Nikon has announced a trio of features under development for its Z6 and Z7 mirrorless cameras. First is Eye AF, a feature long found on Sony mirrorless cameras, including the a7 III and a7R III against which the Z6 and Z7 compete.
Another significant upcoming feature is the ability to output ProRes RAW video to an Atomos Ninja V. This would make the Z6 and Z7 the first stills/video hybrid cameras to support RAW video output, suggesting that Nikon is very serious about competing in the video space. In that context, the just-announced Z6 Filmmaker's Kit with a bundled Ninja V recorder makes a lot of sense.
Finally, the company confirmed that support for CFexpress cards is on the way. CFexpress cards are capable of much higher read/write speeds than current XQD media.
More detail on all three features will be announced at a later date.
Press Release
NIKON DELIVERS IMAGING INNOVATION, INSPIRES CREATORS AT CES® 2019
New Products Including NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S Lens and Nikon Z 6 Filmmaker’s Kit Will be Showcased; Attendees Invited to Booth to See Amazing Speakers, Fun & Sharable Displays as Well as Future Z System Updates
LAS VEGAS – CES BOOTH #14006 (January 7, 2019) - Today, Nikon Inc. announced details surrounding their activities and new products at CES 2019. This year, Nikon will livestream a myriad of exciting and inspiring presentations from renowned Nikon Ambassadors and photographers directly from the show floor, while also offering instantly shareable and interactive experiences for show attendees. Additionally, Nikon will be showing the latest digital imaging innovations available now and in the near future with a Z Series exhibition featuring the new NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S lens, the Nikon Z 6 Filmmaker’s Kit and a display of upgrades currently in development for the Z Series that will add new features and enhance usability.
Booth Activities: Livestream, Presentations and Shareable Moments
During CES, the Nikon booth will host live presentations and panel discussions from various Nikon Ambassadors and photographers covering a wide array of topics; from capturing weddings to conservation, outdoor adventures to iconic rock legends and more. Nikon will also be holding hands-on demonstrations and discussions with Nikon Ambassadors at an additional stage within the booth. Show attendees are encouraged to visit Nikon for giveaways, to chat with a product expert, or to check out the full line of award-winning Nikon DSLR cameras. While there, visitors can also experience the vast selection of NIKKOR lenses and an assortment of other products, including the COOLPIX P1000 with its powerful 125x optical zoom lens.
For those around the world who want to join in, Nikon will again be livestreaming all presentations directly from the booth from Tuesday, January 8 to Friday, January 11. To watch, please visit www. nikonusa. com/live or www. facebook. com/nikonusa. A full schedule of Nikon presentations can be found below.
New for CES 2019
NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S Lens - This is the first ultra-wide zoom lens for the Z Mount System and the world’s first* full-frame 14mm filter-attachable lens. This new S-Line lens is ideal for a variety of shooting scenarios including landscapes, interiors and architecture. The 14-30mm f/4 S lens is both compact and lightweight while delivering incredible sharpness and versatility. This new lens takes full advantage of the benefits of Nikon’s new Z Mount and demonstrates superior optical performance that maximizes the potential of high pixel-count digital cameras like the 45. 7-megapixel Nikon Z 7. The NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S lens will be available in Spring 2019 for a suggested retail price of $1,299. 95**.
Nikon Z 6 Filmmaker’s Kit - For content creators and filmmakers looking to fully utilize the Nikon Z 6’s advanced video capabilities, Nikon has created a new Filmmaker’s Kit incorporating the camera as well an array of essential video capture accessories. The bundle includes: a Nikon Z 6 camera, NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S lens, Mount Adapter FTZ, Atomos Ninja V 4K HDR 5” Monitor Recorder, Rode VideoMic Pro Plus, MOZA Air 2 3-Axis Hand-Held Gimbal Stabilizer, an additional EN-EL15b battery, a coiled HDMI cable, a 12-month Vimeo Pro membership and a complimentary Nikon School Online class. The Nikon Z 6 Filmmaker’s Kit will be available in late January 2019 for a suggested retail price of $3,999. 95**.
Share Your Experience from the Nikon Pop-Up Studio - CES attendees are encouraged to stop by the Nikon booth to experience the interactive fan area, which will give show-goers the chance to capture visually fun and distinct moments to share with their own social media followers and friends. A selection of carefully curated scenes will depict whimsical and colorful interactive environments that create fun photo opportunities. All still images and slow-motion video will be captured by the latest Nikon Z series mirrorless cameras and NIKKOR lenses, delivering incredible image quality and results.
The Nikon Z Series: Upcoming Firmware on Display
The Nikon Z series will continue to adapt to changing user needs through the development and roll-out of firmware updates to meet and exceed creative expectations. Taking into account feedback from photographers and creators, Nikon will display three feature updates under development that open creative opportunities for the Z 6 and Z 7. Displays will include:
CFexpress - Coming soon to the Z 6 and Z 7 cameras is support for CFexpress, which is compatible with the XQD memory card form-factor.
Eye AF - Under development is an Eye AF function, which will automatically detect the subject’s eyes to make attaining critical focus on the eyes easier. It will allow users to capture photos in which focus has been clearly acquired on the subject's eye, which is useful for portrait, event and street photography scenarios.
RAW Video Support - Nikon is currently developing a feature that works with the ATOMOS Ninja V to output video in RAW format, using the ProRes RAW codec.
Details, including the release date of new firmware updates, will be shared at a later date.
Nikon Theater Presentation Schedule
The Nikon Theater will feature a full schedule of inspiring and engaging photographers throughout CES. Presentations will be available via livestream so those not attending CES 2019 can watch remotely here: www. nikonusa. com/live or www. facebook. com/nikonusa. Presentations will be captured using Nikon cameras, NIKKOR lenses and various automated broadcast solutions from MRMC, a Nikon company.
Day 1 – Tuesday, January 8 (Show Hours: 10:00 A. M. – 6:00 P. M. PST)
10:45 AM- 11:15 AM: Day to Night - Stephen Wilkes
11:30 AM- 12:00 PM: Adventures in Z Land - Joe McNally
12:00 PM- 12:30 PM: Showing Motion with A Single Frame - Kristi Odom
12:45 PM- 1:15 PM: Ocean's Matter - Brian Skerry
1:15 PM- 1:45 PM: Flowmotion (and the importance of finding your style) - Rob Whitworth
2:00 PM- 2:45 PM: Framing the Narrative: Photography in Conservation - Panel Discussion with Ami Vitale, Brian Skerry, James Balog
2:45 PM- 3:15 PM: Framing the Narrative - Ami Vitale
3:30 PM- 4:15 PM: The Power of Personal Projects - Panel Discussion with Stacy Pearsall, Jen Rozenbaum, Tamara Lackey
4:15 PM- 4:45 PM: Z Pictures Everywhere: Travel, In - Studio and Every Day Life! - Tamara Lackey
5:00 PM- 5:30 PM: The Human Element: A New Vision of Nature - James Balog
5:30 PM- 6:00 PM: How to Wow - Jerry Ghionis
Day 2 – Wednesday, January 9 (Show Hours: 9:00 A. M. – 6:00 P. M. PST)
9:45 AM- 10:15 AM: A Colorful Career in Black and White - Stacy Pearsall
10:30 AM- 11:00 AM: Sports Photography: Capturing Moments from Sandlots to the Pros - Rod Mar
11:00 AM- 11:30 AM: Magazine Portraits: Celebrities, Athletes, and the Race Against Time - Joey Terrill
11:45 AM- 12:30 PM: Photographing Animals and Wildlife - Panel Discussion with Ron Magill, Michelle Valberg, Keith Ladzinski
12:30 PM- 1:00 PM: Storytelling the Wild Way - Ron Magill
1:15 PM- 2:00 PM: Sports and Action Photography - Panel Discussion with Andrew Hancock, Jen Edney, Jen Pottheiser, Rod Mar
2:00 PM- 2:30 PM: Creative Storytelling in Sports Photography - Andrew Hancock
2:45 PM- 3:15 PM: Finding Your Way in Sports Photography - Jen Pottheiser
3:15 PM- 3:45 PM: The Modern Photographer - Keith Ladzinski
4:00 PM- 4:45 PM: Concert Photography: "Then and Now" - Panel Discussion with Baron Wolman, Knight, Owyoung, Jenn Deveraux
4:45 PM- 5:15 PM: Music Photography: Low Light, All Access- Todd Owyoung
5:30 PM- 6:00 PM: My Journey into Adventure Photography- Jen Edney
Day 3 – Thursday, January 10 (Show Hours: 9:00 A. M. – 6:00 P. M. PST)
9:45 AM- 10:15 AM: Wildlife Photography: Creating Emotional Impact - Michelle Valberg
10:30 AM- 11:00 AM: Z Joy of Photography - Matthew Jordan Smith
11:00 AM- 11:30 AM: Journey Through Landscape - Taylor Glenn
11:45 AM- 12:30 PM: Photography in Social World - Keith Ladzinski,
12:30 PM- 1:00 PM: Small Footprint Video Production: The Making of Morning - Corey Rich
1:15 PM- 2:00 PM: Storytelling with Motion - Video Panel Discussion with Corey Rich, Chris Hershman, Keith Ladzinski, Diane Fitzmaurice
2:00 PM- 2:30 PM: Intimate Portraits: Healing on Both Sides of the Lens - Jen Rozenbaum
2:45 PM- 3:15 PM: I Saw the Music - Baron Wolman
3:15 PM- 3:45 PM: Filmmaking in The Music Industry - Chris Hershman
4:00 PM- 4:45 PM: On the Rise - Getting Started in Photography - Up and Coming-Young Photographers - Panel Discussion with Taylor Gray, Kiamarie Stone, Nicolas Bruno
4:45 PM- 5:15 PM: Be Consistent: Build Your Brand - Kiamarie Stone
5:30 PM- 6:00 PM: Wedding Day Moments Captured - Cliff Mautner
Day 4 – Friday, January 11 (Show Hours: 9:00 A. M. – 4:00 P. M. PST)
9:15 AM- 9:45 AM: Photographer Talk
9:45 AM- 10:15 AM: Creative Landscapes: Finding Shots Beyond the Obvious - Mandy Lea
10:30 AM- 11:00 AM: Relive the Moments: Documenting Life - Charmi Pena
11:00 AM- 11:30 AM: Exploring the Art of Landscape and Time- lapse Photography - Taylor Gray
11:45 AM- 12:30 PM: The Power of Portrait Photography - Panel Discussion with Jerry Ghionis, Charmi Pena, Dixie Dixon
12:30 PM- 1:00 PM: Lights, Camera, Fashion - Dixie Dixon
1:15 PM- 2:00 PM: Making Dynamic Landscape Photograph s- Panel Discussion with Mike Mezeull II, Joshua Cripps, Mandy Lea
2:00 PM- 2:30 PM: Why I Love Chasing Extreme Weather - Joshua Cripps
2:45 PM- 3:15 PM: The Wild Among Us - Melissa Groo
3:15 PM- 3:45 PM: Nature's Fury: The Allure of Tornado Alley - Mike Mezeul II
For more information on Nikon’s latest products including new the NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S lens and Nikon Z 6 Filmmaker’s Kit, please visit www. nikonusa. com. For more information about Nikon’s presence at CES 2019, including the livestreaming of presentations through the show, please visit www. nikonusa. com/live or www. facebook. com/nikonusa.
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