Nikon announces development of next generation full-frame mirrorless camera

This is a bit odd. Today Nikon announced the “development” of a new FF mirrorless. I hope this doens’t mean we will now have to wait a long time to see the first real camera… Here is the press text:

Nikon announces development of next generation full-frame mirrorless camera and Nikkor lenses—featuring a new mount—that pursue a new dimension in optical performance

MELVILLE, NY (JULY 25, 2018 at 12:01 A.M. EDT) – Nikon Inc. is pleased to announce the development of a next-generation full-frame (Nikon FX-format) mirrorless camera and NIKKOR lenses featuring a new mount.

The new mirrorless camera and NIKKOR lenses that are in development will enable a new dimension in optical performance with the adoption of a new mount. The system is the result of Nikon’s unsurpassed optical and manufacturing capabilities gained through more than a century of imaging expertise. Proven reliability and trusted performance are core traits of Nikon Digital-SLRs, and decades of feedback from professional creators around the world has further contributed to the development of this system.

Through the development of this new mirrorless camera, Nikon reaffirms our commitment to providing photographers with the ability to capture images that are richer and more vivid than ever before.

Additionally, an F-Mount adapter is being developed that will enable the use of a wide variety of F-Mount NIKKOR lenses with the new camera.

Nikon will continue to lead imaging innovation with the launch of the new mirrorless camera and the continued development of Nikon Digital-SLR cameras as well as the impressive NIKKOR lens lineup. Soon, Nikon users will have two industry-leading camera systems to choose from, giving consumers the choice to enjoy the unique values that each system offers.

Content relating to this product is available for viewing at the following URL: http://www.nikonusa.com/mirrorlessiscoming. Please stay tuned for more information.

Details, including the release date and suggested retail prices, will be shared at a later date.

Discuss the camera within our new Nikon FF Mirrorless Facebook group!

Canon takes first spot on the Japanese mirrorless system camera market!

BCNretail published the Japanese system mirrorless system camera sales report for the first six months. Digicameinfo reports:

With mirrorless single lens reflex, Olympus was top with 27.7% in 17 years, but in the first half of 2006 the Canon who launched the strongest brand “EOS Kiss” with a lens-interchangeable camera in the mirror less at 30.1% took the top position.

The overall most sold system camera was the Nikon D5300.

Fuji 8-16mm and 200mm available for preorders

UPDATE: We had embedded the first hands-on images poste on Fujiyacamera on twitter. But they have since then removed them on pressure by Fuji.

Fuji announced the two new XF lenses and you can preorder them here:

Fujinon XF 8-16mm F2.8: BHphoto.
Fujinon XF 200mm F2 + 1.4 TC: BHphoto.

This is the new roadmap:

Fuji XF10 officially announced. And leaked info about the new lenses including a stinning 33mm f/1.0!!!

Preorders:
XF10 at BHphoto, Adorama and Amazon.

Press info:
Press Release. Product Page. Sample Images. Live coverage at Fujirumors.

XF10 First Look Reviews & Samples

  • ivanjoshualoh – XF10. Big Capabilities Compact Camera
  • keithwee – A user’s review of the Fujifilm XF10, the pocketable love

There are also new leaked specs of the updated roadmap and upcoming two new lenses:

New on roadmap:

And new lenses to be announced within few days:

Fujinon XF 8-16mm F2.8

  • 13 Group 20 sheets
  • minimum 25cm
  • 0.1 x
  • ? 88mm × 121.5 mm
  • 805g

Fujinon XF 200mm F2

  • 14 groups 19 sheets
  • shortest 1.8 m, 0.12 x
  • filter diameter 105mm
  • ? 122mm × 205.5 mm
  • 2265g

New 1.4x Teleconverter

  • 4 groups 7 sheets
  • ? 58mm × 15mm
  • 130g

News and rumors roundup: Nikon shows they make their own sensor, rumored new Fuji XF lens shipment…

Quick roundup on the latest news and rumors:

Nikon:
In a “sponsored post” by Nikon in Imaging Resource Nikon claims their sensors are designed by Nikon. This is porbably Nikon’s reaction to the discovery that the D850 sensor has a Sony mark.

Fuji:
Fujirumors reports the Fujinon XF 200mm F2 is shipping in October and XF 8-16 will be available in November.

Sony:
Sony launched the RX100VA in the USA (SonyAlphaRumors).