So you probably asking what will be the impact of the new $6,500 Sony a1 camera on Nikon? What is Nikon planning to compete against the rivals Canon and Sony?
According to the recent reports, 8K Nikon camera will arrive this Spring/Summer, with advanced core specifications. You can find a good recap of all the Nikon cameras and lenses that we expect from Nikon in 2021:
Nikon Z Mirrorless Cameras
Nikon Z30:
Nikon will announce an entry-level APS-C Z-mount mirrorless camera sitting below Nikon Z50 in the first half of 2021. Latest rumors indicates that the new model will not have EVF.
Nikon Z30 rumored specifications:
- 24.2 MP CMOS sensor
- 4K 24p, 30p video recording
- 3.2″ 1.04m-dot LCD screen
- No EVF design
- Support Wifi, Bluetooth connection
- EN-EL15c battery
- Single SD memory card slot
- Announcement in the first half of 2021
Nikon Z9 / Nikon Z8:
Nikon will launch a counterattack with its own 8K camera (Nikon Z9?) to compete against the Sony a1 and the possible Canon EOS R1. The rumored Nikon Z1 / Z9 model (name is not confirmed yet) likely to have a 45.7MP sensor with the same pixel count as the Z7 II. The official announcement will be around Spring / Summer 2021.
Nikon Z9 Rumored Specifications:
- 45.7MP sensor (the same pixel count as the Nikon Z7 II)
- 20 fps
- 8k30p, 4k120/60/30p
- New EXPEED processor designed for 8k
- Improved AF (Object detection AF)
- Two XQD/CFX type B memory card slots
- ISO 64 – 25,600, Hi1, Hi2
- High resolution, blackout-free EVF
- New user interface (no second LCD screen on the back like the D6)
- New battery: Nikon EN-EL18x
- Gbit LAN, USB-C, WiFi, GPS
- Price: $6,000 – $7,000
- Prototype Z9 cameras may be tested at the Tokyo Olympics next year
- New Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 mirrorless lens is also rumored for the Olympics
- Nikon Z9 is described as a D6 body combined with EOS R5 imaging, a9 II AF, and blackout-free EVF
- Announcement in Spring / Summer 2021
Nikon’s Sony a1 Beater : 45.7MP, 8K, 20fps – Coming in Summer 2021
Nikkor Z Mirrorless Lenses
- Nikkor Z 24-105mm f/2.8-4 S
- Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4-5.6 VR S
- Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8
- Nikkor Z 200-600mm
- Nikkor Z 105mm macro
Nikon DSLR Cameras
Nikon D880:
The Nikon D880 is rumored to be announced in early 2021 as Nikon D850 replacement. Here are the features we expect from D880 so far.
Nikon D880 Rumored Specifications:
- 55MP or 47MP full-frame back-illuminated image sensor
- EXPEED 6 image processor
- 4K/60p video
- 3.2-inch 2.36 million dots flip touch screen
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Another Two new DSLR cameras and “several” F-mount lenses coming in 2021
Nikon Z6 II body: $1,996.95 at Amazon | B&H | Adorama.
Nikon Z7 II body: $2,996.95 at Amazon | B&H | Adorama.
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