Nikon Z lenses roadmap

Petapixel is reporting two Nikon Z related news. Nikon Unveils the Ultra-Wide 14-30mm f/4 S Lens for the Nikon Z, serious ultra-wide zoom lens that is smaller and lighter than the SLR equivalent (and wider). For spring 2019 at a cost of US$1,300. Nikon’s Updated Mirrorless Lens Roadmap, including a few fast primes for this… Continue reading Nikon Z lenses roadmap

Nikon Z7 teardown

LensRental, after doing it for the EOS R, tore down a Nikon Z7 to show what’s inside: This is not marketing department weather resistance. This is engineering department weather resistance. Anything that can be sealed has been sealed. I’m impressed, and I will say for future cut-and-paste blurbs: this is as robustly weather sealed a… Continue reading Nikon Z7 teardown

The future is mirrorless

There, I said it. The future of interchangeable lens cameras is mirrorless. Let’s see why. The SLR design date back from the film days. A design that allow precise framing using through the lens viewfinder, but that has a somewhat complex mechanical design, increasing cost and size. Today, the film being replaced by an electronic… Continue reading The future is mirrorless

Nikon Z, finally

Nikon finally officially announced the Nikon Z, their new mirrorless digital camera system. Mirrorless is not new for Nikon as they just discontinued the Nikon 1, but this time they are getting serious. And there is a lot of hate about the Nikon Z, haters are gonna hate. So let’s review what’s the offer: The… Continue reading Nikon Z, finally

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RIP Nikon 1

Not sure who remembers the Nikon 1 mirrorless ? DPReview informs us tgat Nikon just announced they discontinued the Nikon 1, without a surprise. The move to kill off the Nikon 1 line shouldn’t come as a surprise. In addition to the rumors flying around, the newest camera in the lineup was launched more than… Continue reading RIP Nikon 1

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SLR mount for a mirrorless, does it make sense?

There is a lot of chatter lately about Canon and Nikon tardiness in the mirrorless world. On one side, Canon seeked feedback from their user about what they want in a pro mirrorless camera. On the other side, Nikon is announcing a full frame mirrorless camera with a new lens mount dubbed “Z-mount”. In both… Continue reading SLR mount for a mirrorless, does it make sense?

Nikon P7800, now with a viewfinder

I wouldn’t mention yet another “compact” camera, but this one coming from Nikon show an interesting reverse trend: The Nikon P7800 comes with an electronic viewfinder on addition to the back LCD.

Kodak DCS

The Kodak DCS is Kodak 1991 Digital SLR based on a Nikon F3. Kodak was pioneer in the area and Nikonweb interview James McGarvey who designed these. Six models were priced from $20,000 to $25,000. A total of 987 units were sold from 1991 to 1994. But: Many people in Kodak were reluctant. Some of… Continue reading Kodak DCS

Nikon 1

Nikon 1 is the just unveiled Nikon mirror less system. It seems to be a trend. First, m4/3, then Samsung NX, Sony Nex, Pentax Q and now Nikon 1. 2 cameras: Nikon J1: 10.1 megapixel “CX-sized” sensor (x2.7 crop), electronic shutter, pop out flash, 1080p HD video, lot of colours. US$649 with the 10-30mm. Nikon… Continue reading Nikon 1