Nikon Z6 Specifications, Instructions, and Accessories

5 June 2019 19 June 2019 / From Jen Kleinholz / Photo / Post a comment

Chapter in this post:

1 Technical data from the Nikon Z6 data sheet
Buy 2 Nikon Z6 - camera sets on Amazon with Prime Shipping
3 Official Nikon Z6 manual, firmware overview and more
4 Nikon Z6 book by experts for users
Buy 5 Nikkor Z lenses for the Nikon Z6 and Nikon Z7
Buy 6 Sony XQD memory cards
7 Buy a Nikon Z6 replacement battery
8 Nikon Z6 reviews and reports
9 Nikon Z6 reviews as video
10 Similar posts

The Nikon Z6 is a mirrorless system camera (DSLM) designed for the best photography. The camera belonging to the Japanese manufacturer's Z series has been available for purchase since August 2018. It comes with a full-format sensor of 35,9 mm × 23,9 mm, a low-pass filter and the option of using an FTZ bayonet adapter. In March 2019, the model was also awarded the TIPA World Awards 2019 Awarded for the "best camera with full-frame sensor" by the Technical Image Press Association. Here you will find technical data about the device, the instructions from the manufacturer, advice from professional users, accessories, tests and further information about the Nikon Z6.

The Nikon Z6 is a mirrorless system camera with a CMOS full format sensor and other advantageous features. Technical data, pictures, test results and more can be found here.

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Technical data from the Nikon Z6 data sheet

In the following I have summarized the most important technical data from the Nikon Z6 data sheet. With this you already get an insight and can get a theoretical picture. Note that you can modify the system camera with accessories, lenses, lights, etc., so that even more performance can be obtained.

Manufacturer: Nikon
Model: Z6
Product: Mirrorless system camera
Product series: Z series
Dimensions: approx. 100,5 x 134 x 67,5 mm
Weight: approx. 585 g (camera body) / approx. 675 g (incl. battery and memory card)
Bayonet connection: Nikon Z bayonet
Image sensor: CMOS with 35,9mm × 23,9mm
Effective angle of view: FX / full frame
Total number of pixels: 25,28 million
Effective resolution: 24,5 million pixels
White balance: numerous modes, storable values, color temperature selection from 2.500 K to 10.000 K, etc.
Maximum image size photo: 6.048 x 4.024 pixels (FX L format)
Maximum video image size: 3.840 x 2.160 pixels (4K UHD)
Monitor: LCD touchscreen with 3,2 inch (8 cm) diagonal, 11 brightness levels, tiltable
Operating temperature: 0 ° C to 40 ° C
Operation at air humidity: max. 85% (non-condensing)
WLAN radio: IEEE 802.11b / g / n / a / ac dual band with 2,4 GHz and 5 GHz bands
BT radio: Bluetooth 4.2 (Bluetooth Low Energy)
Audio input: 3,5 mm jack
Audio output: 3,5 mm jack
Tripod thread: 1/4 inch thread according to ISO 1222
Menu language: German, English, French, Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Greek, Italian, Hungarian, Dutch, Norwegian, Russian, Romanian, Serbian, Finnish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian
Scope of delivery: Nikon Z6 mirrorless system camera, rubber eyepiece cap DK-29 (attached to the camera on delivery), housing cover BF-N1, lithium-ion battery EN-EL15b with protective battery cap, battery charger MH-25a (with mains plug adapter or mains cable, Different design in shape and type according to sales country or region), USB cable UC-E24, HDMI / USB cable clip, carrying strap AN-DC19, accessory shoe cover BS-1, other accessories depending on the set purchased (see below)
Numerous other data from the Nikon Z6: Manufacturer Website

The Nikon Z6 with and without a Nikkor Z lens. There is also an FTZ bayonet adapter and other accessories to buy.

Buy Nikon Z6 - camera sets on Amazon with Prime Shipping

The good thing about Amazon is that as a Prime customer you can expect fast shipping and thus fast delivery. And even without Prime, the delivery won't be too long in coming. So here are three kits, thanks to which you can quickly get started with the Nikon Z6 (1, 2, 3).

Camera body with FTZ bayonet adapter

The Nikon Z6 camera as a housing set with the matching Nikon FTZ bayonet adapter. It should be noted here that there is no lens in the scope of delivery.

Digital camera kit with 24-70 mm 1: 4 S lens

With this set you not only buy the body of the Nikon Z6 digital camera, but also a matching Z-Nikkor 24-70 / 4 S lens. You can also see further functions and connections from the detailed product images.

Digital camera kit with 24-70 mm 1: 4 S and FTZ adapter

This is the best of both worlds, as you can not only buy the Nikon Z6 here, but also get the lens and the FTZ bayonet adapter mentioned above. The complete set offers you the values shown above and additional functions and advantages thanks to the accessories.

Official Nikon Z6 manual, firmware overview and more

You will find various helpful documents in PDF format in the download center on the Nikon website. Both the reference manual for firmware 2.0 from May this year as well as the complete instructions, the user manual and the network overview are available as PDF downloads in German. The German online manual comes without a download, but with a display in the browser. The Technical Guide and the N-Log Specification Document are also available in English. The overview and the free download of the Nikon Z6 manuals can be found with this link.

Do you want to know how to get the most out of your DSLM? The best way to do this is to use the Nikon Z6 manual downloads and the guide books listed below.

Nikon Z6 book by experts for users

In addition to the Nikon manuals, which provide an important technical introduction to photography, there is also other reading material for users of the Nikon Z6. Tips and tricks to get the most out of the camera are summarized in some books, for example, which you can also buy directly from Amazon. Depending on the Nikon Z6 book, you use the high-quality focus of the publishers Rheinwerk, Bildner and Franzis. I have listed the books that have received very good customer reviews and ratings (1, 2, 3).

Practical knowledge and expert tips from Heike Jasper

The book Nikon Z6: 100% practical knowledge and expert tips for your mirrorless full-frame camera offers practical knowledge and tips from experts on 350 pages. The author Heike Jasper shows in 9 chapters everything from structure and features to exposure and sharpness to white balance, flash photography and more. Published in February 2019 by Rheinwerk Verlag, Bonn.

For better photos of singers and singers right from the start

On 368 pages, the author duo Dr-Kyra Sänger and Dr. Christian Sänger has concentrated knowledge of the Nikon Z6 system camera. The full name of the book published by Bildner Verlag is Nikon Z6 - For better photos right from the start: The extensive practical book. Released in May 2019 and provided with numerous color illustrations and explanations.

Brilliant full-frame photos and 4K videos by Michael Gradias

Michael Gradias published his book for the Nikon Z6 and for the Nikon Z7 at Franzis Verlag. The entire title is Nikon Z6 / Z7 Camera Book: Brilliant full-format photos and 4K videos. Since February 2019 you will find tips, tricks, instructions and problem solutions on 320 pages and in 12 chapters.

Buy Nikkor Z lenses for the Nikon Z6 and Nikon Z7

For the Nikon Z series there are - among other compatible models - special ones Nikkor Z lenses. In the following you will find a bestseller list, which shows the models currently available with the best price-performance ratio. You probably know best yourself which exact type of Nikon Z6 lens you need - depending on the type of photography you do. Of course are among the following bestsellers also multifunction lenses for different types of photography.

#	Product	Rating	Price
1	NIKKOR Z 70 -200mm f / 1 S (INCL. HB-2,8, CL-C92)	Currently no reviews	2.799,00 EUR 2.539,00 EUR	Buy it at Amazon
2	Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/1-4,5VR S	Currently no reviews	3.008,94 EUR	Buy it at Amazon
3	Nikon Nikkor Z 20 mm f/1.8 S, Ultra wide-angle lens, Luminous, Fixed focal length f/1.8,...	Currently no reviews	1.149,00 EUR	Buy it at Amazon
4	Nikon Nikkor Z 28-75mm 1: 2,8	26 Reviews	979,99 EUR	Buy it at Amazon
5	Nikon Z 14-24mm 1:2.8 S (INCL. HB96, HB97, CL-C2) JMA711DA	Currently no reviews	2.749,00 EUR	Buy it at Amazon

Buy Sony XQD memory cards

With the XQD cards, Sony has created a robust and fast memory card format. The storage media are not to be confused with SD memory cards. SD cards and microSD cards are not used in the Nikon Z6; but the aforementioned special format. If you have never heard of this before, please have a look at this explanatory post: XQD cards and card readers at a glance. In addition to the data and advantages of the memory cards for the cameras and camcorders presented here and many more, I also showed you individual offers there. Because there are memory cards with 32 GB, 64 GB, 120 GB, 128 GB, 240 GB and 256 GB.

The best photos, 4K videos and 1080p Full HD recordings are possible with this camera. The data is saved on XQD memory cards, about which you can also find information here in the blog.

Buy a Nikon Z6 replacement battery

If you want to complete the set right away and equip yourself with the new camera for longer use, there are of course also batteries for your shopping cart. There are now various battery models with good ratings for the Nikon Z2018 introduced in 6. It is important that these are either Nikon EN-EL15b batteries or third-party offers that are equivalent in form and performance to a Nikon EN-EL15b battery (1, 2, 3).

Double pack from Blumax

Two batteries with 2040 mAh and 7 V each for the Nikon Z6 or Nikon Z7 in the format of the Nikon EN-EL15b battery.

Double pack from PATONA

Two batteries with 2040 mAh and 7 V each for the Nikon Z6 and Nikon Z7 with the dimensions of the Nikon EN-EL15b battery.

Original battery from Nikon

Single original battery from the camera manufacturer. Comparatively expensive and without Prime shipping from Amazon.

Nikon Z6 reviews and reports

I cannot offer you a Nikon Z6 test myself, as there is neither time, money nor sufficient expertise for it. However, there are some specialists who have looked at the Nikon Z6 in the test and shared their experiences with the camera. So awards The photo magazine, for example, gave the following ratings for three points of criticism (with different weightings): image quality 81%, speed 96% and equipment and operation 92%. It should be noted, however, that a firmware update to version 2.0 has since been released, which has made the camera even better. About that too berichtete the photo magazine.

CHIP has also adopted the professional DSLM and as a Summary many advantages listed. I find it strange that the XQD memory cards were rated as exotic and disadvantageous. Thanks to their robust construction, they offer more protection and, thanks to their PCI connectivity, a higher data rate for reading and writing the photo and video information. Safe storage of photo shoots and 4K video recordings is thus possible. Sony also offers free data recovery software. A good offer for professional users who buy the Nikon Z6 DSLM camera. The said test also took place before firmware 2.0.

Nikon Z6 reviews as video

On YouTube I found three interesting reports about experiences with the camera, which I will include for you in the following. The first two videos are mainly about the Nikon Z6, the third video compares it to the Sony A7 III.

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How Apple is trying to prevent mass layoffs
Several tech companies, not a few from Silicon Valley in California, have made negative headlines in recent months by laying off more than 50.000 employees. But while Meta, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Twitter and Co. are cutting the jobs and while the Silicon Valley Bank went bust is, since Apple seems to be able to keep the positions of permanent employees. In his “Power On” newsletter, Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman highlighted the underlying strategies. In the following you will find the most important points translated and presented in summary form.
Tech companies like Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, Twitter and Google are using layoffs to cut costs. Apple seems to be trying to go the other way. Savings are being made in numerous places to keep employees. Here you will find a summary of the known measures.

Apple's measures against possible mass layoffs
While the competition has laid off more than 50.000 people - in total almost half of all Apple employees - the iPhone manufacturer seems to be more secure in the saddle. But Apple is also struggling with lower sales, higher interest rates, the consequences of the pandemic and other problems in the market. The company is known for planning far ahead and acting extremely tactically. A wave of layoffs would be interpreted either as haphazardness on the part of Apple or as a sign that the economy is even worse than expected. What it will look like in one or two years' time cannot be predicted with any certainty at the moment. However, when looking at Apple's current measures, it becomes clear that many attempts are being made to avoid the fate of the other technology giants - and thus also (further) negative headlines about the workforce. In the following I have listed what Apple has been trying to do to prevent layoffs since last summer and what differences to the other companies have ensured that the iPhone manufacturer is currently in a slightly more stable position:
- Apple hasn't hired excessively in 2020 and 2021 like Microsoft and Meta - companies that are now having to lay off people and dismantle teams again because their plans didn't work out.
- Since the summer of 2022, Apple has been cutting costs in several areas and making processes more efficient so that they become cheaper.
- Bonuses for teams, which are otherwise paid out twice a year, are now paid out collectively in October so that Apple can use the money operationally for longer.
- Some projects, e.g. B. for upcoming smart home devices, are deferred so that parts of their funds can be used for research and development of more important projects.
- The budgets are now also being looked at more closely, and expenses or additional expenses currently have to be approved by senior managers.
- New hires have been completely paused in some teams, drastically reduced in other teams.
- In addition, some positions are not filled again if the relevant people leave the company.
- The possibility of moving employees to other departments or shop staff to other locations has been restricted, as this also involves additional costs.
- Last year, Apple terminated contracts with recruiters who were not permanent employees.
- In the last few weeks, contract workers from engineering teams and other groups have also been let go or their contracts have not been renewed.
- Travel budgets have been drastically reduced and business trips now require VP approval. In some departments, business trips have been completely discontinued.
- Managers also seem to be increasingly enforcing office attendance (currently planned for Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at Apple). It is suspected that an excuse is being sought here to fire people who do not want to do this or who want to stay in the home office.
- In sales outlets, more attention is paid to the hours of attendance. It is also assumed here that people should be fired if they cannot work the required hours. Or they should be persuaded to resign, which would be cheaper for the company.
- In addition, hours should not be replaced in the case of sick leave. And Apple continues to do away with the "special sick leave" it introduced for Covid-19 illnesses. Anyone who falls ill with Covid must take regular sick days.
- The number of terminations is also said to increase in sales outlets – allegedly for standard reasons and not to force savings. Some of the positions that become vacant in this way are not filled again.
Mass layoffs cannot be ruled out at Apple either
Mark Gurman concludes his comments on the current measures, which seem to be working well at the moment, by saying that they certainly do not please everyone in the workforce. On the other hand, they are comparatively mild and an alternative to mass redundancies for the purpose of "normal" implementation of company processes. Certainly it can be seen as an advantage if someone is cut off from business travel and bonuses in the short term if that person can keep the job and probably continue to do it safely. But you should never say "never", because even the manufacturer of iPhone, Mac, AirPods and Co. is not safe from the real world. And the times when a visionary Apple CEO makes the world his own way have been over since 2011 at the latest. The last few years have shown that the world holds unpredictable scenarios (or scenarios that experts can predict, but not taken into account by the general public and the market) that mean extremely disruptive factors. Tim Cook, Apple's current CEO, has described layoffs as a "last resort."
Desertec - Desert electricity as a solution to energy problems
I just watched a video on YouTube about the "Desertec" Foundation, which is pursuing an interesting approach to meet global energy needs with renewable resources from the deserts of the world. This project has the potential to solve the energy problems of the future and protect the environment in the long term. Due to the focus on desert areas, The foundation also likes to be associated with the term "desert stream". With this article, I would like to simply give a rough overview of the foundation and draw some attention to it. At the same time, not only should the positive effects of the Desertec projects be mentioned, but also the possible negative effects are shown.
Desertec's website - A vision for a sustainable future through the use of solar energy in desert regions.

The vision of the Desertec Foundation
Desertec is a foundation that aims to use desert power as a solution to the global energy problems. It is based on the idea of building solar power plants in desert areas in order to use the enormous solar energy of these regions. However, Desertec does not want to build the solar parks itself, but rather contribute to the progress of these projects. Here are some facts about the foundation and the desert power projects:
- Founded in 2009 by a group of European companies and institutions
- The aim is to cover around 2050% of Europe's electricity needs from renewable energy sources in North Africa and the Middle East by 15
- Use of photovoltaic and solar thermal power plants to generate electricity
- Integration into a European and North African power grid
- Fun fact: 250 x 250 km of solar cells could cover the world's electricity needs
The development of costs and the spread of technologies for using renewable energies are basically going in the right direction (source: Desertec).
On the Desertec website itself, the foundation describes itself as follows:
The DESERTEC Foundation is a global civil society initiative with the aim of shaping a sustainable future. It was established in 2009 as a non-profit foundation that emerged from a network of scientists, politicians and economists from across the Mediterranean who together developed the DESERTEC concept. We are working on the rapid global implementation of the DESERTEC concept, a comprehensive solution that combats global warming, ensures reliable energy supply and promotes development and security. The DESERTEC Foundation team consists of people who believe that another world is possible. To turn the vision into reality, each team member works pro bono* to support the mission.
- We raise awareness of the advantages of DESERTEC and the energy potential of desert regions
- We promote the creation of the political and economic frameworks necessary for a global transition to renewable energy
- We support knowledge transfer and scientific collaboration
- Promotion of exchanges and cooperation with the private sector
* Pro bono is a Latin expression meaning "for the common good" or "voluntarily and gratuitously".
Location: Atacama Desert, Chile; peak power: 210 MW; more than 16 hours of heat storage (photo: Desertec).

Why Desert Power?
The use of desert power offers numerous advantages for the environment and the global energy supply. Some of these advantages are:
- High solar radiation in desert areas enables efficient energy production
- Reducing dependency on fossil fuels and related emissions
- Promoting sustainable development in North Africa and the Middle East
- Potential for job creation and economic growth
challenges and criticisms
Despite the many advantages, there are also some challenges and points of criticism that are discussed in the context of the Desertec project. Here are some criticisms of the company highlighted by various sources:
1. Colonial touches: Some critics see Desertec as a colonial-era project in which resources from less developed regions, such as North Africa, are to be used to meet the energy needs of industrialized regions, such as Europe.
2. Underestimation of the energy transition: Some experts are convinced that Desertec underestimated the impact of the German energy transition, which fundamentally changed energy policy and infrastructure in Europe.
3. Internal conflicts: There were long-standing conflicts between the companies and organizations involved, which may have contributed to the escalation and failure of the project.
4. Dependence on politically unstable regions: Another point of criticism is the dependence on politically unstable regions in North Africa and the Middle East for Europe's energy supply, which could lead to uncertainties and risks in the long term.
5. Environmental Impact: Although the project targets renewable energy, there are concerns about the environmental impact that could result from building solar and wind power plants in ecologically sensitive desert areas.
6. High investment costs: The construction of solar power plants and infrastructure requires enormous financial investments.
7. Political and economic instability in some destination countries: The uncertainty and unpredictability of political decisions and economic developments can have a negative impact on investments, business relationships and the successful implementation of projects like Desertec.
8. Environmental impacts from the construction of solar power plants and power lines: There may be negative effects on ecosystems, habitats and animal species caused by the construction and operation of these facilities, including altering landscapes, soil sealing and possible disturbance to local animal populations.
9. Skepticism about the feasibility and efficiency of the project: Some experts and critics have raised concerns about the technical implementation, the cost-benefit analysis, and the actual energy and environmental impact of the project. Some assume that the desired goals may not be achieved or that there are more efficient alternatives.
Despite the points of criticism, there are many points that speak in favor of supporting the Desertec Foundation and the promotion of mega-projects in the solar thermal and photovoltaic sector will certainly continue to be a recommendable thing.
Location: Benban, Egypt; Peak power: 1650 MW; Largest solar park in Egypt (Photo: afrik21.africa).

Summary
The Desertec Foundation offers a visionary solution to the global energy problems and has the potential to make a significant contribution to the transition to renewable energy. While there are some challenges and criticisms, it is important to continue pursuing innovative approaches like Desertec to achieve a more sustainable energy future. I hope that I was able to give you a little insight into the work and projects of the foundation. If you would like to find out more about the current status of the Desertec projects and the foundation itself, I can tell you the video here by Breaking Lab: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jmcgdh_0gyo
Sir Apfelot newsreel week 11, 2023
Moment! Before you start the comparatively warm weekend, stay here for the new Sir Apfelot newsreel. This time I'll show you which Apple and tech news I noticed in calendar week 11. Below you will find these topics, among others: Silicon Valley bank failure and its effects, consequences of photo and video filters from social media platforms, volcanoes on Venus, Midjourney v5 with photorealistic results, HP printers continue to block third-party Ink cartridges, the legacy of Tim Cook and more.
In the Sir Apfelot newsreel for calendar week 11 of the year 2023 you will find, among other things, these reports: bankruptcy of the Silicon Valley Bank, consequences of image and video filters from social media platforms, HP printers blocking third-party ink cartridges, the rushed legacy of Tim Cook, and more!

Silicon Valley Bank collapse: Tech companies financially affected
The "Silicon Valley" in California is home to numerous tech giants, IT companies and start-ups. Until recently, many of them did their banking through Santa Clara-based Silicon Valley Bank. But now it is insolvent. According to several media reports, it is the second major bank failure in US history. in one Articles Golem shows the official letter from the bank headquarters door and gives further details. In addition, articles were published on heise online throughout the week: about here the impact on Etsy, Roku, Roblox and other companies who are not getting their money; or here on the possible impact of the bank failure on the iPhone manufacturer Apple.
"Beauty" filters on social media: Negative effects inevitable
Instagram, TikTok and Co. are always offering new filters for photos and videos. In addition to digital effects and funny gimmicks, there are also technologies that are supposed to make faces "prettier". From clearer skin to emphasizing certain elements, there's a lot going on. What influence this can have on users, especially girls and young women, is highlighted by heise online this week Articles. The long but readable report contains not only online observations, but also experiences of young people who use social media for selfies and use appropriate filter tools. Similar topics from the past few weeks:
- Study on the alleviation of psychological stress through digital detox
- New study reveals prevalence of cyberbullying among teenagers
New study proves volcanic eruptions on planet Venus
This week begins with an introduction that Venus is quite similar to Earth Post at Ars Technica. Accordingly, it is deduced that the interior of the planet must be extremely hot, which should be reflected on the surface by volcanic eruptions. Due to the fact that the atmosphere of Venus is permanently clouded, such eruptions cannot be observed easily; actually only by radar interrogations of a satellite orbiting Venus. Luckily, there is or was one decades ago. And the recent evaluation of recordings from the early 1990s shows that there was at least one recorded volcanic eruption. There should be new observations of Venus with satellites and probes in the 2030s.
Midjourney v5: AI image creation becomes frighteningly realistic
Midjourney is one of the most well-known and widely used technologies for synthetic image creation using text templates. Version 4 already showed some outstanding results, but the new version 5 surprises with extremely photo-realistic results and better hands. You read that right, because AI often has problems with its hands and five fingers when creating images. The new Midjourney should now be able to hand out realistic hands to even more realistic people. And the environment, various objects, textures and combinations of everything – including the lighting – should also be very good. Details and examples can be found e.g. B. with this link to Ars Technica.
AI-generated videos: YouTube is being flooded with malware-laden content
The use of AI not only leads to beautiful pictures - and even that often only by violating copyright. At the other end of the usage spectrum is the criminal use of AI. So e.g. For example, a number of videos created with artificial intelligence have been uploaded to YouTube that promise cracks for well-known and expensive apps. For Photoshop, Premiere Pro, AutoCAD and so on, false licenses are presented for free and alleged download links are given in the video descriptions. But these links lead to malware downloads. So if you want to use expensive software for free and look for solutions on YouTube, you run the risk of downloading malware onto your computer. Source and more details: Articles from heise online.
After 40 years and not for everyone: Insert text in Word with a shortcut without formatting
What I love about Apple apps on Mac is the easy way to copy text from anywhere and then paste it without the original formatting. In Apple Pages Can I write texts or pieces of text e.g. B. simply insert it in this way using cmd+option+Shift+V. In Microsoft Word I have to right-click, click "Paste Special..." and then select "Unformatted Text" from a list and confirm again. According to Microsoft should this now change with the shortcut cmd+Shift+V (or Ctrl+Shift+V for Windows PCs), from Word version 16.67.1113.0 (Mac) or newer or 16.0.15831.20174 (Windows) or newer . But only if you have a Microsoft 365 subscription. I personally use version 16.71 with a retail license and cannot use the new key combination (as of 17.03.2023/XNUMX/XNUMX). In addition to the shortcut shown, other new key combinations for Word and all Office apps are shown in the linked source.
Third party ink cartridges: HP blocks third party ink through firmware update
In my personal opinion are inkjet absolutely out of place in the private sector as well as in many companies. There are a few use cases and certainly numerous possibilities for sensible use in companies, educational institutions and the like - but on the whole ink printers are just junk. And that's what the manufacturers wanted. They don't make the profit with the devices at all, but with the ink. That's why HP is once again blocking third-party ink cartridges, like iFun in one Entry shows. This time models from 2016 should be affected. We have more information and comments on the subject for you here: Why inkjet printers are the worst junk.
Press Releases: Latest reports from the Apple Newsroom
Since the last Sir Apfelot newsreel, there have been three publications in the German-language Apple Newsroom: two press releases and one feature. The various publications are about the Oscar that Apple TV+ received for "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse", and about the new video shopping concept for iPhones in Apple's online shop, in which an Apple person helps via video sharing (only available in the US for the time being) and once to "four women using apps and games to advance culture“. Here you will find the three messages:
- Apple TV+ wins Academy Award for The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse for Best Animated Short: Read here
- Apple Introduces “Shop with a Specialist over Video”: Read here
- Four women using apps and games to drive culture and create change: Read here
Securing the Legacy: Tim Cook is said to have brought the headset release forward
According to a recent report by the Financial Times, several media outlets are currently pick up, Apple CEO Tim Cook is said to have pushed the release of the long-awaited mixed reality headset. It is currently expected that as part of the WWDC23Keynote will be ready in June. According to the reports, the engineers, who somehow had to reconcile the special design specifications with the necessary hardware, warned against presenting too quickly. The possibly rash action could stem from the fact that Tim Cook wants to secure his Apple legacy. The AR and VR headset would be the first major addition to Apple's product landscape under his leadership. It's possible that Tim Cook is rushing because he wants to give up the CEO post in 2025.
BLAVOR solar charger: until Sunday (19.03/15) with a XNUMX% discount
Now the sun comes out more and more often, and it stays longer in the sky again. Ideal conditions for dealing with the topic of solar power. While here and there the first political decisions in favor of "balcony power plants", their simpler implementation and corresponding funding, there are other ways to help. If you don't want to supply your entire apartment or house with solar power, but want to charge your smartphone, tablet, camera, power bank, power station, etc. with it, you can also use smaller, cheaper solar panels. BLAVOR models with 10W or 30W power are available from Amazon until Sunday with a 15% discount coupon. Abbreviation: You can go directly to the product page here
If you activate the coupon on the product page, you will receive a discount of 15 percent (when paying at the virtual checkout). The offer is only valid until Sunday, March 19, 2023.

BLAVOR solar panel: Foldable, inexpensive and with (very) good ratings
I would take a look at the 30W model in particular, because this is not only comparatively cheap at a price of just 69,99 euros, but also offers two outputs for charging a wide variety of devices. Up to 24W should be possible via the USB-A output (only QuickCharge, no Power Delivery). Up to 18V and 1,6A can be supplied via the DC output, which means up to 28,8W. The respective power is provided by three connected solar panels, which can be folded up for transport and storage. In addition to mobile storage devices and power banks, you can also charge your smartphone, tablet, camera, etc.
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Multi Screen Capture: Screenshot help for multi-monitor setups
Do you use multiple monitors on Apple Mac, then taking screenshots can be a bit difficult depending on the situation. With the standard key combination command+Shift+3, one screenshot image file is saved per screen. But if you only need a specific one, then you have to delete the rest. If there are several recordings, this can end up in annoying sorting work. want to remedy this Multi Screen Capture, a free Mac App, which you can download from the official App Store for macOS. It offers several useful options, but I think it could do even more. You can find details on this in this post. TL; DR: You can go directly to the App Store here
Multi Screen Capture is a useful Mac tool for anyone who uses multiple displays and needs to take screenshots of one of those displays from time to time.

Own experiences with a multi-screen setup on the Apple Mac
Multiple monitors can be used simultaneously on Mac, Mac mini, Mac Studio and similar desktop computers from Apple, among others. But additional screens can also be connected to the iMac and mobile MacBooks, both of which have their own displays. Personally, I use a MacBook Pro with the built-in display as well as an over HDMI connected monitor. Working for the Sir Apfelot Blog, I often have to take screenshots, not just of individual apps, but also of the entire screen - but usually only of one, not both. Therefore, while searching for a solution, I came across the Multi Screen Capture app. This has a good but expandable range of screenshot features.
Multi Screen Capture for screenshots of individual Mac screens
The Multi Screen Capture App is available as a free download in the App Store. The barely 675 KB large software works macOS 12 Monterey and is located in the menu bar after opening. After installation and before using it for the first time, you must give the app permission to take screen recordings. However, you can revoke this grant of rights at any time in the system settings of your Mac. You can trigger screen recordings either via the menu bar icon or via two different key combinations. After using the individual options several times, they actually flow into the workflow quite quickly. The selection looks like this:
- Via the menu bar: Selection of the individual displays
- Active screen (selected screen): The currently used screen is scanned with a key combination (by default Shift+command+E).
- Mouse screen: The screen on which the mouse cursor is located is saved using a different key combination (by default Shift+command+R).
You can use the icon in the menu bar and key combinations that can be customized to take pictures of the various screens on your Mac. You can also specify the storage location for the created screenshots here.

I'm missing this feature: Keyboard shortcuts for individual screens
Several times a year, namely at Apple's keynotes, I find myself taking notes on one screen while Apple's live stream is running on the other screen. At each of these events, I take 200 to 300 screenshots in order to be able to customize the posts I write about them. However, this is only possible to a limited extent with the Multi Screen Capture app. Because the screen I'm taking notes on is both the active screen and the one where the mouse cursor is. But I need screenshots of the inactive second screen without a mouse pointer. Therefore, an extra shortcut for this would be useful - I have already requested this function. Perhaps it will be submitted later in an update for the app. Possibly even before the WWDC23-Keynote in June :D

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