Nikon will reportedly join Canon in ending development on high-end DSLR cameras
Smaller, lighter mirrorless cameras have mostly caught up to DSLR image quality.
Nikon will reportedly join Canon in ending development on high-end DSLR cameras
Smaller, lighter mirrorless cameras have mostly caught up to DSLR image quality.arstechnica.com
That byline missed the point, that previous 'mirrorless' all had smaller sensors (4/3 format Oly, APS-C format Sony) that could inherently not match the FF dSLR for high ISO low noise images. Low noice high ISO came along with Sony FF mirrorless; while Sony plateaued in mirrorless unit sales in 2012, they could not seem to break free from that level in spite of their best efforts.
Interesting (puzzling?!) that it seems that both the dominant dSLR companies are diminishing the importance of dSLR in favor of mirrorless development, in spite of Sony's continued inability to grow the mirrorless segment. Just maybe the logic is 'maybe we can stimulate business volume simply with buyer perception of 'something new' (mirrorless)...after all we all fell for the bait of new technology changes encouraging us to buy the newest dSLR body every few years...it stimulated business for about 20 years!
Does this mean that digital photographers will be buying up the rest of the SLR film cameras?...
One must remember that Canon is part of a large diverse corporation with great financial support while Nikon has always been a small [still family owned??] company without the financial backing of a larger corporation.
Nikon is the 8th or 7th largest chip maker in the world, has the second largest plant.
Official response from Nikon:
“There was a media article regarding Nikon’s withdrawal of SLR development. This media article is only speculation and Nikon has made no announcement in this regards. Nikon is continuing the production, sales and service of digital SLR. Nikon appreciate your continuous support.” (Nikon)
Read more: https://nikonrumors.com/2022/07/12/...after-60-years-of-history.aspx/#ixzz7YxRdLEAd
...In 2022, is there actually any need for digital cameras with movable mirrors?
Nikon does not actually deny the reports in its carefully worded, but somewhat vague response. It sounds like they will continue to sell their current cameras, but are not likely to develop new cameras.
In 2022, is there actually any need for digital cameras with movable mirrors?
Is there a need for film in 2022? There's no need, it's a preference.
No a life necessity. You are just stirring the pot, Cholent.
I still prefer an SLR where I can see what the lens sees, rather than what the computer behind the sensor thinks it will see.
I think the industry has done a nice job of hoodwinking the public-- Mirrorless is cheaper and simpler to manufacture, and the lens designs can be... Not "simpler", but perhaps "less difficult" due to shorter flange lengths. Strangely, mirrorless equivalents are more expensive than their DSLR siblings, and it's only recently that Canon has brought out "non L" versions of some of their RF lenses.
One must remember that Canon is part of a large diverse corporation with great financial support while Nikon has always been a small [still family owned??] company without the financial backing of a larger corporation.
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