Nikon just announced on its global page that it is indeed working on the successor to the D4S. The release states that the company is in the process of ‘developing’ the Nikon D5 which will be its new flagship FX-format DSLR. We don’t have any other details on pricing or release date at this point. Nikon also said it is working on a couple of new accessories like the Wireless Transmitter WT-6 and the Speedlight SB-5000, which should be announced alongside the D5.
The new Wireless Transmitter WT-6 and Speedlight SB-5000, which will be positioned at the top of Nikon’s Speedlight lineup, are also being developed.
Through the combination of this next-generation professional camera offering an even higher level of performance, these advanced accessories and the rich lineup of existing NIKKOR lenses, Nikon is pursuing further possibilities for imaging expression.
The timing of this news points to a possible announcement during CES 2106. Even though we don’t have any detailed specifications or features about the Nikon D5, it’s not too difficult to guess what we can expect from the new model. Nikon will most likely retire the ageing 16.2-megapixel sensor for a larger one in order to support 4K video. We can also expect support for more autofocus points, faster burst mode and perhaps a higher native ISO sensitivity.