http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/ Engadget Comments for Nikon teases about upcoming 10.2 megapixel DSLR http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/Jul 20th 2006 2:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/Jul 20th 2006 2:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/Jul 20th 2006 2:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/Jul 20th 2006 2:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/Jul 20th 2006 2:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/Jul 20th 2006 2:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/Jul 20th 2006 3:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/
The D100 is already replaced by the D200(not affordable for everyone).
Now looks like the D70/70s are going to be replaced too(much more affordable).]]>Jul 20th 2006 3:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/
The best part about a higher megapixel count is the ability to crop a bunch and still have enough pixels to print at 11x17.]]>Jul 20th 2006 3:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/You cannot make this statement and just gloss over it like it doesn't matter.
"Now that's not exactly what you're getting on a DSLR"

With DSLR MP do currently matter. Yes, the p&s camera lenses are maxed out with the quality they can deliver MP wise--because the line resolution is greater than the lense capability.
However, with interchangeable lenses and a larger GLASS reflector(not plastic) DSLR's have not yet reached that point. Perhaps this Nikon does, but that's not really the point is it? You weren't making a product-specific comment, becuase they're aren't enough details to go around yet.]]>Jul 20th 2006 3:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/
The photograph should be framed properly the first time to begin with. Obviously there are exceptions here and there. Light poles that snuck into the shot that you didn't initially notice, or that five year old picking his nose in the corner.

Other than that, larger sensors, more AF points, and faster image writing for more FPS are what people are buying in todays dSLRs. ]]>Jul 20th 2006 3:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/Jul 20th 2006 3:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/Jul 20th 2006 4:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/Jul 20th 2006 4:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/
And I hope you are kidding PIP. The ability to crop has been an essential element to all photography since day 1....especially in medium and large format photography.]]>Jul 20th 2006 4:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/Jul 20th 2006 4:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/
Elliot was referring to the fact that the physical size of the sensor and not its megapixel count is the (far) bigger factor in image quality. For the same megapixel count, small sensors are inherently noiser than large sensors. The more pixels you cram into a physical area, the more noise results. The real advantage of DSLRs is not the lenses, not the SLR viewfinder, or even the various features of the camera--it's the fact that you get a much larger, much less-noisy sensor.]]>Jul 20th 2006 4:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/
Pentax make an APS-C framed 14mm f/2.8:
http://www.popphoto.com/cameralenses/1906/lens-test-pentax-smcp-da-14mm-f28-af.html
http://www.pbase.com/cameras/pentax/smc_da_14_28_ed_if

Demand for full-frame misses the point. Demand low noise and improved resolution. If the sensor has to get bigger to support these qualities then so be it but frame size is one (possible) solution - it's not the goal.

Personally, I like APS-C for the focal length "multiplier".]]>Jul 20th 2006 5:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/Jul 20th 2006 7:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/
@NeoteriX
I recently upgraded from a Sony DSC-F707 (5MP) to a Canon S2 IS (5MP) for my "p&s" camera :-) Another intersting note is that the Canon actually has a smaller sensor size than the Sony, but takes better quality photos to my eye. But most people probably would go for more megapixels over anything else.

@Yem
Personally, I'd like full frame 35mm equiv for the lack of a cropping multiplier. But yes, the quality has got to be there as well.]]>Jul 21st 2006 8:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/
that, or the proportions on this thing are sort of odd (skinnier and taller than normal)]]>Jul 21st 2006 11:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/
http://www.cleanimages.com/DDBlog-ShouldNikonMakeA35mmSizedSensor.asp

i don't really know the benefits of the full frame sensor except the no 1.5x factor, which is good/bad depending on what photos you take i suppose. for a phot like this i love the 1.5 factor

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tinou/180056802/in/set-72157594196170874/

]]>Jul 21st 2006 2:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/How can I overcome this problem. thank you]]>Jul 22nd 2006 1:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/
Good article, thanks for that. For me, the 1.5x factor is irritating, not because it's inherently problematic, but simply because it's a mismatch between old, film camera conventions and new, digital ones, specifically in terms of lens portfolios and photographic technique. The article has an interesting perspective on the 1.5x factor, and if you tend to shoot at the long end of your lenses, it seems to be an advantage. But it's true that the numbers are (almost) completely arbitrary in the end, and if there were no older conventions that conflicted with the new, sensor size wouldn't even come up (other than in reference to noise).]]>Jul 22nd 2006 1:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/Jul 27th 2006 12:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/20/nikon-teases-about-upcoming-10-2-megapixel-dslr/Jul 27th 2006 5:02PM