Imaging recource: Patent watch: Nikon patents 81x zoom lens for 1-inch sensors

    The Nikon P900 camera proved to be highly popular and was difficult to find in stock for a long time after its spring 2015 launch as a result. During my field test of the superzoom, I found that its 24-2000mm equivalent lens made it particularly well-suited for photographing wildlife, but its small 1/2.3-inch sensor and lack of RAW image recording held it back in the image quality department. A new patent seen via Egami suggests Nikon might be looking to make a high-zoom lens designed for a camera with a larger 1-inch sensor. The...
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