Nikon mirrorless
Jan 7, 2018 08:48:46 #
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Jan 7, 2018 09:05:26 #
cval52 wrote:
Are these cameras going to be compatible with existing lenses?
If they do, then why bother? They won’t be taking advantage of the advantages of the mirrorless “design”. The removal of the mirror allows the lens to sit much closer to the sensor which is one reason why a new line of lenses is ideal. There will always be adapters that allow their usages—but the trade offs will be glaring.
Unfortunately, Nikon has been stuck in the past and the majority of their “new lenses” seem to be “redesigning” the same lens. Look at the number of versions of the 18-55. Yikes.
Fuji in the past four years has added a strong line....something like 27 new lenses—not lenses with one added feature or improvement—but an entirely new lens.
And we still having seen an ASPC mirrorless body.....
Jan 7, 2018 09:14:08 #
cval52 wrote:
Are these cameras going to be compatible with existing lenses?
Time will tell, but I doubt it.
Jan 7, 2018 09:18:45 #
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Jan 7, 2018 09:38:13 #
I think for Nikon to make a dent in the mirrorless world they will have to come up with something that is really innovative. While their latest hits in the DSLR field, D500 and D850, may deserve the accolades, they were evolutionary as opposed to revolutionary.
Nikon's latest business plan calls for concentrating on higher end products. If they stick to it, it could be interesting. All I have read so far are rumors.
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Nikon's latest business plan calls for concentrating on higher end products. If they stick to it, it could be interesting. All I have read so far are rumors.
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Jan 7, 2018 09:38:47 #
cval52 wrote:
It will be interesting to see if some of the othe lens makers come up with competing glass.
As Jerry says ...... doubt it ! Nikon has lost a lot of ground, and credibility, from their first foray into "mirrorless", and, whatever new product they are about to produce (still no news), it will take time for them to rebuild credibility for what may be a complete new system or one which gives existing lens owners the opportunity to use their lenses.
Further, I feel that 3rd party lens makers will want to "watch and wait" before committing R&D expense to an as yet unproven camera.
Yeah, Nikon has made some huge errors with mirrorless !
Jan 7, 2018 09:41:40 #
Jan 7, 2018 10:47:09 #
I am a lifetime Nikon guy starting with the Nikon F2A manual pro camera. For most of my work I use my Nikon D810 and D7200. But recently I have made the jump to mirrorless. I went to the leader in the field Sony. I purchased the Sony A6300 which my wife now uses in favor of her Nikon and I use as a backup for things when I need it. It is a great camera. Spend the money and get it. And my wife loves it because it is so small and light and can shoot 4K video and 10 fps. Also it is great for me not having to carry both of my cameras, I carry this with one of my other cameras.
Jan 7, 2018 11:02:36 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
Some more information just comparing the two designs:
https://photographylife.com/mirrorless-vs-dslr
https://photographylife.com/mirrorless-vs-dslr
An interesting read and it seems to dispel idea that the mount would need to be changed.
Jan 7, 2018 11:11:32 #
cval52 wrote:
Are these cameras going to be compatible with existing lenses?
Yes, they are, with the right adapter.
Jan 7, 2018 11:28:05 #
joer wrote:
An interesting read and it seems to dispel idea that the mount would need to be changed.
Not what he’s saying. He’s essentially saying that Nikon is late to the game and so far behind from an innovative standpoint that developing a new line of lenses is no longer feasible.
Look at this list, for example:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/buying-guide/12-most-innovative-new-lenses-2017-and-beyond
Of the two lenses from Nikon, one is an FX Fisheye with limited use. The other is a re-design with multiple versions of the same zoom length. Not much there—and sadly it’s a continuation of a recent trend.
And from 2015:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/buying-guide/13-innovative-lenses-2015
Jan 7, 2018 12:00:06 #
If you read the link that Joer posted there is a possibility you would essentially see a mirrored body with mirror removed.... NO ADAPTER needed; just a somewhat boxy design but saving the mount for mirrorless. All lenses would still be viable. Seems like a reasonable approach but the result may not be as small or ergonomically designed as some might want.
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