Z6II and Z5 cameras

With Nikon’s latest refresh of their USA website today, the Z6II and the Z5 cameras are now just footnotes, literally (see screenshots below). If you are thinking of purchasing any of these 2 cameras, you should do it soon since both have been demoted to a small hyperlink at the bottom of their successors listing at Nikon’s website as shown below in red boxes. With both having been released in 2020, I think the current asking price is still way over their market value given how old they are.

Capture One Releases Update With Added Features And Fixes
Capture One Releases Update With Added Features And Fixes

Let me know in the comments below (no sign-in required) what you think the direction of Capture One is going is positive or negative.

This update brings the version number to 16.7.2. No catalog update is need when updating your current version to this latest version.

Nikon Z5II Sample Photo Gallery Using a Variety of Lenses: Updated 12/07/2025 with new event photos!
Nikon Z5II Sample Photo Gallery Using a Variety of Lenses: Updated 12/07/2025 with new event photos!

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.

Will the Nikon Z9 II be tested during the 2026 Olympic Winter Games?
Will the Nikon Z9 II be tested during the 2026 Olympic Winter Games?

I was reminded recently that the winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy were only 2 months away. And 2 months seems like a reasonable timeline for the release of the Z9 II in 2026. What better timing I thought than right before the Olympic games!

From Robert G Allen Photography, happy Thanksgiving everyone
From Robert G Allen Photography, happy Thanksgiving everyone

We know that we wouldn’t be where we are today without the unwavering support of our clients and blog visitors. We truly feel blessed and incredibly grateful for every one of of our clients who has chosen to trust us with your photography needs. Your continued support, loyalty, and feedback mean the world to us, and we are honored to be a part of your journey.

Nikon Ambassador on Ambassador Interview: Rod Mar & Joe McNally
Nikon Ambassador on Ambassador Interview: Rod Mar & Joe McNally

Nikon just posted another Ambassador on Ambassador interview. This time with Rod Mar and Joe McNally. Enjoy!

Former Nikon USA Ambassador Chris Hershman sits down with Robert G Allen Photography for an interview about his photography journey and his departure from the Nikon Ambassador program
Former Nikon USA Ambassador Chris Hershman sits down with Robert G Allen Photography for an interview about his photography journey and his departure from the Nikon Ambassador program

Robert G Allen Photography sits down with Nashville photographer Chris Hershman about his photography journey and his departure from the Nikon Ambassador program.

A Brief Review of the Nikon COOLPIX P950 Camera
A Brief Review of the Nikon COOLPIX P950 Camera

Overall, I highly recommend the Nikon P950 camera for what it’s intended for, zooming in on a faraway subject. If your subject is in good light, and you make sure AF is locked on, you will be rewarded with photos that are perfectly acceptable for website use, social media and even for making prints to frame and hang in your home.

REMINDER: The documentary premieres on November 7 on National Geographic, Disney+, and Hulu. National Geographic produces documentary about Nikon Ambassador Lynsey Addario
REMINDER: The documentary premieres on November 7 on National Geographic, Disney+, and Hulu. National Geographic produces documentary about Nikon Ambassador Lynsey Addario

Nikon releases another firmware update for the Z5II
Nikon releases another firmware update for the Z5II
SONY Puts Pressure On The Auto Focus Abilities Of The Nikon Z9II With The Release Of Firmware Version 4.0 For Their A1 II And A9 III Cameras
SONY Puts Pressure On The Auto Focus Abilities Of The Nikon Z9II With The Release Of Firmware Version 4.0 For Their A1 II And A9 III Cameras

As I have written before, with the release of the Canon (R1) and SONY’s (A1 II and A9 III) flagship cameras, Nikon now has the receipt they need to make sure the Z9II eclipses both of those competing flagship cameras. This sounds easy enough since they now have the answer as to what specs the Z9II needs to have. But, both SONY and Canon cameras abilities are not static due to the option of firmware updates. And that’s exactly what just happened with both of SONY’s flagship cameras.

Behind the Scenes with Nikon Ambassador Joe McNally with the new NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II lens (and BTS video)
Behind the Scenes with Nikon Ambassador Joe McNally with the new NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II lens (and BTS video)

Within a few days of taking delivery of the complete professional f/2.8 zoom trio, Nikon announced the new NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II, replacing the original NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens I had just purchased. For now, I’m staying with the original 24-70 f/2.8 Z lens for now, mostly due to the price difference. Once the novelty wares off and the price comes down on the new version, I’m sure I will eventually purchase the II version and sell the original one.

Nikon removes their first mirrorless DX crop sensor camera from their Z lineup.
Nikon removes their first mirrorless DX crop sensor camera from their Z lineup.
Robert G Allen Photography

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.

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