We have just received a fresh confirmation from a source regarding Nikon’s long-rumoured professional APS-C camera.
According to the latest information shared with us, Nikon’s pro-level APS-C / DX camera is now lined up for a September 2026 announcement. The same source also said that no other Nikon camera announcement is expected this year besides this one.
That last part is important. Nikon has already gone through 2026 without launching a new interchangeable-lens body; they are too busy in … (yes, we do have information that will be revealed soon).
This update is 100% accurate; the professional APS-C camera is the one product Nikon is holding back for later this month. Production Line body sent to pros, and more bodies are about to be sent to infulencers before the 2nd week of Sep.
The source was hesitant about the name
The source used the name. Keep the name Nikon Z90. As usual, since he is also deeply connected with Nikon, hesitated before sharing details.
That matches what we have been seeing for months.
For a long time, this camera has been circulating under different names:
Nikon Z90
Nikon Z70
Nikon Z80
Nikon Z500
Mini-Z9 / Mini-ZR / D500 successor
As we all know, that the Z70 name became much stronger after Apple briefly listed an unreleased Nikon Z70 on its official ProRes / ProRes RAW authorised products page in August. That listing was later removed.
So we are treating this as a professional APS-C Nikon Z-mount body coming in September-October 2026, not as a locked official name. Z90 is the name the source used. Z70 is still the name with the strongest public leak so far.
What kind of camera is this?
This is not another Z50 II or Z30-class body.
The camera being described is Nikon’s flagship APS-C / DX model — the one D500 users have been waiting for since Nikon moved fully into mirrorless.
Based on the current rumor picture, this is expected to sit clearly above the existing DX lineup:
Professional APS-C body
High-speed shooting
Strong autofocus
Built more like a compact Z8 / mini-Z9 than a beginner DX camera
Video features closer to the ZR family
Nikon still has no true flagship APS-C mirrorless camera. Canon already has the R7 class, and Sony has the A6700 class. That gap is exactly why this rumor has never died.
Lenses are also in the pipeline
The same source confirmed that lenses are also in the pipeline.
That part is easier to believe. Nikon already added two important DX lenses in late 2025:
NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR
NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
A professional APS-C body only makes sense if Nikon also has more DX glass coming behind it. We expect at least some additional DX lenses to be tied to this launch, even if Nikon does not announce the full lens set on the same day.
Why September makes sense
A September window has already been floating around for this camera. Nikon has also scheduled server maintenance on September 15, which rumor sites usually watch closely because those windows often sit near product announcements.
If the source is right, this could be the first real Nikon body announcement of 2026.
TNC Take
We are more confident about the product than the name.
A professional APS-C Nikon camera in September 2026 now looks very possible. The source saying “this is the only Nikon announcement left this year” also fits Nikon’s unusually quiet 2026 calendar.
Until Nikon publishes the press release, we will keep calling it Nikon’s pro APS-C camera, with Z90 as the name used by the source and Z70 as the strongest leaked designation so far.
Stay tuned. If September is the month, we should not have to wait much longer.
Stay Tuned. Stay Updated.
The article “Nikon Z70 / Z90 – A Pro APS-C Camera Expected Before September 2026” was written by thenewcamera.com team on 1:51 pm, Thursday, 3 September 2026, Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | You can also follow us on Our Official Social Media HandlesFACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM > get live news + Nikon Rumors 24X7
Let’s talk about the Nikon Z90 camera. According to Ordinary Filmmaker trusted sources, the camera is in work, and the prototypes are approved for the production line, ready to replace the old-school Nikon D500 camera. The specification is not new, similar to what we have shared with you a while ago: the Nikon Z90 will carry a 33MP APS-C/DX-format hybrid CMOS autofocus sensor and advanced AI autofocus algorithms, very similar to what we have seen in the Nikon FX-format full-frame cameras
Latest Information about Nikon Z90?
Simon kicks off his video by saying: “Our trusted source has come forward once again to tell us that the Nikon Z90, a direct replacement for the Nikon D500, is now in the works and coming to the market.”
No exact date from Simon – he notes Nikon’s super secretive ( “Nikon is very quiet. Too quiet.” ) and focused on other stuff like cinema gear. But based on his chat, it’s close enough to get excited about. More on timing below.
Nikon Z90 Specs: The Key Details Simon Shared
Simon keeps it real and rumour-free from wild guesses. Here’s what he says about the Z90, broken down easily:
Sensor Size: It’s a DX (APS-C) camera with 32-33 megapixels. So, in terms of sensor resolution, information remains the same as we also have shared previously in our post
Speed: Up to 15 frames per second (fps). Most probably, he is talking about the MAX mechanical shutter speed.
Who It’s For: obviously photographers looking for a mini Z9 camera, an Multipurpose camera made for DX pro., Wildlife photographers who want “more reach” (the crop sensor makes lenses feel longer, like turning a 400mm into 600mm) but don’t need top low-light skills or the pricey Nikon Z9. If you’re pro-level and chasing magazine covers in dim light, stick with Z9. But for sunny safaris? Z90 shines.
Nikon Z90 Release Timeline
According to Simon from Ordinary Filmmaker in his video, the Nikon Z90 release timeline remains uncertain and delayed, with no imminent announcement expected before 2026. He reports from a trusted source that the camera “is now in the works and coming to the market,” but stresses Nikon’s extreme secrecy and heavy focus on the ZR Cinema line, including four new cine lenses within the next six months. Simon explicitly states that “I wouldn’t expect any other new Nikon announcements in the short term that don’t fall under the ZR Cinema line,” and with the February 2026 Olympics approaching too quickly for a Z9 Mark II refresh (as per rumors), stills cameras like the Z90 appear sidelined for several months. This suggests a potential launch in mid-to-late 2026 at the earliest
Stick with TheNewCamera for updates – we’ll ping you day one. What’s your must-have Z90 feature? Drop a comment!
Big thanks to Ordinary Filmmaker (Simon) for his honest video breakdown on the Z90 – your source-driven style keeps us all sane in rumor season!
The article “Nikon Z90 rumors update: 33MP APS-C sensor, 15fps, early 2026 release?” was written by thenewcamera.com team on 10:45 am, Thursday, 11 December 2025, Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). | You can also follow us on Our Official Social Media HandlesFACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM > get live news + Nikon Rumors 24X7
Chinese sources suggest that Nikon’s mysterious model is coming this year. So far, we know that the Nikon Z9 Mark II, Nikon ZR, Nikon Z7 III, and Nikon Z Video cameras are in the announcement pipeline. At the very same time, Nikon is also planning multiple cinema-related announcements. Based on Nikon’s announcement patterns and current rumors, several cameras are expected in late 2025 and early 2026. Take a look list of upcoming cameras
As in the table, you have seen all possible lists of cameras in BOLD, those that are expected to arrive. So, what else can we expect from Nikon? Nikon Z70 or Nikon Z90?
It, almost confirmed now, Nikon is gearing up for the professional ZR series camera, we can expect the introduction of ZR DX lineup of Camera in near future to offer a comprehensive video range to beginner content creators and cinematographers, but that all known to us we are not able to keep the ZR in “Mysterious Model” category.
Nikon ZR DX Range
Video Dedicated DX Mirroless Camera Announcement on its WAY? We already have the Sony ZV series lineup for beginner cinematographers and content creators. Canon recently announced their first V series camera, the Canon R50V., its logical to expect the same kind of move from Nikon. In the entire DX lineup, we have only one camera for content creators, the Nikon Z30, which badly needs an update if Nikon wants to keep a revenue share in entry entry-level content creator market. Apart from this, Nikon Z30, all the DX and FX lines of cameras are made for HYBRID SHOOTERS.
Nikon Z70 / Z90
None of the Nikon APS-C DX Mirrorless camera bodies have IBIS inside them. We do not have any pro model in the Nikon DX lineup after the Nikon D500, the Nikon D500 was announced back in January 2016 and discontinued in January 2022.
Over the past year, we have been getting strong hints about the development of the Nikon Z70 / Z90 camera, and one of the prototypes of the DX Z Mirrorless bodies is also being tested with Global shutter sensors. Be assured, Nikon will not put the Global shutter sensor-based cameras in the market; they will initially use partially or fully stacked CMOS sensors around a 26- 32MP Range paired up with the latest generation of Expeed image processors. Although we are waiting for more confirmation on the set of information we received a while ago.
So, these two are the possibilities under the hood of the Nikon Mysterious Model. What are you waiting for? Which specific model, let me know in the comments box
We have already published information about the Nikon Z80 camera, which comes from a reputed Chinese source [Check here]. According to this source, Nikon is working on a mini Nikon Z8 camera on its way, expected to be announced in 2024.
We keep getting very strong information from reliable sources that Nikon is developing a high-end APS-C DX-format camera, not a direct successor to the Z50 Mark II.
The next set of Rumor is coming from a source that has seen a prototype with a working 33MP APS-C Format sensor, he was using the name of Nikon Z90 camera.
The Nikon Z90 will be a camera that fits above the Z50 DX-format mid-range.
Here is a look at the list of specifications we have received from the source:
Nikon Z90
Sensor: 33 megapixels
4k 60fps
15 FPS Mech
In body IBIS
See, these are the initial set of specs
Arrival Date
As per the latest rumors, the Nikon Z90 is potentially launching in mid-to-late 2026 at the earliest
TNC Take: Based on the frequency of rumors we are getting about the next DX-format camera, we are almost sure a DX-format camera is coming in Q4 of 2024.
Nikon Z90 is said to be a mini version of Nikon Z9 camera with flagship level core specification.
Nikon Z90 Rumored Specification
Nikon working on a Higher resolution DX-format sensor for its upcoming flagship camera. As you before they put a flagship in the market they do work on several prototypes of the camera and test heavily.
Initial specs of one of the Nikon Z90 Prototypes
A scaled-down version of the highly-anticipated Z8 camera, with a smaller form factor and a 33MP / 26Mp APS-C/DX sensor. Firmware (under development) and 6K video capabilities, making it an ideal replacement for the D500. Dual card slots will also be included, with one supporting XQD cards and the other supporting SD cards
Finally, a very tough competitor for the Canon R7 camera coming, the Nikon Z90 is said to feature a stacked CMOS Sensor instead of FSI or BSI to deliver the MAX speed possible in burst mode and without any rolling shutter effect.
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We have just received a fresh confirmation from a source regarding Nikon’s long-rumoured professional APS-C camera.
