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Random Nikon rumors from around the Web (Nikon Z70, Z4, Z5II, Z6III, Z7III)

As you can see from the title, the Internet is full of rumors for every possible/imaginable Nikon camera. Most of the specs are probably made up, the sources, as usual, are clickbait websites that have never ever reported anything reliable in the past. Here is a recap: Nikon Z4 Nikon Z4 full-frame mirrorless camera without an EVF (just like the Sony a7c camera) – this rumor is based on an old Nikon patent that shows a drawing of a camera without an EVF. The patent/design in question (#1599291) was for the actual camera mount and not for the camera itself: Here is the info I received recently from a new source: the Z4 camera is going to be smaller than Z5 with dimensions of 63mm x 129mm x 96mm and a weight of 565 grams. The Z4 is rumored to come without in-body image stabilization in order to cut on weight and price. Two new compact FX lenses with VR are supposed to be announced with the Z4: 16-24mm f/4-6.3 VR and 24-105mm f/4-7.1 VR. The Nikon Z4 is designed to be more like an FX-format “iCamera” – totally different UI and design, small and light (think Z50 but with an FX-format sensor), very well connected (apps and more). NR’s take: remember that Nikon’s new strategy is to concentrate on high-end equipment, so we can basically forget any new entry-level products – they will be replaced by smartphones. There are just not enough profit margins for Nikon to stay...

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Published By: Nikonrumors - Wednesday, 16 March, 2022

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