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Nikon announces new FTZ II, a smaller version of its F-mount to Z adapter

Nikon has announced a new version of its FTZ F-mount to Z-mount adapter. The FTZ II offers the same functionality as the original FTZ, but in a smaller form factor, and minus the built-in tripod mount. This should aid handling with some lenses, and, Nikon claims, makes it easier to use with the Z9’s integrated vertical grip. The new FTZ II dispenses with the inbuilt tripod screw mount of…
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Nikon announces Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S for Z-mount mirrorless cameras

Nikon has just announced the Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S, a native Z-mount counterpart to the company’s popular AF-S F-mount lens. This lens replaces the 24-105mm F4 on Nikon’s roadmap, and we’re pleasantly surprised to see that the final product has just that bit of extra reach on the telephoto end. The Z 24-120mm F4 S is designed to be a high quality kit lens option for Z-mount…
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Nikon Z9 initial review: We take a detailed look at Nikon's new pro mirrorless camera

All images by DPReview The Nikon Z9 is a 45.7MP full-frame pro sports mirrorless camera: a high speed, 8K-shooting statement of intent from one of the industry’s biggest players. Nikon becomes the third brand to build a pro-grade mirrorless camera around a fast-readout, stacked CMOS sensor, and seems determined to show that has no intention of being an also-ran as the market moves to…
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IPTC Updates Metadata Standards To Help the Blind ‘See’ Photos Online

The International Press Telecommunications Council (IPTC) has released a new version of its Photo Metadata standard that includes two new properties aimed at making photos more accessible to those with disabilities, such as the blind. The IPTC says that web accessibility is extremely important in the current digital age, and as the number of images added online increases daily, the gap widens…
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