Nikon is reportedly dropping out of the market for SLR cameras

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Mirrorless cameras are eating up the professional market

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Optics and imaging giant Nikon will stop making new single lens reflex cameras — once the technological mainstay of professional photography —The death of SLR cameras has been coming for quite some time, as mirrorless alternatives have increased in image quality while offering consumers the option to use lighter and smaller products., Nikon will continue to produce and distribute its existing SLR models, but will focus development of new models entirely on mirrorless.

to focus more on “mid to high end cameras and lenses, targeted at professional and hobbyist photographers” while strengthening products for younger users “for whom video is the primary focus.” Last year, according toAs well as the rise of mirrorless tech, SLR cameras have also been out-competed by smartphone technology, which has shrunk the camera market over decades.

Canon, the market leader in SLR cameras, has been making similar retreats from the technology, and last year stated that its EOS-1D X Mark III would be. At the time, Canon’s CEO said that “market needs are rapidly moving toward mirrorless cameras. So accordingly, we’re increasingly moving people in that direction,” but suggested the company would continue make some intro- and mid-range level DSLR cameras in future.

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To all the they are transitioning to Mirrorless remember they are significantly behind tech when compared to Sony. Also Sony has way more lens (no adapter needed) Pros buying will all own Sony before too long. Won't be surprised to see one shut it down eventually Canon or Nikon

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