Nikon is rumored to use the mirrorless technology of Samsung Electronics in its camera. This move of the Japanese tech company is a part of its plans of making a professional compact system camera.
According to PetaPixel, a deal was recently heard from trusted Samsung insiders claiming that the reason behind the rumors of the company pulling out of the camera market is that Nikon has bought out its technology. Samsung reportedly have a major press announcement planned for the CES trade show in January 2016. So if Nikon and Samsung really did an arrangement, then that may be revealed next month.
Canon and Nikon have both been lagging behind the race in the growing mirrorless camera market. This has been since companies like Sony continue to transform and secure their foothold. Now, Canon and Nikon are both speculated to be developing a full frame mirrorless camera and the massive acquisition of tech like Samsung's would signal that they are serious.
As noted by CNET, Samsung has dropped out of the dSLR business years ago after having a hard time making inroads in a mirrorless market dominated by Sony's A series and Micro Four Thirds-mount partners Olympus and Panasonic.
News Ledge stated that the camera industry is rapidly shifting as yhe smartphone cameras continue to get more impressive. The cameras in the iPhone 6s Plus, Nexus 6P and Sony Xperia Z5 have replaced the sudden purchases of entry-level DSLR's. And those are now gathering dust as amateur photographers rely on more on their smartphones. But professionals continue to show off the power of the cameras.
Until now, all these are merely speculations so all eyes are expected on CES for confirmation. Photographers and Nikon fans will surely look forward to see a new tech from the company.
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