
Nikon will stop making DSLRs, what will happen to them?
According to a report from Nikon, it is said to be about to end production of its DSLR cameras Nikkei Asia. The news comes after Canon confirmed it won’t be making any new DSLRs and Sony decided to exclusively sell mirrorless cameras. While it may seem remarkable that Nikon would end its 63-year run with SLRs, it’s not entirely surprising. The DSLR market has been stagnant for some time and smartphone cameras have evolved tremendously over the past decade, Nikon doesn’t see its DSLR line peaking.
Last month, Nikon announced that it would discontinue the D5600 and D3500 models. The last flagship SLR released by the Japanese camera giant was the D6 in June 2020. So the writing has been on the wall for quite some time. DSLRs, once an exciting option for photography enthusiasts, have been pushed out of the picture by smartphone cameras. Smartphone cameras have evolved by leaps and bounds over the past decade, with smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S22 offering more than just a basic DSLR. It’s no surprise that Nikon can no longer lure amateur photographers to its bulky DSLRs.
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What’s next for Nikon after DSLR?
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The end of DSLR was unimaginable ten years ago. What was once Nikon’s highest-grossing product will soon be a thing of the past. However, Nikon is still trying to be a big player in the camera market and focuses exclusively on mirrorless development. Nikon isn’t the only camera maker to make the switch. Canon and Sony also believe that mirrorless cameras will dominate the market in the coming years.
This news may come as a surprise to many, as DSLRs have been widely considered a better option over mirrorless cameras. However, in the last decade, mirrorless cameras have come a long way and brought a rapid breakthrough in technology. In 2020, mirrorless sales (2.93 million units) overtook DSLR sales (2.37 million units).
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One of the complaints DSLR users have had over the years is that camera shutters wear out over time. This is not the case with mirrorless cameras as they are not mechanical at all. Plus, they’re not as bulky as DSLRs. Mirrorless cameras make up more than half of Nikon’s revenue, with DSLRs now down to 30%.
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Some photography purists stick with their DSLRs because they find them significantly faster than mirrorless cameras. However, Nikon expects mirrorless technology to continue to grow in the coming years, making cameras faster and more compact. DSLRs are expected to be phased out within the next 3 years, but Nikon has assured its commitment to DSLR owners by releasing firmware updates for older cameras.
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