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Nikon D700 previewed, demystified


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

Nikon D300 gets reviewed

We've already seen a rather thorough preview of a pre-production model, and gone hands-on with it ourselves, but those still undecided about Nikon's semi-pro D300 DSLR now have yet another bit of info to inform their potential purchase, this one coming in the form of a full review from the folks at Photography Blog. As with others that have gotten their hands on the camera, they found plenty to like about it, with them even going so far as to say that, unless you're a really demanding pro user, "the Nikon D300 could well be all the DSLR you'll ever need." Helping it earn that lofty praise is the camera's solid image quality (including minimal noise all the way up to up to ISO 1600) and high-end feature set, not to mention its "bargain" $1,800 price tag (at least compared to some of its competition). The only drawbacks they found was some ever so slightly sluggish performance, and the lack of a tilt and swivel LCD, among some other minor quibbles. That said, at least at this price point, it sure looks like this one's tough to beat.

Nikon D300 gets the in-depth treatment


We already got hands-on with Nikon's newest baby, the D300, but the folks at Digital Photography Review have gone to the next OCD level with it, busting out 12 pages of pics and impressions from their time with a pre-production model. Nothing too earth-shattering, but lots of potentially useful info for those about to make the $1800 decision.

Hands-on with Nikon's semi-pro D300 DSLR


While we might not spend as much time geeking out over ISOs and shutter speeds as the true photography faithful, even we couldn't help but shiver at the feel of the "click" in Nikon's new D300 DSLR. You have to be pretty serious about your hobby to pick this thing up, or perhaps going pro on a "budget," but there's certainly plenty of quality under the hood and photo-geek sexy on the outside to make it worth your hard-earned Euro.

Nikon officially announces D3 and D300, lenses


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


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

Nikon D300 and D3 hits the web


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

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Nikon to announce D3 and D300 DSLRs tomorrow?

We 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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