Nikon is actively considering developing Nikkor cinema lenses

• 3 weeks ago
• Categories: RED
• Tags: Nikkor cinema lenses, RED camera with Z-mount

Televisual spoke with the Nikon and RED teams at the recent NAB show in Las Vegas. Here is the recap – I already reported most of what they said back in March:

• Both companies will develop new products in the future, but this will take several years of development. For now, Nikon and Red will continue working on their current product lines.
• Nikon is actively considering developing Nikkor cinema lenses.
• Sean Mchugh, former Chief Strategy Officer of RED is excited about Nikon’s “very low power, high-speed special purpose chip could create all sorts of things” and Nikon’s high volume software development and lens technology.
• Keiji Oishi, the new CEO of RED is excited about RED’s sensor technologies for wide high dynamic range and its color science.

Live discussion with Jarred Land – RED, after the Nikon acquisition: Where we can go from here?

Nikon’s statement: “no changes to the RED‘s current product lineup, the partners, and the relationship with the dealers”