Nikon acquires Samsung NX tech!

The past weeks we had long chats with our Samsung sources about the recent shut down rumors. And they told us the reason why Samsung is stopping the camera sales: Nikon acquired all the Samsung NX tech! That acquisition could (I said could!) be made public in January at the CES. As we have been told Samsung will have a major press announcement there.

What Nikon plans to do:

Nikon will use Samsung NX resources to launch their professional mirrorless system. It is yet unclear if Nikon will keep the NX mount or use an own new mount. That info is not accessible to our Samsung sources (it’s a decision that will be taken by Nikon). The “resources” we are talking about also include Samsung sensor tech, video tech and processor engine.

http://www.mirrorlessrumors.com/hot-rumor-nikon-bought-samsung-nx-mirrorless-tech/

@MarcioK

Well, Andrea from MR :-)

From my sources it seems to be legit.

If they keep the apsc size of sensor but they make a "speedbooster" integrated AF f-mount adaptor...that could be great.

Hello, there is very little doubt that Nikon would be foolish enough to try another lens mount other than theirs. They have a world class line of great lenses ready to go, both FF or APS.

Well if it's true: at least nikon will now have their own sensor tech. Really- why didn't panasonic buy?

Can Nikon built s smart adapter for the NX cameras so I can get autofocus on these G lenses.

Nikon confirms that the rumors are not true." Such confidence is the answer given by the European division of the company when asked their representatives Quesabesde about the veracity of the information that speak of buying the Samsung NX system. A rumor that takes days hovering over the area and it has all the ingredients to become one of the most intense soap operas remainder of 2015 and early 2016.

http://www.quesabesde.com/noticias/nikon-desmiente-rumores-compra-samsung_13916

1080p Field Test: Sony FS5 vs A7S vs Samsung NX1

Good management scraps a valuable camera line to work in a idea that fails EVERY time to catch.

http://www.mirrorlessrumors.com/samsungs-is-working-on-a-new-interchangeable-lens-system-for-smartphones/

(my bet: that mount is the NX Mini)

Quite good part from DPReview author about NX1 - http://www.dpreview.com/articles/9773377893/gear-of-the-year-dale-s-pick-samsung-nx1

yay, H.265 support!! Samsung NX1 users will be so stoked, over the moon.

"H.265 support but it’s listed as Studio only on OS X"

Ohhh.... oh well, I guess it will eventually filter across to the free Windows version as well.

http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/comment/210965#Comment_210965

^ the same problem as here BODY for 629 CHF but no international shipping (form Switzerland would need to pay EU customs) https://www.digitec.ch/en/s1/product/samsung-nx1-body-black-28mp-cameras-2759475