A very different Nikon 1 V3 mirrorless camera is rumored for January



After disappointing sales in Europe and the US, Nikon has not given up on their mirrorless solution. New Nikon 1 products are expected to be announced during the 2014 CES show in early January including a new V3 camera. The new Nikon 1 V3 will have a design closer to the Nikon Coolpix P-series (P7800). The rumor is that the accessory port will be removed and replaced with a fully compatible flash hot shoe to compliment the SB-300 ($147). The pop-up flash will also be able to act as a wireless commander.

The FT-1 lens adapter will receive a firmware update to match up with the new V3 features.

Expect some good deals on the current Nikon 1 models in the second half of December.

Nikon may also announce the previously leaked  Nikkor 1 10-100mm f/4-5.6 underwater lens for the AW1.