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Patent for Nikon Mirrorless FX Camera
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<blockquote data-quote="Panza" data-source="post: 394271" data-attributes="member: 28379"><p>Kodak had the monopoly on film ... they also had some of the first patents on Digital SLR's but they didn't really push for the technology because they were afraid that Digital technology would cannibalize their film revenues. By the time they caught on and pushed their digital cameras 20 years after their first patent, Canon and Nikon already had a strong foothold in the market and sales of Kodak went from billions to millions. :x </p><p></p><p>A new format of lenses means more revenue from older / newer generation less pressed to look into older options and an adapter usually keeps oldies happy enough to use their old systems.</p><p></p><p></p><p>The Sony A77 and A99 are in essence, pro mirrorless cameras that are DSLR sized. They have a translucent mirror which doesn't move which allows them to have real-time EVF and monitors. They also take DSLR lenses from the former A-mount Minolta/Sony lenses. Still have crappy 400-500 shot battery life though.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Panza, post: 394271, member: 28379"] Kodak had the monopoly on film ... they also had some of the first patents on Digital SLR's but they didn't really push for the technology because they were afraid that Digital technology would cannibalize their film revenues. By the time they caught on and pushed their digital cameras 20 years after their first patent, Canon and Nikon already had a strong foothold in the market and sales of Kodak went from billions to millions. :x A new format of lenses means more revenue from older / newer generation less pressed to look into older options and an adapter usually keeps oldies happy enough to use their old systems. The Sony A77 and A99 are in essence, pro mirrorless cameras that are DSLR sized. They have a translucent mirror which doesn't move which allows them to have real-time EVF and monitors. They also take DSLR lenses from the former A-mount Minolta/Sony lenses. Still have crappy 400-500 shot battery life though. [/QUOTE]
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