shouldiuse.io

VERDICT

Should I use Nikon Rumors?

NikonRumors: where there's smoke there's fire - nikonrumors.com

Depends. Nikon owners who enjoy leaks get a free, widely-cited read — fine as a hobby feed, nothing more. Skip it if you shoot other brands, need verified specs for a purchase, or expected a software product.

Confidence

Medium. Based on ~40 public sources. Note: this is a media blog, not software — 'buy' criteria adapted to fit as a reading source.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depthNot software; content only.
  • Support qualityBlog; no support applies.
  • Security posture

Pricing

Not disclosed

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes

Best for

  • Nikon shooters tracking unreleased gear
  • Timing camera and lens purchases
  • Photography forum readers
  • Nikon industry/financial watchers

Not for

  • Canon, Sony, or Fujifilm shooters
  • Buyers who need verified official specs
  • Anyone shopping for software — this is a blog
  • People who pre-order off unconfirmed leaks

Gotchas - check before you buy

medium

Don't pre-order or budget off rumors; the site itself reports almost everything delayed.

medium

Hudson Rock lists 23 infostealer credentials tied to this domain — likely leaked reader accounts, not a breach.

low

No security page found on the site.

low

Site has gone down at least once, prompting reader safety threads.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Free to read, no signup.
  • Widely cited by media like Imaging Resource.
  • Long track record; posts date back to 2013.
  • Covers rumors, price increases, and Nikon financials in one place.
  • Active companion forum for gear discussion.

Cons

  • Rumors are unconfirmed; expected specs shift constantly.
  • Nikon-only coverage; useless for other brands.
  • Reports near-constant product delays — rumor accuracy is hit-or-miss.
  • Readers openly question the site's safety and reliability.
  • No published security page.

Sources & method

Analyzed 9/21/2026 - 10 sources - Media site, no product attack surface. No security page published; one infostealer credential listing found. No known product vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

official x3review x3security x2news x2
  • Domain appears in infostealer credential logs, Hudson Rock lists 23 infostealer credentials from cybercrime logs tied to — likely compromised reader/visitor accounts, not a breach of the site itself.

Key stats

  • Value for money: 5/5

    Rating

  • Not disclosed

    Starting price

  • 10

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 5/5. Completely free to read.
  • Ease of use: 4/5. Standard blog layout, easy browsing.
  • Feature depth. Not software; content only.
  • Support quality. Blog; no support applies.
  • Security posture: 2/5. No security page; infostealer listing found.
  • $0 Price Free, ad-supported blog
  • Yes Free tier All content publicly readable
  • ~150k Audience Facebook followers
  • 13+ yrs Track record Posts cited back to 2013

Pricing

Free tier: Yes

Security

Media site, no product attack surface.

  • Domain appears in infostealer credential logsHudson Rock lists 23 infostealer credentials from cybercrime logs tied to — likely compromised reader/visitor accounts, not a breach of the site itself.³

No security page published; one infostealer credential listing found. No known product vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

Photographers and media cite it heavily for Nikon leaks, while some readers question its accuracy and site safety.

“Is Nikon Rumours Safe”
Reddit, r/Nikon
“Nikon Rumors, what's the real story?”
DPReview Forums
“How many of you watch the "Nikon rumors" videos on ...”
Reddit, r/nikon_Zseries
Full analysis

Based on ~40 public sources. Note: this is a media blog, not software — 'buy' criteria adapted to fit as a reading source.

Free, widely-cited Nikon rumor blog. Fine as a read; never a purchase basis. Not software.

Methodology

Based on ~40 public sources. Note: this is a media blog, not software — 'buy' criteria adapted to fit as a reading source.

Sources

  1. Nikon Rumors homepagenikonrumors.com
    official
  2. Security page lookupnikonrumors.com
    security
  3. Hudson Rock infostealer listinghudsonrock.com
    security
  4. Is Nikon Rumours Safe (Reddit)reddit.com
    review
  5. Nikon Rumors, what's the real story? (DPReview)dpreview.com
    review
  6. Almost everything coming from Nikon is delayednikonrumors.com
    news
  7. What to expect next from Nikon (May 2026)nikonrumors.com
    official
  8. Nikon FY2026 financial resultsnikonrumors.com
    news
  9. Tamron lens rumor cited by Imaging Resourceimaging-resource.com
    review
  10. Nikon Rumors Facebook pagefacebook.com
    official

Rate this review

Anonymous. You can change your vote.

Loading votes…

Comments

One queue. No nested comments. Give a display name first. Limit: 200 words per comment and 7 comments per day. You can edit or delete yours.

Save a name to write a comment.

0 / 200 words

No comments yet.