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upcoming full frame mirrorless camera from Nikon Z mount

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Nikon Europe has posted a video on YouTube that seems to tease the upcoming full frame mirrorless camera from Nikon, along with the rumored new “Z mount”. If you move forward to 1:05 in the video , you’ll see what everyone is talking about. Specifications are after the break. Nikon Full Frame Mirrorless Specifications ( Nikon Rumors ): Official announcement in the next few weeks (still no exact/confirmed date). Battery life is said to be worse than current Nikon DSLR cameras (obviously). The biggest problem could be that Nikon may not be able to meet demand as production facilities are not yet ramped up after the restructuring. Again, just a rumor that may or may not turn out to be true. Very good video AF features (no other details). Video AF will be different for the two mirrorless models (the cheaper version may have less AF goodies). AF tracking ability of the 45MP version on par with the current Sony A7 models. Another price, this time from the UK (body only): 45MP ab...

first rumored specifications of Nikon’s full frame mirrorless cameras

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Nikon Rumors has posted the first rumored specifications of Nikon’s full frame mirrorless cameras. Two mirrorless cameras: one with 24-25MP and one with 45MP (48MP is also a possibility). I assume both cameras are full frame (I did not get a specific confirmation on that). Similar body size to the Sony a7 camera but with better ergonomics and a better grip. 5-axis in-body stabilization 9fps New mirrorless mount. We already knew that,  but the number I was given this time is 55mm. The Z-mount dimensions I reported a few months ago were 49mm for the actual opening and 65.4mm for the entire mount diameter. The new mirrorless mount will allow for f/0.95 lenses – remember the NOCT trademark and f/0.9 lens patents? Memory cards: XQD and CF Express – now this is a surprise for me, but it is what I have heard (ProGrade is coming with a CF Express card). EVF resolution: 3.6MP Initially, three lenses will be announced: 24-70mm, 35mm and 50mm (I thin...