Nikon will stop developing new single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras and focus exclusively on mirrorless models. Nikkei. The news marks the end of an era and confirms what most observers expected, as the Japanese company hasn’t released a new digital SLR (DSLR) camera since 2011. D6 is out In June 2020. It will continue to manufacture and distribute existing DSLRs, such as the Nikon D6 and DSLR, although it has reportedly not made any newer models. D3500 (above).
In 1959, Nikon released its first single-lens reflex film camera, the Nikon F. It was one of the most advanced cameras of its time thanks to its large bayonet mount, depth-of-field button, and titanium focus. – plane shutter, modular design, etc. The company’s first true professional digital SLR model was the 2.7-megapixel D1, released in 1999.
SLR cameras use a mirror and prism to give the user an optical view directly through the camera lens, with the mirror out of the way when the photo is taken. Mirrorless cameras, on the other hand, take light directly from the lens to the sensor and provide the image to the user through an electronic viewfinder or rear display. Mirrorless cameras like us is discussed in our explainer and video below, including more compact bodies, improved AI subject recognition, improved video features, and more. allows
Except for the not-so-popular ones Nikon 1 serieswith its introduction, it came late to the mirrorless camera business compared to Sony and others Z assembly system and Z6 and Z7 With 2018 models APS-C Z50 the following model year. Until recently, its high-end professional line consisted only of DSLR models like the D6. But with Nikon, that changed It launched the $5,500 Z9 with a combination of speed, power and video chops with no mechanical shutter at the end of last year mostly positive reviews.
Nikon stopped making compact cameras some time ago because that business was largely eaten up by smartphones. Also recently stopped Lots of full-frame and APS-C DSLR lenses and camera bodies over the past year.
Overall camera sales have declined sharply in just five years, with interchangeable lens cameras (mirrorless and DSLR) falling from 11.67 million units sold in 2017 to 5.34 million units by 2021. This forced companies like Nikon to focus their efforts on the most profitable models. Nikon’s imaging division now makes half its profits from mirrorless models, while SLRs make up 30 percent.
Update 12/7/2022 9:57 AM ET: Update issued a statement on its website: “There was a media article about Nikon withdrawing SLR development. This media article is only speculation, and Nikon has not made any statements about it. Nikon continues to manufacture, sell and service digital SLRs. Nikon continues to Thanks for your support.”
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