A Nikon Z series mirrorless camera, displaying the lens mount and sensor, set against a colorful, blurred background.

Nikon’s New Z6 III Firmware Appears to Fix N-Log Flickering Issues

Nikon released firmware updates for its Z6 III and Z8 cameras this week, adding an assortment of new video-centric features and improvements. One of the changes added to the Z6 III in firmware version 1.10 is "Reduced noise in dark areas of N-Log videos." While just a single line in the firmware notes, this is a huge deal.

Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 First Impressions: Still Legendary?

A Zeiss Otus 1.4/50 camera lens on a wooden surface. The lens is in focus with visible aperture and focus markings. The background is blurred, and there's a "PetaPixel Hands-On" graphic at the bottom right.

I distinctly remember when the Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 lens first entered the market. It was a lens designed to project a larger circle of light onto the sensor and therefore it was huge. As bulky as it was, this oversized design enhanced the overall sharpness of the lens, especially toward the corners, and quickly cemented itself a legendary status. However, the Zeiss Otus lenses were designed for DSLR cameras and it has been six years since the 100mm Otus was released. A lot can happen in six years and the other manufacturers have had plenty of time to catch up in terms of optical performance.