Nikon Japan issued a notice today that the Nikon D5 100th-anniversary edition camera was delayed. The reason given was “as it takes time to final adjust the product“. The new shipping date is early August 2017. The price of the D5 10o years edition is $7999.95 (Adorama |B&H).
The rest of the Nikon 100th anniversary products are also still not available (see the full list here).
I believe the above two pictures are real press photos of the upcoming full frame Nikon D850 DSLR camera. You can clearly see the same shape of the camera pentaprism shown in the official teaser. I also started receiving more D850 specifications – I will post them online soon.
Like the Nikon D850 Facebook page for additional coverage.
In one of the European marketing banners, Nikon actually had a D850 teaser with a picture of a camera pentaprism not seen on any other Nikon full frame DSLR models:
I think it is safe to assume that this is the first picture of the Nikon D850 – here is a better view where we can clearly see the lack of built-in flash:
Next are a few more comparisons with the D5, D810, D750 and D610 cameras:
The original D850 post got too many comments and it is getting difficult to navigate. Continue to discuss the Nikon D850 here.
I was told that selected dealers already had presentations on the details of the D850 and we should start receiving information soon. Stay tuned.
Currently, B&H lists the Nikon D850 with only two features:
Like the Nikon D850 Facebook page for additional coverage.
Just as I suspected – Nikon announced the development of the rumored D850 DSLR camera. This explains why there were no leaks. The previously reported Nikon D850 announcement date was 100% accurate and so was the camera name. Here is the teaser video I promised you earlier:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epaRJ3eqKzk
And here is the official press release:
In many parts of the world it’s already July 25th – the day Nikon turns 100 years old.
Nikon issued a press release with a message from the President of the company Kazuo Ushida:
For the past 100 years, consumer demand has called for convenient products that enhance daily life, and Nikon answered with its manufacturing skill and knowledge. However, society and consumer needs are rapidly changing today. We would like to effectively respond to these needs with the world’s highest-class opto-electronics, precision technologies and solutions.
The difference from our past strategies is that we will offer not only products, but also ideas and solutions as well. Nikon will be reborn as a solution company providing superior technologies and ideas, holding “light” as our core competency.
Since the company was established in 1917, Nikon has cultivated its status as a pioneer of optical technologies in Japan and overseas. Guided by our corporate philosophy of “Trustworthiness and Creativity,” we provide a wide range of technologies, products and services globally by harnessing our advanced technologies, the core of which encompasses opto-electronics and precision technologies. We are proud to celebrate our 100th anniversary on July 25th 2017, and have adopted a new vision for the future in this anniversary year.
Nikon also published their new vision:
Unlock the future with the power of light.
Unleashing the limitless possibilities of light.
Striving to brighten the human experience.
Focused, with purpose, on a better future for all.
THIS IS THE ESSENCE OF NIKON
Nikon will hold two fan meetings in Tokyo (August 26th) and Osaka (September 2nd).
That is all for now – no word on any new products or upcoming announcements. We are all still waiting for Nikon to “unlock the future” and to “unleash their limitless possibilities“.
UPDATE: Nikon just announced the future development of the D850 DSLR camera.
Here are a few videos to celebrate 100 years of Nikon:
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