Nikon announces development of professional mirrorless DSLR
Jul 14, 2017 06:27:30 #
melismus
Loc: Chesapeake Bay Country
With the mirror out of the way, they could keep the F mount but offer lenses that project deep into the body. Best of both worlds.
Jul 14, 2017 06:30:25 #
Brucej67 wrote:
I can see that now, just when you are about the photograph a skidish deer in the wild you receive a camera call.
.... From your wife saying - 'Look Honey - there's a deer!'
Jul 14, 2017 06:37:31 #
Boentgru
Loc: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
What is a mirrorless DSLR? Is that a camera with EVF, or what? How can it be a SLR (film or digital) without a mirror?
Jul 14, 2017 06:44:06 #
Boentgru
Loc: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
ecurb1105 wrote:
No glass needed, just a spacer to make up for the missing mirror box. Nikon already makes auto extension tubes so the adapter is a piece of cake! FX sensor is a must, however.
What's the use of making a new mirrorless format if you're going to carry around the space of the (un-needed) mirror box, and the extra focus distance for the lenses?
Jul 14, 2017 06:46:10 #
They can develop new lenses and an adapter for those wanting to use their existing lenses.
Jul 14, 2017 07:17:37 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
cthahn wrote:
Why worry about it until they announce it. Just useless rumors.
No rumor, Nikon has confirmed it's development.
Jul 14, 2017 07:35:39 #
I am a Nikon shooter and lover but I would not be comfortable buying a "new" model, format, etc. camera from them until any unexpected deficiencies are identified and resolved after consumer testing.
Jul 14, 2017 07:36:29 #
ipab1 wrote:
They can develop new lenses and an adapter for those wanting to use their existing lenses.
This is how I think Nikon should proceed. Don't do what Sigma did with the Quattro just so the old mount could be used. Sigma had already developed the compact DN series lenses for M4/3 and Sony E which can't be used on their new camera.
Jul 14, 2017 07:50:03 #
billnikon wrote:
Many Canon and Nikon users have been anxiously awa... (show quote)
http://www.diyphotography.net/camera-sales-report-2016-lowest-sales-ever-dslrs-mirrorless/
I can understand the need to be competitive in a shrinking market.The average person who owns a DSLR and a few lens, I don't think will chuck what they have for the latest and greatest. My take is they are not leaves before the wind. For me, we take about 3 vacations a year. I take my Nikon D610 and a lens a few filters. I take pictures of our vacation the grandchildren some foliage pictures. I think I am the average camera owner. Will a mirrorless camera enable me to experience something missing in the pictures I take? Do not think so. My children have always seen me with a camera of sorts. They have smart phones. That is their camera. It suits them and much more like them.
Jul 14, 2017 07:56:00 #
This is good news especially if all or most of the F mount (and maybe other brands, E, G, K) lenses can be used with an adaptor - this would be the only path for Nikon to keep their faithful who have a large investment in glass. Let's see.
Jul 14, 2017 08:17:11 #
In my film years I started with Nikon because they offered the best solutions for backward-forward integration of lenses and accessories. I have stayed with Nikon for the same reason. If the mirrorless solution does not provide the same level of integration, migrating to mirrorless will become purely a price versus performance issue and Nikon will lose a strategic advantage competing for my dollars.
Having said that, a good product development strategy involves the willingness to cannibalize existing sales. It will be interesting to watch the battle unfold.
Having said that, a good product development strategy involves the willingness to cannibalize existing sales. It will be interesting to watch the battle unfold.
Jul 14, 2017 08:44:50 #
Boentgru wrote:
What is a mirrorless DSLR? Is that a camera with EVF, or what? How can it be a SLR (film or digital) without a mirror?
DSLR or SLR was a confusing title any which way. SLR = single lens reflex. The "single lens" referred to the fact that there was no separate view finder lens (like in a Rollei twin lens reflex box camera). Mirrorless is still single lens, without the "clunk click every trip" of the (mechanical) instant return mirror. I have spoken to photographers who thought "single lens" referred to the kit zoom that came with their DSLR! It does and it doesn't! At one point, to get away from the clunk click every trip, Sony introduced their Alpha series cameras, which incorporated a "see through" mirror which did not have to get out of the way to take a pic before returning. Not exactly mirrorless, but did get rid of the clunk click. I believe that Sony Alpha users sometimes had ghosting problems.
"Reflex" refers to the prism that bends the light up to the viewfinder, which, with an electronic viewfinder is unnecessary.
There will not always be DSLR AND mirrorless - are there any photgraphers who seriously believe that mirrorless will not win the day?
Jul 14, 2017 09:06:47 #
Uh, folks, they already have an adapter for their existing mirrorless cameras.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=details&O=&Q=&ap=y&c3api=1876%2C%7Bcreative%7D%2C%7Bkeyword%7D&gclid=CJ7V6aLriNUCFYWFfgodZKEECA&is=REG&m=Y&sku=823722
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=details&O=&Q=&ap=y&c3api=1876%2C%7Bcreative%7D%2C%7Bkeyword%7D&gclid=CJ7V6aLriNUCFYWFfgodZKEECA&is=REG&m=Y&sku=823722
Jul 14, 2017 09:17:06 #
Jul 14, 2017 09:21:29 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
MtnMan wrote:
Uh, folks, they already have an adapter for their existing mirrorless cameras.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=details&O=&Q=&ap=y&c3api=1876%2C%7Bcreative%7D%2C%7Bkeyword%7D&gclid=CJ7V6aLriNUCFYWFfgodZKEECA&is=REG&m=Y&sku=823722
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=details&O=&Q=&ap=y&c3api=1876%2C%7Bcreative%7D%2C%7Bkeyword%7D&gclid=CJ7V6aLriNUCFYWFfgodZKEECA&is=REG&m=Y&sku=823722
That is for a completely different Nikon camera system.
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