There have been rumors recently that Nikon is about to stop developing its mirrorless DSLR camera lineup. However, the company immediately responded with an official press release saying that it was "just speculation".
There is no doubt that Nikon has been focusing exclusively on the development of the Z mount mirrorless camera system over the past few years. While it has largely neglected its DSLR lineup. The latest flagship DSLR goes back to February 2020, when the company introduced the Nikon D6.
On the other hand, system Z mount is constantly growing at a fast pace. Just a few weeks ago, the company announced a new member of the APS-C family, the Z 30. Moreover, earlier this year the company announced its intention to introduce a large number of Z mount lenses in the coming years. But is the era of Nikon DSLR cameras really over? lets take alook.
Nikon discontinues DSLR development: no official announcement
At the beginning of the year, Canon announced that the EOS-1D X Mark III would be the last DSLR model to be developed, meaning its commitment to the mirrorless RF system only.
Mirrorless camera systems are a natural evolution of imaging technology and other camera manufacturers, including Nikon, are expected to make similar announcements in the near future.
Yesterday, Japanese news site Nikkei published an article claiming that Nikon will soon pull out of the DSLR business just to focus its efforts on developing and producing mirrorless cameras. However, while the company is unlikely to have any DSLR product up its sleeve, Nikkei hasn't quoted any official source.
A few hours later, the Japanese manufacturer responded with an official statement on its website, in which we read:
- There was a media article regarding Nikon's withdrawal from SLR camera development. This media article is just speculation and Nikon has not made any announcement in this regard. Nikon continues the production, sales and service of digital SLR cameras. Nikon appreciates your continued support.
Such an answer does not necessarily prove or negate the Nikai hypothesis. It simply refers to the current situation and the future situation remains ambiguous. Most likely, the days of Nikon DSLRs are counting and the 63-year chapter is coming to an end.
How long do you think the Nikon DSLR lineup will last? Have you ever photographed with Nikon Z mount mirrorless cameras? Share your experience in the comments section below!
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