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NikonD780gets mirrorless spec
F-MOUNT SUPERZOOM
The £2199/$2299 F-mount D780 is a replacement for the six-year-old D750 and has a fast, dedicated hybrid AF system for Live View shooting in video or stills, and a fast, 51-point phase detection AF system for viewfinder shooting. In Live View, the camera uses the same 273-point hybrid AF autofocus system as used in the Nikon Z 6 mirrorless camera. There is eye detection AF for stills only and low-light AF that works down to -6 EV. The sensor is a 24.5-megpixel full-frame CMOS sensor using Nikon’s EXPEED 6 image processor. The D780 boasts a wide ISO range of ISO 100–51,200, extendable up to 204,800 and down to ISO50. The 0.70x optical viewfinder gives 100% coverage, while the tilting 2359k-dot LCD monitor offers touch shutter release and AF. For stills use, the camera shoots at up to 7fps when using the viewfinder and 12fps during Live View shooting. The maximum shutter speed is 1/8000sec, and there is in-camera time-lapse. Nikon is expected to launch the specs of its flagship D6 DSLR soon, to compete with the new Canon EOS-1 DX Mark III. A mock-up of the camera was unveiled at the CES show in Las Vegas in January, but no details were revealed. nikon.com
Nikon has revealed a new D780 full-frame DSLR that uses lots of the technology seen in the company’s full-frame mirrorless cameras. The 6K image sensor resolution is used to produce 4K/UHD footage at 30p/25p/24p with zero crop factor, and you can record in Nikon’s own N-Log colour gamma for maximum dynamic range. You can also shoot 4K in DX cropped mode. When recording in HD, fast frame rates up to 120fps are supported. And by using an external recorder, 10-bit and HLG HDR footage can be captured. There are two SD slots, plus a headphone jack, mic jack, mini HDMI, USB-C connection; the screen tilts but does not fold out. There are zebra and peaking tools for nailing exposure and focus.
Nikon has unveiled its AF-S Nikkor 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR superzoom. Available soon, it costs £9500/$9500, weighs around 3.2kg/7lb, and has a claimed four stops of image stabilisation. It uses ED and fluorite elements, and a new Short Wavelength Refracting (SR) element to reduce chromatic aberrations. The lens can focus down to two metres/6.5 feet at all focal lengths. Aimed at sport and wildlife shooters, it’s weather-sealed and features Nikon’s Arneo and Nano Crystal coatings, with a front element coated in fluorine to repel water and oil. The lens has switches for AF/MF, focus distance limiter, VR mode, memory recall/ AF-L/AF-On and a focus confirmation beep.
Fast telezoomfor mirrorless Z cams
The new Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S (£2399/$2599) is the first full-frame telephoto zoom to fit Nikon’s Z-mount mirrorless cameras. It offers five stops of vibration reduction when used with the Z 6 and Z 7’s in-body image stabilisation. The lens has both internal focus and zoom, and is designed for minimal focus breathing. According to Nikon, it is parfocal, so the subject remains in focus Wavelength Refracting (SR) to reduce longitudinal chromatic aberration, as well as one fluorite, six ED and two aspherical elements. It also features Nikon’s Nano Crystal and Arneo coatings to minimise flare. The weather-sealed lens weighs in at 1.4kg/3lb and uses 77mm filters. A customisable control ring allows for quick adjustment of aperture or exposure compensation, and a digital display shows aperture and focus distance. as you zoom– essential for filmmakers. It has 21 elements, including one Short
RIGHT At last, a full- frame telephoto lens for Nikon’s Z mount mirrorless cameras
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