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Nikon At CES: Z 14-30mm Zoom, Filmmaker's Kit, More
8 January 2019
Nikon has made several announcements surrounding its appearance at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Highlights include the introduction of its Nikkor Z 14-30mm f4 S zoom lens, a Z 6 Filmmaker's Kit and new Z series firmware.
NIKKOR S ZOOM
The first ultra-wide zoom lens for the Z Mount System, the 14-30mm f4 S is, Nikon said, the world's first full-frame 14mm filter-attachable lens.
Nikkor 14-30mm f4 S Zoom. And it can take a filter, too.
Compact and lightweight, the new lens takes advantage of Nikon's new Z Mount. Featuring a new optical formula with four Extra-Low Dispersion elements and four aspherical elements, the 14-30mm f4 also uses Nikon’s anti-reflective Nano Crystal Coat to reduce ghosting and flare.
The Nikkor Z 14-30mm f4 S lens will be available in Spring 2019 for a suggested retail price of $1,299.95.
FILMMAKER'S KIT
Nikon has created a new Filmmaker's Kit incorporating the Z 6 camera with an array of video capture accessories.
Filmmaker's Kit. Includes Z 6, FTZ adapter, monitor recorder, Rode mic, gimbal, extra battery, HDMI cable and more.
The bundle includes: a Nikon Z 6 camera, Nikkor Z 24-70mm f4 S lens, Mount Adapter FTZ, Atomos Ninja V 4K HDR 5" Monitor Recorder, Rode VideoMic Pro Plus, MOZA Air 2 3-Axis Hand-Held Gimbal Stabilizer, an additional EN-EL15b battery, a coiled HDMI cable, a 12-month Vimeo Pro membership and a complimentary Nikon School Online class.
Nikon said the Z 6 Filmmaker's Kit will be available in late January for a suggested retail price of $3,999.95.
Z SERIES FIRMWARE
Nikon will demonstrate the new Z series firmware but gave no release date. Among the improvements are:
- CFexpress Support. Compatible with the XQD memory card form-factor, support for CFexpress will be enabled on both the Z 6 and Z 7.
- Eye AF. An Eye AF function, currently still under development, will automatically focus on the subject's eyes, useful for portrait, event and street photography.
- Raw Video Support. Nikon is currently developing a feature that works with the Atomos Ninja V to output video in Raw format using the ProRes Raw codec.
For more information see the news release below.
Nikon Delivers Imaging Innovation, Inspires Creators at CES 2019
New Products Including Nikkor Z 14-30mm f4 S Lens and Nikon Z 6 Filmmaker's Kit Will be Showcased; Attendees Invited to Booth to See Amazing Speakers, Fun & Sharable Displays as Well as Future Z System Updates
LAS VEGAS -- Nikon Inc. has announced details surrounding their activities and new products at CES 2019. This year, Nikon will livestream a myriad of exciting and inspiring presentations from renowned Nikon Ambassadors and photographers directly from the show floor, while also offering instantly shareable and interactive experiences for show attendees. Additionally, Nikon will be showing the latest digital imaging innovations available now and in the near future with a Z Series exhibition featuring the new Nikkor Z 14-30mm f4 S lens, the Nikon Z 6 Filmmaker's Kit and a display of upgrades currently in development for the Z Series that will add new features and enhance usability.
Booth Activities
During CES, the Nikon booth will host live presentations and panel discussions from various Nikon Ambassadors and photographers covering a wide array of topics; from capturing weddings to conservation, outdoor adventures to iconic rock legends and more. Nikon will also be holding hands-on demonstrations and discussions with Nikon Ambassadors at an additional stage within the booth. Show attendees are encouraged to visit Nikon for giveaways, to chat with a product expert or to check out the full line of award-winning Nikon dSLR cameras. While there, visitors can also experience the vast selection of Nikkor lenses and an assortment of other products, including the Coolpix P1000 with its powerful 125x optical zoom lens.
For those around the world who want to join in, Nikon will again be livestreaming all presentations directly from the booth from Tuesday, Jan. 8 to Friday, Jan. 11. To watch, please visit http://www.nikonusa.com/live or http://www.facebook.com/nikonusa. A full schedule of Nikon presentations can be found below.
New for CES 2019
- Nikkor Z 14-30mm f4 S Lens. This is the first ultra-wide zoom lens for the Z Mount System and the world's first full-frame 14mm filter-attachable lens. This new S-Line lens is ideal for a variety of shooting scenarios including landscapes, interiors and architecture. The 14-30mm f4 S lens is both compact and lightweight while delivering incredible sharpness and versatility. This new lens takes full advantage of the benefits of Nikon's new Z Mount and demonstrates superior optical performance that maximizes the potential of high pixel-count digital cameras like the 45.7-megapixel Nikon Z 7. The Nikkor Z 14-30mm f4 S lens will be available in Spring 2019 for a suggested retail price of $1,299.95.
- Nikon Z 6 Filmmaker's Kit. For content creators and filmmakers looking to fully utilize the Nikon Z 6's advanced video capabilities, Nikon has created a new Filmmaker's Kit incorporating the camera as well an array of essential video capture accessories. The bundle includes: a Nikon Z 6 camera, Nikkor Z 24-70mm f4 S lens, Mount Adapter FTZ, Atomos Ninja V 4K HDR 5" Monitor Recorder, Rode VideoMic Pro Plus, MOZA Air 2 3-Axis Hand-Held Gimbal Stabilizer, an additional EN-EL15b battery, a coiled HDMI cable, a 12-month Vimeo Pro membership and a complimentary Nikon School Online class. The Nikon Z 6 Filmmaker's Kit will be available in late January for a suggested retail price of $3,999.95.
- Nikon Pop-Up Studio. CES attendees are encouraged to stop by the Nikon booth to experience the interactive fan area, which will give show-goers the chance to capture visually fun and distinct moments to share with their own social media followers and friends. A selection of carefully curated scenes will depict whimsical and colorful interactive environments that create fun photo opportunities. All still images and slow-motion video will be captured by the latest Nikon Z series mirrorless cameras and Nikkor lenses, delivering incredible image quality and results.
Z Series Upcoming Firmware
The Nikon Z series will continue to adapt to changing user needs through the development and roll-out of firmware updates to meet and exceed creative expectations. Taking into account feedback from photographers and creators, Nikon will display three feature updates under development that open creative opportunities for the Z 6 and Z 7. Displays will include:
- CFexpress. Coming soon to the Z 6 and Z 7 cameras is support for CFexpress, which is compatible with the XQD memory card form-factor.
- Eye AF. Under development is an Eye AF function, which will automatically detect the subject's eyes to make attaining critical focus on the eyes easier. It will allow users to capture photos in which focus has been clearly acquired on the subject's eye, which is useful for portrait, event and street photography scenarios.
- Raw Video Support. Nikon is currently developing a feature that works with the Atomos Ninja V to output video in Raw format, using the ProRes Raw codec.
Details, including the release date of new firmware updates, will be shared at a later date.
For more information on Nikon's latest products including new the Nikkor Z 14-30mm f4 S lens and Nikon Z 6 Filmmaker's Kit, please visit http://www.nikonusa.com. For more information about Nikon's presence at CES 2019, including the livestreaming of presentations through the show, please visit http://www.nikonusa.com/live or http://www.facebook.com/nikonusa.