Nikon Japan reports shortage of Df cameras

Nikon Japan reports short supply/strong demand for the retro-styled Nikon Df DSLR camera:

The "Df", announced after the date of November 5, 2013, state that received a reservation more than expected, production can not keep up with your order has continued. I am sorry to have to apologize for the inconvenience to our customers. Because we will work to continue intensive production, so thank you for your understanding.

That's not really the case in the US where the Df is currently in stock in all major retailers. In the US the Df is even part of the current Nikon instant rebate program that is set to expire in two days (December 14th).

New Nikon Full Frame Hybrid Camera (Look Like Nikon FM2)

Nikon FM2

Nikon will release a full frame camera retro new hybrid within 1-3 weeks. This full frame camera will have design hybrid Nikon FM2, as well as the Olympus OM-D series.

This is not a mirrorless camera, it will have a pentaprism viewfinder. The camera will be announced soon. Certainly it awaited by many photographers.

Here are full specs list of new Nikon full frame hybrid camera:

• Nikon FM2 like design
• Standard F-mount
• 16.2MP 36×23,9 full frame sensor (same sensor as Nikon D4)
• EXPEED 3 processor
• Pentaprism viewfinder (meaning the camera will not be mirrorless)
• SD memory card
• 2016-pixel RGB image sensor
• 9-cell framing grid display
• 3D color matrix metering II
• Native ISO range: 100-12800 (incl. ISO 50 and ISO 108,200)
• 5.5 fps for up to 100 shots
• 3.2″ LCD screen
• The camera will meter even with non-AI lenses down to full aperture
• The camera will ship with a new special edition AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G lens to match the look/design of the body
• Battery:EN-EL14
• Dimensions: 143.5 x 110 x 66.5mm (Sony A7/A7R is 127 x 94 x 48mm)
• Weight: 765g (physical controls and excellent build quality) (Sony A7/A7R is 470g)
• Officially announcement will take place within 1-3 weeks.

via: NR