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p.8 #1 · Nikon PMA 2010 Predictions

Nikon seems to get there second but usually best. There are exceptions, like with the D1 and the D90's video, but for the most part, Canon quickly assumed dominance even in those cases. Nikon took awhile to get a full frame DSLR out the door, but the D3 was a magnificent and game-changing success. Arguably, Canon still has not found a counter for it. I expect the D4 to slam Canon pretty hard with regard to video.

Feb 14, 2010 at 02:41 PM

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^^^ My real wish was that the D300 was a D3h (i.e. a D300 but in a D3 body). Now that would have been sweet!

But, I don't think we will ever see that again. Nikon will maintain a pro-level DX body for many years (decades) but not with a built-in grip. That will be reserved for FX.

On the other hand, the D300 is likely quite a bit cheaper than I would expect a D3H to be priced. I get what you are saying, but would it really make that much of a difference? At $2500 -$3000, maybe. Otherwise I'd prefer to keep the D300 the way it is. Just my 2 cents worth.

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Feb 14, 2010 at 05:50 PM

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p.8 #3 · Nikon PMA 2010 Predictions

+1

And if possible with some better high ISO

Feb 14, 2010 at 10:19 PM

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p.8 #4 · Nikon PMA 2010 Predictions

...I have no inside contact at Nikon, nor am I smart enough to know what Nikon plans to do....

But I'd love an updated 80-400MM ( or even a new 100-300)....that is a great sports shooting lens...

Feb 15, 2010 at 12:42 AM

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eaglewolf wrote:
Andre Labonte wrote:
^^^ My real wish was that the D300 was a D3h (i.e. a D300 but in a D3 body). Now that would have been sweet!

But, I don't think we will ever see that again. Nikon will maintain a pro-level DX body for many years (decades) but not with a built-in grip. That will be reserved for FX.

No doubt it would have been a more expensive camera. In fact I was expecting it to come out at around $3000 ... boy, was the D300 + grip at $2100 quite the pleasant surprise ... Nikon actually did something for less money than people expected on that one!!! My how times change.

I never take the grip off other than to change the internal battery, and after playing with a D3, I fell in love with the greater comfort and ergonomics of the built-in grip. After all, the only reasons I chose Nikon over Canon are the ergonomics and the flash system. For the extra comfort, I would have gladly paid a few hundred more the a unibody. But about $500 more would have been my limit.

I too, like you am glad for the D300's price. I hope Nikon keeps the pro-end DX body in that range in the years to come. I figure in another 5-10 years it will be time for me to upgrade.

Cheers,
Andre

Feb 15, 2010 at 05:45 AM

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Andre Labonte wrote:
I never take the grip off other than to change the internal battery, and after playing with a D3, I fell in love with the greater comfort and ergonomics of the built-in grip.

True, but my God do I miss the additional multi-selector on the vertical side of the MB-D10. The single selector on the D3-series bodies is too far away from my thumb for a comfortable reach, and just under my right cheekbone, so trying to change something (like an AF point) screws up my shooting.

Re the new bodies, I would expect Nikon to do a D700s pretty quickly as an update. Use the D3s sensor, add video... same kind of changes and improvements they made on the D3s as far as technology inside, and same kind of changes and improvements they made on the D300s as far as body outside. This would overall reduce unit costs and allow them to maintain their price point by updating the camera and making it a better competitor against the other brands' offerings.

Feb 15, 2010 at 07:50 AM

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^^^ I had not thought about that fact of the D3 ... I guess I did not get an chance to use it long enough. The easy solution would be to put two mullti-selectors on the unibody

.... you are right though, going to a unitbody would not be worth it if I lost the extra multi-selector. Good call Rodolfo.

Feb 15, 2010 at 03:40 PM

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p.8 #8 · Nikon PMA 2010 Predictions

Two days away and NOTHING NEW!!!!

NR has a silly comment about a new 24-120 f/4.

Maybe later this year but not at the PMA and I'd say a 50/50 chance that it is fixed f/4 ... but I'd be surprised.

So, what will happen in two days?

Feb 19, 2010 at 03:37 PM

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p.8 #9 · Nikon PMA 2010 Predictions

Damn I don't know why but I thought PMA started TODAY!!! Now I have to wait two more days. Damn.

Feb 19, 2010 at 03:40 PM

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chefboyarlee wrote:
Damn I don't know why but I thought PMA started TODAY!!! Now I have to wait two more days. Damn.

Hmm, well this is wierd, when I do a google search, the text of the 2nd link down (the official PMA site) indicates Feb. 21-23,

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=PMA+2010&aq=f&aqi=g10&oq=

but when I go in the same link and look at the events calender, it shows Feb 19-21

http://www.pmai.org/PMAEventCalendar/PMA_EventCalendar.aspx

BUT, then this link on the same web page clearly shows 21-23

http://www.pmai.org/PMA2010_exhibit.aspx?id=18434

It looks like PMA meetings 19-20 (members only?) and the trade show from 21-23.

Feb 19, 2010 at 04:18 PM

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p.8 #11 · Nikon PMA 2010 Predictions

there are more shows than pma in the first half of this year.

Feb 19, 2010 at 04:23 PM

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louis fusco wrote:
there are more shows than pma in the first half of this year.

Ture, but PMA is the biggy!

Feb 19, 2010 at 07:06 PM

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p.8 #13 · Nikon PMA 2010 Predictions

I really want to see a few DSLR bodies with 1080p video. We're totally mad that the current DSLRs have 720 and Nikon has a point and shoot with 1080!!! I 1080 body under $3000 would be great - maybe a d700s and a d90 replacement with high def?

- trr

Feb 20, 2010 at 04:19 AM

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p.8 #14 · Nikon PMA 2010 Predictions

the d700s is a dream

Feb 20, 2010 at 06:14 AM

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TRReichman wrote:
I really want to see a few DSLR bodies with 1080p video. We're totally mad that the current DSLRs have 720 and Nikon has a point and shoot with 1080!!! I 1080 body under $3000 would be great - maybe a d700s and a d90 replacement with high def?

- trr

Ughh... I'd prefer to see Nikon abandoning video to Canon... because they cann't compete with Canon in this area, and rather spend more in developing better and better photo cameras...

I dream for a digital rangefinder with F mount, including a D700 sensor... I don't want multifunctional gadgets but better and cheaper cameras...

Feb 20, 2010 at 11:21 AM

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p.8 #16 · Nikon PMA 2010 Predictions

Yep, I said the same thing before. Nikon should abandon AF-S because Canon simply had the best USM.

High ISO, pffffffff. Canon was all over that.

24mm f1.4 lens. Forget it, rather they concentrate on some more consumer zooms like the 18-55mm f3.5 - 5.6. This is where Nikon is better.

I know Nikon had the first DSLR with video, but Canon has surpassed them in this area.

Nikon make the best ever film camera in the F6. This is where they should concentrate their energy.

Feb 20, 2010 at 11:44 AM

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Mishu01 wrote:
TRReichman wrote:
I really want to see a few DSLR bodies with 1080p video. We're totally mad that the current DSLRs have 720 and Nikon has a point and shoot with 1080!!! I 1080 body under $3000 would be great - maybe a d700s and a d90 replacement with high def?

- trr

Ughh... I'd prefer to see Nikon abandoning video to Canon... because they cann't compete with Canon in this area, and rather spend more in developing better and better photo cameras...

I dream for a digital rangefinder with F mount, including a D700 sensor... I don't want multifunctional gadgets but better and cheaper cameras...

Abandoning a feature to a competitor is a surefire way to LOOSE!

Feb 20, 2010 at 02:50 PM

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Andre Labonte wrote:

Abandoning a feature to a competitor is a surefire way to LOOSE!

And LOSE too.

Feb 20, 2010 at 05:53 PM

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MX727 wrote:
Andre Labonte wrote:

Abandoning a feature to a competitor is a surefire way to LOOSE!

And LOSE too.

fat fingered that one!

Feb 20, 2010 at 07:46 PM

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p.8 #20 · Nikon PMA 2010 Predictions

Andre Labonte wrote:
Abandoning a feature to a competitor is a surefire way to LOOSE!

They don't want to loose feechers. That wood be the end.

Feb 20, 2010 at 09:50 PM

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