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New Nikon Viewfinder Patent

Mark Goldstein | Digital SLR Cameras | May 14, 2008 | 0 Comments

Nikon D3Nikon have applied for a patent for a new double viewfinder, where a small electronic display is visible through the optical viewfinder. According to Patent Application 20080084484, the photographer can switch between the optical viewfinder and electronic display, and even zoom in and out. Nikon state that this system will be of use for things like tracking a sports game, and will possibly featured on both professional and consumer DSLR cameras.

Website: United States Patent Application 20080084484

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