This statement is coming out from Nikon President Masaaki Tokunari, Yomiuri Shimbun (Japanese publisher) has published an interview with the Nikon President recently.
Take a look at the summary
Chinese Wealthy People and Indian Wedding Photographers Preferring Nikon
Our decision to focus on mid to high-end models, professional models, and mirrorless cameras in the 2020s has worked better than expected. The Chinese market is a typical example. Sales are high because the wealthy are looking for cameras rather than smartphones. India is also growing. The country has a large population, but there is also a large demand for weddings.
Nikon President Masaaki Tokunari also thinks that the saturation point has now arrived, now both smartphone and Mirrorless cameras can co-exist together
We are now in an age where smartphones and digital cameras can coexist. Global sales of digital cameras have fallen to one-twentieth of their peak. However, domestic companies are doing well. What is going on? As I understand it, the act of taking photos has spread with the spread of smartphones. In the days of film cameras, you had to develop the film, but with digital cameras, that’s unnecessary. Nowadays, you can post photos online right away, and there are social networking sites like Instagram and Facebook. I think smartphones have broadened the base. As a result, our high-end models, which are at the top of the camera pyramid, are selling well.
It’s hard to capture the decisive moment with a smartphone. Smartphones have taught us the joy of sharing our shooting with the public, and the number of people using them has increased. For this reason, interchangeable lens cameras, including those from other companies, are doing well compared to compact digital cameras and cameras with non-interchangeable lenses.
More of the interview – about the future and RED acquisition
(Regarding the review of production bases) The purpose is to improve production capacity. To make high-precision lenses. We will invest 100 billion yen and gradually renovate our factories by 2030. First in Tochigi. Many of our lenses are made in Thailand, and high-performance lenses are produced in Tochigi.
We have acquired Red, a US camera manufacturer. The Z mount is expected to be used in filming as well. We would like to use our channels to promote it in India, a major film country. There is no doubt that this field is an area where market expansion is expected.
As per the tipster, the Mass production of the K1 Mark III camera is about to start in October 2024, so it does make a bit of sense the recently registered R0710 Model is a Pentax K-1 Mark III camera. Take a look at the set of information shared by the tipster of the Pentax forum of Germany
Pentax K-1 Mark II was officially announced on March 27, 2018. This full-frame DSLR camera is an update to the original Pentax K-1
Former registrations:
R01010: Pentax K-1 Mark II
R02010: Ricoh GR III
R02020: Ricoh Theta Z1
R02050: Ricoh WG-6
R02060: Ricoh G900
R02070: Ricoh G900SE
R03010: Pentax K-3 Mark III
R03030: Ricoh Theta SC2
R03040: Ricoh WG-70
R04010 → Unreleased
R07010 → Unreleased
Pentax K1 Mark III Latest information
For Ricoh, the K1 III must cover two markets: the 645Z (medium format) we also provide full-frame customers. I would time come from a housing price of approx. €4,000 (+/-) comes out. The most important new features:
– SAFOX 14 Autofocus-System
– New full format sensor, comes back from Sony, in the prototypes there are 3 different sensors, for the series I tap on the 61M BSI CMOS Mio. Pixel sensor. (Later may still be a version with lower resolution but larger pixel size for high ISO values and astrophotography.)
– Fast, no VERY FAST image sequence – Pentax is expected to take the lead !!!
– 4K (and higher) video (but a video camera is still not for me…)
– USB C (3.2) port
The new gimmicks:
– Joystick
– Touchscreen (switchable luckily)
– New Smart functions (including those that the K3 III does not yet have)
– Bluetooth / WiFi
– New control software for mobile phones (with Liveview…)
The good things remain:
– GPS installed
– Astrotracer installed
– button lighting
– Very solid workmanship very good haptics
– Of course the optical viewfinder (but significant improvements in information display)
These infos are my status as of August 2024 – serial production is scheduled to start in Vietnam in October.
— End of rumor —
We will post an update as soon as we get any new information, stay tuned.
Leica has launched the M11-D, a special part of the M11 family. This camera doesn’t have a rear display. Instead, it comes with a dedicated ISO. Leica believes this change helps photographers focus more on the basics of photography—like composition, aperture, shutter speed, & ISO. Even though it’s simple, the M11-D is a modern digital camera. It has a 60MP sensor that can take five full-resolution pictures every second. Plus, it has 256GB of internal storage and works with UHS-II SD cards, letting you use up to 2TB.
When it comes to connections, it offers Bluetooth & Wi-Fi for pairing with smartphones. You also get USB-C for transferring data & charging. The camera features Leica’s Content Credentials system too. This means users can check if and how an image has been edited.
This isn’t the first time Leica made a digital without a screen. They did something similar before with the M10 series, which was also at those who love pure photography. Staying true to its clean design idea, the M11-D removes the famous red Leica badge on the front and replaces with a plain black flathead screw. The name “Leica” is engraved on the top plate instead.
The M11-D is priced at $9,395 and is available for preorder now. It costs $400 more than the regular M11. That higher price not only accounts for no screen but also for the much bigger internal storage — four times larger than what you get with the M11’s 64GB.
20 key features of the Leica M11-D:
60MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor
Leica Maestro III image processor
ISO range from 64 to 50,000
14-bit color depth
Optical viewfinder with rangefinder focus system
No rear LCD screen for analog-style shooting
Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for connectivity
Digital app integration for image control
All-metal, weather-resistant body
Magnesium alloy chassis
Silent electronic shutter up to 1/16,000s
64GB built-in memory
Supports M-mount lenses
2GB buffer for continuous shooting
4.5 fps burst rate
External EVF support
Ultra-low power consumption
Durable, scratch-resistant black finish
USB-C for charging and data transfer
Customizable control buttons
TNC take: Everything is perfect in this announcement, but the camera is missing out on the RED DOT, which Leica is known for. I think they should give options to users on whether they want to carry the legacy or not
This is Nikon’s first move after the acquisition of RED Camera. Initially, they introduced a LUT (Look-Up Table) that exhibits a color profile similar to RED Cinema cameras for their Nikon mirrorless system cameras, specifically those capable of recording in log format. However, this is just a small step towards a major announcement ?, the btw, we have already shared our wishlist for Nikon next RED Komodo camera with Z Mount – Nikon KOMODO Z – What Can We Expect from Nikon?
The Digital Photography Review team has recorded videos with all new LUTs and has demonstrated them beautifully, allowing you to see the color differences, contrast types, and dynamic range each lens provides.
Okay, that’s a really big surprise that Canon has announced a 28-70 f/2.8 lens with a $1000 (approximately) price tag. It is completely unbelievable that a brand like Canon would put a full-frame lens in the market at such a reasonable price. I can’t believe it, but it’s a fact, and you can order it right now at B&H or other stores.
The RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM lens is Canon’s new standard zoom lens, primarily for full-frame camera users, offering a widely adjustable focal range from 28mm to 70mm with a constant F2.8 aperture
As per the tip we had from an unknown source, Sony has scheduled a camera announcement, the timeline he shared with us is between the last week of October and Early Nov 2024, and you can expect a major announcement.
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TNC Take: As we always say we can take it with a grain of salt, let’s cross our fingers and wait for a surpriseee
Nikon Z 50mm 1.4 lens has finally been announced. The lens is very reasonably priced, considering it’s a full-frame lens with a 1.4 aperture. I think other camera makers should learn from Nikon, how affordable and reasonably priced F1.4 lenses are becoming for their Z mount. If native lenses are available at such reasonable prices, why would users look for third-party lenses?
Close minimum focus distance lets users get as near as 14.5 in (0.37 m) from the subject, which is great for flowers, still life and food photography.
Nine-blade diaphragm helps to create a natural, circular bokeh for a pleasing out of focus area.
Focus breathing is effectively suppressed to minimize the shift of the angle of view when adjusting the focus.
Near Silent operation for video production, with a click-less control ring and near silent lens drive thanks to the use of STM motors.
Weather Sealed and designed with careful consideration for dust- and drip-resistant performance.
Nikon Z 50mm 1.4 Sample Images
Shutter Speed
1/250 sec.
Aperture
f/1.4
Focal length
50mm
Imaging Sensitivity
200
format
Full size/FX format
I captured the casual expression of a person peeking through the leaves. By opening the aperture to f/1.4, the focused eye area is sharp, while the leaves in the foreground and background are softly blurred, enveloping the person. This is a shot that subtly conveys her feelings.
The neutral perspective of the 50mm and the large foreground and background bokeh produced by the maximum aperture of F1.4 make people stand out in a three-dimensional way. Another feature of the 50mm lens is the high degree of freedom it offers, allowing you to change the impression of the subject in a variety of ways depending on the distance and angle.
This image was taken using RAW data, which was converted to TIFF or JPEG using software such as NX Studio, and then finished as a work of art by the photographer using software from another company.
● The original data has been resized to 1280 x 852 pixels.
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