http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/ Engadget Comments for http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/Apr 6th 2009 2:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/Apr 6th 2009 2:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/
They are practically driving 5D2 owners in droves to buy Nikon lenses. If Nikon releases a camera that can match the 5D's resolution

First shameless self-promotion on engadget:

I just shot this over the weekend at the Cherry Blossom Festival with the Mark II:

http://vimeo.com/4014026

It was a lot of fun to shoot, but a pain in the ace to get exposure settings right. You have to untwist the lens or do some other crazy trick to keep settings consistent.]]>Apr 6th 2009 2:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/Apr 6th 2009 5:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/
D3x ... 24MP ... Beats the 5dmkII

Although Use the Expo Comp Button, works well.

I like every other 5DmkII owner wants 24,25, 30p 1080 and those along with a 60p 720p (2x slow downs would be nice) and manual settings.


Main problem - smooth change in aperture, still cameras dont have this apart from the 14-140 (or something) lens you get with the G1HD thing, it has stepless aperture blades.

]]>Apr 6th 2009 6:01AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.teamworkphoto.com/images/delkin/Untitled1.jpg). I know it's shown protruding from the bottom of the camera, but he could be in the process of clipping it on. Or perhaps it's just a funny design with lots of flaps. Either way, he's standing in bright sunlight with the sun behind him - if he's shooting with the camera above him (as he is in one of the spy shots) he'd have the light on the screen. A shade would be very handy.

What do you think?]]>Apr 6th 2009 10:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/On the plus side, I can't wait for the price of the D60 to drop, going to make an excellent birthday gift for my girlfriend.]]>Apr 6th 2009 10:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/
I think canon made a mistake by not making the 500D (T1i) a flip out screen but who knows the Nikon probably is not nearly as high resolution screen as the canon 500D in which case i would prefer the higher resolution LCD on the canon 500D over the Nikon flip out feature.]]>Apr 6th 2009 12:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/Apr 6th 2009 3:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/
Way to go, me.

I meant to say, If Nikon releases a camera that can match the 5D's resolution, and offers even the slightest bit more manual control than Canon's, they will leap ahead.

Hopefully the competition will benefit all of us. ]]>Apr 6th 2009 2:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/
That's not really the point, I'm a former-5D owner, the biggest issue Canon needs to deal with is intentionally gimping their own cameras. The 9-point AF on the 5D/5DII camera is junk, spot meter isn't even not connected to the outer AF points, and AF at low light being incredibly inaccurate if you're not on the center point. Worse, the 5DII uses the same ancient 9-point AF in the original 5D, while the even the Rebels and 50D uses updated versions, not to mention the fact that Nikon offers 51-point in their cameras for half the price. Now we see the Rebel 500D gimped to only 20fps for full-HD, even when it uses the same Digic chip as the 5DII, while neither of them offers a 24/25p options. ]]>Apr 6th 2009 12:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/

I agree though, the 1D series are so responsive, even just simple things like menus, shutter lag although not REALLY noticeable that much, they just feel much more polished.

1DsMkIV baby, maybe by the time it comes out i'll have done enough weddings to get one =D]]>Apr 6th 2009 2:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/Apr 6th 2009 2:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/
-More autofocus points (3 is not enough for the D60 and D40!)
-Live view w/ Articulating display (which appears to be likely)
-More megapixels (needs 12 to be competitive)
-Better picture quality (Nikon seems to be lagging behind Canon)

Do all this, and make it $600 or less, and you can count me in!]]>Apr 6th 2009 2:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/Apr 6th 2009 3:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/Apr 6th 2009 7:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/
Given the same sensor, more megapixels = more noise and poorer low light performance. Any time you're above 6 MP or so, that tradeoff is NOT worth making.]]>Apr 6th 2009 7:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/
I would agree 6MP should be the limit when it comes to compacts. dSLRs, with their much larger sensors, have a bit more wiggle room. Especially with the new CMOS sensors.]]>Apr 6th 2009 5:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/Apr 6th 2009 3:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/
and hopefully they haven't messed with the bracketing settings... I like the way the D200 does bracketing way more than how my D90 does it.]]>Apr 6th 2009 3:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/Apr 6th 2009 4:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/> "You do know that Compact Flash offers higher speeds and greater capacities compared to SDHC?"

I know people who use SD to CompactFlash adapters in their D300s so they can use SD cards that plug directly into their laptops. Their laptops have SD card readers built-in. They don't have to use an external card reader just for CompactFlash.

Yes... CF cards are faster than SD cards... but ease of use is important to some people too. If you need to fill up a 32GB CF card in one shoot, then this solution isn't for you... but 8GB SD cards are enough for a lot of people.]]>Apr 6th 2009 12:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/I use an external FW800 adapter - sometimes dumping your shoot quickly is high value - depending on your field.]]>Apr 6th 2009 12:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/
The point is that you have a lot of options with CF. Not so with a camera that can only take SD.

]]>Apr 7th 2009 12:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/
can't wait can't wait!]]>Apr 6th 2009 3:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/
OMG! I don't know what to buy! 8))))) Can't wait for the release!]]>Apr 6th 2009 4:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/Apr 6th 2009 6:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/Apr 6th 2009 9:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentamirror]]>Apr 6th 2009 4:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/Apr 6th 2009 5:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/Apr 6th 2009 6:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/Apr 6th 2009 11:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/
If it has video, as a photog who uses Fuji's S5 pro, but does the odd bit of video work, I may well be considering this as a second body, even if there's no AF on video.

]]>Apr 6th 2009 6:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/Apr 6th 2009 6:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/Apr 6th 2009 6:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/Apr 6th 2009 7:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/Apr 6th 2009 8:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/Apr 6th 2009 12:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/Apr 6th 2009 4:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/
SWIVEL DISPLAY!]]>Apr 6th 2009 7:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/Apr 6th 2009 7:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/Granted, this camera isn't going to be marketed at me though. :) The gymnastics involved with "traditional" photography helps keep me limber and in somewhat decent shape.

I'll keep my D300, F5, and FE's.

]]>Apr 6th 2009 7:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/Apr 6th 2009 7:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/Apr 6th 2009 1:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/Apr 6th 2009 7:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/Apr 6th 2009 7:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/Apr 7th 2009 1:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/Apr 6th 2009 7:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/Apr 6th 2009 9:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/nikon-readies-something-for-april-14th-launch/Apr 6th 2009 7:57AM