The Nikon Z 9 Full-frame Mirrorless Camera Receives both the “Camera of the Year” and “Readers Award” in the Camera GP 2022
Nikon products receive the iF DESIGN AWARD 2022
Nikon releases the upgraded firmware for its full-frame mirrorless cameras — Version 2.00 for the Nikon Z 9, and Version 1.40 for the Nikon Z 7II and Nikon Z 6II
Nikon is developing a remote grip, the MC-N10, for the Nikon Z mount system
Nikon releases the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S, a super-telephoto prime lens for the Nikon Z mount system
In the News: Week of March 14, 2022
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China COVID spike may affect image sensor supply
Luminous Computing Appoints Michael Hochberg as President
EETimes reports: "Luminous Computing, a machine learning systems company based in California, announced today the appointment of Michael Hochberg as president. Hochberg will lead engineering and operations at Luminous to develop what the company claims is the world’s most powerful artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputer to market, driven by silicon photonics technology. [source]
James Webb Telescope Camera Outperforming Expectations
NASA reports: "On March 11, the Webb team completed the stage of alignment known as “fine phasing.” At this key stage in the commissioning of Webb’s Optical Telescope Element, every optical parameter that has been checked and tested is performing at, or above, expectations. The team also found no critical issues and no measurable contamination or blockages to Webb’s optical path. The observatory is able to successfully gather light from distant objects and deliver it to its instruments without issue." [source]
DSLR Confusion
Poking fun at a recent NYPost shopping guide on "Best DSLRs" list that contains mirrorless cameras, PetaPixel reports: "People Have No Idea What a DSLR Actually Is" [source]
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