Hey all, just changed over the backend after 15 years I figured time to give it a bit of an update, its probably gonna be a bit weird for most of you and i am sure there is a few bugs to work out but it should kinda work the same as before... hopefully :)
In development
https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2024/1030_imaging_01.html
https://www.nikonusa.com/content/power-zoom-lens-in-development
It appears to be similar to a recently released Sony lens
https://www.zsystemuser.com/nikon-z-system-news-and/nikon-announces-development.html...
New Nikkor Power Zoom aimed at videography
https://www.nikonusa.com/content/power-zoom-lens-in-development
https://petapixel.com/2024/10/29/nikons-first-ever-full-frame-video-lens-is-the-nikkor-z-28-135mm-f-4-power-zoom/
It's somewhat surprising the supported Nikon ILCs include the D780. This was introduced with the D6 just before the 2020 pandemic; and it's arguably Nikon's true hybrid DSLR using the Z6 sensor and many integrated mirrorless features. Essentially LiveView AF works properly. But it's been rather...
Most interesting discussion about the future of higher end video....
Somewhat off topic, but here is a recent interview with Nikon's President, Muneaki Tokunari
Nikon appears to be strengthening it's relationships with US industries (Intel) and R&D (NASA). He mentions the massive investment into...
Recent snippet on Nikon's statements about improving the video in existing higher end Z cameras
https://petapixel.com/2024/07/23/nikon-president-believes-red-acquisition-will-increase-market-share/
The Z6 III delivers on several of Nikon's aims stated in its strategic and financial reports. They include prioritizing video features and performance for creators; maintaining the Lens: Camera tie ratio, selling at 2:1; and last but not least extending Z9 features into more affordable cameras...
Impressive video considering the price of the Z6 III
https://photographylife.com/things-to-know-nikon-z6-iii
And likely there's more to follow from Nikon
https://www.zsystemuser.com/nikon-z-system-news-and/knowing-and-watching.html
https://www.zsystemuser.com/nikon-z-system-news-and/nikon-introduces-the-z6-iii.html
First Partially-Stacked Sensor
Here are detailed tech specs not on main Nikon sites - but posted on Nikon Japan https://www.nikon-image.com/products/mirrorless/lineup/z6_3/features01.html#a1
Nikon's new Z6 III
https://www.nikonusa.com/content/z6iii-filmmaker
The Z6 III is the Modern Mirrorless D750
https://petapixel.com/2024/06/17/nikon-z6-iii-initial-review-a-middleweight-fighter-with-heavyweight-dreams/...
However and what ever Nikon prioritizes in future products, they are likely to aim at the more profitable products - less volume - so prioritizing high performance but relatively in affordable technology, and Stills and Video
"Nikon's grabbing RED out of nowhere for next to nothing is producing...
https://www.zsystemuser.com/nikon-z-system-news-and/catching-up-for-the-month-i.html
See 5/9 — Nikon announced fiscal year results
".....Be careful of the sites citing the RED purchase as "the deal of the century," as the actual sales, profit, assets, and liabilities of RED are still unknown...
EDITED This is a unique platform, which where probably few Nikonians ventured until a few weeks ago! Well, at least a few decades long Nikon-only stills photographer....
In the quest to learn more about the parallel world of high quality video... this article is the only mention I've found...
More excerpts from Nikon's financial report
A comparatively small cost for the company to add several entirely new cameras - a new high end category in fact - to its Imaging product line....
Including new hardware (sensors) and software (namely RED Raw and Post Processing Apps) technology, and...
These interviews from Japan give useful insight into how Nikon designed their Z9 flagship and the Z lenses, particularly Nikon's aims and high standards.
The depth and detail of the answers are atypical, as the Nikon engineers are unusually candid...