Nikon today announced two new compact cameras with 1/2.3-in sensors. Btw, Nikon compacts camera features BSI CMOS sensor and 4K video recording options. More details below.
MEET NIKON’S NEW COOLPIX SUPER-ZOOMS THAT LOVE TO EXPLORE
London, United Kingdom, 17th January 2019: Nikon introduces two new COOLPIX super-zooms packed with powerful features and boasting NIKKOR optics for stunning images. From distant views to city streets, these lightweight, easy-to-use compact cameras deliver sharp wide-angle to super-telephoto images—even in low light.
The COOLPIX A1000 boasts a 35x optical zoom, a new built-in electronic viewfinder, and RAW image recording. A superb travel companion, this camera lets users move from atmospheric wide-angle to detailed super-telephoto shots with ease. It shoots 4K movies, and features a tilting touchscreen monitor that makes it easy to compose shots from intriguing angles.
The COOLPIX B600 bridge camera packs a 60x optical zoom, a large monitor, and a sturdy grip. Whether it’s a family trip to the park or a city break, this camera is a brilliant all-rounder. It shoots Full HD video in stereo sound. A host of in-camera creative modes make it simple to add an artistic touch to photos or movies.
Yoshihiro Katakami, Product Manager at Nikon UK, comments: “Both of these cameras are fantastic options for users who want to explore their creative side. The wide-angle to super-telephoto zoom range frees users to shoot almost any subject. Nikon’s 16 MP back-side illuminated CMOS sensor and Vibration Reduction help deliver superb results in low light. And SnapBridge makes it easy to share the best shots, or use a smart device to shoot remotely.”¹
COOLPIX A1000 KEY FEATURES
NIKKOR 35x optical zoom lens. Focal length of 24–840mm.² Extends to approx. 1680 mm with Dynamic Fine Zoom.³ 4K movies. Record stunning 4K/UHD 30p video footage, or Full HD at up to 60 fps. Large electronic viewfinder. High-contrast, 1166k-dot electronic viewfinder (EVF) for clear visibility. Tilting touchscreen. The bright 3 inch, 1036k-dot LCD monitor can be tilted in almost any direction. Smooth zoom control. The side zoom control and snap-back zoom button make it easy to adjust the zoom quickly and smoothly. RAW support. Users can save and export uncompressed image files to processing/editing programs.
COOLPIX B600 KEY FEATURES
NIKKOR 60x optical zoom lens. Focal length of 24–1440mm.² Extends to approx. 2880 mm with Dynamic Fine Zoom.³ Full HD movies. Simply press the dedicated movie button to begin recording Full HD (1080p/30p) with stereo sound. Large monitor. 3 inch, 921k-dot LCD monitor with adjustable brightness. Treated with an anti-reflective coating. Fast autofocus. Target finding AF ensures subjects snap into focus quickly, even in low light. Easy artistry. Creative Modes for photos and movies. Macro Mode for great shots of tiny wonders.
¹ Nikon’s SnapBridge application must be installed on a compatible smart device before SnapBridge can be used with this camera. ² 35mm equivalent. ³ Magnification of Dynamic Fine Zoom is calculated from the maximum wide-angle position of the optical zoom.
Nikon will soon announce a big firmware update for their existing Mirrorless Nikon Z6 and Nikon Z7. Not only that Nikon engineers are also working to improve eye AF functionality of the camera. Nikon will also add RAW video support to their mirrorless camera. So, these were are major set of specs coming with the next version of Nikon Z series firmware update.
Press Release
The Nikon Z Series: Upcoming Firmware on Display
The Nikon Z series will continue to adapt to changing user needs through the development and roll-out of firmware updates to meet and exceed creative expectations. Taking into account feedback from photographers and creators, Nikon will display three feature updates under development that open creative opportunities for the Z 6 and Z 7. Displays will include:
CFexpress – Coming soon to the Z 6 and Z 7 cameras is support for CFexpress, which is compatible with the XQD memory card form-factor.
Eye AF – Under development is an Eye AF function, which will automatically detect the subject’s eyes to make attaining critical focus on the eyes easier. It will allow users to capture photos in which focus has been clearly acquired on the subject’s eye, which is useful for portrait, event and street photography scenarios.
RAW Video Support – Nikon is currently developing a feature that works with the ATOMOS Ninja V to output video in RAW format, using the ProRes RAW codec.
Details, including the release date of new firmware updates, will be shared at a later date.
TNC exclusiveNikon Z Noct Nikkor 58mm F0.95 lens Official Announcement Soon, Nikon Z Noct Nikkor 58mm F0.95 lens already in the hands of reviewers/ youtubers out there for creating reviews. Nikon worlwide websites also updated their page with F0.95 lens in the list of Mirrorless lenses section.
More about the lens
Fast, manual-focus lens delivering superb point-image reproduction and elaborate rendering with f/0.95 maximum aperture
With over a century’s wealth of optical expertise, NIKKOR lenses are renowned for its optimal performance and precision with light. Amongst the vast range of NIKKOR lenses available through the years, the Noct range blazingly stands out as it is specifically crafted for night photography. The first Noct was the brightest lens with a magnificent point-image reproduction capability at an f/1.2 maximum aperture. Putting together that very DNA in a compelling combination of breakthrough engineering, passionate commitment, and meticulous craftsmanship, NIKKOR introduces the latest NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct.
This new Noct has the highest performing rendering performance in NIKKOR to produce exquisitely detailed point-image reproduction, flawless high resolution, and pleasing bokeh at its maximum aperture. Crafted with new glass elements and ARNEO coat, the NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct is NIKKOR’s answer of reinventing optical performance, redefining perfection and setting a new benchmark.
Nikon 58mm F.95 Lens Features Explained / Press text
Nikon D5500 camera was announced back on Jan 2015 and Nikon D7200 March 2015. Nikon finally discontinued the Nikon D5500 camera and the Nikon D7200 camera. So, literally their clearing up the stock lines to make a space for the new versions. And if you look at the scheduled announcement dates of Nikon mid range DSLR camera then the next announcement should be done by Nikon in the beginning of 2019. That’s Nikon D5700 camera is coming in 2019.
Nikon D5500 suffering from shortage of stock at B&H
Nikon is rumored to announce Nikon D760 camera in the very beginning / Q1 of 2019 and the shipping of the camera will start from second half of 2019.
unfortunately the rumor mill do not have any information about the resolution of the sensor so we have to wait for the trusted sources to get more information about it. But at the same time we are almost confirm that the upcoming camera will have 4K video recording capability as well as enhanced Core specification.
Take a look at the major specification of the camera
The new Nikon D760 will become the new entry-level full-frame DSLR camera.
4k video
The ISO button will move to the area near the shutter release.
AF-ON button added to the back.
Same knob AF control options as the D810.
Minor changes to the button layout on the rear of the D760.
Change in the number of AF points (no additional details yet).
Improved AF system and IQ at high ISO.
We have to wait for more confirmed set of rumors for further updates, We do believe that Nikon will have brand new sensor with better dynamic range and more improved low-light performance, not only that Nikon will also add N-Log 4:2:2 10 Bit recording features in upcoming Nikon D760 camera.
Nikon finally working on DSLRs with Hybrid Sensors. We are the first website world who spotted Nikon DSLR with a Hybrid Sensor. In the patent (published on July 2018) you can see Nikon DSLR camera with a Hybrid AF Sensor which uses both Phase and Contrast based technology to acquire AF.
As you can see in the image below Nikon AF pixels are fabricated inside the sensor with light sensitive pixels. As you can see pair of pixels on the sensor are masked. And the strips of the pixels will allow the camera to compared the results to establish how out-of-phase they are. The technology look similar to Canon Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology.
Two sub pixels calculates the lens drive required to acquire AF. Take a look at the details of the patent translated below.
Google Translate Patent Details
A camera system 1 includes: first focus detection means for detecting a focus adjustment state by using phase difference; second focus detection means for detecting the focus adjustment state on the basis of contrast; determination means for determining whether the focus adjustment state is detected by the first focus detection means or by the second focus detection means; and focus adjustment means for performing focus adjustment on the basis of detection result of the focus adjustment state by the focus detection means determined by the determination means. When the focus adjustment is continued after the focus adjustment is performed by the focus adjustment means to complete focusing, the first focus detection means is used.SELECTED DRAWING
It also indicates Future DSLR cameras such as Nikon D6, Nikon D7600 and Nikon D760 may carry Hybrid AF system inside.
Thenewcamera exclusive: We have sorted out some of the best and Recent Nikon patent filled in the year of 2018. let’s have a look at the patent details and information. The good thing to notice here is Nikon haven’t postponed the development Nikon DSLR in favor of Mirrorless system cameras. Their R&D team working continuously to bring out new innovation in next generation of DSLRs
1. Improving DSLR lenses VR (Image Stabilization)
In a Recent patent by Nikon, you can clearly see that Nikon is working to improve the VR (image stabilization of Nikon DSLRs lenses). More details co0ming out from patent documents are below
[ Translated Patent Details ]: To provide a shake correction device that allows for reference value correction excellent in accuracy.SOLUTION: According to the present invention 100, a shake correction device 100 correcting tremors of optical members 1B and 6 comprises: an angular velocity sensor 12 that detects angular velocity of the optical members 1B and 6; a reference value computation unit 34 that computes a reference value of an output signal of the angular velocity sensor 12; an imaging element 3 that generates an image signal for each of continuous frames on the basis of input subject image light; a motion vector computation unit 41 that computes a motion vector of an image between the frames on the basis of the image signal; a reference value correction unit 42 that corrects the reference value on the basis of the motion vector; and a target position computation unit 36 that computes a target position of the optical element to be moved for causing the optical members 1B and 6 to perform a shake correction on the basis of the output signal of the angular velocity sensor 12 and the post-corrected reference value. The target position computation unit 36 is configured to, during an exposure of the imaging element 3, compute the target position on the basis of the post-corrected reference value in a pre-exposure.
2. Nikon Patent Intelligent Optical Viewfinder to Protect Photographer Eyes
To protect eyes from high-brightness subject specifically SUN, the viewfinder will now have a light-sensor to detect the amount of light passing through the viewfinder and will control the out-put whenever required to protect photographers eye. Take a look at the translated patent details below
[ Translates Patent Description ] The present invention relates to a camera having a function of protecting the eye from the high-brightness object. When viewed high luminance object such as the sun through the camera viewfinder, it can adversely affect the pupil. Therefore, in order to protect the eyes, and the photometry sensor the finder optical path, provided eyepiece shutter or eyepiece aperture, when the strong light exceeding the reference value the incident, light shielding or reduced by operating the eyepiece shutter or eyepiece diaphragm camera for light quantity control of such light are known
Nikon Z Series Underwater Housing and Adapter Image Spotted
We have searched a lot int this patent about details, however it’s sometimes hard to dig out all the details from translated machine language. From the translated text it’s very clear that Nikon is working on more new type of adapters for its Mirrorless cameras at the same time it’s really bit strange to see a Camera under-water housing showcased in the patent image. May be they were trying to hide the new Nikon Mirrorless camera models ?
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