Ross Martin
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1bwana1 wrote:
A bit more back on topic.
I am seeing more and more possible "preparing of the ground" for the upcoming release. This video from the most dishonest and biased YouTuber in the camera blogosphere is possibly such an example. Since this YouTuber is watched primarily by Nikon's existing user base it looks targeted to prepare them for certain aspects of the new camera. It seems to me that Mr. Irwin is comonly used by Nikon in this and other deniable ways.
From this it may be that we are seeing some aspects of the new (Z8?) camera. Since one of the primary things that have kept many current Nikon users away from the Z9 is the huge form factor, this is stressed in the video. Many have expressed a desire for a small form factor camera as close to a Z9 in perfaomance as possible. This video focused on making claims about advantages a larger form factor provides. Does that indicate that the Z8 will have a signifacantly larger form factor and weight that the competition used in the video compares to?
Another feature of the two cameras (Sony A7RV, Canon R5) that the videao focuses on is very high resolution. This video makes a point of saying that the resolution differences between 45 +- sensors, and 60 +- sensors is not significant for stills. It also makes a point of saying that this allows for full frame 8K video rather than cropped. Does this indicate that the resolution of the new camera will be in this 45+- range. Setting expectations possibly?
There are also comparisions to the advantage of a stacked sensor that the Sony and Canon cameras don't have. Does this reveal that the new camera may have a stacked sensor?
I have already pointed out that this camera will likely be released with the fanfare of finally a "mirrorless Nikon D850 equivent" is available. The D850 is probably the camera that the Nikon user base is most proud of. For good reason I will add.
Watch this video with an eye towards seeing what may be being revealed about the upcoming camera's features. Mass movements of users from a different brand no matter the feature set is not likely at this point. Convincing new camera buyers to enter the market at this price point is also a difficult sale. Neither of these is not going to drive the numbers Nikon needs from this release. No, Nikon's goal will be to inspire it's huge current user base to embrace and upgrade to the new camera.
Nikon's marketing and sales efforts will be done with this end in mind. Handling objections to weight and form factor, if it is still a large camera close to the D850 in size, and larger that the competions must be addressed. Best to begin this in advance of release as an offensive, rather than post release from a defensive perspective. This is clearly a concern in the Nikon advocate community like Matt Irwin. For confirmation, and possible insight into the features set, look for this to propgate through that community as we approach announcement date.
The feature so far completely passed over in Matt Irwin's video is the elephant in the room, auto focus performance. This is also revealing. It is highly unlikely that it will match the A7RV's new AI based AF processor in this regard. Best not to go there at this time. Advantages specific to the new camer are better to concentrate on. Most likely it will match the Z9 level AF performance if it is a stacked sensor. Frankly, for me since I view the Z9 and A1 AF to be at parity, and I wouldn't switch my A1 for an A7RV, that would be fine for me.
If the camera is a bit larger than the competition, is medium high mid 40s resolution (my preference over 60mpx), a stacked sensor, and a strong video performer, it may just be the new best performing "all arounder camera" in the mirrorless World in my opinion. That would be a great thing for Nikon, and my loyal Nikon friends. A win for all....Show more →
I think your analysis is sound. Honestly, I’m having a hard time getting excited about this camera. But if it makes other Nikon users happy, I’ll be glad for them.
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