Nikon officially announces D3 and D300, lenses
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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
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Read - D3 press release
Read - D300 release
Read - Pro zoom Nikkor lens release
Read - Super telephoto lens release