Bloomberg published an article on the current mirrorless camera market based on latest BCN ranking results. In 2011 mirrorless camera sales surged in Japan compared to previous years. With the lack of mirrorless solutions, Canon and Nikon’s combined share in Japan has fallen by 35%, while Sony’s share has doubled. This is what a Tokyo-based analyst said on this topic: “Mirrorless cameras are a threat, if […]
Nikon is expected to announce four new lenses with their mirrorless interchangeable lens camera on September 21st. The first three of those lenses are: 10mm f/2.8 pancake lens (could not find a related patent). 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR lens that is expected to be very short and portable (see patent): 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 VR super zoom lens (see patent). Expect the zoom lenses […]
Nikon Italy (Nital is the official import company) sent out invitations for their 20th anniversary celebration that will take place on… September 21st in Milan, the same date as the “Nikon in White” event in Vienna. “Evento straordinario” from the invitation means “extraordinary event”. The invitation is also available online. Maybe just another coincidence, but September 21st is rumored […]
I do not have any new updates today. Here are some thoughts on the Nikon mirrorless camera I received from a [NR] reader: The only substantial fact we have so far is a photograph of a supposed to be new Nikon mount. Previously we had some assumptions on the mount and sensor size based on […]
Nikon has a new image processing engine (maybe called EXPEED 3?) that will be able to deliver some insane frame rates and video capabilities. This new processor (or a light version of it) will be included in the new Nikon mirrorless camera. No word of possible implementation in a new DSLR camera yet, but obviously […]
There is another “Nikon Day” scheduled for September 23 and 24 in a German store where you can try out some “new Nikon products”. This is consistent with previous Nikon events scheduled in different stores a day or two after an official announcement (see this, this and this posts). The new Nikon mirrorless camera is expected to be announced […]
This is the invitation for a “Nikon in White” event that will take place on September 21st at 7:00 pm in Vienna, Austria. The text says the night will be “full of surprises”. This event obviously will be for the announcement of Nikon’s mirrorless camera which is expected to come in different colors, including white.
