But yeah, I wonder what the market looks like right now to tell Nikon "hey, make us a 'real camera'". Because I wouldn't want to make a "real camera" that will only make a small % of sales versus 2-3 cameras that will REALLY make serious $$$. I feel like the DSLRs will still sell bc of the prices they're at for 90% of the people that are looking to a serious camera to invest in.
I can guarantee there will be some mention of AI or deep learning in the D6 press release so unfortunately you won't be getting a D6...sorry to ruin your day....
It will use a neutral net with high speed link to AWS cloud and optimize the composition and output in real time. One touch posting to Instagram direct from the camera.
All cameras come with neural network processors - you know, that stuff that is (hopefully) between the ears. The OP may want buy a Nikon I (NOT Nikon 1, but the one released in 1948) and call it a day. No automation, can probably nail nails - seems to meet all requirements.
I agree with most of that, but it is sad that 11 years later there is no full-sized pro body with more pixels than the old D3X. At least give us the same camera with a 30-36 MP sensor option.
GroovyGeek wrote:
All cameras come with neural network processors - you know, that stuff that is (hopefully) between the ears. The OP may want buy a Nikon I (NOT Nikon 1, but the one released in 1948) and call it a day. No automation, can probably nail nails - seems to meet all requirements.
if that were only true. the lack there of is demonstrated so often .
I tend to doubt in-body stabilization. To some degree, for me, at least, a D5-sized body is a form of stabilization, compared to a lighter/smaller camera.
I tend to doubt a fully-articulated screen. Tilting, well, maybe so.
I want steel striking faces on my hammers. No aluminum or magnesium alloys, striking steel nails, please.
The grass looks nicely green in Canon-land. Canon was my first system, and I still have most of my Canon gear, largely oriented toward close-range, macro, and non-sports people images. I still have my eye on eventually adding a EF 400mm f/4 D.O. II. The improved OLPF in the 1DX3 has captured my interest.
A higher-than-20MP sensor, in the D6, would really get my attention, even at the cost of a lower frame rate than in the 1DX3. My 500/4E is so very nice, hand-held, and somewhat better ability to crop would be helpful.
I added my second new D5 in late 2019, with the $1K US price drop, about the time of the D6 development announcement, which further planted my low-light, bird, and wildlife flag in the Nikon system, so, while very interested, I need not be in any hurry to add a D6. I want to emphasize that I am speaking in a positive “tone.” I could use my D4s, D5, and D850 cameras, indefinitely, and be happy.
What an odd post. On the one hand, criticizing all of the fancy bells and whistles Nikon touts in their other (especially mirrorless) bodies, on the other hand craving a d6 that has all of those bells and whistles.
At least give us the same camera with a 30-36 MP sensor option.
