20 Days To Go Until New Nikon 10.2 MP DSLR is unleashed at DVinfo.net

Jacob Mason · July 20th, 2006, 04:14 AM

Looks like the D70s successor will pack a little more heat than I'd anticipated.

http://nikonimaging.com/global/

-More Power
-More Control
-More Versatile
-More Excitement
-Next Nikon
-New 10.2 megapixel D-SLR addition to the lineup
-Integrating quality and affordability to meet the demands of passionate photo enthusiasts.

Noah Hayes · July 20th, 2006, 06:19 AM

I really hope this isn't even close to the D200 in terms of features, speed, or quality (just bought my D200 2 weeks ago!!!) I think its rather stupid of them to have another 10.2MP camera, they're going to cannibalize their D200 market, that was a huge benefit over the D70S. If it is nicer, I just might have a D200 for sale :(

Steven Davis · July 20th, 2006, 06:45 AM

Well, I'm pre-shopping for a SLR to add to our arsenol for weddings and such. I heard new stuff was coming out, I guess the rumors were true. I'll probably buy around fall of this year so hopefully most of the cameras will be out by then. I'm looking at the N200 atm.

Emre Safak · July 20th, 2006, 08:21 AM

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More Excitement

oooh... can't have enough of that!

Mark Williams · July 20th, 2006, 09:01 AM

I was looking to move up to a camera just a little above the D70. This might fit the bill.

Jacob Mason · July 20th, 2006, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Noah Hayes

I really hope this isn't even close to the D200 in terms of features, speed, or quality (just bought my D200 2 weeks ago!!!)

Well, in terms of features, speed, and build quality, I know it won't quite match up. Image Quality should be very close, if not identical.
There should be an interesting surprise or two accompanying this camera, one of which is speculated to be a VR kit lens.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noah Hayes

I think its rather stupid of them to have another 10.2MP camera, they're going to cannibalize their D200 market, that was a huge benefit over the D70S. If it is nicer, I just might have a D200 for sale :(

Well, I think it'll be more of a nibble than a full cannibalization of the D200 market. The D200 has been difficult for Nikon to supply in many areas due to such high demand. What this release will attempt to do is divide the buyers who are only looking for a few of the D200 features vs all of the features.

Jacob Mason · July 20th, 2006, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Emre Safak

oooh... can't have enough of that!

haha,
They had to slip that one in there to appeal to our emotions. Otherwise, we just wouldn't be interested right.

Jacob Mason · July 26th, 2006, 10:04 PM

I was a little too caught up in the Canon G1/A1 announcements today to notice leaked images of the new Nikon this morning.
Picture of Nikon D80 in comparison to Nikon D200
It's a bit smaller than some had anticipated, but if this scale is correct, it appears to have an even larger LCD than the D200, and the same viewfinder.
Very choice.
There are some other pics floating around various photo forums which show the D80 with a new lens that has yet to be identified.
I think the best guess so far is that it's an 18-105, no VR.
Oh yeah, and it looks like it's going to use SD cards, no more CF.

July 20th, 2006, 04:14 AM	#1
Jacob Mason Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 205	20 Days To Go Until New Nikon 10.2 MP DSLR is unleashed Looks like the D70s successor will pack a little more heat than I'd anticipated. http://nikonimaging.com/global/ -More Power -More Control -More Versatile -More Excitement -Next Nikon -New 10.2 megapixel D-SLR addition to the lineup -Integrating quality and affordability to meet the demands of passionate photo enthusiasts.

July 20th, 2006, 06:45 AM	#3
Steven Davis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,065	Well, I'm pre-shopping for a SLR to add to our arsenol for weddings and such. I heard new stuff was coming out, I guess the rumors were true. I'll probably buy around fall of this year so hopefully most of the cameras will be out by then. I'm looking at the N200 atm. __________________ What happens if I push the 'Red' button?

July 20th, 2006, 09:01 AM	#5
Mark Williams Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Deep South, U.S. Posts: 1,526	I was looking to move up to a camera just a little above the D70. This might fit the bill. __________________ Mark videos: http://vimeo.com/channels/3523 Stock: http://www.pond5.com/artist/mark29

July 20th, 2006, 06:19 AM	#2
Noah Hayes Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Virginia Posts: 226	I really hope this isn't even close to the D200 in terms of features, speed, or quality (just bought my D200 2 weeks ago!!!) I think its rather stupid of them to have another 10.2MP camera, they're going to cannibalize their D200 market, that was a huge benefit over the D70S. If it is nicer, I just might have a D200 for sale :(

July 26th, 2006, 10:04 PM	#8
Jacob Mason Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 205	I was a little too caught up in the Canon G1/A1 announcements today to notice leaked images of the new Nikon this morning. Picture of Nikon D80 in comparison to Nikon D200 It's a bit smaller than some had anticipated, but if this scale is correct, it appears to have an even larger LCD than the D200, and the same viewfinder. Very choice. There are some other pics floating around various photo forums which show the D80 with a new lens that has yet to be identified. I think the best guess so far is that it's an 18-105, no VR. Oh yeah, and it looks like it's going to use SD cards, no more CF.