Episodes

  • Nikon Z50II is here, how is the spec? State of DX, Z 28-135mm f/4 Lens discussion - Nikon Report 150
    Nov 7 2024

    Konstantin & Becky bring to you the latest Nikon news and photography related announcements. Pre-order your Nikon Z50II at Grays and get free MH-32 charger & 128GB SD memory card:

    Nikon Z50II Body only: https://shop.graysofwestminster.co.uk/product/nikon-z-50-ii-body/ Nikon Z50II + 16-50mm Lens kit: https://shop.graysofwestminster.co.uk/product/nikon-z50ii-nikkor-z-dx-16-50mm-f-3-5-6-3-vr/ Nikon Z50II + 16-50mm + 50-250mm Twin Lens kit: https://shop.graysofwestminster.co.uk/product/nikon-z50ii-body-dx-16-50mm-dx-50-250mm/ 0:00 Intro 0:23 Nikon Z50 II announced 9:33 Our thoughts on Z50II 12:07 Z50II Do we need D500 replacement? 15:32 Z50II good spec? 16:31 We need more DX lenses 18:33 Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ Lens development Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/bdfb22d6 Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/y6z8zes2 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/tvfz8uz4 Visit our e-shop: https://shop.graysofwestminster.co.uk/ Second-Hand Nikon Equipment: https://tinyurl.com/yfjz5nh3 Subscribe to Nikon Owner https://nikonownershop.com/ Use discount code: Kon10 Instagram: Grays of Westminster: https://www.instagram.com/nikonatgrays/ Rebecca Danese: https://www.instagram.com/rebecca_danese Konstantin Kochkin: https://www.instagram.com/konstantinkochkin #nikon #z50ii #nikonz

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  • Nikon Z6III rumours are heating up!🔥 Nikon bought RED for HOW MUCH?! - Nikon Report 149
    May 17 2024

    Please support this show buy subscribing / following and writing a review if you can. It greatly helps us to reach more photography enthusiasts like you!


    Konstantin & Becky bring to you the latest Nikon news and photography related announcements.


    0:00 Intro

    0:30 Nikon Summer Savings Promo UK

    1:37 Z6III News

    2:58 Z6III & Z7III found on Nikon service website

    3:43 Z7III is also coming?

    4:25 NPS Roadshow in the UK in June

    5:00 Nikon Rumours Z6iii is not coming soon

    9:33 Is Nikon Z6iii announcement before end of MAY?

    12:09 Nikon Financials all good

    14:15 Nikon bought RED for HOW MUCH?

    19:00 Nikon RED cine lenses, Z mount on RED

    21:53 Nikon RED manufacturing

    22:38 Netflix approved new RED cameras

    23:22 New format for the podcast


    Nikon Report 149

    Nikon Summer Savings start in UK and EU. Ends on 22 July. Up to £630 savings on certain products.

    https://shop.graysofwestminster.co.uk/product-tag/save-today-nikon-instant-savings-may-24/

    Z6 III Rumours:

    Image of the Nikon Z6III surfaced online with the assumption that the camera is being tested in the field.

    https://tinyurl.com/4t6fza8n

    Nikon Service Dresden listed Z6III and Z7III cameras on Google search results

    https://tinyurl.com/4n9ztskn

    Nikon UK Professional Services Roadshow 2024 scheduled for June (to introduce the rumored Nikon Z6 III camera?)

    https://tinyurl.com/yc39r68c

    No, the Nikon Z6 III will not be announced within two weeks

    https://tinyurl.com/4bnahr3f

    Nikon’s yearly financial results are out and Nikon is doing great!

    https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/ir_library/result/

    Nikon acquired RED for $85 million

    https://petapixel.com/2024/05/09/nikon-bought-red-for-just-85m/

    https://tinyurl.com/5n93ndbj

    FDTimes published their interview with the new CEO of RED Keiji Oishi and RED’s founder James Jannard

    https://tinyurl.com/34ztbhd5

    https://www.fdtimes.com/2024/05/01/keiji-oishi-and-jarred-land-on-nikon-and-red/

    Netflix approves the new RED V Raptor [X] model cameras

    https://ymcinema.com/2024/05/11/red-nikon-v-raptor-x-8k-vv-is-netflix-approved/

    Nikon buys RED What's Next? Industry Thoughts. An Interview with Cinematographer Christopher Malcolm by Grays

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sLgUOiizf8

    Thanks for watching!

    #nikon #z6iii #nikonz8

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  • Nikon buys RED. What's Next? Industry Thoughts. An Interview with Cinematographer Christopher Malcolm - The Nikon Report Extra
    May 7 2024

    During his time in Los Angeles Kon had a very interesting chat with cinematographer Christopher Malcolm about recent Nikon acquisition of RED. Christopher who works in Hollywood and uses RED cameras as well as other cameras such as ARRI on his shoots. As an avid Nikon shooter he is happy to share some industry insights on what to expect from Nikon x RED alliance in the near future from Cinematographer's point of view as well as Photographer's. 0:00 Intro 1:18 Why RED cameras are used for movies? 2:20 Nikon x RED Cinematographer's view 4:55 Hollywood is a small place. Let RED be RED 6:22 When Z mount on RED cameras? 7:41 In Cinema AF is not important but will it come to RED? 9:40 RED RAW format 11:17 RED sensor technology 12:28 Mark Roberts Motion Control is part of the package 13:25 Economies of scale 14:43 Nikon RED Lenses 16:15 Nikon Cine Lenses? 18:45 Interchangeable mounts 19:25 Nikon RED consumer line 22:02 Red Studios 22:41 Part II LA to London 23:11 NAB show Nikon RED news 24:57 Corporate culture of Nikon & RED 27:15 First things to expect 27:44 RED will support Canon RF lenses 28:23 Nikon Z Video line of cameras 30:55 Box form factor or mirrorless 36:05 Blackmagic Pyxis 39:25 Still Photographers rejoice 43:23 Get in touch with Christopher Malcolm

    Instagram: Grays of Westminster: https://www.instagram.com/nikonatgrays/

    Konstantin Kochkin: https://www.instagram.com/konstantinkochkin
    Thanks for listening!

    #nikon #nikonred #voigtlander

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  • Nikon x RED news, Z8 firmware update, Z 28-400mm lens shipping & more - Nikon Report 148
    Apr 24 2024
    Please support this show buy subscribing / following and writing a review if you can. It greatly helps us to reach more photography enthusiasts like you! Konstantin & Becky bring to you the latest Nikon news and photography related announcements. 0:00 Intro 1:05 Z 28-400mm is shipping worldwide 3:12 Z8 and other Firmware updates 6:25 Z8 & ZF were best selling cameras at Map Camera 7:49 Nikon completes acquisition of RED 8:27 Nikon x RED at NAB 9:48 Live panel with Jarred Land 10:50 Nikon will make Cine Lenses? 13:15 Did Nikon buy RED because of the lawsuit? 16:14 Nikon is now a big player in Cinematography 18:38 Tamron Z 28-75 lens is shipping 20:00 Voigtlander Z 75mm f/1.5 announced 22:19 Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 DX Lens announced 23:33 Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 review 24:58 Atomos Ninja phone video co-processor Nikon Report 148 Nikon Z 28-400 lens is shipping worldwide Order yours at Grays: https://shop.graysofwestminster.co.uk/product/nikkor-z-28-400mm-f-4-8-vr-deposit/#tab-description Nikon Z 8 Firmware ver. 2.0.1 https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/527.html Z 5 Firmware ver. 1.4.3 https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/526.html Z 50 Firmware v. 2.5.1 https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/519.html Z 30 Firmware ver 1.11 https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/520.html D6 Firmware ver. 1.60 https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/521.html D780 Firmware ver. 1.11 https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/525.html COOLPIX P950 Firmware ver. 1.5 https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/523.html COOLPIX P1000 Firmware ver. 1.7 https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/524.html Nikon Message Center 2 (mac) ver. 2.5.1 https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/sw/253.html Z8 and ZF were best selling cameras for 2023 at MAP Camera Japan https://tinyurl.com/3265smm7 Nikon Triumphs With Four Wins At This Year's TIPA World Awards https://tinyurl.com/bdfyt45e Nikon completes acquisition of RED, appoints a new CEO https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2024/0412_imaging_01.html https://tinyurl.com/2wpjzkfp RED was showcasing the all-new V-RAPTOR [X] and V-RAPTOR XL [X] cameras at the 2024 NAB show. It was part of the Nikon stand. https://tinyurl.com/mstsmnun Photos of Nikon stand from NAB https://tinyurl.com/ywrym9nz Exclusive NAB Live With Jarred Land (ex RED President) - RED, After Nikon Acquisition - Where We Go From Here by Scott Balkum https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYEcoWjkHx0&t=2s RED Will Continue to Support Canon RF, But Nikon is ‘Considering’ Making Cine Optics https://tinyurl.com/3f6bxdn8 A New Camera Using Both Nikon and RED Tech Will Come in ‘A Few Years’ https://tinyurl.com/2ckaex5z Nikon Began Steps to Acquire RED in 2022 ‘Due to the Lawsuit https://tinyurl.com/5t4548z4 3rd party: Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Nikon Z is also shipping Order yours at Grays: https://shop.graysofwestminster.co.uk/product/tamron-28-75mm-f-2-8-di-iii-vxd-g2-nikon-z/#tab-description Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount Pre order yours at Grays: https://shop.graysofwestminster.co.uk/product/voigtlander-75mm-f-1-5-nokton-aspherical-lens-for-nikon-z-mount-cameras/#tab-description New Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount is now shipping https://viltroxstore.com/en-gb/products/viltrox-af-56mm-f1-7-xf-z?variant=40983511400514 https://tinyurl.com/wtc3njzz Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 Full Frame Lens Review for Nikon Z Mount - Affordable 20mm Wide Angle for Nikon by Grays https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQHLvKhJB2Q&t Atomos announces the Ninja phone video co-processor https://tinyurl.com/mu7zcd2u Thanks for watching! #nikon #nikonred #voigtlander
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  • Nikon Z 28-400mm lens is here! New Z9, Z7II & Z6II firmware, Tamron Z 28-75mm lens announcement confusion - The Nikon Report 147
    Apr 4 2024

    Please support this show buy subscribing / following and writing a review if you can. It greatly helps us to reach more photography enthusiasts like you!


    Konstantin & Becky bring to you the latest Nikon news and photography related announcements.


    0:00 Intro

    0:35 Nikon Z 28-400mm lens announced

    9:37 New Z9 firmware18:11 Z7II & Z6II firmware updates

    18:48 Are we ready for Z6III?

    20:37 Snapbridge update

    22:57 Tamron Z 28-75mm lens announcement confusion

    29:31 Weekend Read & Watch


    Nikon Report 147

    Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR

    https://tinyurl.com/nhf653fp

    Pre order NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR from Grays:

    https://shop.graysofwestminster.co.uk/product/nikkor-z-28-400mm-f-4-8-vr-deposit/#tab-description

    Size comparisons:

    https://tinyurl.com/bd3v57xw

    Hands on with the lens:

    Nikon 28-400 VR EPIC SUPERZOOM Here! | Stills & Video | First LOOK I LIGHT, SMALL & More |Matt Irwin

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95ISpWXI-Kg

    Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Lens | A Walk Around Zoom For Any Creator by Seth @Adorama

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2B0ddYoAYY

    INSANE RANGE - Nikon 28-400mm f4-f8 by Matt Granger

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow3QzhSIex8

    Firmware & Software updates:

    Z 9 Firmware ver. 5.0.0

    https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/516.html

    Nikon Z 9 | Firmware version 5.00 | First look at new features with Ricci @ Nikon Europe

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKbUkPqxn5Q

    NX Studio v. 1.6.1

    https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/sw/251.html

    Z 7II Firmware ver. 1.6.2

    https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/518.html

    Z 6II Firmware ver. 1.6.2

    https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/517.html

    Nikon released Ver.2.11.0 of the SnapBridge app

    https://tinyurl.com/yckdkyp7

    Tamron officially announces a new 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount (A063Z)

    https://tinyurl.com/mrumwt9s

    Pre order Tamron Z 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens from Grays

    https://shop.graysofwestminster.co.uk/product/tamron-28-75mm-f-2-8-di-iii-vxd-g2-nikon-z/#tab-description

    Weekend Read & Watch

    NIKKOR The Thousand and One Nights No.89: the fast portrait lens photographers longed for - Nikkor 85mm f/1.4S Ais

    https://imaging.nikon.com/imaging/information/story/0089/

    Nikon at Photography Show UK

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJ2fUcEMfog


    Thanks for listening!

    #nikon #photography #z28-400


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  • Nikon Z9h or Z6III what should come first? Z9 to the moon, Sigma Z FX lenses soon - Nikon Report 146
    Mar 6 2024
    Please support this show buy subscribing / following and writing a review if you can. It greatly helps us to reach more photography enthusiasts like you! Konstantin & Becky bring to you the latest Nikon news and photography related announcements. 0:00 Intro 0:18 Grays won AP Platinum Good Service Award 0:56 Z8 won camera of the year at AP Awards 1:31 Michael Roberts Award winner 2:24 Nikon UK & EU 10% off lenses 3:15 Z 180-600 US & UK availability 4:08 Nikon Z9 is going to the moon 6:37 ZFc upcoming firmware 9:50 Nikon interview with Phototrend 12:40 The photography and video show 2024 13:23 Adobe added support for Z8 pixel shift 16:02 Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 DX Lens coming to Z mount 16:40 Nikon discontinued things 17:13 Z9h rumours 20:36 Nikon Z6 III discussion 26:05 Sigma full frame Z lenses are coming? 28:38 Voigtlander Z 75mm f/1.5 lens announced Nikon Report 146 Grays won Amateur Photographer Platinum Good Service Award - 8s year in a row. https://tinyurl.com/543nfxjf https://shop.graysofwestminster.co.uk/ Nikon Z8 wins Product of the Year at the 2024 AP Awards. The Nikon Zf got the Readers’ Choice award. https://amateurphotographer.com/apawards/ap-awards-the-best-cameras-revealed/ Michael & Pamela Roberts Award Winner https://nikonownershop.com/ Nikon UK & EU Promotion, 10% of most Z & F mount lenses. Ends 19th March https://shop.graysofwestminster.co.uk/product-tag/10-percent-nikon-lens-promotion-mar-24/ Nikon's Z9 slated to go to the moon in 2026 https://www.dpreview.com/news/6658899802/nikon-z9-artemis-iii-2026 https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2024/0301_mirrorless_01.html Nikon at the 2024 CP+ show photo gallery https://tinyurl.com/2byewakj Details on the upcoming Nikon Zfc firmware update https://tinyurl.com/r4bcub6p French publication PhotoTrend published an Interview Nikon CP+ 2024: “we are putting more emphasis on firmware updates” https://phototrend.fr/2024/02/interview-nikon-mitsuteru-hino-cpplus-2024/ https://nikonrumors.com/2024/02/27/nikon-interview-we-are-putting-more-emphasis-on-firmware-updates.aspx/ Nikon will be coming to the TPS in Birmingham https://tinyurl.com/jj4m9z9d Adobe adds support for the new Nikon Z8 Pixel Shift feature and the latest Viltrox Z lenses https://photorumors.com/2024/02/21/the-latest-adobre-lightroom-february-updates/ Nikon discontinued Coolpix P1000 super-telephoto digital camera with 125x optical zoom according to Japanese Photo Stores https://tinyurl.com/3bj8eys7 Nikon discontinued EN-EL19 battery according to Japanese Photo Stores https://asobinet.com/info-discon-en-el19/ Nikon Z9h will be announced soon according to Sony Alpha rumours video. Which is now deleted. https://asobinet.com/info-rumor-nikon-z-h-coming-soon/ 3rd party Sigma’s CEO hints at upcoming full-frame lenses for Nikon Z-mount https://phototrend.fr/2024/02/cpplus-2024-interview-sigma-kazuto-yamaki/ https://tinyurl.com/4rjstm4c Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical lens announced for Nikon Z-mount https://tinyurl.com/nhfbhnvj Viltrox’s AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro Lens is Coming to Nikon Z DX https://viltroxstore.com/en-gb/products/viltrox-27mm-f1-2-e-z?variant=40796532867138 Thanks for watching!
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  • Should Nikon Make a Luxury Compact Camera? Nikon Z8 new firmware incoming? CP+ what to expect from Nikon - The Nikon Report 145
    Feb 21 2024

    Please support this show buy subscribing / following and writing a review if you can. It greatly helps us to reach more photography enthusiasts like you!


    Konstantin & Becky bring to you the latest Nikon news and photography related announcements.


    0:00 Intro

    0:35 New Nikon Z8 firmware uncoming?

    1:27 CP+ in Japan what to expect from Nikon

    2:34 Z 24-400 is it real?

    6:07 Q3 Financials Q&A

    8:39 Nikon & young people

    12:15 Traditional Camera & mobile phone interface

    16:05 Laowa 10mm f/2.8 lens announced

    17:36 Fujifilm X100iv announced should Nikon make one?

    27:12 Weekend Read & Watch


    Rebecca Danese: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rebecca_danese⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Konstantin Kochkin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/konstantinkochkin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Production: Konstantin Kochkin

    Contact us at media@graysofwestminster.co.uk


    Nikon Report 145

    Nikon Rumours: New minor Nikon Z8 firmware update coming soon

    http://tinyurl.com/hnnnre9k

    The 2024 CP+ show starts next week in Japan (February 22-25). Here are the potential new product announcements we may see from Nikon:

    http://tinyurl.com/nwd6k7su

    Nikon Q3 Financials Q&A

    https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/ir_library/result/qa/2024_3q/20240214_e.pdf

    3rd party:

    Venus Optics Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF full-frame rectilinear autofocus lens is now available for Nikon Z-mount

    https://www.venuslens.net/product/laowa-10mm-f-2-8-ff-zero-d/ref/172/

    Point of Discussion: Fujifilm X100vi announcement. Should Nikon make a Luxury Compact camera?

    https://fujifilm-x.com/en-gb/products/cameras/x100vi/

    Fujifilm X100 VI = X100V +X-T5 = Massive Hit. But is It Enough? By Three Blind Men and An Elephant

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkOo3F0kEGo

    Weekend Read & Watch

    Nikon Z8 & Z9: BEST Bird-In-Flight Autofocus Settings

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fs0BgNXI4Ew

    Spring in Ireland! - A NEW Photography Workshop with Joe McNally and Tamara Lackey - only a few places left.

    https://joemcnally.com/event/destination-photo-workshop-ireland/

    Thanks for watching

    #nikon #fujifilm #x100vi


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  • Nikon Z9 goes to SPACE, Nikon Q3 Financials, The World without Rumors - Nikon Report 144
    Feb 14 2024

    Please support this show buy subscribing / following and writing a review if you can. It greatly helps us to reach more photography enthusiasts like you!


    Konstantin & Becky bring to you the latest Nikon news and photography related announcements.


    0:00 Intro 0:15 Nikon Z8 firmware & Software updates 5:35 Nikon Z9 in space 8:40 Nikon Q3 financials 10:40 Camera umbrellas 12:13 Viltrox 2024 roadmap 13:05 World without rumours 15:18 Weekend Read & watch


    Konstantin & Becky bring to you the latest Nikon news and photography related announcements.

    Rebecca Danese: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rebecca_danese⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Konstantin Kochkin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/konstantinkochkin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Production: Konstantin Kochkin

    Contact us at media@graysofwestminster.co.uk


    Nikon Report 144

    Nikon Z8 firmware v.2.0 released

    https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/514.html

    NX Studio ver 1.6.0

    https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/sw/249.html

    NX Tether ver. 2.0

    https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/sw/250.html

    Camera Control Pro 2 ver. 2.37.0

    https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/sw/248.html

    NASA Goes Mirrorless: The Nikon Z9 is on the International Space Station

    https://petapixel.com/2024/02/06/nasa-is-finally-going-mirrorless-the-nikon-z9-is-on-the-international-space-station/

    Nikon’s third quarter financial results

    https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/ir_library/result/

    3rd party:

    Viltrox will announce 4 new lenses for Nikon Z-mount this year (2024)

    https://nikonrumors.com/2024/02/12/viltrox-will-announce-4-new-lenses-for-nikon-z-mount-this-year-2024.aspx/

    Camera umbrellas available for sale

    http://tinyurl.com/3fhdf2f2

    Umbrella hats are also available

    http://tinyurl.com/4x5nw4uj

    Weekend Read & Watch

    Visiting the Nikon Museum and The History of Nikon by Taylor Jackson

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_PnZEPhX28

    The History of Nikon: The Early Years with Gray Levett by Grays

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIjh_UijC14&t

    Steve Perry interviewed 2 Nikon’s engineers Koichi Oshita and Hiroyuki Ishigami who sit on the front line of Nikon’s optics division about NIKKOR 90TH ANNIVERSARY.

    https://backcountrygallery.com/exclusive-nikkor-90th-anniversary-interview/

    Thanks for listening!

    #nikon #nikonz8 #nikonz6iii


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