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2026 Comedy Wildlife Awards Finalists Showcase Global Humor in Nature
arts-and-leisure4 days ago

2026 Comedy Wildlife Awards Finalists Showcase Global Humor in Nature

The 2026 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards have released their finalists, selected from a record 10,000 submissions across 112 countries. The shortlist features 40 individual images, including a 'sexy' mantis in Peru, a squirrel attacking an owl in California, and a caiman with a 'wig.' Winners will be announced on December 8, with the top prize being a safari in Kenya's Masai Mara. The competition uses humor to foster empathy for wildlife conservation.

via Good News Network|
#arts-and-leisure#comedy-wildlife-awards#conservation
Nikon investigates AI use in winning microscopy video after scientists flag biological errors
science-and-technology9 days ago

Nikon investigates AI use in winning microscopy video after scientists flag biological errors

Nikon is re-reviewing the winning entry of its 15th annual Small World in Motion competition after scientists alleged that Dr. Ning Xu’s video of cilia was manipulated using artificial intelligence. Critics argue the footage contains biologically impossible structures and AI watermarks, while Xu claims he only used AI for post-processing colorization, not generation.

via Nature|
#ai-ethics#controversy#microscopy
Nikon’s DL Series: The Cancelled Premium Compact That Could Make a Comeback
technology2 months ago

Nikon’s DL Series: The Cancelled Premium Compact That Could Make a Comeback

Nikon unveiled three premium DL compact cameras in 2016, but delays and profitability concerns led to a 2017 cancellation amid a shrinking compact-camera market and Nikon’s broader financial struggles; the piece notes the DL designs were elegant, compares the DL setback to Nikon’s KeyMission flop, and asks whether a modern, premium, retro‑inspired Nikon compact (potentially with an EVF) could be viable again given today’s demand for high-end compact cameras.

via PetaPixel|
#compact-camera#kenji-abe#keymission
Nikon Develops 120-300mm f/2.8 S with Built-In 1.4x Teleconverter
technology5 months ago

Nikon Develops 120-300mm f/2.8 S with Built-In 1.4x Teleconverter

Nikon is developing the Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S for its full-frame Z-mount, a high-end telephoto zoom with a built-in 1.4× teleconverter that extends its reach to 120–420mm. It’s positioned as a successor to the discontinued AF-S 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR and targets sports and other fast-action photography, but Nikon has not announced launch timing or pricing; a preview image hints at features like customizable controls and a rotatable tripod collar.

via PetaPixel|
#built-in-teleconverter#nikkor-z#nikon
Nikon Develops High-End Z-Mount Telephoto Zoom with Built-In 1.4x Teleconverter
technology5 months ago

Nikon Develops High-End Z-Mount Telephoto Zoom with Built-In 1.4x Teleconverter

Nikon is developing the NIKKOR Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S, a full-frame Z-mount telephoto zoom with a built-in 1.4x teleconverter that extends the reach to 120-420mm. The lens is part of Nikon’s S-Line and targets professional sports and other demanding photography, with emphasis on optical performance and mobility; specifications may change before release.

via Nikon|
#120-300mm-f28#built-in-teleconverter#nikkor-z
Nikon’s NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II hits lighter, faster, and more capable telephoto performance
technology7 months ago

Nikon’s NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II hits lighter, faster, and more capable telephoto performance

Nikon has unveiled the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II, the lightest in its class at 998 g, with a constant f/2.8 aperture and about 26% lighter design versus the previous model. It features a redesigned weight-reduced build, Silky Swift VCM for faster, quieter AF (about 3.5x faster) and improved zoom tracking (~40% better), plus optical upgrades (Super ED, aspherical ED elements) to curb aberrations. The lens supports Arca-Swiss tripod heads, adds anti-reflection coatings (Meso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat), a filter adjustment window, 6-stop VR, internal zoom, and compatibility with Z Teleconverters TC-1.4x/2.0x, while offering rugged dust- and drip-resistance for stills and video use.

via Nikon|
#af-performance#nikkor-z-70-200mm-f28-vr-s-ii#nikon
Nikon’s Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II Promises Lighter, Faster, Sharper Performance
technology7 months ago

Nikon’s Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II Promises Lighter, Faster, Sharper Performance

Nikon introduced the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II, claiming it’s the lightest in its class (998g without the collar, 1180g with), about 26% lighter than the first-gen version, and notable for faster autofocus and improved optical performance. The lens uses 18 elements in 16 groups with multiple special elements, anti-reflection coatings (Meso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO), and a new Silky Swift VCM motor that Nikon says zooms and focuses roughly 3.5x and 40% faster overall. It features six stops of VR, internal zoom, an adjustable control ring, Arca-Swiss collar, and compatibility with 1.4x and 2.0x teleconverters, with availability in late March 2026 at $3,199.95.

via PetaPixel|
#f28#lens#nikon
Nikon Launches New Fast and Versatile DX Lenses for Enhanced Photography
technology11 months ago

Nikon Launches New Fast and Versatile DX Lenses for Enhanced Photography

Nikon has announced two new APS-C lenses: the Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR, a versatile standard zoom with improved light gathering and macro capabilities, and the Nikkor Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7, a macro-capable prime lens ideal for low-light and portrait photography. Both lenses are set to be available in late October 2025, priced at $899.95 and $449.95 respectively.

via PetaPixel|
#16-50mm-f28#35mm-f17#aps-c