А вот это очень интересно. Не всегда приименимо, но если будет такая функция - очень полезно!

Речь о функции установки баланса белого отдельно для разных частей кадра.

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Opinion: A New Nikon Rangefinder Mirrorless Might Surprise Us All

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Despite High Production, It Could Take a Year to See the Z9 in Stock

According to reports out of Japan, Nikon is expecting to attempt to meet the massive global demand for the new Z9 camera through an initial production volume of 35,000 units per month. But based on sales volume rumors, it would take Nikon almost a year at that level to fulfill all pre-orders.

According to Nikkei (soft paywall), Nikon is aiming for an initial production volume of about 35,000 units per month, which in a vacuum sounds sizeable until it is compared to the current rumored total global pre-order demand for the camera. As reported by Nikon Rumors, the Z9 is shaping up to be the best-selling digital camera for the company ever, with a current estimated pre-order volume of 400,000 units to date.

While that is fantastic news for Nikon, a company that has been struggling financially for the last year and could certainly use the financial boost of so many cameras sold, it also means that the supply of the camera is going to be thin for some time.

Even with the target production volume of 32,000 units per month, it would currently take Nikon over 11 months to produce enough cameras to meet the current 400,000 unit pre-order volume. If Nikon starts this production at this level and maintains it starting this month (and assuming pre-orders stop and no more cameras are ordered), it is not likely that a Z9 will be seen as "in stock" at any retailer until the fall of next year.

It is worth noting that Nikon will likely aim to increase its production volume over the coming months, and the 32,000 units per month cited by Nikkei will not be the maximum volume the company is capable of producing. That said, the global chip shortage is expected to extend through next year at least, meaning that even if Nikon is capable of producing at higher volumes, it's not clear if the company will have the necessary parts to do so.

Take note, this is not a new situation for Nikon fans. Last year, Nikon took the better part of six months to produce enough Z7 II cameras to meet pre-order demands, and the camera only recently became regularly available on store shelves. The Z9 appears to have significantly more demand behind it, so a longer wait makes sense, especially given the global supply chain issues.

For Nikon, this is actually a good problem to have. The company can confidently produce cameras at maximum output for the better part of the next several fiscal quarters and know that they have sold them. For photographers who are eager to get their hands on the latest and greatest though, it will very likley be a long wait.

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Nikon Was Almost Named ‘Nikorette’

In a documented but little-known fact, Nikon was very close to being instead named Nikorette. The name was only changed when executives were afraid that the word sounded "weak."

Capa Camera Web recently published an article (first spotted by Nikon Rumors) that details the history of Nikon's name, and in it reveals that Nikon was tenatively called "Nikorette" when the company was developing its first cameras.

The "NIKKOR" name is an abbreviation of the company name at the time (which was "Nikko" with the added "R" that was often used at the end of a name of a photographic lens). The first official Nikkor product was the aerial camera lens Aero-NIKKOR made in 1933, and the naming structure of these lenses remains the same to this day.

The company took the brand name Nikon for its small-sized camera in 1946, according to the company's own history. However, the company itself was known as Nippon Kogaku Kogyo until 1988 when it was officially renamed the Nikon Corporation."

Nikon F | Nikon

The company started manufacturing cameras after the Pacific War in 1946 where, according to Nikon's official history website page, there was significant demand for Japanese-made cameras with orders reaching an estimated 170,000 pieces which Nippon Kogaku tried to complete as quickly as possible. From the beginning, this small-sized camera had been designed with the tentative name of “Nikorette,” based on the abbreviation of Nippon Kogaku (“Nikko”) and adding “ette” to indicate it's “small-size.”

However, the company decided that "Nikorette" was too weak-sounding of a product name, and after heavy review, it was agreed that “Nikon” would be the formal name. The name was based on “Nikko,” adding “N” at the end simply to make it sound better. Nikon confirms as much on its website.

Nikon F3 | Nikon

Adding the "N" to the "Nikko" abbreviation to create the Nikon name was initially intended for the cameras themselves, giving them a more "masculine" and impressive tone as opposed to the previously and tentatively named "Nikorette." Eventually, this 35mm rangefinder camera would be released as Nikon, or the "Nikon I type." This led to the single-lens reflex camera most of us know and love, the Nikon F, released in 1959, when the F-mount was officially adopted.

Some might be surprised to hear that after decades of "Nikon" cameras, the company was not officially doing business under that name until 1988. Even more intriguing is the thought that the camera brand's initial name would be so similar to the anti-smoking nicotine gum, Nicorette. Had the company stuck with the tentative name, it likely would have had an effect on how Nicorette gum was marketed, as the variety of nicotine gum was developed in Sweden and introduced in 1978.

Image credits: Header image of the Nikon Model I via Nikon.

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Nikon Z9 To Feature 45MP BSI Sensor, 160 FPS Burst Capture: Report

Nikon's Z9 has concluded its testing at the Olympics and a new report has surfaced that promises some rather impressive specifications for Nikon's forthcoming sports-focused camera, including a 45-megapixel sensor and somewhere between 120 and 160 frames per second burst shooting.

Nikon Rumors is reporting a set of new details that promise significant performance out of Nikon's forthcoming camera. The report includes a long list of new details and an official announcement window for somewhere in the next two months.

Firstly, the report says that the Z9 will feature a 45-megapixel (8256 x 5504 pixel resolution) and it will be a stacked sensor. Additionally, in low-resolution mode, it will be capable of firing 120 frames per second, while Nikon Rumors says that some other reports that have come in claim it can get as high as 160 frames per second. Considering the 120 frames per second is cited as being files no larger than six megabytes in size, 160 frames per second may only be a specification that will be used to tout capability, but will likely not be actively used by many professionals.

The report also claims that the Z9 will feature some kind of global positioning system, which is likely to be the recently-unearthed Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology. If that rumor holds true, it would be a major upgrade in how geolocation coordinates are obtained for the metadata of photos.

Nikon Rumors also reports that it will be able to use the same battery as the D6 as well as a new one that can be charged through the USB port on the camera. Additionally, the Z9 will supposedly use a new leaf blade protective shutter system that will automatically cover the sensor when the camera is switched off or when a lens is being changed in order to prevent dust or dirt from hitting the sensor. It appears to be similar to what Canon currently does with its focal plane shutter, but will be separate from the one used to capture images; this mirrors a patent Canon recently applied for.

The Z9 will also reportedly see significant autofocus performance improvements such as dedicated automobile AF (like Canon announced for the R3) as well as for animals and people. It will also gain improved 3D tracking.

Nikon is apparently improving the articulating screen -- which explains the odd tape situation that was visible on the back of the camera seen at the Olympics -- and adding new features to the menu to make it more customizable. The company is also apparently adding a different style of locking flap for the CFExpress memory card port. Also seen in those photos from the Olympics is the new third joystick which is supposedly designed to be used when a photographer's eye is pressed up against the camera. The sound of the shutter will also apparently support various volumes, and can be adjusted from silent to loud.

Nikon originally announced that it was developing the Z9 in March but provided scant little information about the device. Nikon's team does seem to understand the grand expectations for the camera, however. While the Z9 may be announced in the next couple of months, it is unlikely that it will be easily obtainable for some time, as Nikon has struggled with its supply chain due to the coronavirus pandemic and since it made several changes to its production line including moving camera manufacturing out of Japan. The Z9 will very likely be extremely challenging to purchase for some time after its official release.

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Nikon to Launch First Ever Camera with GNSS Instead of GPS

Nikon looks set to launch what is likely the first consumer camera to use GNSS instead of GPS. It would be a major upgrade in how geolocation coordinates are obtained for the metadata of photos.

The mention of GNSS was first spotted by Nokishita and reported by Nikon Rumors in a government registration filing for an unannounced camera from Nikon referred to as "N2014," which will be equipped with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS).

ニコンの未発表デジタルカメラ「N2014」には、Wi-FiとBluetoothの他にGNSS(GPS等の衛星測位システム)も搭載されるらしい。#認証情報 pic.twitter.com/qWM8DBpNu8

-- 軒下デジカメ情報局 (@nokishita_c) July 23, 2021

The initial Tweet by @nokishita_c, translated from Japanese to English, reads "It seems that Nikon's unreleased digital camera "N2014″ will be equipped with GNSS (satellite positioning system such as GPS) in addition to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth."

Why is this interesting news? To understand that we need to understand what GNSS is and what the difference between it and GPS is. Often times the terms are used interchangeably but there are some key differences between the two.

GPS

The United States' Global Positioning System (GPS) consists of up to 32 medium Earth orbit satellites in six different orbital planes, with the exact number of satellites varying as older satellites are retired and replaced. Operational since 1978 and globally available since 1994, GPS is currently the world's most utilized satellite navigation system.

GNSS

GNSS stands for Global Navigation Satellite System and is the standard generic term for satellite navigation systems that provide autonomous geo-spatial positioning with global coverage. These include GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, and other regional systems.

A system that utilizes GNSS rather than an individual positioning system is able to tap into satellites across the various systems. The advantage to having access to multiple satellites is accuracy, redundancy, and availability at all times. Satellite systems don't often fail, but if one fails GNSS receivers can pick up signals from other systems. Also, if line of sight is obstructed, having access to multiple satellites is also a benefit.

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-- Intellugo (@intellugo) May 21, 2019

GNSS satellites orbit the earth at a medium altitude about once every 12 hours, with each satellite transmitting coded signals containing the satellite's precise orbit details and a stable timestamp from an atomic clock. Devices containing the GNSS receivers collect the data from no less than three of these satellites at a time to calculate the precise position of itself in relation to each of the satellites, translating that into its own position in an earth-based coordinate system. This gives the user precise latitude, longitude, and altitude information.

GNSS in a Camera

When used in a camera, GNSS would provide each image with one of the most accurate geopositioning systems possible. This would be very useful for military, search and rescue, and even photojournalist/landscape/wildlife photographers for keeping track of exactly where and when an image was recorded.

No word yet on what kind of camera the "N2014" is or when we may see it announced to the public, but we're guessing the unveiling could be sooner rather than later. Stay tuned.

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Opinion: A Nikon Retro Mirrorless Camera is Everything We Want

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