You know what's black and yellow all over, fits in the average mailbox and gets the imaginations of camera junkies running wild? These cards, that's what. Over the past few days, mysterious cards have begun to arrive in the hands of Nikon users, and while the company's name is nowhere to be found, the colors and hints are starting to build a case for something new. It seems a countdown from 8 has begun, with the first card stating "I am..." and the second "I am fun...." In case you weren't aware, Nikon has yet to dabble in the
Micro Four Thirds world (or even hint at a competitor like Samsung's
NX range), but whispers of a so-called EVIL lineup have been building steam. Nikon aficionados have pointed out that the countdown will end just prior to a UK press meeting on March 8th, which could very well mean that an all-new compact is just days away from being properly revealed. Or it could be
nothing at all. Keep your expectations low -- it's better to be pleasantly surprised than deflated and alone, right?
posted March 1st 2010 1:39AM
i am ... curious.
@littlebeard
I am... a bit skeptical
@littlebeard
I'm not... One of the geotagging booths had a D900, so don't know what else could surprise me
@basroil
a d900 would be pretty nice though. i was sort of hoping for a nice micro 4/3-camera. i´ve pretty recently busted up my old trusty d70 and but looking for a proper upgrade. but a small, quick 4/3-camera with fast autofocus both in film and photo would be awesome too.
the d900 would probably end up being to expensive for me anyway though but i´m hoping it would lower prices on that sexy beast that is d700.
with that one i´ll be safe for at least 2 years ahead ;)
@littlebeard
Be curious no longer...
The eighth postcard reads "I am fun because I'm neither AT&T or Verizon!"
"I am fun... and extremely portable...."
I am fun... But I am not a Nikon
just read the source... it is about coolpix, so... no fun at all. kinda dislike coolpix
@Keanedi
that blows... a d4/d400/d800/d95(?) quadriple release would of been much better.. Prob not a smart business move, but it would be awesome... lol...
I am... a slim micro four thirds camera that is fully compatible with the existing Nikon F mount. Oh, and did I mention I'm more affordable than the E-P1/2/L1 or the GF1?
I could only wish.
@horchata
I think it's a safe bet for the near term, but not this week, and most likely with a much smaller sensor than u3/4 or apsc.
@horchata
We could all wish! I would be interested to know the dimensions of the mysterious 'countdown' mailers...any chance they correspond to micro four thirds? I'm just saying..........
I just bought a 7D
If this has anything to do with a DSLR with 1080p, I'll be upset (I have a lot of Nikon lenses)
@uShak
I don't think you should regret it considering the 7D is a fine body. But yeah, it would blow for you if Nikon came out with a 7D/5D killer. I'd hold on to the Nikkors if I were you.
@uShak Are you upset about the T2i?
I am... a D90 successor... PLEASE
@Michael Scrip
Same here. After Canon's 550D, and then almost equal capabilities in D5000 there should be a successor to D90.
I am... Going to be unimpressed if this is just another superzoom.
A D90 replacement REALLY needs to come out...get on that please Nikon.
Please, Nikon. Let it a good DSLR with 1080p support. I am a longtime Nikon user who is about to jump to Canon for their Rebel T2i / 550D. There is nothing in the Nikon lineup that matches this awesome Canon camera.
@portlander I agree, however I might just go to the 7D. I'd like to see nikon catch up as they've been behind for quite a while. I don't have much tieing me down to nikon though.
Nikon is coming out with a Tablet with a cam!!!
Remember that Lotus Notes ad campaign that used yellow and black, and the REM "I am superman" song from way back in the day?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyGKCcmZ6-g
Prince collaboration?
I am...
I am fun...
I am funky.
"So I mailed her post cards, each with one word that was supposed to read as: 'Found a virgin paradise, it's yours, Micheal'. Naturally, the post delivered them in the wrong order, resulting in 'Found a virgin, it's paradise, yours, Micheal'. I never heard from her again."
The only funny bit from Blame it On Rio.
what a waste of paper resources.
just adds more junk mail to the pile we get everyday.
i wish people would get a clue and quit sending this crap out.
I will eat my hat if Nikon (or Canon for that matter) comes out with a Micro 4/3 camera.
This will be first digital entry into the Museum of Forgotten Photographic Standards. A place is being prepared for Micro 4/3 just down the hall from the Disc Film exhibit and just next to the APS gallery.
"it's better to be pleasantly surprised than deflated and alone, right?" - yeah, you said it. Spent most of my Saturday getting into NYC for what turned out to be simply a 4 day advance showing of the new Tron Legacy trailer. At least I made it into see the Engadget show live. (sorry for being off topic)
How about a modular video cam? A poor (relatively) man's Red One? Not too many hats in that ring, especially not Canon's.
Any news on this press event? It was "supposedly" yesterday or today, but I've yet to see anything on enGadget nor anywhere else.