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Equipment & Techniques => Mirrorless Cameras => Topic started by: Colorado David on July 08, 2016, 01:23:01 am

Title: Nikon DL24-85
Post by: Colorado David on July 08, 2016, 01:23:01 am
Any informed opinion of the new release date? Weren't they supposed to ship on June 30?
Title: Re: Nikon DL24-85
Post by: BernardLanguillier on July 08, 2016, 01:42:58 am
Any informed opinion of the new release date? Weren't they supposed to ship on June 30?

Yes, they were. Mine was supposed to ship on 6/30 until that day, and then the status changed to "we will inform you soon about the new shipping date"...

I have just canceled my order until things get clear.

Cheers,
Bernard
Title: Re: Nikon DL24-85
Post by: Paulo Bizarro on July 08, 2016, 03:44:45 am
Seems the factory was affected by the recent earthquakes in Japan.
Title: Re: Nikon DL24-85
Post by: Colorado David on July 08, 2016, 10:09:40 pm
I want to buy this camera, but I want to wait and hear from some early owners first.  I guess I'm not in any hurry, but it does seem like it's taking a long time.  I preordered the D500 and am glad I did.  I almost preordered the DL, but decided to wait.
Title: Re: Nikon DL24-85
Post by: Colorado David on September 09, 2016, 02:06:23 pm
It's been two months now since I last commented on this topic. Has there been any news of a release date?
Title: Re: Nikon DL24-85
Post by: BernardLanguillier on September 10, 2016, 12:48:41 am
There was a report on Nikon rumours recently that it was probably delayed indefinitely.

Not sure if it sensor only. I have personally lost all hope.

Cheers,
Bernard
Title: Re: Nikon DL24-85
Post by: E.J. Peiker on September 10, 2016, 09:08:46 am
I did the translation from Nikon Germany's statement in German to English for Nikon Rumors (I'm fluent in both) and their statement was basically that they have no new ship date and that they were hopeful that there would be something before Christmas.
Title: Re: Nikon DL24-85
Post by: Colorado David on September 21, 2016, 12:28:51 am
I am beginning to think I may have to look for other options to fill this need. Sunday afternoon I was faced with an unexpected photo opportunity, one that I would have used the Nikon DL 24-85 for, and all I had was my iPhone.
Title: Re: Nikon DL24-85
Post by: BernardLanguillier on September 21, 2016, 02:26:52 am
I am beginning to think I may have to look for other options to fill this need. Sunday afternoon I was faced with an unexpected photo opportunity, one that I would have used the Nikon DL 24-85 for, and all I had was my iPhone.

The Lumix LX9/LX10/LX15 (https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonic-lumix-dmc-lx10-lx15-first-impressions-review) may be our best option. But that one also is only scheduled for release mid November at the moment.

I guess that Sony is really far behind in sensor production.

Cheers,
Bernard
Title: Re: Nikon DL24-85
Post by: E.J. Peiker on September 21, 2016, 08:14:33 am
The Lumix LX9/LX10/LX15 (https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonic-lumix-dmc-lx10-lx15-first-impressions-review) may be our best option. But that one also is only scheduled for release mid November at the moment.

I guess that Sony is really far behind in sensor production.

Cheers,
Bernard
Why not a Sony RX-100 Mk IV?  I must be missing something....
Title: Re: Nikon DL24-85
Post by: NancyP on September 21, 2016, 08:31:48 pm
No you aren't. Sony RX100 is one of the best 1" sensor options. But people like or dislike ergonomics, menus, etc on cameras, and so it is good to have options. My needs for a "serious" point-and-shoot camera are: RAW capture, as many direct dials, rings, other controls as possible (aperture, shutter speed, zoom, manual focus would all be nice - sometimes I like to shoot manual), ergonomics I like, possibly an EVF.
So, I will be interested in the Panasonics, when I get around to shopping hands on.
Title: Re: Nikon DL24-85
Post by: BernardLanguillier on September 21, 2016, 08:49:25 pm
Why not a Sony RX-100 Mk IV?  I must be missing something....

I used to own a RX100 for a few years until it mysteriously went missing.

I loved many things about it but its UI and to some extend its lens.

I find the RX100mkIV to be significantly over priced, hence the search for an alternative.

Cheers,
Bernard
Title: Re: Nikon DL24-85
Post by: E.J. Peiker on September 21, 2016, 09:46:20 pm
I used to own a RX100 for a few years until it mysteriously went missing.

I loved many things about it but its UI and to some extend its lens.

I find the RX100mkIV to be significantly over priced, hence the search for an alternative.

Cheers,
Bernard
RX 100 Mk III then ;)  Perhaps not wide enough...
Title: Re: Nikon DL24-85
Post by: BernardLanguillier on September 22, 2016, 04:47:19 pm
RX 100 Mk III then ;)  Perhaps not wide enough...

I think it's time to give Pana some love. ;)

Cheers,
Bernard
Title: Re: Nikon DL24-85
Post by: armand on October 06, 2016, 04:00:08 pm
With the new Sony RX100 mark V I wonder what's left for Nikon to bring to the table!?
Talking about missed opportunities, they could have been king few months ago.
Title: Re: Nikon DL24-85
Post by: BernardLanguillier on October 06, 2016, 07:50:49 pm
With the new Sony RX100 mark V I wonder what's left for Nikon to bring to the table!?
Talking about missed opportunities, they could have been king few months ago.

The price point will be quite differentr though.

Cheers,
Bernard
Title: Re: Nikon DL24-85
Post by: Jack Hogan on October 07, 2016, 03:26:41 am
With the new Sony RX100 mark V I wonder what's left for Nikon to bring to the table!?

Good interchangeable lenses, like the ones they were making for the Nikon 1?
Title: Re: Nikon DL24-85
Post by: Paulo Bizarro on October 07, 2016, 03:54:07 am
The Canon GX7MKII (or MKI) also uses Sony sensor, and is a lot cheaper than the RX100 series. Nifty little camera.
Title: Re: Nikon DL24-85
Post by: armand on October 07, 2016, 11:47:51 am
Good interchangeable lenses, like the ones they were making for the Nikon 1?

I was talking about the compact ps larger sensor camera. On the Nikon 1 they tried and failed; some say they didn't try hard enough but this where they are right now. Long ago I was very tempted by the Nikon 1 but in retrospect I'm glad I didn't go for it.
Even as I'm not really a Nikon fanboy I'm still frustrated that they miss opportunities like this where they were ahead of times. It means less competition for the others and less future for my current gear despite having Fuji APS-C and m43.
Title: Re: Nikon DL24-85
Post by: NancyP on October 07, 2016, 02:23:21 pm
Nikon Rumors suggests that the release date of the DL series will be Jan. 30th 2017.
Title: Re: Nikon DL24-85
Post by: Colorado David on January 09, 2017, 09:05:22 pm
I've given up.