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Nikon Mirrorless EVIL camera

Interview with Tetsuro Goto at Photokina *updated*

By [NR] admin | Published: September 28, 2010

Update: this is a detailed recap of the interview with Mr. Goto, sent to me by a reader: When asked about interesting concepts at Photokina it seems the Samsung NX100 caught his eye with the camera’s small size as a key to this systems’ merit. The interviewer jumps at this and asks if it is OK […]

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Nikon expects its mirrorless interchangeable lens camera to help gain 40%-50% market share?

By [NR] admin | Published: September 27, 2010

This is according to DigiTimes, which is a popular website/newspaper from Taiwan (they claim it reaches 100k professionals). It seems that the source of this news is Nikon, since they mentioned “according to the company” in their article. Of course the term “mirrorless DSLR” is not technically correct: “Japan-based camera brand Nikon expects its new […]

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Nikon Q sign in Cologne? *busted*

By [NR] admin | Published: September 21, 2010

Update: this rumor is busted, you can see the original picture here. A reader just sent me this picture of a “Nikon Q” sign reportedly taken in Cologne Germany where Photokina 2010 is taking place. I am skeptical (red Nikon logo?). Has anyone seen something similar on the streets of Cologne or around Photokina? Here is […]

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What is “Nikon Q”? (part 2)

By [NR] admin | Published: September 17, 2010

I just received another picture from the “Nikon Q” sequel: As some readers have already noted, the letter “Q” resembles one of the Nikon patents for a new EVIL mount (with “x” being the location of the lens release button):

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No other Nikon products expected to be released for Photokina, except…

By [NR] admin | Published: September 16, 2010

Note that I said “released” in the title – Nikon may still show their EVIL solution at Photokina, but I do not expect it to be available in stores any time soon. They may also come out with another press release (like they did at PMA), but there will be no other products released as […]

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It’s getting interesting: a possible third Nikon announcement?

By [NR] admin | Published: September 8, 2010

After the upcoming announcement on September 15th, Nikon may have another announcement on September 20th, one day before the start of Photokina. Back in 2008, Nikon announced the new 50mm 1.4 lens the day before the start of Photokina. If true, the potential candidates for this third announcement are the new Nikon EVIL system or a new full frame […]

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Nikon’s President Makoto Kimura talks about a new generation of digital cameras and compact SLR (again)

By [NR] admin | Published: September 2, 2010

Update: here is the English version of Makoto Kimura’s interview with Reuters with some more quotes: “We want to propose another type of photography. I don’t think there is any need to limit it to two categories. We want to create a new market.” “We have tested things like a head-mounted display. We want people to […]

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