Recap of a recent internal Nikon presentation
Here is another recap of a recent internal Nikon presentation:
- The demand for the new 105mm Macro Z mount lens was higher than Nikon expected and it will be back-ordered for a long time (already reported here).
- 7 new Z mount lenses are expected to be released (reported here).
- Nikon is giving Z bodies and long lenses to pros who will be at the Olympics – they are putting a marketing campaign together about the Z series and professional use in sports.
- Many lenses and bodies are in short supply due to material shortage and chip supplies (reported here). Nikon doesn’t see that changing this year.
- Nikon flies all equipment to the US. The cost for airline space is now very competitive and expensive.
- No plans for new DX DSLR cameras or lenses for now (no Nikon D3500 replacement).
- Nikon Z9 to be announced in the 4th quarter of 2021 (reported here).
- Nikon D850 and D500 replacements could still happen next year (I am still not convinced) – the D500 has been out of stock for months.
- Over the next year, we will see many F mount products being discontinued (reported here), the Nikon D780 will stay for a while.
- A new Z entry-level model camera is expected in late 2022 (Nikon Z30?). If the parts supply issues are resolved this year, the announcement could come earlier.
