Nikon rumors: Nikon acquired all the Samsung NX technology?

Nikon rumors: Nikon acquired all the Samsung NX technology?

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Breaking news: Nikon acquired all the Samsung NX technology?

As mentioned by thenewcamera.com, there was a shocking story; in a recent interview published at amateur photographer, Samsung officially denied the Sellout news. This acquisition would be strong evidence of increasingly serious Nikon to develop its mirrorless camera. If this be true, either Panasonic or Olympus is the pioneer of this type of camera or MFT camera will have strong competitors. Does Canon have to worry about this surprising news?

According to the latest rumors floating over the web Nikon acquired Samsung NX system cameras/ technology. The deal will help Nikon to announce its own mirroress sensor based cameras by using all the technologies of Samsung NX series camera. Meanwhile, mirrorlessrumors.com also mentioned that It is yet unclear if Nikon will keep the NX mount or use an own new mount. This online rumor also wrote that the “resources” we are talking about also include Samsung sensor tech, video tech and processor engine.

Nikon-Samsung mirrorless camera. Image: thenewcamera.com

If the news is true than Nikon will soon announce its mirrorless line-up with high-end specification similar to Samsung NX1 / NX500 camera. But at the moment we are not sure that upcoming Nikon mirrorless system will going to use existing FX/DX lenses or they will use Samsung NX lenses tech for the upcoming cameras.

Rumors about this acquisition has led to the pros and cons in a forum. The group that pro to this news saying their approval as described below:

- No need to start from scratch. Already existing lens and camera environment (If Nikon decides to keep the NX mount)

- Nikon acquires important video competence. Something they didn't have before.

- Nikon gets brand new sensors from Samsung. No need to wait in line for Sony sensors.

- Nikon suddenly has all necessary parts to launch their own designed Nikon mirrorless PRO camera.

While some people who cons too eager to express their opinion as mentioned below:

- Is Samsung a reliable long term partner for photography tech? It's an electronic company giant. Ready to ditch that partnership if they change their mind on goals and strategies.

- Can Samsung deliver future High Quality tech like 8K recording?

Regardless of the pros and cons, the Nikon has a history and experience longer in the world of photography, so Nikon is not difficult technically to develop a mirrorless camera, where there will be a unique blend of Nikon technologies with creativity or innovation that has been developed by Samsung. The photographers or users liked mirrorless camera will be benefited by this acquisition, because they will get a new camera with the latest innovation and creativity.

Nikon Samsung unite? Image: petapixel.com

Loyal users of Nikon and Samsung certainly hope, that the acquisition of this technology could provide a new surprise with a mirrorless camera that is better than the other competitors, of course with a more friendly price. If Nikon can meet their expectations, then Nikon will win the competition, especially in the field of mirrorless camera or MFT (Micro Four Third) photography system. 

I am very curious about the design, technology and features of mirrorless cameras which will be launched as a result of this acquisition. We are waiting for official news from Nikon's office. Meanwhile, we do not need to bother with this problem. Let's go hunting photos to Bali or Kenya with a Nikon camera or other cameras that you have now. Do not worry. Be happy.

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Nikon cameras: the history

Nikon cameras: the history

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Nikon has a long history in the world of photography. From the legendary of the Nikon F up to digital SLR cameras. Although it gets tight competition for example from Canon, Nikon will still bring a camera with a high quality for various segments. 

According to en.wikipedia.org, Kabushiki-gaisha Nikon, also known just as Nikon is a Japanese multinational corporation headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in optics and imaging products such as cameras, ophthalmic lenses, measurement instruments, camera lens, etc. Nikon's main competitors in camera and lens manufacturing include Sony, Fujifilm, Lumix, Pentax, Olympus, and ofcourse Canon. 

Nikon F, the legend. Image: nicovandijk.ne

Nikon was founded on July 25, 1917 under the name Nihon Kogaku Kogyo Kabushikigaisha or Japan Optical Industries Co., Ltd., and eventually renamed Nikon Corporation in 1988, and is one of the subsidiaries of Mitsubishi. With a very long experience, Nikon is one of the leading cameras and lenses in the world. 

Many professional photographers and amateur photography activity entrust them to Nikon, as well as journalists and investigators at a police station, and other parties that require a lens or camera for certain activities. 

                   Photographer Russell Price (played by Nick Nolte) used Nikon F2 in “Under Fire” (1983). Image: petapixel.com

Nikon F is the first digital SLR cameras manufactured by Nikon in 1959, and is very popular because it is produced until 1973. Perhaps you've seen the Nikon F in Hollywood movies. After that Nikon launched Nikon F2. Aspects of its design remain in all of Nikon's subsequent SLR cameras, through the current Nikon F6 film and Nikon D4 digital models (which still share its Nikon F-mount for lenses). 

Nikon DSLR line-up. Image: technophileshub.com

Nikon F is the first digital SLR cameras manufactured by Nikon in 1959, and is very popular because it is produced until 1973. Perhaps you've seen the Nikon F in Hollywood movies. 

After that Nikon launched Nikon F2. There is an interesting story about the letter F on the name of this famous camera, in which Nippon Kogaku select "F" because the Japanese are too difficult to pronounce the letter R, as an abbreviation of Reflex. Use of F is long enough tradition of Nikon's camera upscale, until the introduction of he Nikon D1 (digital) cameras decades later. 

Nikon F series is very successful and very popular almost all over the world, and is famous for being used to cover the war in Vietnam by war correspondents. Nikon is also believed by the US space agency, NASA to make cameras and lenses used in space. If you want to have a classic camera such as the Nikon F, you can get them at antique stores that specialize in selling old cameras.

Nikon CoolPix. Image: gizmag.com

You can feel how an analog camera, you will definitely get a different experience because you are using celluloid film. Try to hear the sound of the shutter button on the camera such as the Nikon F antiques, then you learn to develop the film in the darkroom. 

You will feel different sensations when you see print photos from an analog camera. If you are serious about photography from an older era, you can join a special club pursue photography analog camera (film). Look at the forum of photography or cameras on the Internet, and enjoy a unique experience with the other members. 

In the digital era, Nikon still exist despite having to compete with other brands, particularly Canon, and also must contend with a variety of smartphones equipped with a camera, even with two cameras, front and rear (main camera). However, if you are a true photographic enthusiast, you would have been more satisfied if using an SLR camera or a DSLR.

Nikon mirrorless series. Image: lazytechguys.com

Nikon DSLR cameras have a wide variety of entry-level class, the middle class to full-frame camera or high-end cameras. Nikon also manufactures compact digital camera is often called a pocket camera, there is even a bridge camera known as prosumer cameras. 

The target of this prosumer cameras are those who want to feel the sensation of a SLR camera with affordable prices, for example Nikon CoolPix series. Prosumer or bridge camera usually equipped superzoom lens or megazoom. In addition, Nikon also serious to satisfy the lovers of photography with mirrorless cameras, also known as the interchangeable lens camera such as the Nikon 1 J series. 

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