Nikkei reports that Nikon will withdraw from the DSRL business. But Nikon quickly “sort of” denied it
The well known Nikkei news outlet reports that Nikon has withdrawn from the development of digital SLR cameras. No new digital single-lens reflex camera will appear in the future, and production and sales of existing models will continue for the time being. In summary:
Nikon Digital SLR Development Withdrawal
- Withdrew from the development of single-lens reflex cameras and concentrated on the development of mirrorless cameras
- Aiming to survive the camera by enhancing functions that smartphones do not have for professionals and core fans
- Existing models will continue to be produced and sold for the time being
But hours later Nikon Japan issued the following statement:
Today, some media outlets have reported that we have withdrawn from the development of single-lens reflex cameras, but this is speculation and not announced by us. We continue to produce, sell, and support digital SLR cameras, and we hope that our customers will continue to use them with peace of mind.
If you pay attention on the wording Nikon doesn’t mention it will continue the “development”. It only says it will keep “producing” which is kind of obvious. I am 100% sure the day is close Nikon will stop making DSLR cameras just like Sony and others did years before…
Images and specs leaked: Canon RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM” and “RF24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM”
- RF15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
・ Lens configuration: 13 elements in 11 groups
・ Shortest shooting distance: 0.16m
・ Maximum shooting magnification: 0.5x・ Image
stabilization effect: 5.5 steps ・ 7 steps (coordinated control with IBIS) )
・ Filter diameter:
67mm ・ Size: 76.6mm x 88.4mm
・ Weight : 390g
- RF24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM
・ Lens configuration: 11 elements in 9 groups
・ Shortest shooting distance: 0.14m
・ Maximum shooting magnification: 0.5x ・ Image
stabilization effect: 5 steps ・ 6.5 steps (coordinated control with IBIS
・ Filter diameter ) : 52mm
・ Size: 74.4mm x 63.1mm
・ Weight: 270g
via Digicameinfo
The Fujifilm X-H2 is an 8K camera for $1,999!
Fujirumors unveiled the first specs of the new X-H2:
- 40MP sensor
- 8K video
- $1,999 price
This will make it the cheapest APS-C or FF mirrorless camera with 8K capabilities!
Phase One is teasing the launch of a new XT camera. Will it finally be mirrorless?
The big question is if this will be their first mirrorless camera….
Officially announced and available for preorder: Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom for E, M, Z and RF mount
The new Laowa 12-24mm lens is now available for preorder at Venusstore (worldwide shipment). This is Dpreview’s take on the new Laowa:
Sigma will soon announce the new 20mm f/1.4 and 24mm f/1.4 lenses for E and L-mount
The Japanese blog Digicameinfo spotted the specs of these two upcoming Sigma Full Frame E and L-mount lenses:
- 20mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Lens configuration: 17 elements in 15 groups (2 SLD glasses, 3 aspherical lenses)
Number of aperture blades: 11 (circular aperture)
Minimum shooting distance: 0.23m
Maximum shooting magnification: 1: 6.1
Filter Diameter: 82mm
Size: φ87.8 x 111.2mm (E-mount version 113.2mm)
Weight: 635g (E-mount version 630g) - 24mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Lens configuration: 17 elements in 14 groups (1 piece of SLD glass, 2 pieces of FLD glass, 4 pieces of aspherical lens)
Number of aperture blades: 11 pieces (circular aperture)
Minimum shooting distance: 0.25m
Maximum shooting magnification : 1: 7.1
Filter diameter:
72mm Size: φ75.7 x 95.5mm (E-mount version 97.5mm)
Weight: 520g (E-mount version 510g)