Shocker from Nikon: D5 is officially happening.

[Tugela]

Isn't the Real Shocker that rumor that Nikon is buying Samsung's mirrorless line-up and their sensor tech?

http://www.mirrorlessrumors.com/hot-rumor-nikon-bought-samsung-nx-mirrorless-tech/

That's OT, but lucky for you I just started a thread on that:

http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=28500.msg561975#msg561975

Discuss there, please!

- A

Not really OT. There have been rumors floating around for some time that Nikon have had some sort of a hand in the development of the NX1 and Samsung's S lenses. This deal (if true) has probably been in the works for quite a while, possibly even before the NX1 was launched. That means that things like the new D5 may arrive pretty soon with Samsungs tech incorporated already.

If that turns out to be the case, the D5 is going to have a seismic effect on the market as a game changer. Canon might ignore the likes of Samsung and even Sony, but it is going to be considerably harder to ignore Nikon.

 

[ahsanford]

Not really OT. There have been rumors floating around for some time that Nikon have had some sort of a hand in the development of the NX1 and Samsung's S lenses. This deal (if true) has probably been in the works for quite a while, possibly even before the NX1 was launched. That means that things like the new D5 may arrive pretty soon with Samsungs tech incorporated already.

If that turns out to be the case, the D5 is going to have a seismic effect on the market as a game changer. Canon might ignore the likes of Samsung and even Sony, but it is going to be considerably harder to ignore Nikon.

That's fair -- I stand corrected.

I was referring to the Mirrorless context of that story. If the deal is true and is of larger scope, look out. Fancy a backside illuminated flagship FF SLR sensor, anyone?

- A

 

[3kramd5]

and I continue to scratch my head why Nikon hasn't unleashed the potential of that thing

Yah, it seemed like it would be an obvious D900 or whatever they'd call it, but who knows?

 

[AvTvM]

Isn't the Real Shocker that rumor that Nikon is buying Samsung's mirrorless line-up and their sensor tech?

http://www.mirrorlessrumors.com/hot-rumor-nikon-bought-samsung-nx-mirrorless-tech/

Wow! If true at all it would be fabulous. We could choose between Nikon and Sony mirrorless. And Canon would be forced to bring something really good without mirror. Win win win ... Hope it is true. And if so, very stupid of Canon to let Nikon buy Samsung imaging tech (or entite camera division) instead of just offering Samsung twice the amount Nikon was willing to pay ...

 

[ahsanford]

Isn't the Real Shocker that rumor that Nikon is buying Samsung's mirrorless line-up and their sensor tech?

http://www.mirrorlessrumors.com/hot-rumor-nikon-bought-samsung-nx-mirrorless-tech/

Wow! If true at all it would be fabulous. We could choose between Nikon and Sony mirrorless. And Canon would be forced to bring something really good without mirror. Win win win ... Hope it is true. And if so, very stupid of Canon to let Nikon buy Samsung imaging tech (or entite camera division) instead of just offering Samsung twice the amount Nikon was willing to pay ...

That depends. If the rumor is true, Nikon will either:

• Rebrand the NX line into a Nikon platform, effectively building an impressive APS-C mirrorless platform overnight.
• Only aquire the tech / IP / concept development work as a springboard into future Nikon designed products.

The first bullet point tells Canon that Nikon will be content to build an grow an APS-C mirroress platform. One could argue that EOS-M therefore has a large enough sensor to compete longer term, and that Canon simply needs more EF-M lenses and upmarket body features (like we've all been screaming for).

The second bullet point -- implying the NX APS-C product line isn't worth maintaining/pushing/growing -- tells Canon to get off its a-- and get a FF mirrorless platform going ASAP. In other words, if Nikon kills off a relatively mature APS-C platform with 25 native mount lenses, they must be going straight to FF.

- A

 

[9VIII]

I was already interested in the Nikon 1 series, if they start making them in Korea that would be super cool.

 

[AvTvM]

Isn't the Real Shocker that rumor that Nikon is buying Samsung's mirrorless line-up and their sensor tech?

http://www.mirrorlessrumors.com/hot-rumor-nikon-bought-samsung-nx-mirrorless-tech/

Wow! If true at all it would be fabulous. We could choose between Nikon and Sony mirrorless. And Canon would be forced to bring something really good without mirror. Win win win ... Hope it is true. And if so, very stupid of Canon to let Nikon buy Samsung imaging tech (or entite camera division) instead of just offering Samsung twice the amount Nikon was willing to pay ...

That depends. If the rumor is true, Nikon will either:

• Rebrand the NX line into a Nikon platform, effectively building an impressive APS-C mirrorless platform overnight.
• Only aquire the tech / IP / concept development work as a springboard into future Nikon designed products.

The first bullet point tells Canon that Nikon will be content to build an grow an APS-C mirroress platform. One could argue that EOS-M therefore has a large enough sensor to compete longer term, and that Canon simply needs more EF-M lenses and upmarket body features (like we've all been screaming for).

The second bullet point -- implying the NX APS-C product line isn't worth maintaining/pushing/growing -- tells Canon to get off its a-- and get a FF mirrorless platform going ASAP. In other words, if Nikon kills off a relatively mature APS-C platform with 25 native mount lenses, they must be going straight to FF.

- A

I'd expect Nikon to do both, as these are not mutually exclusive ... One would be more short-term, one a bit further out:
1. launch Nikon APS-C mirrorless system (way superior to EOS-M in its current form)
2. utilize Samsung tech in DSLRs and in future FF mirrorless system

If so, Canon can ... close shop and go home. ;D

 

[3kramd5]

1. launch Nikon APS-C mirrorless system (way superior to EOS-M in its current form)
2. utilize Samsung tech in DSLRs and in future FF mirrorless system

If so, Canon can ... close shop and go home. ;D

yapodfc

 

[tron]

1. launch Nikon APS-C mirrorless system (way superior to EOS-M in its current form)
2. utilize Samsung tech in DSLRs and in future FF mirrorless system

If so, Canon can ... close shop and go home. ;D

yapodfc

;D ;D ;D

 

[fish_shooter]

Isn't the Real Shocker that rumor that Nikon is buying Samsung's mirrorless line-up and their sensor tech?

http://www.mirrorlessrumors.com/hot-rumor-nikon-bought-samsung-nx-mirrorless-tech/

Maybe the D5 will use a Samsung sensor?? :->>>>