INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
After the release of the teaser video a couple of days ago and rumors that we'll see a new mirrorless camera from Nikon on August 23, Nikon
has officially confirmed the development of a full-frame, Nikon FX-format, mirrorless camera
What's more, the new camera will feature a new lens mount, which will also see a new line of Nikkor lenses.The shift to a new lens mount is
no surprise, as this provides Nikon's engineers with a blank canvas to work with
However, Nikon says that along with the new camera, a new mount adapter is being developed to enable existing Nikon F-mount lenses to work
on the new camera.We imagine there will be some caveats here regarding compatibility, especially with older optics (the F-mount has been
around since 1959 don't forget), but we expect this shouldn't be an issue with Nikon's latest line of Nikkor lenses
We'll know more very soon.With Nikon developing a new lens mount it's likely that there will be a limited range of lenses at launch, as it's
However, if Nikon can get the new mount adapter right and offer decent compatibility and functionality with a range of lenses, this should
make the new camera a more tempting proposition for users who've already invested heavily in Nikon glass.DSLRs aren't deadNikon isn't
ditching its heritage to focus solely on mirrorless, however, stating that it plans "the continued development of Nikon digital-SLR cameras,
