(FT5) New competition is coming from Nikon (Pro battle between Olympus and Nikon)
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Image on top: The analogue Nikon S2 rangefinder ([shoplink 19151 ebay]Click here to see it on eBay[/shoplink]).
Sorry if I post a Nikon rumor on 43rumors but when we just got a “FT5” rumor about Nikon that will interest many 43rumors readers. One thing we were missing until today is a mirrorless pro system with advanced cameras that can compete against the best APS-C DSLR cameras. Now the same sources that usually are sending us top Panasonic and Olympus rumors now contacted us to say that both Olympus and Nikon will announce their PRO cameras in quarter two (Nikon will announce it in April)!
I repeat it, Nikon’s new system will not compete against the low entry Micro Four Thirds cameras like the [shoplink 17361]GF2[/shoplink] and [shoplink 18844]E-PL2[/shoplink]. I posted a few more info about the future Nikon system here: http://www.mirrorlessrumors.com/exclusive-nikon-to-launch-a-mirrorless-system-in-april-with-sony-sensor/
The good news for us Micro Four Thirds user is that usually competition brings better cameras for a lower price. Let’s hope Oly will announce something spectacular for a decent price ;)
P.S.: I would love NIkon to make a digital [shoplink 19151 ebay]Nikon S2[/shoplink]. That’s how I understand the “PRO” characteristic.
[/shoplink] According to a new 43rumors source: “Tokina will introduce at PMA (CliQ) 2011 two autofocus lenses for the m4/3 mount. The first one will be a 17/2.0 or faster pancake. The second one will be a 8-16mm/3.5-4.5 or faster. Both lenses will feature internal focusing and a build quality similar to the excellent [shoplink 19059 ebay]Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8[/shoplink]. OIS and linear motor is under consideration as Tokina is out-sourcing, as usual, the technology to contractors. Price range is about 25% less than similar offerings from [shoplink 14798]Olympus (17/2.8)[/shoplink] and [shoplink 14822]Panasonic (7-14/4.0)[/shoplink].”
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