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Nikon Announces NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S Lightweight Super-Telephoto Lens and Z30 Mirrorless Camera; Learn More and Preorder at B&H Photo.Learn More and Preorder at B&H Photo

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Photo/Video News: Nikon has just launched the vlogger-focused Z30 mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera and lightweight and compact super-telephoto NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S lens for its Z-mount camera system

NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — B&H is excited to share the new Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S lens compact and lightweight super-telephoto lens Vlogger-focused  Z30 mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera.

 

Nikon has launched its latest super-telephoto prime, the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S Lens and Nikon Z30 Mirrorless Camera
Nikon Z30 Mirrorless Camera

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Key Features

20.8MP DX-Format CMOS SensorUHD 4K30p and Full HD 120p VideoLive Stream at 60p, In-Camera Time-LapseVlogging-Optimized DesignHybrid AF with Eye and Face Detection3″ 1.04m-Dot Free-Angle Touchscreen LCDISO 100-51200, Up to 11 fps ShootingBuilt-In Stereo Mic, Ext. Mic CompatibleTally Lamp and Dedicated Selfie Controls

The Nikon Z30 mirrorless camera is designed with today’s content creators in mind who are looking to record and share their everyday adventures. This DX-format camera borrows specs and capabilities from other Z cameras, including Nikon’s renowned image quality and advanced autofocus performance, but sports an all-new design and offers purpose-built handling that prioritizes video and single-shooter productions.

The video specs are focused on online sharing and livestreaming with UHD 4K recording at up to 30p is the top-spec recording format, along with Full HD at 120p for slow-motion playback. The recording limit is more than two hours for those situations where a long continuous take is required, such as when recording performances or events. If using the camera as a webcam, then FHD at up to 60p is possible, or 4K at 30p, and constant power delivery is available through the USB Type-C port.

The Z30 supports a 20.8MP sensor, which suits 4K video recording, as well as benefits any day-to-day photo needs you have, including shooting your promo shots, thumbnails, or even for photographing fast-moving action at up to 11 fps. The large sensor size helps produce imagery with a high degree of clarity and can create blurred backgrounds to highlight your main subject. The sensor and image processing also enable useful low-light performance, with sensitivity up to ISO 25600 for video, or up to ISO 51200 for stills, and digital image stabilization, e-VR, also permits recording in low light by stabilizing any wobbly footage. Additionally, it’s worth pointing out that the Z30 can record time-lapse sequences with in-camera processing and there is a series of in-camera effects and filters for producing ready-to-share footage straight from the camera.

The Nikon Z30 is available as just the camera or can be bundled in a one-lens kit with the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 VR lens, or in a two-lens kit, including the body, 16-50mm lens, and the NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR lens.

On the optical side of today’s launch, the super-telephoto prime NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S follows in the footsteps of the impressive Z 800mm f/6.3, and Nikon describes it as “the smallest, lightest 400mm” the brand has ever created. Providing a healthy mixture of reach and portability, this lens promises to be an excellent option for nature and wildlife photography, especially when hiking is required, or for handheld sports and action capture.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S Lens

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1713854-REG/nikon_nikkor_z_400mm_f_4_5.html

Key Features

Z-Mount Lens/FX FormatAperture Range: f/4.5 to f/32SR, Super ED, and ED ElementsNano Crystal CoatStepping Motor AF SystemVibration Reduction Image StabilizationCustomizable Fn and Memory Set ButtonsWeather-Sealed Design, Fluorine CoatingRotating Tripod CollarRounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

As similar to the Z 800mm f/6.3 as this lens is, one notable distinction is the 400mm f/4.5 does not use a Phase Fresnel (PF) element to achieve its sleek size. Rather, it relies on more “conventional” specialized elements to realize well-controlled imagery while remaining compact. Super ED, ED, and SR (short-wavelength-refractive) glasses are used to control a variety of aberrations and color fringing, and a Nano Crystal Coat is also featured to reduce flare when working in strong lighting.

The new  400mm sacrifices 1.3 stops of light and a built-in teleconverter for a very handy 3.8-lb weight reduction (the 400mm f/4.5 weighs just 2.7 lb) and a useful 6″ reduction in length—the new lens measures 9.2″ long. In more relative sizing terms, this 400mm prime has nearly the same dimensions as Nikon’s Z 70-200mm f/2.8 but still weighs 4 oz less than that. Portability is one of the key assets for this new lens—especially if you’re able to sacrifice a bit of light and depth of field, you end up with this truly portable, hand-holdable super-telephoto. The lens features optical Vibration Reduction, which compensates for up to 5.5 stops of shake on its own or up to 6 stops of shake when paired with a camera’s IBIS system using Synchro VR.

Learn more about the Nikon Z 400mm Lens

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/videos/photography/nikon-announces-compact-super-tele-the-nikkor-z-400mm-f45-vr-s-lens

Nikon Announces Compact Super-Tele: the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S Lens at YouTube

https://youtu.be/NDyZBjJ6QfQ

About B&H Photo Video

As the world’s largest source of photography, video, and audio equipment, as well as computers, drones, and home and portable entertainment, B&H is known worldwide for its attentive, knowledgeable sales force and excellent customer service, including fast, reliable shipping. B&H has been satisfying customers worldwide for over 48 years. 

Visitors to the website can access a variety of educational videos and enlightening articles. The B&H YouTube Channel has an unmatched wealth of educational content. Our entertaining and informative videos feature product overviews from our in-house specialists. You can view the B&H Event Space presentations from many of the world’s foremost experts and interviews with some of technology’s most dynamic personalities. Tap into this exciting resource by subscribing to the B&H YouTube Channel here. In addition to videos, the B&H Explora blog presents new product announcements, gear reviews, helpful guides, and tech news written by product experts and industry professionals, as well as our award-winning podcasts.

When you’re in Manhattan, take a tour of the B&H Photo SuperStore, located at 420 Ninth Avenue. The techno-carousel spins all year round at the counters and kiosks at B&H. With hundreds of products on display, the B&H Photo SuperStore is the place to test-drive and compare all the latest gear.

Contact Information
B&H Photo Video
212-615-8820
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/ 

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JumpCloud Acquires VaultOne, Igniting a New Era of Privileged Access Management

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LOUISVILLE, Colo., May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — JumpCloud Inc. is making IT simpler with the acquisition of VaultOne. VaultOne delivers robust privileged access management (PAM) solutions providing secure access into a wide range of critical assets, ranging from SaaS applications to cloud infrastructure and databases. JumpCloud’s acquisition furthers its goal to simplify IT operations across a secure access control platform for today’s global workforce.

Organizations need enhanced control and security of privileged resources. VaultOne enables security and IT teams as well as managed security service providers (MSSPs) to protect and monitor critical assets effectively by controlling and monitoring their access.

“We are continuously evaluating our customers’ needs to extend JumpCloud into more areas where we can provide secure, frictionless access to resources, regardless of where the team or resources are located,” said Greg Keller, chief technology officer and co-founder, JumpCloud. “The acquisition of VaultOne brings a deeply experienced team and established PAM technology into the JumpCloud family. This allows us to immediately offer a dedicated PAM solution with the granular control necessary to navigate today’s complex security landscape, while providing more critical access control capabilities our customers can consolidate and depend upon from JumpCloud’s platform.”

Key benefits:

Privileged access for all your critical assets: Customers gain robust access controls for cloud providers, databases, servers, and applications to ensure every action is recorded and audited with customizable policies to prevent misuse and errors.Secure browsing, built-in: This modern PAM solution comes with a secure, browser-in-browser access experience, to tightly control and monitor any action privileged users take.Remove the need for VPN: VaultOne’s unique architecture allows access into crucial resources without the need for a traditional VPN, reducing costs while increasing security for users.Radically reduce cyber threats: Automatically eliminate lateral movement threats and reduce your attack surface with granular controls combined with continuous monitoring to further reduce internal and external threats targeting critical resources.Scalable security for growing organizations: This acquisition enables JumpCloud to offer an end to end scale of authentication security. From password management to passwordless, and now privileged access, to cover every type of access organizations need as they scale.

“Joining forces with JumpCloud represents a powerful alignment of our visions,” said Leonardo Cooper, CEO, VaultOne. “We are thrilled to integrate VaultOne’s PAM technology into JumpCloud’s comprehensive platform, working together to create a truly unified and secure IT experience for organizations of all sizes.”

Current VaultOne customers will keep their service without interruption.

The details of the transaction are not being disclosed.

About JumpCloud
JumpCloud® delivers a unified identity, device, and access management platform that makes it easy to securely manage identities, devices, and access across your organization. With JumpCloud, IT teams and MSPs enable users to work securely from anywhere and manage their Windows, Apple, Linux, and Android devices from a single platform.

Learn more: https://www.jumpcloud.com/
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Rapidan Energy Group Wins 2025 AMA Crystal Award for Most Improved Website

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WASHINGTON, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Rapidan Energy Group is proud to announce it has been named the winner of the Most Improved Website category at the 2025 American Marketing Association (AMA) Crystal Awards.

The award honors Rapidan’s complete in-house website redesign, which was completed in just five months and under budget. The project was spearheaded by Nell Lukosavich, Rapidan’s Head of Marketing, and successfully aligns with Rapidan’s evolution over the past 16 years into a leading global energy research and advisory firm.

“Our goal was to create a site that actually reflects what Rapidan is today—a unique repository of energy market, policy and geopolitical expertise along with broadening and deepening analytical capabilities that is deeply committed to helping clients managing energy risks and opportunities across the globe,” said Nell Lukosavich. “To see it recognized by the AMA is incredibly gratifying, and it’s a testament to what strategic in-house collaboration and determination can achieve.”

The new site, launched in May 2024, achieved—and exceeded—every major objective, including increased new users to the site, a significant bump in international site traffic, and new client sales brought in from the site’s lead generation strategy.

“In today’s digital-first world, your website is your front door,” said Bob McNally, Rapidan Energy Group’s Founder and President. “We realized we had outgrown our old online presence, and thanks to Nell’s leadership, we now have a site that matches the strength and ambition of our talented and growing team and will facilitate future growth.”

The redesign included over 30 new pages of research insights content, integration of Rapidan’s 15th anniversary brand campaign, live content updates, and more effective communication with clients and prospects.

This recognition by the AMA Crystal Awards marks a significant milestone in Rapidan Energy Group’s ongoing growth and commitment to delivering forward-looking energy market, policy, and geopolitics data and research to clients worldwide.

About Rapidan Energy Group

Rapidan Energy Group provides differentiated and actionable insights on energy markets, policy, and geopolitics. We help leading corporations and financial firms identify opportunities and manage risks in the global energy industry and markets.

For more information, please visit www.rapidanenergy.com.

For more information on Rapidan’s subscription and bespoke research services, please contact us at insight@rapidanenergy.com.

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BI2 Technologies and Support Our Sheriffs Foundation partner with SingleCare to create Sheriff Rx

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Free program will provide access to affordable medications to Sheriffs’ employees across the nation

PLYMOUTH, Mass., May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Many people, including those with full-time jobs, often struggle to cover deductibles and copays for prescription drugs, even with insurance.  That is why Support Our Sheriffs Foundation™ and BI2 Technologies™ are proud to announce they have partnered with SingleCare® to create Sheriff Rx™.  

Sheriff Rx™ will provide access to affordable prescription medications, ensuring greater health and financial stability.

The Sheriff Rx™ prescription discount card is completely free. The discounts and savings on medications are provided voluntarily by more than 35,000 participating pharmacies that agree to provide prices similar to what they give large insurance companies.

The card has no eligibility requirements and is available to anyone. There are no forms to fill out, waiting period or registration.

If employees and their families already have prescription drug coverage, Sheriff Rx™ can be used to obtain savings on prescription drugs that may be excluded by your insurance plan or are not covered because you have exceeded your insurance plan’s maximum limits. In some instances, members might find that the Sheriff Rx™ price is lower than many insurance copayment amounts.

SingleCare® partners with some of the most respected community groups and health care providers in the country, including United Way Worldwide, National Council for Behavioral Health, Mental Health America, and American Heart Association, among thousands of other community organizations.

“When people can afford their prescriptions, they end up saving money on more expensive items like emergency room visits and hospitalizations,” said BI2 Technologies Chief Relationship Office John Leonard.  “We are excited to work with the Support Our Sheriffs Foundation™ and SingleCare® to provide Sheriff Rx™ at no cost to Sheriffs’ employees and their families.”

SingleCare® is accepted by major pharmacies, including CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Albertsons, Kroger and Walmart, as well as many local retailers.

“As we work to support our Sheriffs’ Offices across the nation, it is crucial that every employee and their families have access to affordable medications and are empowered to take control of their health,” said Support Our Sheriffs Executive Director Mark Lamb. “Sheriff Rx™ is designed to do just that.”

To see how much you can save, please visit www.supportoursheriffs.org or email John Leonard at jleonard@bi2technologies.com.

About the Support Our Sheriffs Foundation™
The Support Our Sheriffs Foundation is made up of current and former law enforcement professionals, businesses and community activists who are dedicated to supporting the mission of Sheriffs Offices across the nation. Donations to the Foundation are used to provide essential resources, financial support, training, and programs that enhance the effectiveness, safety, and well-being of Sheriffs, their employees, their families, and the communities they serve. For more information about the Foundation or to donate, please visit www.supportoursheriffs.com.

About BI2 Technologies™
BI2 Technologies (Biometric Intelligence and Identification Technologies) is an award-winning and recognized leader in the development and implementation of cost-effective, multimodal biometric identity management solutions.  BI2 Technologies created and maintains the only national, cloud-based iris biometric network and database. No other organization, public or private, has developed or implemented this capability.

About SingleCare®
SingleCare® is a free prescription savings service that provides consistently low prices to improve access and adherence to medication. It handles tens of thousands of prescriptions per day and is helping millions of people across the U.S. save a significant amount of money on their prescriptions. Through a combination of innovative technology and direct contracts with pharmacies, SingleCare® allows consumers to access prescription savings at pharmacies near them via the mobile app or discount cards available on SingleCare.com. SingleCare® partners with the country’s leading pharmacy companies, including CVS, Walmart and Walgreens, covering over 35,000 pharmacies nationwide.

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