Nikon have published some content of the Q&A session from a recent conference regarding their medium term management plan. Although typically vague, one of the questions hints at Nikon's plans for a new range of "Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens" cameras to compete with the Olympus & Panasonic Micro Four-Thirds cameras and the new Sony NEX range:
Q: What can you tell us about the new-generation digital cameras?
A: Although we considered a variety of so-called mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras for the digital SLR camera market, we discern the appropriate timing for the launch of our new-generation digital cameras based on the direction of the market demand.
It doesn't say much, but at least we know they're planning such a camera, to be introduced as the market demands it. I know I'm demanding one of these (we're big fans of the Panasonic GF1 and it's fantastic 20mm f/1.7 optic), so hopefully Nikon will step up to the plate sooner rather than later.
