Rumors: Nikon's digital FX FM2

The market was stunned when they first heard of the Olympus OMD. But what really shook the market was when Sony released a full-frame mirrorless camera called the A7.

Now rumors are spreading that Nikon is also planning to release a cousin for the Sony's A7, speculations are based since these two manufacturers' share the same sensor technology for most of its cameras. 

But wait, the Nikon' model will not be mirrorless. As a matter of fact, it will sport a pentaprism viewfinder but still calling it a hybrid. 

Here are some specifications that's confirmed by now:

Nikon FM2 like design

16.2MP 36x23,9 full frame sensor (same as in the D4?)

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

Battery:EN-EL14

Dimensions: 143,5 x 110 x 66,5mm

Weight: 765g

It will come with a new AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G lens (again, not clear what mount the new lens will have)

Standard F-mount

Pentaprism viewfinder (meaning the camera will not be mirrorless)

The camera will meter even with non-AI lenses down to full aperture

The camera will ship with a new special edition Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G lens to match the look/design of the body

The camera will have physical controls and excellent build quality (which explains the 765g weight)

Expeed 3 processor

Same sensor as in the Nikon D4

Nikon calls it a "hybrid" camera - not sure what exactly they mean with that

The announcement most likely will take place in the next 1-3 weeks

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