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Well, I understand Nikon said they would continue to develop the 'F' line but didn't.Nikon may have intended to continue development of film bodies but I suspect the rate at which the market changed precluded their doing so. However, the F6 has not been discontinued. An updated body with the D5's AF and metering systems would seem entirely possible should there be a demand.
I somehow think this is different. The larger lens mount might allow for a rectangular, larger format sensor, I think the very short sensor to Flange distance is to reverse the trend of some users who use Nikkor lenses on 'other makes' such as the FF Sony. With DX, FX and MF sensors as options in the same style body, which can also use the F Mount would be a clever move on Nikon's part given they don't have an MF body as such. It could open up a big opportunity, given the prices of MF bodies.
I see both types of camera co-existing They both have strengths and weaknesses. If this lives up to the hype it's going to be something special.
Contrary to popular mythology there are serious down sides to EVFs; some eye conditions make using them unpleasant for instance. Other users with inner ear conditions have reported problems too. They aren't universally acceptable and may never reach that position. I used an Olympus mirrorless for a few weeks and couldn't get on with it because the EVF wasn't able to resolve detail to a sufficient extent to confirm focus, it was also too small.
Despite comments from various Nikon users, the Nikon 1 series cameras are actually very capable but lack some of the features of an SLR, shutter operation sometimes isn't what one expects. The 1 J5 is apparently the best of the bunch and, with a viewfinder, would be very versatile. Nikon's new mirrorless camera should easily out perform the 1 series and incorporate all the best attributes of the D5.
Much has been said about the new lens mount, there appears to be no reason why current Nikkor lenses shouldn't work via an adaptor but older, mechanically coupled, lenses may be either unusable or very restricted in operation, we shall have to wait and see.
On the subject of lenses, I would not be surprised to see the F mount replaced on SLRs as its limitations are becoming obvious. Look at a recent DSLR and you will see that the lens mount sits in the middle of a circular pad about the same size as the Z mount for the mirrorless body. This has been the case since the D2. Why would a designer have such a flat area on the front of a camera body if there wasn't some prospect of needing the space later? Current lenses are moving away from any mechanical linkages; once that is complete there is nothing to stop Nikon from moving to a larger diameter lens mount. Thoughts?