With just a little over a day to go before the official announcement, images of the upcoming Nikon mirrorless cameras and lenses have leaked. There's a lot to see!
The images include the two bodies, as well as the lenses being announced initially and the F-to-Z mount adapter. The lenses appear to be a 24-70mm f/4 lens, a 35mm f/1.8, and a 50mm f/1.8, with the zoom likely being a kit lens. All three lenses come with an "S" designation.
Note: the top three images below are of the Z7, while the bottom three are the Z6.
Personally, I'm a fan of the top screen, which reminds me of the Fujifilm GFX 50S. The ergonomics look like about what I'd expect. I also noticed a lack of labeling on the dial behind the shutter button, which to me says it's probably a multifunction control of some sort that possibly switches functions depending on the menu or shooting selection. What do you notice about the camera?
While we don't know the specs tonight, expect the announcement in the next 36 hours or so, which we'll have ready for you. To see all the shots of the new cameras and lenses, head over to Nokishita.
The strangest thing that jumps out at me is the adapter, does it look wrong to anyone else? Nikkor lenses have the electronic contacts on the side of the lens, not the back. The adapter looks like it needs the contacts to be on the back of the lens like Canon EF lenses. If you look at something like the Nikon 1.4x TC, you'll see the contact points face inwards to connect with the side contacts of the lens. What's going on with this one?
Edit: Never mind, the image must be showing the side of the adapter that connects to the Z6/Z7. Also explains the lack of aperture lever, so the lens compatibility cutoff mystery continues.
I think that little hump bellow the FTZ text must be part of the mechanism that operates the lever, at least it makes sense by the position of it.
I read rumors that the adapter had a fresnel inside that gives a T stop of light, anything in the picture could back that ?
With telecompressors/speed boosters you're "concentrating" the light to get that extra stop at the cost of some focal length and reduction of image circle size. How would a fresnel lens provide extra light without having an effect on the image circle? The extra light would have to come from somewhere.
Sounds like bullshit, they are not going to introduce this
Huh? I see no adapter. But the mount contacts does seem similar to canon.
There is a link with more photo in the article, there is the adapter
What you call a "leak", I call a 'strategic release'.
I think that's a great looking camera. I like the placement of the two front function buttons. And yes,I really like the top screen too.
I hate myself for wanting a Z7
Definitely looks like a Nikon camera, in case there were any doubts about design consistency.
Looks nice, and by starting off with f4 zooms it will keep the size and weight down when looking at the system at launch. I'm sure the 2.8 zooms are roadmapped for the holidays.
Needless to say, we still don't know all that we need to know about what it's actually capable of, but I can't help but feel dejected that these cameras seem largely aimed at the prosumer/enthusiast full frame market--on par with the d750--rather than the genuine pro market. A dial as opposed to dedicated buttons on the left is just going to make this feel like a cheaper, less serious camera. So much screen real estate seems wasted. The styling is clean on the lenses but also incredibly bland and cheap looking; I'd rather have continuity for continuity's sake rather than bad novelty.
I'm about to switch from a d7200 to a full frame camera setup and pro zoom lenses, and while I'd like to stay with the Nikon system, I just don't think they're going to have the full array of tools available for me quickly enough.
as a full time pro for 20 years now I feel the same way what is the market etc.. back button focus though ?
I want mirrorless for reasons at 55 laying on the ground and getting up is old even when young I hated laying in dirt so true live view etc.. would be awesome
at least now I know there is an adapter and if it works well as in fast focus etc.. I might be able to keep using both DSLR and mirrorless which would be a win win for me
I'm guessing a $1999 and $2999 price point to compete with A7iii and A7Riii
I don't believe this one bit, but it would be cool tho. With the adapter in the box, I'd say a little more than Sony's
I can see that. They're not trying to win over Sony converts for now, they just need to give existing Nikon users the next thing to transition to. The cost of switching mounts is so high that I doubt they think they're even competing with Sony when it comes to current Nikon owners. They just need to stave off temptation.
ditto
I keep saying folks are not switching to sony as much as they are mirrorless because that is the only option and they want it for various reasons from hybrid shooting to IBIS true full screen focus points etc...
can nikon hold off the folks who like in year 2000 were saying no to digital and waited till they had to switch or found solid reasons ?
my feelings at least :)
It's their first high end Mirorless, so I don't think they will be able to keep the costs low, not that they wouldn't want to. You can't put the pricetag you want ^^
Nikon has limited financial ressources and industrial capacity, going very low on the price is playing with fire.
I'm betting it's more like 2399 and 3299. Because Nikon is that stupid.
For now, except the A9, I don't really see a dial that would satisfy you. Anyway that's not something that would to be a deal breaker for me.
Could the clue also be the shape of the EVF? All of Nikon pro cameras have the round viewfinder and their proconsumer cameras have the square viewfinder. This has a square viewfinder.
That would be very dumb on their part for their reputation, and they marketed it as the future. Internal specs shoulb be top notch
Maybe it's an OLED screen like zeiss batis lenses ? Could be better for battery
I note there is an audio output, so maybe it has some capabilities in video, this is cool.
Sad they removed the old school LCD on top of the camera, it was always perfectly readable in every light condition and consumed virtually 0 battery.
It's probably reversable: white on black - black on white.
The adapter is apparently the "FTZ", as in "it fits". Love it!
More likely, it means "F To Z". Regardless, if true, I think it will become known as "the fitz adapter".
I was hoping that nikon would make mirrorless using apsc size sensor too for us common peoples to enjoy.. But we now they have their dx dslr line up.. So yeah.. That's why people buy fujifilm XA series mirrorless.. Nowadays almost all people that start into photography never buy entry level dslr.. Nikon should just replace their entry level dslr with mirrorless.. This is just my stupid opinion btw..
Oh, I'm sure that they will eventually have a good entry-level mirror-less.
Entry-level mirrorlesses are called iPhones.
HA! True
I see a lot of people asking for entry level DSLRs such as D3xxx or 200D.
They need to build a reputation and you don't build a reputation with entry level stuff. It's the same in every industry. Top of the shelf makes a brand.
Oh, a full frame sensor in a Fuji X-H1 body. Good. And those crammed buttons on the back will make a "perfect" camera to handhold.
Very creative!
Looks like Fuji and Nikon share human resources, I noticed that since the X-T1. The ON/OFF switch around the shutter button, focusing mode switch on the front, even the PLAY/DELETE buttons are in the same place!
Videos will be coming on YouTube like "Nikon mirrorless overheating problem" and "How my switch to Nikon mirrorless went wrong"
Looking for options to throw away some cash? Donate it to me, I'll buy a second Leica!
Nikons always have the on/off around the shutter button.
Leica! talk about throwing away money! its the Hatco TQ-10 of toasters.
Damn, I absolutely don't 'need' one, but I really 'Want' one
My feeling exactly.
Can anyone tell me what that huge knob/screw on the side of the EVF is? Is that to adjust the brightness?
Nikon filed a patent a while back for an EVF zoom, perhaps that's what that is. I sincerely hope it's not the diopter adjustment, because unless it locks, it will continuously be knocked out of calibration.
I feel it is way too prominent for a diopter adjustment.
Wouldn't a digital diopter adjustment via menu make a lot more sense for EVF?
No, the EVF screens are always routed through optical systems, they are what need the diopter adjustment.
Thanks, didn't know that.
There is no VR switch on the kit lens, strongly suggesting IBIS?
lets hope it solves their weak video performance, that it can actually go head to head against the Sony's. i want to update my camera and im unsure if i should buy a D850 with a sony A7-3 or buy the new nikon high end one. all depends on what they did on the video part.
Damn it really looks like a toy. Haha. It better has amazing features.
"I also noticed a lack of labeling on the dial behind the shutter button, which to me says it's probably a multifunction control of some sort"
That or it is the shutter speed dial like on all other Nikon DSLRs.
I Google translated the site. Does it say British price is 3400 British Pounds??
Nikon rumors has specs for each camera compared to the D850. Not sure if any of it is legit, but pretty interesting. Looking forward to tomorrow!
It seems the price starts from 3399 GBP (body only), 3499 GBP (with adapter), 3999 GBP (with 24-70), 4099 GBP (with adapter and 24-70). That's bloody D5 level pricing!