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Nikon Z70
6 stories tracked since 9 Aug 2026 — latest 2 Nov 2026. This page updates itself as new coverage lands.
9 Aug 2026 · Camera Rumour
Nikon Z70 Name Appears in Apple ProRes Registry
The name 'Nikon Z70' has shown up in Apple's ProRes and ProRes RAW authorized products list, PhotoRumors flags it as either a typo or an accidental leak. Separately, a new fast, professional Nikon APS-C body is confirmed as coming soon, with no specs or date yet. PhotoRumors also calls out ongoing Z7III rumours as fabricated.
10 Aug 2026 · Launch Rumour
Nikon Z70 Removed from Apple ProRes List After Brief Appearance
Apple briefly listed a Nikon Z70 on its authorised ProRes products page, then pulled it within hours of the listing being spotted and reported by Nikon Rumors. Per Nikon Rumors, the Z70 is expected to be a professional APS-C body with a 45MP stacked sensor, unconfirmed, but a fall announcement or development teaser is anticipated.
10 Oct 2026 · Lens Rumour
Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S Due Late October, Z70 in November
Per Nikon Rumors, the Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S is targeting a late October release, with stock expected to be tight and the price rumoured to exceed the Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S (currently USD $14,196.95). The Nikon Z70 APS-C body is separately slated for November, though the source flags the announcement as potentially delayed.
24 Oct 2026 · Lens Rumour
Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S: Oct 29 Announcement
Nikon is announcing the Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S on October 28/29, per Nikon Rumors. The lens carries a built-in 1.4x teleconverter, weighs around 2,590g, and is rumoured to be priced above $16,000 USD, which would put it above the Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S as the priciest lens in the Z lineup. Very limited production is expected, with long wait times flagged.
29 Oct 2026 · Camera Rumour
Nikon Z70 Name Confirmed via Nikon Singapore Newsletter Leak
Nikon Singapore sent a promotional email for the new Nikkor Z 120-300mm lens and included the name Nikon Z70, a body Nikon has not yet announced. The 120-300mm is confirmed and available for preorder now. The Z70 name comes from an official Nikon source, per Mirrorless Rumors, though the camera itself remains unannounced.
2 Nov 2026 · Firmware News
Nikon Firmware Round-Up: Z9, Z8, Z6III and Two Lenses Updated
Nikon has released firmware updates for the Z9 (v5.33), Z8 (v3.12), Z6III (v2.01), Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II, and Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S, plus NX Tether 2.6.1 and Wireless Transmitter Utility 1.16.1. The Z5IIc is now shipping. Separately, Nikon's own promo copy for the 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S names the rumoured Z70 APS-C body, per PhotoRumors.