Here is what I expect Nikon to announce next week during the CP+ show in Japan:
- Three new Nikon compact cameras with 1″ sensor and different focal lengths (update: the new line will be called Nikon DL)
- Nikon Coolpix B500 camera (update: there will be a total of four new Coolpix camera)
Other rumors/expectations:
I have no information about any other new products, but as we already know, with Nikon everything is possible. I keep getting tips from reliable sources about a new large sensor Nikon mirrorless camera that will be announced at the end of the year (for the Photokina show in September) or in early 2017. For now nobody has seen any details or technical specifications. Nikon is working extra hard to make sure nothing comes out (just like they did with the D500). My hope is that they will make some kind of a pre-announcement / prototype display at the CP+ show, but the chances for that are very slim.
Nikon is in the process of refreshing their tele lenses with E and/or FL version – we will probably see some new tele lenses later this year.
New Df-like camera is rumored for Nikon’s 100th anniversary in 2017.
There will also be some new third party lenses for Nikon F mount:
- Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD
- Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di MACRO 1: 1 VC USD (Model F017)
- Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens (APS-C)
