Nikon announces full-frame mirrorless camera

[aizan]

IBIS for medium format would be a delight after all of those slow-ish lenses and comparatively noisy-ish sensors.

It's also important for video, which a lot of people hope this mirrorless camera will be good at.

 

[Skiff]

Lately I've heard about concerns about eye injury from long(er) term use of mirrorless EVFs. And getting headaches from intensive use. The eye is very close to the light source, and certain wavelengths (blue?) can damage the retina and possibly cause cataracks and macular degeneration. At least that have been the statements.
I don't have any good knowledge in medicine, therefore I am not able to jugde that.
But I've read some recent scientific reports about eye degeneration of children (getting short-sighted) because of using smartphones too intensively. One reason being the very short viewing distance. With EVF the viewing distance is even much much shorter.

 

[css9450]

Lately I've heard about concerns about eye injury from long(er) term use of mirrorless EVFs. And getting headaches from intensive use. The eye is very close to the light source, and certain wavelengths (blue?) can damage the retina and possibly cause cataracks and macular degeneration. At least that have been the statements.
I don't have any good knowledge in medicine, therefore I am not able to jugde that.
But I've read some recent scientific reports about eye degeneration of children (getting short-sighted) because of using smartphones too intensively. One reason being the very short viewing distance. With EVF the viewing distance is even much much shorter.

Sounds like Instax to the rescue once again.

 

[BillBingham2]

personally I don't see any full frame mirrorless cameras
that I would call "a great camera."

I think Nikon could redefine the existing marketplace with a great design,
time will tell

What about APS cameras?

I suspect Nikon will follow the FF with a smaller (read less pricey, Nikkormat-ish) version with an F mount (and AI prong please).

B2 (;->

 

[Paul T.]

Any more recent photos than the one in the teaser?

Potentially could be pretty small, albeit bulbous.

 

[p.giannakis]

Lately I've heard about concerns about eye injury from long(er) term use of mirrorless EVFs. And getting headaches from intensive use. The eye is very close to the light source, and certain wavelengths (blue?) can damage the retina and possibly cause cataracks and macular degeneration. At least that have been the statements.
I don't have any good knowledge in medicine, therefore I am not able to jugde that.
But I've read some recent scientific reports about eye degeneration of children (getting short-sighted) because of using smartphones too intensively. One reason being the very short viewing distance. With EVF the viewing distance is even much much shorter.

Any articles to share? Sounds interesting.

 

[wblynch]

<…> I don't want the same company responsible for the Ghostbusters remake making my stinkin' camera. <…> Sony? When times get tough, they're apt to bail me thinks. There's ample precedence for this. Nikon? They'll fight to survive or die trying.

They're a camera maker.

I'm on team Nikon.

For the record, Sony is Minolta. I think they should have kept the Minolta name. But either way, I always considered Minolta a camera maker.

 

[retinax]

Lately I've heard about concerns about eye injury from long(er) term use of mirrorless EVFs. And getting headaches from intensive use. The eye is very close to the light source, and certain wavelengths (blue?) can damage the retina and possibly cause cataracks and macular degeneration. At least that have been the statements.
I don't have any good knowledge in medicine, therefore I am not able to jugde that.
But I've read some recent scientific reports about eye degeneration of children (getting short-sighted) because of using smartphones too intensively. One reason being the very short viewing distance. With EVF the viewing distance is even much much shorter.

I, too, would like to see sources, sounds interesting. Thus far I'm skeptical, but of course skepticism the other way, wrt the supposed harmlessness of things is always advisable in health related issues.

1. Isn't the light that reaches the eye still less intensive than sunlight?

2. Why would the physical distance matter? The optical distance should be near infinity.

 

[jarski]

Lately I've heard about concerns about eye injury from long(er) term use of mirrorless EVFs. And getting headaches from intensive use. The eye is very close to the light source, and certain wavelengths (blue?) can damage the retina and possibly cause cataracks and macular degeneration. At least that have been the statements.
I don't have any good knowledge in medicine, therefore I am not able to jugde that.
But I've read some recent scientific reports about eye degeneration of children (getting short-sighted) because of using smartphones too intensively. One reason being the very short viewing distance. With EVF the viewing distance is even much much shorter.

This could potentially be a problem to VR-headset manufacturers. Those devices are to be held in front of eyes for long periods. But who peers through camera evf like that? Don’t think even videographers.

 

[Jamie Pillers]

First leaked pictures of the Z6 and Z7 cameras are up at Photo Rumors.

 

[Larry Cloetta]

Those hoping for a clean design along the lines of a Nikon SP (or a Leica SL for that matter) are weeping softly. More buttons than a dress shop.

 

[Contarama]

How about this, sports fans....
https://nikonrumors.com/2018/08/13/...-lens-to-be-announced-later.aspx/#more-124577

58mm f/0.95 Noct. Sweet. Apparently not everyone thinks that low noise digital sensors obviate the utility of high speed lenses. Or maybe it’s just Nikon saying, “Yeah, we can do that.” Just because.

Hey any little bit of a stop matters sometimes but I suspect it is something all new fangled and high tech...I hope

 

[Skiff]

Any articles to share? Sounds interesting.

Concerning headaches and eye strain caused by EVF I've read it in some forums where users reported that. Also two friends of mine have experienced that.

Concerning possible damage of the retina and possible cataracks and macular degeneration I've first heard of it last year in a science TV channel. They said there are first serious hints to that, but further research is needed.
Concerning the problem of degeneration / short-sightedness caused by too short viewing distances (e.g. smartphone use) you'll find numerous resources by a Google search. Depending on the key words (and language) you use (I've got 200,000 - 280,000 hits depending on the search words).

 

[Huss]

Concerning headaches and eye strain caused by EVF I've read it in some forums where users reported that. Also two friends of mine have experienced that.

Concerning possible damage of the retina and possible cataracks and macular degeneration I've first heard of it last year in a science TV channel. They said there are first serious hints to that, but further research is needed.
Concerning the problem of degeneration / short-sightedness caused by too short viewing distances (e.g. smartphone use) you'll find numerous resources by a Google search. Depending on the key words (and language) you use (I've got 200,000 - 280,000 hits depending on the search words).

Fuji EVFs give me extreme nausea and headaches w/in seconds. Sonys I'm ok for a while, Olympus maybe a little better. The Leica EVF2 is pretty bad - about the Sony level. Perhaps the EVF on the SL works best for me, but I still have a headache after a little while of using it.

OVFs? No issues.

 

[gavinlg]

No seperate exposure compensation dial. Body looks eerily similar to the Samsung nx1 from several years ago. Doesn't really look like the design of a camera company - more an electronics company IMO.

 

[JeffS7444]

Fuji EVFs give me extreme nausea and headaches w/in seconds. Sonys I'm ok for a while, Olympus maybe a little better. The Leica EVF2 is pretty bad - about the Sony level. Perhaps the EVF on the SL works best for me, but I still have a headache after a little while of using it.

OVFs? No issues.

Did you have the diopter set correctly? The display should appear sharpest when your eye is relaxed and focused at infinity

 

[Archlich]

No seperate exposure compensation dial. Body looks eerily similar to the Samsung nx1 from several years ago. Doesn't really look like the design of a camera company - more an electronics company IMO.

Nikon got rid of the dedicated compensation dial with the N8008 in 1988. Amazing to learn they no longer qualify as a camera company since then...

 

[css9450]

I see a +/- button on top for exposure compensation, just like so many previous Nikon models...

 

[Larry Cloetta]

I see a +/- button on top for exposure compensation, just like so many previous Nikon models...

Yep. You press the button and simultaneously rotate the control wheel, just like they have been doing for a while. Dials up third stops either up or down, so more precise and greater range than most dedicated dials. It's fine.

 

[HHPhoto]

One of the problems I've had with several mirrorless cameras I've tested have been ergonomics. So far no mirrorless camera has fully convinced me in that regard.
DSLRs and SLRs do fit much better for me ergonomically.
The best camera in that regard is the Nikon F6. It is even better than the later DSLRs D3, D4, D5 and the D750, D800/810/850. The reason is that because of the large screen of the DSLRs on the back some buttons cannot be placed at the optimal points for the fingers. The rear LCD needs too much space.

This problem seems to be even more given with the new Z6 and Z7 cameras (first pictures have been already leaked): Because of the smaller dimensions there is even less place to place the buttons. And lots of the rear buttons are now placed on the right side very close to the right hand which is normally the "main holding hand" (at least for right-handers). Could lead to potential errors by pressing the too closely placed buttons unintendedly by the right hand.

Cheers, Jan