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Remember when we were in a tizzy about the Nikon D4, way back in January? We got to play with this tank of a DSLR a bit, but sadly weren't permitted to actually publish any of the photos or video that we shot with the thing. Sure, we've seen some samples of it in action, but it's not quite the same. Thankfully, the company made our late-February that much better, allowing us to take the D4 on a jaunt around the city, a couple of weeks ahead of its mid-March launch. We strolled around Washington Square Park and 6th avenue, with the beast of a camera in-hand, shooting tourists and scenery, before popping by a subway station to have a go with the camera's purported excellent low-light capabilities that we've been hearing so much about. Click on through to take a look at some sample video.

Gallery: Nikon D4 sample shots

Nikon D4 sample shots

Gallery: Nikon D4 hands-on shots

Nikon D4 hands-on shots

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Nikon D4 hands-on with sample images, video originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>16.2 megapixel16.2Megapixelcameracamerasd-slrd3d3sd4digital cameradigital slrDigitalCameraDigitalSlrdslrfull framefull-frameFullFramefxfx mountfx-mountFxMounthands-onNnikonnikon d3nikon d3snikon d4NikonD3NikonD3sNikonD4videoWed, 29 Feb 2012 13:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Nikon D4 hands-on and manufacturer sample images (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/06/nikon-d4-hands-on-and-sample-images-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/06/nikon-d4-hands-on-and-sample-images-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/06/nikon-d4-hands-on-and-sample-images-video/#comments With the onslaught of CES launches still several days away, the big news today is the D4, Nikon's brand new full-frame digital SLR camera. The 16.2 megapixel DSLR offers 1080/30p video capture, an extended ISO range of 100 to 204,800, a 91,000-pixel 3D color matrix meter and a top high-speed shooting option of 11 frames-per-second. And with the D3 first hitting stores nearly five years ago, this FX-mount successor was long overdue. Earlier today, Nikon held its D4 launch event in Asia, previewing the camera before a group of journalists in Hong Kong. We were on hand for a first look at the massive $6,000 pro body, and were quite pleased with what we saw. Jump past the break for our impressions.

Gallery: Nikon D4 Hands-on

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Nikon D4 hands-on and manufacturer sample images (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>16.2 megapixel16.2Megapixelcameracamerasd-slrd3d3sd4digital cameradigital slrDigitalCameraDigitalSlrdslrfull framefull-frameFullFramefxfx mountfx-mountFxMounthands-onnikonnikon d3nikon d3snikon d4NikonD3NikonD3sNikonD4proprofessionalslrvideoXQDFri, 06 Jan 2012 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Nikon announces D4 DSLR camera: full-frame 16.2 MP sensor, 204,000 extended ISO, $6,000 price tag]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/nikon-d4-dslr-camera/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/nikon-d4-dslr-camera/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/nikon-d4-dslr-camera/#comments More than two years after the D3S began shipping and roughly a half-decade after we first got a peek at the D3, Nikon has finally announced the full-frame DSLR's long-awaited successor. As expected, the Nikon D4 boosts both megapixel rating (to 16.2) and extended ISO (204,800 at Hi-4), and includes a brand new full-frame FX-format sensor. Video capture also jumped from 720/24p to 1080/30p, but so did the camera's somewhat-out-of-reach price tag -- you'll be dropping $5,999.95 when the D4 hits stores in late February. You're clearly not spending all that hard-earned photo dough for nothing, though. There's also a 91k-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Meter III, compared to a 1,005-pixel meter in the D3S, enabling the camera to evaluate the color and brightness of a scene with much greater precision, yielding much more accurate results. And since the D4 reportedly offers phenomenal low-light performance, you'll probably be using it quite often in the dark -- letting you get good use out of the new back-lit controls.

Photographers can preview images using the 921k-dot 3.2-inch LCD, which offers a 170-degree viewing angle and ambient light sensor. HD video can be previewed on the display as well, or directly through the HDMI port, which also supports uncompressed 8-bit preview video output with optional overlay. Naturally, the D4 is fast. It can power on and be ready to shoot in approximately 0.012 seconds, and can capture 10 fps stills at full resolution with full auto focus and exposure. Willing to lock both AF and AE? The D4 goes to 11. A new 51-point AF system offers full cross-type focusing that's compatible with all Nikon lenses, even when paired with a teleconverter. The D4 includes two card slots with support for both UDMA-7 CF and the recently-announced XQD format, which brings write speeds of up to 125 MB/s -- enough to capture 105 consecutive RAW images at 10 fps. You'll find full details and specs on the D4 just past the break, along with an overview of Nikon's new AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G FX-format lens, which is set to ship in March for $499.95.

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Nikon announces D4 DSLR camera: full-frame 16.2 MP sensor, 204,000 extended ISO, $6,000 price tag originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Stefan]

Cowon D3 firmware update brings Android 2.3, now treats your fingers as well as your ears originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amoledandroidandroid 2.1android 2.3Android2.1Android2.3cowoncowon d3cowon d3 plenueCowonD3CowonD3Plenued3d3 plenueD3Plenuefirmwarefirmware updateFirmwareUpdategingerbreadpmpportable media playerPortableMediaPlayersoftwareSoftware UpdateSoftwareUpdateupdateWed, 13 Jul 2011 11:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Cowon D3 Plenue Android PMP review (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/29/cowon-d3-plenue-android-pmp-review-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/29/cowon-d3-plenue-android-pmp-review-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/29/cowon-d3-plenue-android-pmp-review-video/#comments One thing's for sure: Cowon's D3 Plenue is vastly different (and superior) to the firm's AMOLED-equipped S9 from 2008, and it's also catering to a vastly different sect of consumers compared to its ultra-capacious X7. This beaut is one of the few pocketable Android-based PMPs available today, offering up a gorgeous 3.7-inch AMOLED capacitive touchpanel (800 x 480), dedicated media controls along the edges, Android 2.1, WiFi, 1080p video output, a built-in microphone and a battery good for up to 21 hours of use. As with every other Cowon player, this one also supports every file format ever conceived, including FLAC, APE and OGG -- three that the audiophiles in attendance will definitely recognize. The real question here is simple: does having Android on a non-connected (cellular, anyway) device really do you much good, and moreover, is it really worth the $357.99 asking price? We'll discuss these points and more in our full review just after the break. Join us, won't you?

Gallery: Cowon D3 Plenue Android PMP hands-on

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Cowon D3 Plenue Android PMP review (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amoledandroidandroid 2.1Android2.1cowoncowon d3CowonD3d3d3 plenueD3Plenuepmpportable media playerPortableMediaPlayerreviewvideoTue, 29 Mar 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Cowon D3 Plenue priced at $370, or $100 per inch of AMOLED]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/01/cowon-d3-plenue-priced-at-370-or-100-per-inch-of-amoled/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/01/cowon-d3-plenue-priced-at-370-or-100-per-inch-of-amoled/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/01/cowon-d3-plenue-priced-at-370-or-100-per-inch-of-amoled/#comments Want yourself a "Prestige" portable media player to make even legit smartphones blush in envy? Then the D3 Plenue from Cowon might just be for you, what with its 1080p video playback, 32GB of storage, Android 2.1 OS, and 3.7-inch, 800 x 480 AMOLED display. It's just that today we're finding the Prestige label also extends to its price, which Amazon has set at a mighty $370. That's not terrible when contrasted against unsubsidized pricing for comparable smartphones, but then this isn't a smartphone. Availability of the D3 Plenue is limited to an undated pre-order for the moment, giving you at least a little more time to deliberate on the value this souped-up PMP represents.

Cowon D3 Plenue priced at $370, or $100 per inch of AMOLED originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 05:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Cowon D3 Plenue PMP runs Android, looks like a phone, totally isn't originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Dec 2010 17:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Nikon D3S unboxing and hands-on

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Shooting around with the Nikon D3S: the field review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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PhotoTrackr Plus brings geotagging to Nikon DSLRs, leaves your hotshoe open originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 30 May 2010 04:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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One day after having been leaked to the wilds and then officially announced, Nikon has opened the floodgates on the upcoming D3S, an upgrade to last year's D3 that was oh so warmly received. Early indications are the D3S is just as hot, adding a 720p24 video mode to the mix and allowing use of the camera's full aperture and ISO range while recording. Important, that, because this camera offers a ludicrously high maximum ISO value of 102,400 -- approaching night vision territory. That's thanks to a new 12.1 megapixel sensor, which is paired with a vibration mechanism to reduce dust. How well does the sensor perform? Nobody is apparently allowed to show us just yet, but tell us they have, with words like "simply incredible" and "fantastic feat" used to describe its low-light shooting. Seems we'll have to wait a bit longer for full reviews, but these previews will surely whet your appetite. Oh, and the cost? A mere $5,199.95.

Read - Pocket-lint Nikon D3s hands-on
Read - Digital Photography Review D3s hands-on
Read - LetsGoDigital Nikon D3s "review"
Read - TechRadar Nikon D3s "review"

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Nikon's D3S officially announced, previewed extensively originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via Nikon Rumors]

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Nikon D3s leaked by UK press, expected to ship December with impressive ISO range, £4,200 price tag originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nikon D3s with 1080p video rumored for release next month originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>d3d3 driveD3DrivedrivekeyhackhackshomebrewmodmodchipmodswasabiWasabi DXWasabi OneWasabiDxWasabiOnewiiwiihackwiikeywiimodThu, 29 Jan 2009 10:43:00 EST<![CDATA[WiiKey's new DriveKey frees 'unhackable' Wiis with zero fuss]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/26/wiikeys-new-drivekey-frees-unhackable-wiis-with-zero-fuss/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/26/wiikeys-new-drivekey-frees-unhackable-wiis-with-zero-fuss/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/26/wiikeys-new-drivekey-frees-unhackable-wiis-with-zero-fuss/#comments At this point, we're sorta surprised you can't just look askance at a Wii and set it to running homebrew with your penetrating gaze alone -- it seems like everything else has been accomplished in the hacking, modding and general humiliation of Nintendo's little console. Brought to us by the WiiKey folks, DriveKey is a wire-free, solder-free, brain-free method for hacking any Wii on the market, especially those pesky new ones with "epoxy" drives or the dreaded hack-proof "D3" drives. DriveKey acts as a simple passthrough for the DVD connector cable, tweaking certain functions to allow for a bit more freedom in your Wii experience. Unfortunately, DriveKey limits the DVD drive to 2x read speeds, which might make certain games unplayable, and it also can't be flash upgraded, unlike the WiiKey before it, to add more functionality or fend off a theoretical hack-buster update from Nintendo -- though this hasn't proved much of a problem for similar hacks. The chips go for around $70. Install videos after the break.

[Thanks, Gob]

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WiiKey's new DriveKey frees 'unhackable' Wiis with zero fuss originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When we asked how you'd change Nikon's 720p-recording D90 DSLR, many of you globe-trotting photogs let out wistful sighs, gazed at the brightest star, and wished with all your might for automatic geotagging of photos. Like some trickster genie, Nikon is granting your wishes, but we're not sure the GP-1 GPS add-on is exactly what you had in mind. It slots into the hot-shoe on most cameras (clipping onto the strap for a few) and uses an unwieldy looking cable to connect to the body of your D200, D3, D700, D90, D300, or D3X. We can't say that we're particularly fond of the device's means of indicating status, either: red blinky light = no satellites; green blinky = three satellites; green solid = four satellites or more. C'mon Nikon, for $240 you couldn't integrate that cable into a hand strap and put more than two LEDs up in there?

[Via Gadget Lab]

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Nikon's geotagging GP-1 dongle now available originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While this rumor hasn't been running quite as long as the original iPhone rumor, we've been brushing off whispers of the D3x for a really, really long time. For what it's worth, the latest tidbit actually seems to have some teeth, with one eagle-eyed tipster noting that the website in the read link was alive momentarily, then canned inexplicably. He managed to grab the image you see above (but not the whole site?), and he swears up and down it wasn't the Eggnog distorting his judgment. We'll see, won't we?

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Now that Nikon has deftly slipped the full frame (FX) D700 into the already tight slot separating its mid-range DX D300 and pro FX D3, we know what you're thinking. Huh? Fortunately, both Rob Galbraith and DP Review have given this a thorough analysis along with a titillating preview courtesy of DP Review. As Rob puts it, "If you own a D3 and a D300, then you have in two separate bodies most of the key bits and pieces that comprise the D700." While the choice between the $1,800 D300 and $3,000 D700 is more clear, prospective $5,000 D3 buyers won't be blamed if they profess a desire to hold-out for the 24.39 megapixel D3X expected within the next 12 months.

Read -- Rob Galbraith's take
Read -- DP Review preview

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Nikon D700 previewed, demystified originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Some entirely too ingenious hackers have found a reference to the rumored D3X deep within the bowels of Nikon's D3 firmware. The reference includes a list of resolutions available to the upcoming shooter, and it's apparently set to max out at a potentially Higgs Boson-inducing 24.4 megapixels. Word has it that this sensor is likely a variant of the megapixel monster behind Sony's upcoming A900, but since this is all being extrapolated from a few numbers hidden in some firmware, we're going to try not to get too ahead of ourselves at this point.

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24.4 megapixel Nikon D3X DSLR in the works? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've already seen it previewed and unboxed, but now that Nikon's super high-end D3 DSLR has been out for a little while, we're starting to get some full-on reviews of the camera and, as you might have guessed if you've been lucky enough to get your hands on one, there's plenty of consensus going on. Indeed, the praise being heaped on the camera is among the loftiest we've seen, with Photography Blog calling it "pretty much peerless," Think Camera declaring that "the files coming out of the Nikon D3 look better than any camera we've seen to date," and Ken Rockwell flat out calling it "the best camera ever made by Nikon." Needless to say, the upsides to the camera are a little long to list here, but it particularly fares well when it comes to rapid-fire image capture and low light photography, which makes it especially well-suited to press photographers. The biggest single complaint the reviewers could find was a lack of any built-in sensor cleaning technology, with only a couple of minor design flaws (like a lack of a spring inside the CF card door) attracting their attention otherwise. There's also, of course, that nearly $5,000 price tag, but we're guessing anyone actually in the market for the camera make do with that in turn for the results they'll get.

Read - Photography Blog (5 out of 5)
Read - Think Camera (9 out of 10)
Read - KenRockwell.com ("the best camera ever made by Nikon")

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Nikon D3 review round-up: survey says you'll want one originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>d3dslrnikonnikon d3NikonD3review round-upReviewRound-upround-upMon, 18 Feb 2008 15:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Nikon D3 full frame DSLR unboxed]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/04/nikon-d3-full-frame-dslr-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/04/nikon-d3-full-frame-dslr-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/04/nikon-d3-full-frame-dslr-unboxed/#comments So it looks like the first lucky individuals have started receiving their Nikon D3s in the mail -- lucky not just because they're the proud new owner of a 12.1 megapixel full frame DSLR with 6400 ISO, 51-point autofocus, two CF slots, HDMI, and a 3-inch live view LCD, but lucky because, you know, they can afford to spend $5,000 on a camera. For those of us who can only aspire to possess such luxuries, there are always a bunch of nice unboxing shots to really help flesh out our weird gadget fantasies. You can check out another such pic after the break, before hitting the Read link for an entire D3 gallery including a few images of those new AF-S NIKKOR lenses...

[Thanks, Andrew]

Gallery: Nikon D3 unboxing

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Nikon D3 full frame DSLR unboxed originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Dec 2007 12:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nikon D3 gets the deep preview originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 23 Sep 2007 04:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Would we ever in a million years know what to do with this much photo-power at our finger tips? Not a chance, but it's nice to dream, and the D3 is going to make the dreams of very many photo nerds come true this year. Nikon fanboy or Canon faithful, either way this is a beautiful piece of kit.

Gallery: Hands-on with Nikon's D3 DSLR for the pros

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Hands-on with Nikon's D3 DSLR for the pros originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 31 Aug 2007 10:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Alright, Nikon's two new flagship DSLRs are officially announced. (Better images coming right up.) Here's what you need to know:

D3
  • 12.1 megapixel, full-frame friggin sensor! (23.9 x 36mm) Finally. ISO up to 6400
  • 3-inch VGA live view LCD
  • Two (count 'em, two!) CompactFlash card slots for overflow, backup, or copying
  • New EXPEED image processor
  • 9fps in full frame, 11fps in DX crop; 51 point autofocus (with "3D focus tracking")
  • HDMI out with optional cable
  • $5000, November release
D300
  • 12.3 megapixel DX (1.5 crop) sensor
  • 3-inch VGA live view LCD
  • New EXPEED image processor
  • 51 point autofocus
  • $1800, November release
Lenses
  • AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
  • AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
  • AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
  • AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4G ED VR
  • AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4G ED VR

Gallery: Nikon D3 press shots


Gallery: Nikon D300 press shots


Read - D3 press release
Read - D300 release
Read - Pro zoom Nikkor lens release
Read - Super telephoto lens release

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Nikon officially announces D3 and D300, lenses originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Aug 2007 01:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nikon's big announcements today aren't for a little while, but it looks like the surprise is now spoiled just that much more as the D300 and D3 are starting to show up online. Here are a few links to whet your appetite as the news trickles through.

Read - Herald Biz spills the beans (sorry, in Korean)
Read - D3 at Let's Go

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Nikon D300 and D3 hits the web originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>d3d300dslrnikonThu, 23 Aug 2007 00:42:00 EST<![CDATA[Nikon to announce D3 and D300 DSLRs tomorrow?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/22/nikon-to-announce-d3-and-d300-dslrs-tomorrow/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/22/nikon-to-announce-d3-and-d300-dslrs-tomorrow/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/22/nikon-to-announce-d3-and-d300-dslrs-tomorrow/#commentsWe don't know for sure what's going to be announced tomorrow, but our ears to the ground over Japan way have it that Nikon's loosing two new DSLRs tomorrow, its new highest-end D3 (presumably replacing the D2Xs) and lower-upper-end D300 (presumably replacing the D200; found specs below). Supposedly this is all going down tomorrow at 1PM JST in Tokyo, so you'll know for sure as soon as we do.

D3
  • Full frame (FX) 12 megapixel Nikon CMOS
  • Live view LCD
  • 9fps in FF mode, 11fps in HSC mode (at 1.5 crop factor / DX size)
  • ISO 200 - 6400 with LO (ISO 100 equivalent), H1 and H2 (ISO 12800 / 25600, respectively)
  • 51 point autofocus system (15 cross sensor)

D300
  • DX format 12 megapixel CMOS (supposedly possibly the same as the D2X)
  • Live view LCD
  • 6fps, up to 8fps with power grip (no HSC mode)
  • ISO 200 - 3200 with LO (ISO 100 equivalent), H1 (ISO 6400)
  • 51 point autofocus system (15 cross sensor)

And five new rumored lenses: AF-S 14-24/2.8 G, AF-S 24-70/2.8 G, AF-S VR 400/2.8 G, AF-S VR 500/4 G, AF-S VR 600/4 G.

[Thanks, Chet]

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Nikon to announce D3 and D300 DSLRs tomorrow? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Aug 2007 02:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Is this a teaser ad for the Nikon D3, a pro-level DSLR the subject of a swirling whirlwind of rumors? If this isn't fake, this would be the third (fourth?) report we've seen pointing to the existence of such a camera. Just so you know, the text apparently points out the following specs: 3.0-inch LCD, 9 frames per second shooting, and 51 Autofocus Points. Not bad, but what's the price?

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Nikon D3 teaser ad leaked? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 19 Aug 2007 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>D3JapanNikonNikon D3NikonD3Sun, 19 Aug 2007 18:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Nikon getting set to unveil next-gen professional DSLR?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/13/nikon-getting-set-to-unveil-next-gen-professional-dslr/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/13/nikon-getting-set-to-unveil-next-gen-professional-dslr/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/13/nikon-getting-set-to-unveil-next-gen-professional-dslr/#commentsWe'll admit, we certainly like where all this is going, but until we hear anything official, you'll still have to restrain yourself and take this tidbit with a spoon of NaCl. Just days after getting wind of D3 rumors galore, a "photo editor at a major newspaper" has tipped us on a phone call he received from Nikon in which his presence was requested at a meeting where a "new professional camera that is leaps and bounds better than anything Canon is offering" would be showcased. As expected, that's about all the details he could pry from the caller, but since the meeting is purportedly scheduled for June 26th, at least we've got some sort of timeframe to get our hopes up about.

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Nikon getting set to unveil next-gen professional DSLR? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jun 2007 14:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It sure feels like we've been around this block before, eh? Nevertheless, it seems that the ever-popular D3 rumors are cropping up again en masse, and while there's still no true signs of an imminent release, a whole heap of fanboys and girls are doing all they can to will it into production. A smattering of message boards are harping on the "forthcoming" high-end DSLR from Nikon, stating hopes that it'll sport 18.7-megapixels, a nearly full frame sensor, and an uncanny ability to cope with low-light conditions. As expected, guesstimates surrounding a release date are literally all over the Gregorian calendar, but majority sects believe that a summertime launch is definitely plausible. So if you're game for getting swept up in all the commotion, be sure and hit the read link for all the unconfirmed mayhem you can stand.

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Nikon D3 DSLR rumors running rampant originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 Jun 2007 10:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Seitz Roundshot D3: take a 360-degree panorama in two seconds flat originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Sep 2006 20:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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