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Nikon is (Finally) Officially Going Pro Mirrorless

Published July 29, 2018

What if that big name camera company said, “Hey! We’re going to build a full frame, pro mirrorless camera body… And, on top of that, we’re going to design it so that you can use your old DSLR lenses while doing it!”?

Holy cow! Really? Apparently, according to a news release from Nikon, its happening.

Soon!

Looks like one of the final remaining arguments for DSLR over mirrorless will be no more.

If you’re a Nikon DSLR photographer and want to move into the new full frame mirrorless, you’ll be able to use with the camera body your old Nikon lenses.

In a recent release, Nikon has confirmed that they will release the company’s first full frame pro mirrorless camera body on August 23rd. We’ve discussed this topic in a prior blog post, but it is now more than a rumor.

The company has not released much more in the way of information about the new body, except that it will be releasing an F-Mount adapter that will allow for compatibility with current Nikon DSLR lenses.

Tech Radar is reporting the camera body will be priced upwards of $4,000 and will include a lens.

Digital Trends is indicating an expected price range between $1,800-$2,700. Aren’t rumors fun?

The following is from the official Nikon release:

“The system is the result of Nikon’s unsurpassed optical and manufacturing capabilities gained through more than a century of imaging expertise… Proven reliability and trusted performance are core traits of Nikon Digital-SLRs, and decades of feedback from professional creators around the world has further contributed to the development of this system… Nikon will continue to lead imaging innovation with the launch of the new mirrorless camera and the continued development of Nikon Digital-SLR cameras as well as the impressive NIKKOR lens lineup… Soon, Nikon users will have two industry-leading camera systems to choose from, giving consumers the choice to enjoy the unique values that each system offers.”

So, DSLR loyalists, if you’ve been waiting through this post to exhale, go for it now. It appears Nikon will not be leaving the DSLR world.

For the mirrorless crowd this is exciting news, indeed!

Especially for those adventurous among us who’ve perhaps been weighing the pros and cons of making the switch to mirrorless in an effort to cut size and weight from their camera bag for hiking/backpacking/adventure travel photography situations.

As we all know, size and weight are important when we’re packing up all our necessary gear, heading out into the backcountry to find our photographic subjects, be it landscape or wildlife. Small and light are not bad features when packing for travel, either. Now that we’re able to utilize our DSLR glass for the new, smaller camera body, the weight and space savings may just add up to make the switch.

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BACKCOUNTRY JOURNEYS

"Backcountry Journeys offers guests the unique opportunity to explore our natural world from behind their own lens. We run a selection of hand-crafted Photo Tours, Workshops & Safaris connecting passionate people to exceptional experiences. Locations worldwide.
All Images & Content are property of Backcountry Journeys Photography Tours, Workshops & Safaris LLC - Copyright 2025

CONTACT US

Monday-Friday
8am to 4pm Mountain Time
928-478-1521
adventure@backcountryjourneys.com

TRIP CATALOG

Download our Trip Catalog for detailed information on our many destinations for photography tours, workshops, and safaris.

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