If true this might be the BIGGEST news thing for Nikon fans

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From PetaPixel

Samsung Denies Nikon NX Rumor, Reportedly Has a Full Frame Mirrorless Ready

 

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Samsung also makes excellent sensors, this means Nikon might make its own sensors which will make it less dependable at other sources and make it more profitable.

All that was special about Samsungs sensor was that it was backlit.

But the Sony A7r II already has a backlit sensor, too, and its already full frame, not just APS-C. Since Nikon uses Sony sensors, they very likely will get access to this technology soon as well.

And I cant see what other technology Samsung would have thats needed by Nikon. Especially since Nikon already has a lot of knowhow for mirrorless, thanks to their Nikon One cameras.

 

[goodguy]

Samsung also makes excellent sensors, this means Nikon might make its own sensors which will make it less dependable at other sources and make it more profitable.

All that was special about Samsungs sensor was that it was backlit.

But the Sony A7r II already has a backlit sensor, too, and its already full frame, not just APS-C. Since Nikon uses Sony sensors, they very likely will get access to this technology soon as well.

And I cant see what other technology Samsung would have thats needed by Nikon. Especially since Nikon already has a lot of knowhow for mirrorless, thanks to their Nikon One cameras.

If rumours are true apparently Nikon think they have what to gain by buying Samsung camera department, I doubt very much they would throw their money away to buy a "not very popular" camera maker.

 

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What Nikon wants/needs is a ready supply for huge lots of affordable, fairly-priced,high-technology, ultra-modern high-quality FX and APS-C sensors for its cameras...without the need to manufacture the sensors on their own. It's more economical to BUY what is needed than to manufacture it. Also, buying the best available sensor ensures that you're not stuck using outdated, substandard sensor technolgy for seven years in a row, and iterating five camera models with zero improvement in the imager's capabilities ... cough,cough.

By partnering with Samsung, or even just cozying up to Samsung, that relationship gives Nikon leverage against Sony. There's always a huge danger in becoming complacent with ONE manufacturer who supplies something critical to your company; since Sony just bought out Toshiba's sensor division, and Sony split the sensor business off from the other Sony divisions, Nikon would be very wise to start appearing to "cozy up to" another major sensor maker.

 

[goodguy]

What Nikon wants/needs is a ready supply for huge lots of affordable, fairly-priced,high-technology, ultra-modern high-quality FX and APS-C sensors for its cameras...without the need to manufacture the sensors on their own. It's more economical to BUY what is needed than to manufacture it. Also, buying the best available sensor ensures that you're not stuck using outdated, substandard sensor technolgy for seven years in a row, and iterating five camera models with zero improvement in the imager's capabilities ... cough,cough.

Hmmm I wonder who you mean ?

 

[goodguy]

What Nikon wants/needs is a ready supply for huge lots of affordable, fairly-priced,high-technology, ultra-modern high-quality FX and APS-C sensors for its cameras...without the need to manufacture the sensors on their own. It's more economical to BUY what is needed than to manufacture it. Also, buying the best available sensor ensures that you're not stuck using outdated, substandard sensor technolgy for seven years in a row, and iterating five camera models with zero improvement in the imager's capabilities ... cough,cough.

By partnering with Samsung, or even just cozying up to Samsung, that relationship gives Nikon leverage against Sony. There's always a huge danger in becoming complacent with ONE manufacturer who supplies something critical to your company; since Sony just bought out Toshiba's sensor division, and Sony split the sensor business off from the other Sony divisions, Nikon would be very wise to start appearing to "cozy up to" another major sensor maker.

What scares me is that Nikon and Canon will become obsolete in future if they will be hard headed to keep making DSLR and not dip their toes into the FX mirrorless pool.
Sony is killing with their A7RII, it is a good camera and with few f2.8 Sony lenses you are looking at a potential DSLR killer in some categories.
Next generation A7RIV might be better then DSLR period and if not that model then the A7RV