Is Nikon going retro?
Saturday 19 June 2021, 22:55 by Nando Harmsen | 4,203 views | 2 commentsThis article was translated from Dutch with the help of AI. Read the original.
According to the Nikon Rumors website, the next Nikon Z camera could have a retro look. This would not be the first time Nikon has taken a step in this direction. Who knows, it could be an interesting move.
The rumour is that a new APS-C camera from Nikon is on its way. It would be smaller than the Nikon Z50. It has even been suggested that this camera would not have an electronic viewfinder.
The latest rumours now say that Nikon could be going for a retro-style camera. This camera could therefore have more traditional control dials, like the Fujifilm cameras.
As mentioned, this is not the first time Nikon has released a camera like this. Who doesn't remember the Nikon Df, a camera that could certainly be called unique in some respects?
Although this camera received plenty of criticism, including for the lack of film features, it also gained a whole range of fans.
According to the rumours, the new mirrorless camera with a retro look would resemble the classic FM and FE film cameras.
Nikon has so far lagged behind somewhat in the field of mirrorless cameras. Despite the excellent Z6 and Z7 models, they remain the underdogs compared with the competition in many areas.
By taking their mirrorless cameras in a unique direction, they could fill a niche that would certainly attract interest.
What the coming months and year will bring is, of course, a matter of waiting. People are still eagerly awaiting the Nikon Z 9, the flagship model for which expectations are very high. A retro-style mirrorless camera would be a very welcome addition.
What do you think of a retro-style mirrorless camera from Nikon? Would you find it interesting, or do you think it is a strange and illogical move? Tell us in a comment below this post.
Via: Nikon Rumors
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Nando Harmsen has been photographing for more than 40 years. He specialises in wedding photography and landscape photography. Nando also gives talks, workshops, masterclasses and photo trips, and regularly reviews new and interesting equipment.
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2 comments
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Robert wrote on Tuesday 22 June 2021 at 15:14 | replyNice and a bit retro. And no video function!?...., that's a shame then. Just buy a film camera instead. It's never good enough either hehe.
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Photo-shooting regards Robert -
Marc wrote on Tuesday 22 June 2021 at 15:48 | replyBuy a Nikon for a lot of money and within two years you have an old model. By then there are new devices on the market again. So virtually everyone already has a retro Nikon. 🤔
Translated from Dutch.
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