Nikon outs new mirrorless cameras Z7 and Z6!

Japanese tech firm Nikon has boosted its portfolio with the introduction of its first full-frame mirrorless cameras, challenging Sony which leads this market for so long. 

Nikon announces new mirrorless cameras
Photo from Bloomberg

Mirrorless cameras have gained its popularity as users do not need to flip a mirror when taking a photo, which means it is quiet when in use.

The new Nikon Z7 and Z6 boast a full-frame imaging sensor, allowing photography enthusiasts to capture more light even when trying low-light photography. 

The pro-level camera Z7 sports a 45.7-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, 493 focus points, and 64-25000 ISO. It also has the ability to record 4K UHD videos combined with a built-in 5 axis vibration reduction. 

Nikon Z7
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The device has a 3.2-inch touchscreen LCD OLED panel and a 3.69 million dot high-res OLED electronic viewfinder, which the company claimed can cover approximately 100 percent of the frame. 

The Z7 also touts a silent shooting mode. It also comes with 3.5mm headphone jack and a microphone.  

Nikon Z6
Photo from DIY Photography

The Z6, meanwhile, features a 24.5-megapixel sensor, 273 focus points, 100-51200 ISO, and ability to record 4K video, and even a 10-bit 4k video given its N-log color profile via the HDMI port. 

Nikon is also launching three native Z-mount lenses with the Z7; a 24-70mm f.4.0, 35mm f/1.8 and 50mm f/1.8.

Six more lenses are expected to land in the market next year.

The Z7 will officially be out on September 27 with a price tag of USD 3,400 for the body-only configuration or USD 4,000 as kit with the new Nikkor Z 24-70 f/4 S lens. 

The Z6 will be priced at USD 2,000 and USD 2,600 with the 24-70mm f/4 kit Z-Mount lens. 

Are you guys excited with this news? 

Source: FoneArena, The Verge, Bloomberg, DIY Photography