D800 rumors

The buffer speed is what keeps me from buying the D7000. I have bumped up against the buffer in my D300 quite a few times even underwater (esp. when trying to shoot Whale Sharks at the surface) and it has a larger buffer than the D7000. I briefly owned a D90 but the buffer limitation made me return it immediately.

The D800 might be a wonderful do-all camera, but I'm still pretty interested (at least for underwater use) in the upcoming D400 since it should be like a super-D7000

I'm also gonna be more interested in a D700 after the D800 comes out. It will be a monster bang for the buck if they have some leftover inventory.

I'm also gonna be more interested in a D700 after the D800 comes out. It will be a monster bang for the buck if they have some leftover inventory.

Not to mention you will find very, very cheap used ones...

I'm also gonna be more interested in a D700 after the D800 comes out. It will be a monster bang for the buck if they have some leftover inventory.

Sell you mine.

Sell you mine.

When the D800 is real, we'll have to "talk"

JP

The latest specs on DigitalRev http://www.digitalrev.com/...he-best-goes-...74-article.html are certainly more beleiveable and realistic than those currently on Nikon Rumors.

Nikon D800 Specs:

Sensor size: 36.0 x 23.9mm Full Frame FX format

Sensor type: CMOS sensor

Sensor resolution: 18 megapixels

ISO Sensitivity: ISO 100 to ISO 12800 (Extendable to 102400)

Continuous Burst Speed: 6fps (8fps in DX mode)

Focus System: Multi-CAM 3500FX 51-point AF

Video Mode: Full HD 1920x1080p (24, 25, 30fps) and 720p (up to 60fps) with Stereo sound & AF

The latest specs on DigitalRev http://www.digitalrev.com/...he-best-goes-...74-article.html are certainly more beleiveable and realistic than those currently on Nikon Rumors.

 

Nikon D800 Specs:

Sensor size: 36.0 x 23.9mm Full Frame FX format

Sensor type: CMOS sensor

Sensor resolution: 18 megapixels

ISO Sensitivity: ISO 100 to ISO 12800 (Extendable to 102400)

Continuous Burst Speed: 6fps (8fps in DX mode)

Focus System: Multi-CAM 3500FX 51-point AF

Video Mode: Full HD 1920x1080p (24, 25, 30fps) and 720p (up to 60fps) with Stereo sound & AF

Agreed; something like 36MP would make more sense in a 'studio' camera like the D4x. Also makes me more hopeful that low light performance will be top notch, and still decent res cropped with 10-17

Agreed; something like 36MP would make more sense in a 'studio' camera like the D4x. Also makes me more hopeful that low light performance will be top notch, and still decent res cropped with 10-17

I fully agree. the specs are much more appearing to me, plus I would love to know if they have done anything regarding video enhancement. Just have to wait till the "official" Nikon announcement on the D800 comes out.

I fully agree. the specs are much more appearing to me, plus I would love to know if they have done anything regarding video enhancement. Just have to wait till the "official" Nikon announcement on the D800 comes out.

18mp sounds *much* more realistic, along with improvements in video and keeping the ISO noise levels down. I would however say $4000 would be a bit high for that camera. Looking at Nikon's model line, around $3k to $3.5k would keep it in a nice spot between D300s(or D400) and D3. I still have a hard time believing Nikon will release the D800 first before the D4, but there are no rumors for that camera, so I guess the D800 will indeed be next.

Hmmm... Rumors seem to be picking up steam, the guys at NikonRumors swear they have the inside scoop. But I too wished it was 18mp instead of 36 (which I think it's a bit overkill). I also hope it comes out cheaper than $3k, but that's wishful thinking I guess.

Did you guys see the latest from Nikon Rumors? Now they are certain there will be a D4 as well, likely to be introduced together with the D800. Possible (interesting) specs:

- 16.2 MP

- 11 fps

- 100-102,400 native ISO range, expandable to 50 and 204,800

- Face detection/recognition

- Improved video

- Improved 51 AF points

- AF detection range will go down to EV-2.0 (the D3s went to EV -1)

- Autofocus system: 9 cross-type sensors that are operational up to f/8

Next year could be an expensive upgrade year for me......

I just want the D400 while I am still somewhat gainfully employed....oh, wait, I am a teacher...and before my D200 becomes an entirely worthless paperweight...oh wait..it already is......if it wasn't for all of the lenses, I might consider the dark side...oh my.

I am beginning to think that Adobe and Nikon represent the forces of pure evil. Or not.

Cheers,

Marli

I just want the D400 while I am still somewhat gainfully employed....oh, wait, I am a teacher...and before my D200 becomes an entirely worthless paperweight...oh wait..it already is......if it wasn't for all of the lenses, I might consider the dark side...oh my.

 

I am beginning to think that Adobe and Nikon represent the forces of pure evil. Or not.

 

 

Cheers,

Marli

The D7000 is a great less expensive upgrade of the D200.

I just want the D400 while I am still somewhat gainfully employed....oh, wait, I am a teacher...and before my D200 becomes an entirely worthless paperweight...oh wait..it already is......if it wasn't for all of the lenses, I might consider the dark side...oh my.

 

I am beginning to think that Adobe and Nikon represent the forces of pure evil. Or not.

 

 

Cheers,

Marli

Your D200 still can create great images, yes? Lens are a good investment for photography, digital bodies are expendable; we shouldn't get too attached to them, there's always something new and cool to empty our wallet

Of course I can get great images, but the noise factor and lack of video make me want to upgrade. The buffer factor and upper lcd window are also features I like on the higher end models. It just seems to be a long overdue release from Nikon.

Cheers,

Marli

D7000 has a top LCD, just saying No buffer worth mentioning though.

NikonRumors has just posted what they are claiming to be samples of photos taken with the rumored D800. The also mention TIFF files from the D800 are 103mb!!

How long before pixel peeping magazine editors demand 30+ mp images Getting a D4 might not be such a good idea

Today Nikon Rumors says Feb 7th for the D800, maybe....

My deposit is down. I wish I could justify a D4 and a D800, at the moment I am going to have to choose.

How long before pixel peeping magazine editors demand 30+ mp images Getting a D4 might not be such a good idea

I am sure that the D4 will be out pixel led by compacts during its lifetime. I know you are not making a serious point, Cor, but just for those who don't, I have never had a magazine editor ask me what camera I used or turn down a well-shot image for pixel reasons. And 6MP plus SLR - correctly shot is still perfectly acceptable for publication.

Today Nikon Rumors says Feb 7th for the D800, maybe....

My deposit is down. I wish I could justify a D4 and a D800, at the moment I am going to have to choose.

Or wait for the D500! I think that the D800 is going to be competitively priced.

Looking at the leaked pictures of the D800, I suspect it will physical fit in a D700 housing, but the controls have moved significantly (and those on the top-plate changed angle, plus there are new video buttons etc), which will make housing it troublesome in an existing housing. That said - the pix on Nikon RUmours make it look like it will be easy to design a housing for - with large and easy to engineer controls.

Alex