Specifications:

• 16MP FF CMOS sensor
• Expeed 3 LSI, USB 1.0 only
• ISO - 100 - 12800
• 3.2" 921kp screen
• 30-1/4000 shutter
• SDHC card slot
• absolutely no video
• 760g
• 144 mm x 110 mm x 67 mm

Links and hand-ons:

• http://www.photographyblog.com/news/nikon_df_hands_on_review/
• http://www.ephotozine.com/article/nikon-df-hands-on-preview-23344
• http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/124862-hands-on-nikon-df-review
• http://www.techradar.com/reviews/cameras-and-camcorders/cameras/digital-slrs-hybrids/nikon-df-1196518/review
• http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/photo-news/540182/first-look-hands-on-review-nikon-df-dslr
• http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=5442&news=nikon+Df+full+frame+DX+DSLR+50mm+f1.8+special+edition+lens
• http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/nikon-df/nikon-dfA.HTM
• http://www.popphoto.com/gear/2013/11/new-gear-nikon-df-dslr-retro-styling-and-no-video-capture
• http://www.theverge.com/2013/11/4/5066118/nikon-df-full-frame-modern-camera-in-a-stunning-old-school-body
• http://www.engadget.com/2013/11/04/nikon-df-camera/
• http://www.dpreview.com/previews/nikon-df

Available at:

• body - http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-FX-Format-Digital-Camera-Silver/dp/B00GD1KASM/
• kit - http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-FX-Format-Digital-Special-Edition/dp/B00GD1KCAI/

From new Nikon patent.

It is expected that camera will follow new Sony APS-C model and will use same new APS-C sensor.

Main feature is expected to be HDR and some new AI modes.

Main specs:

• 24.2Mp CMOS sensor
• EXPEED 4 processor
• 51 point AF
• 6fps only speed shooting
• 2x SDHC slots
• 1/8000 to 30 sec shutter
• Wi-Fi and NFC
• Wireless mikes support
• Very bad video options - up to 1080p30 only, 1080p60 is available in 1.3x crop mode only (m43 sensor size)
• 20 minutes video limit (due to file size)
• Mic input, and no headphone output
• 3.2" Fixed screen (sic!)
• Available - April 2015
• Price - $1200 body only, $1700 with 18-140mm f3.5-5.6 lens

According to Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, a newspaper specialized for Japanese manufacturing, Mr. Umadate, Nikon's new CEO, said Nikon is going to launch a flagship mirrorless camera which is equivalent to the Nikon D5.

"Nikon to introduce a top-end model of the mirror-less camera. Time is a non-published, but Umatate Toshikazu president was revealed in response to the interview of the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun. Top-end model of the digital single-lens reflex camera will be further development of D5."

Small leaked info:

• Will have two ultra fast SSD slots
• FullHD OLED EVF
• up to 60fps in full resolution of sensor
• up to 30fps with realtime and face/eye tracking AF in full resolution of sensor
• 4K 60fps video, 6K 30fps 422 up to 400Mbit
• some camera options, including serial shooting speed will be licensed
• ProRes, LUT, VLOG and raw licenses
• start price of $9999 won't have licenses enabled
• special pro service will be available upon license purchase (around $399 a year)
• camera price with all licensed bought can be up to $19999
• Nikon aim to launch before Olympics

From my sources:

• Camera will have 4K video, but 30fps limited.
• Photo oriented model
• Very cheap build quality as Nikon is aiming for top margins (3x margin compared to 7200 model).

Specs

• 18MP 1" CMOS sensor
• Expeed 4A LSI
• 1,037,000 dots tilting screen
• 2,359,000 dots EVF (need to buy separate)
• 1080p60, 1080p30p, 720p60, 720p30, 720p120,288p400,144p1200, 1080p24
• Wi-Fi
• No external mic/headphones connection possibility
• 381 g
• 111mm x 65mm x 33mm
• Kit with grip and EVF will cost $1200

Previews:

• http://www.steves-digicams.com/camera-reviews/nikon/1-v3/nikon-1-v3-review.html
• http://www.dpreview.com/articles/9596244871/nikon-1-v3-a-quick-summary

Preorders:

• http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IYP9MQ6/
• http://www.adorama.com/INK1V3BK1.html

• New Z mount, similar to Fujifilm one
• STM video oriented lenses
• Focus on FF sensors, sensors produced by Sony
• Possible stacked FF sensor with 6K and 4K 120fps mode
• Video shooting will be main marketing theme
• 4K at 60fps, possible 6K at 24fps
• Good margins, high price

Specs

• Very small difference from D5300
• Same sensor and VF
• Time limited 1080p60
• Touch screen
• $900 for body only
• available at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RUBJUSK/

PR

A vari-angle monitor for which a touch-screen interface has been adopted

The D5500 is the first Nikon digital SLR camera for which a touch-screen interface has been adopted. This enables simple and intuitive operation by those who frequently use smart devices. It is equipped with a large and wide, 3.2-inch, approximately 1037K-dot TFT LCD vari-angle monitor with wide viewing angle. In addition to preserving more than sufficient visibility, the side-hinged vari-angle monitor opens up to 180° to the left, and can be rotated up to 90° clockwise, or up to 180° counter-clockwise while it is open. This ensures flexible shooting from a wide variety of angles, whether low or high, and even when capturing self portraits.

Touch Fn

One of eight frequently used camera settings (Focus-point selection, AF-area mode, Aperture, ISO sensitivity, etc.) can be assigned to this function for use with viewfinder shooting, enabling immediate modification of the assigned setting, and achieving practical operation by simply tapping or sliding a finger across the monitor while looking through the viewfinder.

A strong monocoque body, and the world’s smallest, lightest, and slimmest digital SLR camera equipped with a vari-angle monitor

A monocoque structure, with which the exterior serves as a frame that protects the internal structure with great strength, has been adopted for the D5500. Use of a carbon-fiber composite material for the front body, where important mechanisms such as the imaging unit are incorporated, and the front and rear covers not only ensures a light weight, but also preserves great strength and durability. In addition, positioning of the integrated circuit board, on which electronic components are mounted, and the imaging unit in nearly the same place, as well as optimization of drive unit positioning have helped to make the camera significantly slimmer. This, in turn, has enabled a deeper grip that provides a firmer, steadier hold on the camera, making it more portable and easier to handle.

A built-in Wi-Fi® function* that enables image transfer and remote shooting through collaboration with smart devices

The built-in Wi-Fi® function makes two-way wireless communications with smart devices such as smartphones and tablets possible. Full-scale photographic works (still images) captured with this digital SLR camera can be uploaded to a smart device from which they can be transferred or shared on SNSs via the Internet. In addition, the live view screen can be displayed on a smart device, enabling use of the smart device for a variety of applications, including capture of self portraits and group photos, as well as remote photography.

An effective pixel count of 24.2-million pixels, a Nikon DX-format CMOS sensor, and the EXPEED 4 image-processing engine enable superior image quality and excellent detail

Offering an effective pixel count of 24.2-million pixels and equipped with a Nikon DX-format CMOS sensor with no optical low-pass filter, the D5500 is able to capture images that make the most of the superior rendering capabilities of NIKKOR lenses. In addition, the EXPEED 4 image-processing engine richly reproduces colors from those in the darkest portions of the frame to those in the brightest portions of the frame for smooth changes between bright and dark portions, which results in images with excellent detail and a three-dimensional appearance. The camera supports a broad range of standard sensitivities, from ISO 100 to 25600, making capture of images exhibiting excellent detail with little noise possible, even in dark surroundings.

Even better functions and performance as a full-scale digital SLR camera

The D5500 offers the superior performance and wide variety of functions that make the rich power of expression, possible only with a full-scale digital SLR camera, possible.

Improved Picture Control System

Support for the new Flat Picture Control, the new Clarity adjustment item (for still images only), as well as the ability to apply adjustments in finer increments, greatly expand possibilities for imaging suited to the subject or user intent regarding expression.

Scene Recognition System

In order to increase the accuracy of auto control functions, scene information is analyzed using the 2016-pixel RGB sensor and the image sensor. This makes it possible for the autofocus system to accurately track moving subjects, it enables exposure control that takes highlights into consideration, and it makes extremely accurate white balance control possible. In addition, information acquired from the image sensor is used to achieve greater accuracy with exposure and AF control in live view mode (including movie live view).

High-speed continuous shooting.

The D5500 supports high-speed continuous shooting at up to 5 fps* for a maximum of 100 shots (JPEG).

Special Effects mode, to which Super Vivid, Pop, and Photo Illustration options have been added, for a total of ten effects that enable more creative expression

The D5500 is equipped with a Special Effects mode, with which effects can be selected and applied with recording of both still images and movies. Preview in the camera monitor before shooting or recording begins allows users to confirm the results of effect selection in the camera monitor in real time. With the addition of Super Vivid, Photo Illustration, and Pop options, the D5500 offers selection from a total of ten special effects. This allows users to easily enjoy dramatic effects like those seen in art and the movies. This mode was adopted to respond to the creative intent of users searching for a way to express their own unique style and creativity.

D-Movie function for recording 1920 x 1080/60p full-HD movies

The D5500 is equipped with a D-Movie function that supports recording of smooth 1920 x 1080/60p full-HD movies. In addition to recording via the built-in stereo microphone, the optional Stereo Microphone ME-1 can also be used to record high-quality stereo sound.

A built-in Vignette Control function that reduces illumination falloff at image peripheries

The D5500 is the first Nikon DX-format model to offer the Vignette Control function, which processes images to reduce the drop in brightness at the edges of frames (illumination falloff) that sometimes occurs due to the characteristics of photographic lenses.

From https://www.fotovideoshop.sk/shop/nikon-d760-telo/p-2007730.xhtml

Specifications and annoucments:

• 10.1 Megapixel, CX-format (1") CMOS sensor
• Expeed 3 image processor
• Supports all CX-mount lenses (of which five are now available) with a 2.7X crop factor; optional F-mount adapter lets you use your regular Nikkor lenses
• Same AF system as the original 1 System models
• Body and mode dial now made from metal
• 3-inch LCD display with 921,000 pixels (double the resolution of the J1)
• Full manual controls with RAW support
• Shutter speed range of 30 - 1/16000 sec
• ISO range of 100 - 3200, expandable to 6400
• Scene Auto Selector for the point-and-shoot crowd
• Creative Mode offers panorama, selective color, miniature, backlighting (HDR), and other special effects
• Continuous shooting remains at 10 fps with continuous AF, 60 fps without
• Built-in flash (same as the J1)
• Records Full HD at 30p or 60i with stereo sound (no manual controls)

• http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/08/09/nikon-j2-unveiled-new-1-series-mirrorless-lens-underwater-housing
• http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/08/09/Nikon-1-J2-mirrorless-camera-refreshes-1-Systems-consumer-model
• http://www.dcresource.com/news/newsitem.php?id=4539
• http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20120809_551908.html

Available at:

• 10-30mm kit - http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Digital-Camera-10-30mm-Black/dp/B008V0IWEC ($546)
• double kit - http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Digital-Camera-10-30mm-30-110mm/dp/B008V0J2ZA ($796)

• 24.2MP sensor
• HD 1,920x1,080 / 60 fps
• New new ultra-compact AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II
• Compatible with the WU-1a wireless adapter for online photo sharing
• New (also in D5300) EXPEED 4 that delivers up to 5 frames per second
• Full 1080p HD video recording capabilities
• Compact and lightweight
• Movie Maximum recording time is 20 min.
• Optional external stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter)
• Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
• HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector
• Video Output: NTSC, PAL
• Eye-Fi Compatible

Info:

• http://www.dpreview.com/news/2014/01/07/hands-on-with-the-nikon-d3300-and-35mm-f1-8g-lens
• http://www.nikon.com/news/2014/0107_dslr_02.htm
• http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/Digital-SLR-Cameras/1532/D3300.html
• http://nikonrumors.com/2014/01/06/nikon-d3300-camera-announcement.aspx/

If this turns out to have the new Toshiba sensor in it which the D5200/D7100/D5300 have then I think this will be my next Nikon camera! But even if it doesn't, this is would still be the cheapest DSLR (so ignoring mirrorless for the moment) which does FHD 60fps.

Specs

• 24.2Mp CMOS APS-C sensor, same as D3300
• New guide mode for beginners
• Most else is derived from D3300
• No 4K video, no mike socket
• 1,200 shots (CIPA) battery life

Available for preorder at https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D3400-NIKKOR-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G/dp/B01KITZKDE/

Specifications:

• A 51-point AF system for improved subject acquisition and focus performance under dim lighting. In addition, 11 focus points (five at center with an addition three to each side) are fully functional when lenses with a maximum aperture of f/8 are used.
• A 3.2-inch, approximately 921k-dot LCD monitor with reinforced glass, automatic monitor brightness control, and wide viewing angle
• A virtual horizon that shows the degree to which the camera is tilted sideways (roll), or forward or backward (pitch) with display in the monitor and viewfinder
• A new shutter unit that has passed testing for 200,000 cycles and supports a maximum shutter speed of 1/8000 s and flash sync speed of 1/250 s
• Continuous shooting at 4 (FX-format/5 : 4 image area) or 5 (DX-format/1.2x image area) fps*
• CompactFlash and SD dual memory card slots
• Support for SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0)

The D800 records movies exhibiting superior resolution with optimal processing of information acquired from the 36.3-million pixel image sensor. Recording of 1920 x 1080p/30-fps full-HD movies is supported, and users can choose to record using the FX-based movie format or the DX-based movie format according to recording conditions. The FX-based movie format offers a shallow depth-of-field with an emphasis on blur characteristics while the DX-based movie format enables recording of movies that bring subjects closer when lenses with short focal lengths are used. The D800 is also equipped with a headphone jack and supports precise adjustment of microphone sensitivity. In addition, it supports simultaneous display of movies or the movie live view display in the camera monitor and on an external monitor. Further, the D800 responds to the needs of professionals who require uncompressed movie files with the ability to record movies directly to an external HDMI recorder in movie live view mode. The D800 also offers a time-lapse photography function that captures images at a selected interval and then combines the images to create a time-lapse movie that shows the changes in a particular scene that occur over time.

Nikon D800 price: $2999.95 Nikon D800E price: $3,299.95

Available at:

• UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00763MHB4/
• US: http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D800-FX-Format-Digital-Camera/dp/B0076AYNXM

Links:

• http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/dslr/d800/pdf/d800_28p.pdf
• http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/microsite/d800/index.htm
• http://www.nikon.com/news/2012/0207_dslr_01.htm
• http://www.dpreview.com/previews/nikond800/

Nikon D3200 offers the full HD experience of high quality 1080p video. Users can create memorable, cinematic quality videos at 24 or 30 fps and easily share HD content online with friends and family or on their own HDTV via the HDMI output.

Continuing down the path that its predecessor, the Nikon D3100, started, the D3200 implements full-time AF during video recording to help capture crisp video even during the most action-packed situations. To boost the production value of any home video, the camera offers manual or automatic exposure control, and a stereo microphone input to attach an optional external microphone such as the compact ME-1 Stereo Microphone. Furthermore, the D3200 offers other HD-SLR advantages including the ability to create a shallow depth of field, amazing low-light video performance and NIKKOR lens versatility.

Capturing videos on the D3200 is simple, even when in Live View. With a dedicated video record button and easy access to the Live View switch, users can capture video clips before the moment is gone. Additionally, videos play with astonishing detail and clarity on the D3200’s 3-inch, high resolution 921,000-dot LCD screen.

• Resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps
• Format - H.264
• Manual control

Links:

http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/04/19/Nikon-D3200-with-WiFi-Option

Videos:

Structural reform does not exclude all possibilities. In terms of product, you should also compete with medium and high-end SLR single lens reflexes. While targeting genre top, earn profits even if sales falls. With generations grew up on smart phones I will give out a "Nikonashii" mirrorless camera that made a difference to other companies in terms of performance. I want to overwhelm the performance of the lens by making use of industrial lens technology, but also need playfulness

From http://newswitch.jp/p/9613

Nikon has serious issues, so next move is PR noise. Lot of Nikon paid hamsters from stupid ones to smart like Thom started to made circles around mirrorless camera mention.
They also want to move attention from previous sentence typical for capitalist regressive company - to increase profits and focus on elite.

Currently its only in Japanese and only Google translate.

http://www.fujirumors.com/japanese-goverment-wants-fujifilm-help-suffering-nikon-company-says-japanese-report/

Specs:

• 20.8mp 1" CMOS sensor
• 4K video at mere 15fps
• 1080p60 and 720p120 modes
• Wi-Fi
• NFC
• Tilting touch screen
• Price starts at $500
• http://www.adorama.com/results/NewNikon1J5

• 20MP CMOS APS-C sensor
• 4Kp30 and 4Kp24 video modes
• 51 points AF
• 8 fps serial shooting
• Tiltable screen
• Wi-Fi and bluetooth
• SnapBridge

Overview

Nikon Gamma Controls bring interactive adjustment of the camera's gamma curve to video filming on DSLR's that support Nikon's custom Picture Control profiles. It is comprised of a set of calibrated gamma curves applied to Nikon's built-in Picture Profiles: Neutral, Portrait, Standard, Landscape, Vivid, and Monochrome. Unlike previous custom picture profiles such as Technicolor's Cinestyle, which provides a single, non-adjustable gamma curve that attempts to cover all types of shooting conditions, Nikon Gamma Controls enable the user to select a standardized gamma curve that best suits the illumination of each shot. And since Nikon Gamma Controls are calibrated to industry-standard grading tools, the selected gamma curve can be freely and accurately fine-tuned in a wide range of video editors without loss of image detail.

Gamma Control - Exposure's Hidden Dimension

One of the first challenges that confront videographers is gauging the proper exposure for each shot. While modern DSLR's provide a variety of illumination meters and exposure adjustments, high-contrast scenes can easily exceed the camera's limited dynamic range. In these situations it is often necessary to deliberately underexpose the darker areas of a scene in order to preserve highlight details in the brightest areas. This can result in starkly-lit video images that require significant grading to boost the visibility of shadow details. Unfortunately, the darkest areas in videos compressed with 8-bit H.264 encoders are recorded with noticeably degraded image quality, and this imposes a practical limit on the amount of enhancement that can be applied in post-production.

What is actually needed in these cases are controls that enable the user to set not only the exposure level of the highlights, but to independently control exposure of darker areas as well. When recording video, Nikon cameras convert the RAW sensor data into Rec. 709 video data and compress the scene's dynamic range into a format designed for viewing on consumer televisions. The core mathematical formula used in this conversion is known as the video gamma curve, and it determines the relative brightness of dark and midrange tones compared to the highlights. Broadcast engineers fine-tuned the Rec. 709 gamma curve for television viewing under subdued room lighting - a standard that is not well-optimized for image capture, particularly not for high-contrast lighting situations. For optimal image quality, the camera's gamma curve should ideally be adjusted specifically for each scene.

The Zen of Gamma Control

While there are many ways to adjust the perceived brightness of an image, the gamma function has a uniquely valuable property - it enables you to manipulate the proportional brightness of midrange tones while leaving the exposure of the brightest and darkest shades unchanged. That gives you the ability to protect highlight detail with a conservative exposure setting, while independently adjusting the overall brightness of the image with the gamma control. It is literally an extra dimension of exposure control, demonstrated in the video sequence below. The inset histograms measure the change in midrange brightness as gamma is varied from 1.0 to 0.4:

In practice, Nikon Gamma Controls are a set of seven gamma curves, in this case applied to Nikon's built-in Neutral Picture Profile. I have calibrated the curves with the base Neutral profile as gamma 1.0, decrementing with each step by 0.1 down to a gamma of 0.4. This provides a gamma adjustment range of 2.5:1, covering the full range of practical shooting conditions. The reason I chose this particular scaling is because it matches the calibration of the built-in gamma controls provided by a wide range of video editors. This calibration is so precise that you can grade each of the above clips back to gamma 1.0 simply by applying the same gamma setting that was used to record it. (In other words, to restore a video shot at gamma 0.5 back to the camera's default gamma 1.0 curve, simply grade it with a gamma curve set to 0.5. With a 32-bit video editor, this process is completely reversible - no image details are lost!)

Improving Image Quality with Gamma Control

If Nikon DSLR's recorded videos in uncompressed RAW format, there would be no practical advantage to using gamma control profiles. In addition to filming video, Nikon Gamma Controls can be used in JPEG still photography (e.g. to bring up shadow details in backlit photos). If you capture both JPEG and RAW image formats, however, you'll find that the RAW images are unaltered by Nikon Gamma Controls.

With video, however, the internal H.264 encoder burns the camera's gamma curve permanently into each recording, and it's here that Nikon Gamma Controls can visibly improve shadow detail quality. With a gamma of 0.5, for example, darker shades are recorded with about twice as much mathematical detail as that used in the camera's default gamma 1.0 picture profiles. An additional advantage is that boosting the recorded illumination of shadow details can give you the option of turning down the brightness when grading the video in post, instead of needing to dig image details out of the darkness. The example below shows how grading a video shot at the default gamma of 1.0 produces visibly coarser results than grading with gamma 0.7 or 0.5:

Nikon Gamma Controls Beta Test Info

This initial Beta Release of Nikon Gamma Controls has been thoroughly tested for accuracy and reliability on a Nikon D5100. In addition, I've verified proper operation on Nikon D5200 and D7000 cameras (and confirmed that Nikon D3100 and D3200 do not support custom Picture Controls). In addition, I've confirmed compatibility with the calibration of gamma controls provided in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, versions CS5 - CS6.

My understanding of Nikon's documentation is that all contemporary pro and prosumer DSLR's support custom Picture Controls using a standardized, cross-compatible set of built-in picture profiles. Detailed information on the Nikon Picture Control System is available here:

http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/microsite/picturecontrol/catalog/PicCon.pdf

The reason I'm releasing this version as a Beta test is because there are additional compatibility issues I don't have the resources to investigate on my own. I would appreciate help in confirming support for Nikon Gamma Controls in the following areas:

• Support for custom Picture Controls across Nikon's DSLR models.
• Accurate gamma calibration on each of the built-in Picture Profiles.
• Calibration of gamma adjustment controls in prominent video editing suites.

With Nikon Gamma Controls v0.1 Beta, I've included the complete set of gamma controls for Nikon's built-in Neutral profile, with default user settings adjusted for video recording. The Neutral profile is well-suited for video and provides a solid baseline for evaluation. Once we have confirmed compatibility with a broad range of Nikon DSLR's and video editing applications, I will generate calibrated gamma control profiles for all six of Nikon's built-in picture profiles and include them in subsequent releases.

Download and Installation of Nikon Gamma Controls

I've packaged Nikon Gamma Controls in a zip file attached to this post. After downloading and unzipping it, you'll find a folder named NIKON, which contains a CUSTOMPC folder that contains a set of Nikon Picture Control profiles. Copy the entire NIKON folder structure to the root folder of a compatible memory card and insert it into your camera.

To install Nikon Gamma Controls, find the "Manage Picture Control" option in the SHOOTING MENU. Select the "Load/Save" option, and then the "Copy to Camera" option. You should then see a list of the Nikon Gamma Controls profiles, starting with one named "Sepia". I included this profile as a convenient placeholder to fill in the seventh slot in the stock "Set Picture Control" menu, at the bottom end of the list of built-in picture profiles.

If your camera works like the Nikon D5100, it will accept up to nine custom profiles, labeled C1-C9. If you load Sepia into C1, it will be displayed along with the built-in profiles on the first page of the Set Picture Control menu. You can then load the seven Neutral Gamma profiles into C2-C8 slots, and they will all fit neatly on the second page of the menu. When loading each profile, the camera will give you the option to revise the profile name. You need to take care at that point, and press the +Magnify button instead of the OK button, to accept the custom profile without changing its name.

Usage of Nikon Gamma Controls

On Nikon DSLR's, video is recorded in Live View mode, and prosumer models work in a quirky manner that can subtly foul up the use of Nikon Gamma Controls. The fundamental problem is that the camera is unable to electronically update the lens aperture after you enter Live View - the lens iris will stay fixed even when the displayed aperture appears to change. In order to reliably set the aperture, you must exit Live View mode to do so.

Once you've set your aperture (in either M or A-priority modes), and returned to Live View, you may want to lock down your exposure with the AE-Lock button. This will work properly as long as you do not exit Live View mode. But beware, because there's a hidden pitfall - if you snap a still photo in Live View mode, the camera will exit and return to Live View. That will silently invalidate the AE-Lock exposure settings and your video exposure will no longer be correct. To be absolutely sure you're shooting with your intended exposure, always engage AE-Lock just before pressing the movie record button.

Once those glitches are under control, you can experiment with the seven profiles in Nikon Gamma Controls. As long as you stay in Live View mode, you can interactively select different gamma settings from 1.0 to 0.4, and evaluate their visible effects on the LCD screen. You can also use gamma bracketing - repeating a shot with a range of gamma settings - without leaving Live View between each recording. This is how I recorded the sample videos and it was very quick and convenient to adjust gamma on-the-fly while composing each shot.

If you examine the user settings in each Neutral Gamma profile, you'll see that I've set Sharpening to 0, Saturation to -2, and Hue to 0. These settings differ from the defaults in the built-in Neutral profile - they're what I found most useful for shooting video. If you experiment with these user settings, be sure to update each of the seven Neutral Gamma profiles the same way. That will preserve your ability to fine-tune the gamma profiles in post, with calibrated grading and intercutting among all Nikon Gamma Controls profiles.

Nikonrumors and own sources used

• 20.8Mp 1-inch BSI CMOS image
• EXPEED 6A image processor
• 3.5x NIKKOR lens 24-85mm
• Fast F1.8-2.8 maximum aperture range
• Dual Detect Optical VR image stabilization
• Hybrid AF system
• Super Macro Mode allows for true 1:1 marco shooting at 35mm
• Tilting LCD screen
• Optional DF-E1 electronic viewfinder (EVF)
• Hot shoe for external flash units
• 4K UHD video recording 25/30fps, 1080p120
• Burst shooting at up to 20fps
• 105.4 x 61.5 x 50.0 mm
• 350g
• $649.95
• Preorder - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C3LEIGU/

Nikon DL 18-50mm

• 20.8Mp 1-inch BSI CMOS image
• EXPEED 6A image processor
• 2.8x 18-50mm lens
• Fast F1.8-2.8 maximum aperture range
• Dual Detect Optical VR image stabilization
• Hybrid AF system
• Tilting LCD screen
• Optional DF-E1 electronic viewfinder (EVF)
• 4K UHD video recording 25/30fps, 1080p120
• Burst shooting at up to 20fps
• 105.5 x 62.5 x 56.6 mm
• 350g
• $849.95
• Preorder - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C3LEKT0/

Nikon DL 24-500mm

• 20.8Mp 1" BSI CMOS image
• EXPEED 6A image processor
• 20.8x NIKKOR lens covering 24-500mm equivalent focal range
• Fast F2.8-5.6 maximum aperture range
• Dual Detect Optical VR image stabilization
• Hybrid AF system
• Built-in OLED EVF with over 2 million dots
• 4K UHD video recording 25/30fps, 1080p120
• Burst shooting at up to 20fps
• 122.5 x 89.9 x 139.4 mm
• 830g
• $999.95
• Preorder - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C3LEG94/

Will be available March 6th for $6,499.95.

D4S is a multimedia powerhouse, allowing you to capture stunning and smooth 1080/60p video. Shoot scenes with tremendous depth and sharpness as well as with shallow depth of field or bokeh—and even capture 2MP stills simultaneously while recording video. For video, 2.7x Crop Mode extends the reach of lenses and produces outstanding video quality and detail. D4S adds real-time audio adjustments during recording, selectable sound ranges like Wide Range and Voice Range and improved wind noise reduction on the internal mic. Adjust color settings on the camera's LCD to better match an external monitor. Capture smoother Time Lapse sequences with reduced flicker and improved interval control (up to 9,999 shots), and even simultaneously record to internal CF or the latest high speed XQD cards and an external recording device. Create stories that move us.

Links

• http://www.theverge.com/2014/2/24/5444142/nikons-fastest-dslr-gets-faster-with-the-d4s-in-march
• http://www.dpreview.com/news/2014/02/25/nikon-announces-flagship-d4s-professional-dslr
• http://www.dpreview.com/previews/nikon-d4s

we’re leaving Nikon 1 cameras out of the list, as we believe the series is no longer being developed

All started from small note in one article on DPReview. Actually, it is just observation.

Nikon 1 is interesting little system, never sold good, Nikon always wanted to push it via their friends and representatives (I mean press and reviewers) at premium prices.

All this panic means nothing, even if Nikon will stop any development it will be done same as Samsung did. Without announcement and fanfare.

November 18, 2015, TOKYO - Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce that it is developing the Nikon D5 digital SLR camera, which represents the next generation of professional Nikon FX-format models.

The new Wireless Transmitter WT-6 and Speedlight SB-5000, which will be positioned at the top of Nikon's Speedlight lineup, are also being developed.

Through the combination of this next-generation professional camera offering an even higher level of performance, these advanced accessories and the rich lineup of existing NIKKOR lenses, Nikon is pursuing further possibilities for imaging expression.

*Details including release date and suggested retail price for this product have not yet been determined.

How soon they start telling you that their management had meeting discussing some future cameras (but details and decisions can not be disclosed)?

Thanks

Nikon introduces the latest D-SLR to its mid-range DX-format line-up, the 24.1 megapixel Nikon D5200, designed to bring out your creative side. From beautiful still photos to smooth Full HD movies, this camera empowers your freedom of expression, letting you capture your own unique view of the world.

• 24.1 megapixel CMOS image sensor
• Vari-angle LCD monitor: View life at a unique angle with a high resolution, 7.5cm (3.0-in), 921k dot vari-angle screen
• ireless Mobile Adaptor WU-1a can transmit images from the camera to Apple™ or Android™ smart device and remote shooting*1
• High ISO (100-6400) extendable to 25600
• 39-point AF system with nine cross-type sensors in the center.
• 2016 pixel RGB metering sensor
• Scene Recognition System optimizes exposure, autofocus and white balance
• Continuous shooting at 5fps
• High dynamic range (HDR)
• Active D-Lighting
• Full (1080p) HD movies with smooth (up to 60i/50i) recording and a built-in stereo microphone (AF works, but slow as hell)

Available at:

• http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D5200-Digital-Camera-Black/dp/B00AXTQQDS/
• http://www.ebay.com/sch/Digital-Cameras-/31388/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=Nikon+D5200
• EU - http://www.jessops.com/online.store/categories/products/nikon/d5200-digital-slr-in-black-with-18-55mm-vr-lens-88090/show.html

Press release

Breath-taking image quality

The third camera in its series, following the D5000 and the D5100, the Nikon D5200 offers a massive leap in image-quality. In addition to the 24.1-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor for finely detailed images, the new EXPEED 3 image processor provides high-speed operation and excellent, rich colour reproduction – as well as enhanced movie recording. The high ISO sensitivity (100-6400 which is extendable to 25600) delivers brilliant shots in dark or poorly lit environments as well as producing clear images of fast moving subjects.

The Nikon D5200 shares an AF system, metering sensor and scene recognition with the Nikon D7000 series, giving this camera a new level of performance and much enhanced image quality. The superior accuracy of the 39-point AF system and nine cross-type sensors delivers razor sharp images by focusing precisely on the subject you choose. Meanwhile, the 2,016-pixel RGB metering sensor provides precise data to the camera’s Scene Recognition System, which optimizes exposure, autofocus and white balance immediately before the shutter is released.

Image creations from any angle

The Nikon D5200’s versatile 7.5cm (3-in) vari-angle LCD monitor provides the ultimate freedom and flexibility to take beautiful shots and movies from virtually any position. You can flip, tilt or turn the swivel monitor to get really creative with your angles. In addition, the Nikon D5200 is an intelligently designed lightweight camera, with clear menus and superior ergonomics, making it a pleasure to maneuver and shoot with.

Wireless connectivity to share your creations

Wirelessly transmitting images from your camera to an Apple™ or Android™ smart device is possible by using the optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter. This means you can share images that you are proud of with friends via social networks and email for instant reactions. It is even possible to control your camera remotely from your smart device to help you take beautiful shots without disturbing your subjects.

Distinctive HD movies

Effortlessly alternate between shooting stills and Full HD movies with smooth (up to 60i/50i) recording at the flick of a switch. The camera’s subject tracking of moving objects in three dimensions, with full time servo AF (AF-F), ensures focus of moving objects throughout filming. Adding to that, creating movies to be proud of can be achieved with in-movie editing and the camera’s built-in stereo microphone.

Inspirational Effect and Scene modes

Be even more original with the Nikon D5200 Effects mode. A range of seven special effects: Selective Colour, Miniature, High and Low Key, Silhouette, Colour Sketch and Night Vision can be applied in real time to images and movies through Live View so you can see what your final creation will look like before you shoot it. In addition, in-camera High Dynamic Range (HDR) and D-lighting capture detailed images of high-contrast scenes, increasing creative possibilities. You can also select from 16 different Scene modes – they optimize the camera settings, such as shutter speed, ISO and aperture – to the situation you are shooting. It is great for a quick shot or if you are still learning about D-SLR photography.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=cEY9d9D9qCw&feature=endscreen

https://vimeo.com/groups/185640/videos/62412527

https://vimeo.com/groups/185640/videos/61441075

https://vimeo.com/groups/185640/videos/63269000