Tech Nikon stops developing new SLR cameras

[thomas]

The end of an era. And perhaps a chance to get some good deals on Nikon goodies.

Camera heavyweight Nikon says it will no longer develop new single-lens reflex models, or SLRs. It says that's due to the popularity of both smartphones and mirrorless cameras. The Japanese precision equipment maker says prospects remain dim for restarting SLR development. Nikon started selling cameras equipped with the technology in 1959. They were popular for their ability to take high-quality photos. Together with rival Canon, Nikon won a large share of the global SLR market. But the company says sales of all cameras have been falling since the arrival of smartphones with advanced imaging capabilities. SLR sales were additionally squeezed by increasing demand for compact, lightweight mirrorless cameras.

Nikon stops developing new SLR cameras | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

Camera heavyweight Nikon says it will no longer develop new single-lens reflex models, or SLRs. It says that's due to the popularity of both smartphones and mirrorless cameras.

www3.nhk.or.jp

 

[johnnyG]

Saw this on local/domestic news earlier.

 

[johnnyG]

A different article on it:

Nikon is Exiting the DSLR Market: Report

Nikon will withdraw its business from the DSLR market and focus its resources on mirrorless cameras, according to a report from Nikkei Asia. If true, the

petapixel.com

 

[thomas]

The Petapixel article and this one by DPReview are confusing, as Nikon stated they would continue making, selling and servicing DSLRs. Probably they will no longer develop new DSLRs but focus on mirrorless cameras.

From their website:

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.

Anyhow, they got their headlines.

 

[johnnyG]

Yeah, of course--DPReview, I hadn't thought to look there.

 

[Grandpa Frank]

I went with the Canon AE-1 for some reason. It now sits in my cellar with the motor and about 5 different lens and other accessories . I replaced the Canon with the Nikon Coolpix P80 and it does all I want from it.

 

[thomas]

I went with the Canon AE-1 for some reason. It now sits in my cellar with the motor and about 5 different lens and other accessories . I replaced the Canon with the Nikon Coolpix P80 and it does all I want from it.

I had the A-1, AE-1, and even got myself a used F-1 body. That was several decades ago. To be honest, I don't miss the days of analogue photography.

 

[Grandpa Frank]

I almost regret getting my first camera at 7 years old. I now seem to have a million pics , negatives and slides that will someday end up on the dump , LOL. I sometimes wonder if becoming a meth addict would give me the energy to deal with them all , LOL. Without any kids , I think the people who have to deal with my house when my wife and I are gone will have a long hard clean-up project to deal with. Like my parents , I'm a packrat who throws almost nothing away. When my mom dided , we gave everything away we could and then it took 4 big dumptruck loads to clean everything out.

 

[thomas]

I almost regret getting my first camera at 7 years old. I now seem to have a million pics , negatives and slides that will someday end up on the dump , LOL. I sometimes wonder if becoming a meth addict would give me the energy to deal with them all , LOL. Without any kids , I think the people who have to deal with my house when my wife and I are gone will have a long hard clean-up project to deal with. Like my parents , I'm a packrat who throws almost nothing away. When my mom dided , we gave everything away we could and then it took 4 big dumptruck loads to clean everything out.

I still hope that one day we will get to see some of your Japan collection ...

 

[Grandpa Frank]

I've seen an ad on TV where you send in your photos and they put them on DVD's of USB drives. I have a feeling a few thousand slides might mean I need to mortgage my house, LOL.

 

[Majestic]

My father has an old Nikon S2 camera from the 1950s that should still be in working condition. I'd like to dig it out from beneath the piles of junk and see if the shutter still works.