Nikon releases are expected.
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Nikon release schedule remains strictly confidential, but based on past experience, below are our predictions for 2009. Note slowing economy weak and falling incomes could release schedule Nikon, but they are also in a battle for market share with Canon, the pressure on them the other way (the 50D has not only the world on fire, but the 5D Mark II is still a lot of attention):
Bodies Pro:
Nikon D3
The D3 will turn 2 years before the end of the year but it is still the king of low light (based on past experience, it is typically 3-4 years between major updates of the body pro). Prices have fallen Street brand km D3, Nikon has something to do with price point back to the k characters wide, and there is room for improving the D3. We expect a D3h (or maybe D3s) version that will be a D3 with the following characteristics: update
2Gb you currently receive buffer for the D3 standard.The new, improved EXPEED processors the D3x may be a slight improvement in IQ and slightly extend the already impressive battery life.Since, the D3 is primarily a tool for photojournalists, the ability to capture video (1080p) would be extremely useful in the field, but means adding video encoding hardware and microphones, so that may be delayed until D4. There will be a great asset to a particular segment of the market if Nikon Pro can be included in the video update.If add, it can also provide a sensor slightly improved (as they did with the D90 on the basis of the D300 was launched sensor) Misc. minor features / k, k tweaks.Priced perhaps 0.5 contains a video.
Nikon D3xOther the firmware versions, we expect that this camera will remain unchanged, but with a steady decline in prices during the year. prosumer Organizations:
Nikon D400
D300 reached its second anniversary at the end of 2009, before his second birthday, we expect the D400 to be released hits. We expect the following:
Slight increase in megapixels – perhaps with the 14MP range D300.Better same or slightly better than the dynamic capabilities of the ISO the D300 (from the D90 showed that they are the improve, add one. more years of development of sensors in the equation) the video is a must, we probably 1080p.What: compatibility with the MB-D10, and please put in a memory larger buffer – which is the Nikon DSLR of choice for most TV per user, the larger buffer would be really useful.Price in k.
recent history D800Based D700x/Nikon Nikon, Nikon introduces new sensors in the finest of the first body, then the sensor is in the next high-level body at about 9 months later, give or take a few months. This would imply the D3x sensor would be in a D700-style body (D700x or D800) appear in the summer of 2009. There is also strong pressure from Sony (the A900) and Canon (with the 5D Mark II) in this mid-range full-frame space, a competitive product on the market here would be a very strong attraction. This leads to a series of basic questions:
The D3x is a little over a D3 with a new sensor, it still costs almost on the current price of the street over k is a lot of the premium for a sensor. By the same logic to the new camera when dealing with a similar price range above the D700, it would be fixed by k, which considerably limits their market and not in the same market space as Canon and Sony offer her. Realistic to be a competitor, the camera has not yet set on the Canon and Sony – somewhere in the range 000 to 500. If they price k, then they are a lot of potential, they lose market.If price is less than or equal to k, is it really hits the D3x (who needs weather sealing and durability drums in the studio?) Watch the video to add or not. To compete with Canon’s market share and gain, they need to add a video. But if the video D3x will be hit with its high price as you add a requirement harder.This difficult for Nikon, there is obviously a demand for a cheaper version of the D3x, they protect their market share in the face the 5D Mark II and A900, but the decision about the right price will be the biggest challenge. Our hypothesis is that we are the D3x sensor in something around mid-year
consumption patterns, see:.
Nikon D40 replacement
We hope that the beginning of 2009, most likely with the 10.2 MP sensor to D200/D80/D60 lines.
Nikon D60 replacement
A replacement for the Nikon D60 may be the end of 2009. Use the sensor of the D90, perhaps with video
Nikon D90 update
A Nikon D90 update is possible in the second half of the year – perhaps called the D90s, mainly same device, but with a significant improvement in all video functions (autofocus, exposure control improved, even 1080p). It would also pave the way for a D60 with 720p video “/ p> Objectives.
It’s hard to predict, but:
70-200 f2. 8 crosses VR update
The objective particularly well on DX cameras, but advanced users can smoothly on FX problems were reported. Nikon pro zooms are typically six years, it is through this lens. To go with the D3x performance and limitations of the lenses can continue as the D3, which is always a new version of this lens even more important.
85 f1.4 Updated with AF-S
A logical choice for a next update since the 50mm f1.4 AF-S, which has just been published.
Last update 80-400mm AF-S
This lens is incredibly versatile in a price range where it can lead to D90 and D60 also has appeal, the more focused a good reputation as slow, it would be a good candidate.
With a slowing economy, updating more obscure lenses that are not as profitable makes less sense than did in previous years. Nikon will likely chose lenses that either (a) to sell in large quantities to recover the costs of design / retooling faster, or (b) to support the sales of facilities D3x or other key. If you load k for the body, better lenses available to them to get back on. On the whole, given the economy, we expect to see fewer lenses released in 2009 than in 2008, but suspect Nikon keep their bodies develop on the right track for competitive reasons. We will review later this year to see how we did.
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