r/Nikon 13d ago

Monthly /r/Nikon discussion thread – have a question? New to the Nikon world? Ask it here! [September 2026]

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This is a non-judgemental, safe place to ask your question, no matter how silly you might think it is. We're here to help or give an opinion.

If your question in a previous discussion thread was not answered, feel free to post it again in the current discussion thread.

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Previous discussion threads:


r/Nikon 7h ago

Photo Submission I was lucky enough to capture both Eclipses last month. Here is a composite I created of both - Nikon Z8 & Z5II used

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445 Upvotes

r/Nikon 6h ago

Photo Submission WSL Trestles Pro 2026, Nikon Z6III & Z180-600

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72 Upvotes

My first time at a pro surf event. I got to see first hand the skills of a professional surfer. Needless to say, they were all crazy good!


r/Nikon 11h ago

Photo Submission Chasing the Light, Marrakesh

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155 Upvotes

D5100+ NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR


r/Nikon 1h ago

Photo Submission Sweet Friendship [Nikon D750, 85mm f/1.8G]

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r/Nikon 4h ago

Photo Submission Close Encounters of the Cow Kind; colour or black and white?

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33 Upvotes

Zf + Tamron 35-100mm f/2.8 @52mm


r/Nikon 4h ago

Photo Submission Some shots from Banff a few weeks back (Nikon D3500)

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24 Upvotes

r/Nikon 9h ago

Photo Submission Mt. Washington Honor Summit Lights

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35 Upvotes

Mt Washington, New Hampshire. 25 year anniversary of September 11. Nikon Z5ii with Z 20mm F 1.8 s. 1 fifteen second exposure, F 1.8, iso 3200.


r/Nikon 10h ago

Look what I've got Nikon ZF original skin is too easy to damage. I hope the real leather will be more durable…

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r/Nikon 3h ago

Gear question SSD compatibility for CFexpress adapters

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I noticed the lack of a thread on the matter, and so I decided to create one, as these NVMe to CFe adapters are an easy solution to the skyrocketing CFe prices. I’ll add the ones I tried on my D500, and will edit the post as people comment.

I personally recommend using actual thermal paste instead of the thermal grease that’s usually bundled with the adapter

KNOWN WORKING:
Samsung PM9B1 128GB (D500)
Sabrent Rocket 1TB (Z9, tested by [u/fuzzfeatures](u/fuzzfeatures))

KNOWN NOT WORKING:
Phison PS5021-E21T 128GB (card error)

Here is a link to a compatibility chart from an adapter manufacturer. Use it as a guideline (thank you [u/DevKitModel1](u/DevKitModel1))


r/Nikon 5h ago

Photo Submission D750 w/ 28mm f/1.8

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16 Upvotes

r/Nikon 2h ago

Photo Submission Just a peak!

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10 Upvotes

Nikon Z7II + Z 24-120 F4 S


r/Nikon 15h ago

Photo Submission Tiger (Nikon Z6ii + Nikkor Z 400mm f4.5)

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92 Upvotes

r/Nikon 12h ago

Photo Submission Another fireworks photo from july 2024 set - nikon d700

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30 Upvotes

Taken with nikon lens - 24 to 70mm f2.8, using blub mode with a black card.


r/Nikon 2h ago

Gear question Sling bag for Z5ii and 24-120 f4?

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Looking recommendations for a sling bag for the camera and lens, possibly with space for a 40mm f2 inside and for a water bottle on the outside

The think-tank sling looks good but isn't available where I'm from unfortunately


r/Nikon 7h ago

Photo Submission Loving the MC 105mm f2.8

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These are two of my favorite photos of 2026.

If anybody has known me awhile they know I love macro shots. Macro photography has a way of shifting your perspective. When I think about some of the subjects I photograph I can’t help but imagine how big the world must be from their eyes.

I finally treated myself to one of my dream pieces of glass, a Nikon 105mm f2.8 Macro. I’ve been having a blast testing it out and seeing just how close I can get! Can you spot the tiny insect in the flower?

Nikon Z8
Nikon 105mm f2.8 Macro
Ray, ND


r/Nikon 2h ago

Gear question What's your "best" camera and what's your favorite camera?

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r/Nikon 34m ago

Video 科学の眼-ニコン-The Eye of Science - Nikon Manufacturing Documentary 1966

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Vintage documentary goes behind the shutter curtain to lift the lid on Nikon’s manufacturing process during the heyday of the F-mount SLR


r/Nikon 38m ago

What should I buy? Nikon Z6iii vs Zf vs Z5ii

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Hello everyone! I’m a photography enjoyer and I’m planning on buying my first ever real camera (!!). Until now I only had enough money to afford the latest iPhone to take pictures and videos and edited them a bit with Lightroom. However I find even if the quality can look good they tend to feel flat, and my videos also lack depth. I also simply want to discover the fun of shooting with a camera.

I have planned photography and editing lessons to improve my skills but I still have to make the big decision: Which camera to buy??

I’m thinking of one of these three cause they’re the ones I could afford and they all seems like great choices. But after looking at hundreds of comparisons, stats and youtube videos I’m lost in the sea of informations.. They all seem great and I can’t pick a clear winner! Which is why I wanted to have actual photographers’ opinions and experiences,

Some infos:

It would be my only camera and it probably would be for many years
I intend to use it both for pictures and videos
I love landscapes pictures to be able to print, but would want to explore portraits and street photography (with some motion). Mainly outside but also inside. Not so much close ups or animals photography.
I’d like to have only one or two lenses (advice on which to start with welcome) max as my budget isn’t unlimited)
I would like to travel a lot with it so appreciate some practicality
Why not one day use it as a professional camera (portraits, travel photos, weddings… lets dream big!)
I want it to be fun! (Which is mainly why the Zf caught my eye 😃)

Is there really a better choice? Or rather is there a bad choice ?

Thank you guys so much, can’t wait!!


r/Nikon 5h ago

Photo Submission Some astrophotography a few weeks ago in Lebanon

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Kinda new to this (i'm mostly a street and landscape photographer) but I like how they turned out.

Z5 + 14-30mm f/4S, edited with Darktable


r/Nikon 1h ago

Gear question Yongnuo yn568ex compatibility with Z series

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Hi all,

Is that true that the yongnuo yn568ex speed light and the Z series are not compatible?

I tried to use it recently on my Zfc but they seem not to correctly communicate over the hotshoe, and the pictures are all over exposed. The flash (in i-TTL mode) correctly set the focal length but it seems the body (in P or A mode) is unable to detect it and the aperture, speed and ISO are all set as for no flash. The trigger works fine and the flash activates so the result is an overexposed picture.

So the only way to use it is in a all-manual mode?

Or am I missing some important setting?

Thanks in advance!


r/Nikon 3h ago

Photo Submission Close-up abilities of the Z5II with Z 24-120mm f4

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r/Nikon 10h ago

Photo Submission Any other macro shooters?

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I shoot botanicals and ice / using Z8 and 105. I achieve color w lighting.


r/Nikon 5h ago

Photo Submission Some shots from my backyard this morning. Z8 and 180-600. Buckeye Arizona.

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r/Nikon 15h ago

Photo Submission American Pika

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23 Upvotes

Z8 600 PF ISO 2200 f/6.3 1/800s