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Is this the Nikon Z8?

The Nikon Z8 camera pictured above is basically a Z9 without the vertical grip, 45.71MP stacked sensor, and EXPEED 7 processor. This picture is coming from a random Twitter account. What do you think, real or fake? What are the chance that Z9 and so-called leaked Z8 were shot at the very same perspective? (Z9 […]

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What to expect next from Nikon (updated)

What to expect next from Nikon (updated from previous post): NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 (see patent). NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 (see patent). Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 (announced). Nikon Z6II+Z7II firmware updates (announced). More new Z lenses (development announcements and/or potential roadmap updates). One new Nikon camera is expected in 2022 – it could be just […]

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At least two new Nikon Z mirrorless cameras expected in 2020

I continue to receive tips that Nikon will announce at least two new Nikon Z mirrorless cameras in 2020. Here are some of the options (an update to the expected mirrorless cameras mentioned in my previous post from January): Nikon Z30 basic APS-C model with no EVF Nikon Z8 – pro mirrorless camera expected in […]

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Is this rumored Nikon pro mirrorless camera? (spotted at the 2019 Hungarian F1 Grand Prix)

Andy Rawlins posted this screenshot (from the 2019 Hungarian F1 Grand Prix) at the Nikon Z6 Z7 Facebook group – the camera appears to be a mirrorless Nikon with attached battery grip. Ther are two possibilities here: this is the external Nikon MB-N10 battery grip for the Z6/Z7 this is the rumored Nikon pro mirrorless camera that […]

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The rumors about a new Nikon Z8 camera with a 60MP sensor make more sense today

The rumors I reported about a new Nikon Z8 camera with a 60MP sensor make more sense today after Sony just surprised everyone with a new a7r IV mirrorless camera (product listings: Adorama| B&H, see the press event here). I also reported that Nikon has signed up to purchase the new Sony 61MP back-illuminated Exmor R […]

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Another Nikon rumors recap (list of possible/rumored Nikon cameras)

Here is another set of possible/rumored Nikon cameras (nothing is confirmed so far, but you can see how some rumors keep coming back): Nikon Z9: top of the line high-end pro Z camera Nikon Z8: 60MP, two CFexpress cards, improved VR with new resolution shift mode, same ISO as the Z7 Nikon Z5: similar to […]

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Nikon CEO confirmed a new mirrorless camera equivalent to the D5 is coming

According to Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, a newspaper specialized for Japanese manufacturing, Mr. Umadate, Nikon’s new CEO, said Nikon is going to launch a flagship mirrorless camera which is equivalent to the Nikon D5. He didn’t mention when they will launch the new model. Here is the translated quote:

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Rumors: Nikon signed up to purchase the new Sony 60MP sensor (IMX455)

Some rumors from the Chinese social network Weibo: Nikon already signed up to purchase the new Sony IMX455 60MP sensor. The IMX455 sensor PDAF is supposed to be better than the Multi-CAM 20000 currently used in some Nikon cameras. Sony will not use the IMX455 sensor, instead, they may use a slightly better version called […]

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