Nikon mirrorless camera concept © by Broxibear
I am continuing to update my list of rumored/expected details for the new Nikon mirrorless camera. Here is the new info:
- Nikon is rumored to target the Sony A7 III with their new mirrorless camera – if true, this will mean they will use a sensor in the 24MP range and a target price around $2,000 – that makes sense because Nikon already has an excellent high MP camera – the D850.
- The new Nikon mirrorless camera will have features/functions never introduced beforehand (not sure if this applies to Nikon, to mirrorless cameras or to the industry as general). The camera was designed with ergonomics in mind.
- At least one new mirrorless zoom lens will have power zoom (for video recording).
- Nikon Japan should soon start sharing information with the parties involved in one month and we should start getting more detailed specifications soon.
Previously reported Nikon mirrorless camera rumors:
The official announcement of the new Nikon mirrorless camera is rumored to be shortly before Photokina while shipping is expected to start a month after Photokina (there were already multiple reports for an announcement in the second half of 2018, see this and this post).
- The new Nikon mirrorless camera will definitely be on display at Photokina in September.
- One new camera and two new lenses will be announced first (for Photokina) with another batch of lenses following shortly after (4-6 months after Photokina).
- I was told that Nikon is currently developing a large number of new mirrorless lenses and this is a priority.
- The most likely scenario is for a full frame mirrorless camera first (APS-C model will probably follow later, but I am still not sure about this).
- New Nikon mirrorless Z-mount – confirmed by multiple sources (could still be called something else).
- Nikon is putting a lot of R&D in the viewfinder.
- Very sophisticated new F-mount adapter – also confirmed by multiple sources.
- Two electric AF motors (no new info).
