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!

First real world image of the new Nikon Full Frame mirrorless camera

Nikon made a mistake and did upload this image of their new Nikon Full Frame Z mirrorless camera on their website (they now removed it). That mount ring is really big and the camera grip seems to be very deep too. I expect this to be quite a bit bigger than the Sony A7 series. The lens might be the new 24-70mm f/4.0 zoom.

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

 

 

These are the first images of the new Nikon Full Frame Mirrorless!

At last Nikon launched this new nteaser video that shows us the silhouette and forms of the new Nikon FF mirrorless. It also seems to have a larger mount than the Sony E-mount:

 

It’s clear from the teaser that Nikon seems to focus on the lowlight capability of the new Nikon FF system. It’s probably connected with the new “Noct” trademark from Nikon. Probably super fast lenses are coming along this new camera!

The camera is expected to be announced within weeks. The official teaser website can be found here: events.imaging.nikon.com/live/en/. Discuss this camera in our Nikon mirrorless facebook group!

Here is the teaser video:

via Nikoneye.com

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.