Comments on: “Nikon D700 is just a distraction, the real surprise is still to come” http://nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx/ where there’s smoke there’s fire Thu, 24 May 2012 02:04:43 +0000 hourly 1 By: fer http://nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-12948 fer Sat, 20 Dec 2008 20:40:06 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/http:/nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx#comment-12948 RED CAMERA IS MODULAR COMPUTER CPU INTERFACE TO MOTHERBOARD IS CONSTANT FOR YEARS SENSOR+CPU MODULE IN ONE INTERCHANGEABLE CIRCUIT CAN SAVE A LOT OF MONEY TO PHOTOGS CAPTURE AND PROCESSING ARE DIFFERENT TO HANDLING DO YOU CHANGE KEYBOARD AND MOUSE EVERYTIME YOU BUY A NEW COMPUTER? RED CAMERA IS MODULAR
COMPUTER CPU INTERFACE TO MOTHERBOARD IS CONSTANT FOR YEARS
SENSOR+CPU MODULE IN ONE INTERCHANGEABLE CIRCUIT CAN SAVE A LOT OF MONEY TO PHOTOGS
CAPTURE AND PROCESSING ARE DIFFERENT TO HANDLING
DO YOU CHANGE KEYBOARD AND MOUSE EVERYTIME YOU BUY A NEW COMPUTER?

]]> By: dumbass inquisitor http://nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-4819 dumbass inquisitor Sat, 18 Oct 2008 02:47:31 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/http:/nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx#comment-4819 Forgive me - can someone explain what the benefit of an interchangeable viewfinder is please? Is it so that you can compose the shot accurately based on the sensor being used? I'm not sure I get it.<br /><br />Love this site BTW, I'm glued! Forgive me – can someone explain what the benefit of an interchangeable viewfinder is please? Is it so that you can compose the shot accurately based on the sensor being used? I’m not sure I get it.

Love this site BTW, I’m glued!

]]> By: SteveW http://nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-4818 SteveW Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:05:38 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/http:/nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx#comment-4818 Don't forget Samsung, they're a big player with aspirations in the camera dapartment. Don’t forget Samsung, they’re a big player with aspirations in the camera dapartment.

]]> By: SunnyBoaz http://nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-4817 SunnyBoaz Tue, 02 Sep 2008 03:52:25 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/http:/nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx#comment-4817 Actually, in the US the Nikon USA officially made it pronounced (Nee-Kon) with a short "e" sometime January,2008. Thus both in Japan and the US we have the same "pronunciation" of the NIKON from now on! Actually, in the US the Nikon USA officially made it pronounced (Nee-Kon) with a short “e” sometime January,2008. Thus both in Japan and the US we have the same “pronunciation” of the NIKON from now on!

]]> By: Nikon Rumors http://nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-4830 Nikon Rumors Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:52 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/http:/nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx#comment-4830 <strong>Otoji spy shot (updated)</strong> I got this image as a follow up to this story which was based on the "Big" post. This is suppose to be a cell phone spy shot related to Otoji, but I do not know yet what does it say:Here is another trackback on this topic.Comments, translations, interpretations are welcome. This could be HUGE! I can't wait to hear what you have to say.Translation:M1 Development Plandevice MX formatdevice FX formatdevice DX formatright page (not related to camera)about Frugalityhow to save moneyhow to save Food expenseshow many time go to store etc. ... Otoji spy shot (updated)

I got this image as a follow up to this story which was based on the “Big” post. This is suppose to be a cell phone spy shot related to Otoji, but I do not know yet what does it say:Here is another trackback on this topic.Comments, translations, interpretations are welcome. This could be HUGE! I can’t wait to hear what you have to say.Translation:M1 Development Plandevice MX formatdevice FX formatdevice DX formatright page (not related to camera)about Frugalityhow to save moneyhow to save Food expenseshow many time go to store etc. …

]]> By: Jason http://nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-4802 Jason Mon, 28 Jul 2008 22:10:24 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/http:/nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx#comment-4802 (1) How would this be an advantage over just getting two (or more) bodies? In what situation could you see yourself changing sensors in the field rather than getting the other body out of the bag?<br />(2) Doesn't the sensor have to be perfectly perpendicular to the axis of the lens within a few trillionths of a degree? Let an oaf like me change sensors and you'd be lucky if I got it in there shiny side forwards.<br /><br />I do like the idea of the interchangeable finders, though - the earlier F?s had them (1) How would this be an advantage over just getting two (or more) bodies? In what situation could you see yourself changing sensors in the field rather than getting the other body out of the bag?
(2) Doesn’t the sensor have to be perfectly perpendicular to the axis of the lens within a few trillionths of a degree? Let an oaf like me change sensors and you’d be lucky if I got it in there shiny side forwards.

I do like the idea of the interchangeable finders, though – the earlier F?s had them

]]> By: PHB http://nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-4801 PHB Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:22:00 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/http:/nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx#comment-4801 Its nonsense as far as I am concerned for reasons I go into in the linked article.<br /><br />Basically there is no reason to upgrade the CPU and sensor independently. Even switching a DX format sensor for an FX format sensor makes little sense as the DX sensor will only predate the arrival of an FX sensor with the same pixel density by about 12 months.<br /><br />One could argue for an ultra-cropped sensor with an even greater increase in equivalent focal length. But I don't see that being very interesting either. Its nonsense as far as I am concerned for reasons I go into in the linked article.

Basically there is no reason to upgrade the CPU and sensor independently. Even switching a DX format sensor for an FX format sensor makes little sense as the DX sensor will only predate the arrival of an FX sensor with the same pixel density by about 12 months.

One could argue for an ultra-cropped sensor with an even greater increase in equivalent focal length. But I don’t see that being very interesting either.

]]> By: Adam http://nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-4800 Adam Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:28:12 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/http:/nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx#comment-4800 :)<br />If you want to use English rules, think about when you say an "I" as "aye". Only when the word ends in an e (pike, strike, line etc). Take away the e, I becomes "ee" (pick, stick etc) :)
If you want to use English rules, think about when you say an “I” as “aye”. Only when the word ends in an e (pike, strike, line etc). Take away the e, I becomes “ee” (pick, stick etc)

]]> By: Blog Admin http://nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-4798 Blog Admin Sat, 26 Jul 2008 02:37:54 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/http:/nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx#comment-4798 Maybe, just maybe, the modular camera and the digital rangefinder rumors refer to the same product? Maybe, just maybe, the modular camera and the digital rangefinder rumors refer to the same product?

]]> By: mb http://nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-4797 mb Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:21:57 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/http:/nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx#comment-4797 I think it's great, but this must have nikon's full commitment to the componet product line for a long time or it's going to be a flop. not only sensors need to be changed but also image processor. there has to be some really good engineering behind this or it will be a dead end pipe dream.<br />i can see alot of potential if enginered and presented properly. I think it’s great, but this must have nikon’s full commitment to the componet product line for a long time or it’s going to be a flop. not only sensors need to be changed but also image processor. there has to be some really good engineering behind this or it will be a dead end pipe dream.
i can see alot of potential if enginered and presented properly.

]]> By: Blog Admin http://nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-4799 Blog Admin Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:39:05 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/http:/nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx#comment-4799 Japan? Then I guess you are correct and we are wrong. Japan? Then I guess you are correct and we are wrong.

]]> By: Alan Head http://nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-4796 Alan Head Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:24:45 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/http:/nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx#comment-4796 Makes sense to me - Nikon celebrate their history and we're coming up on the 50th anniversay of the F. So perhaps this would be a retro celebration like the S3 Millenium and SP 2005? Makes sense to me – Nikon celebrate their history and we’re coming up on the 50th anniversay of the F. So perhaps this would be a retro celebration like the S3 Millenium and SP 2005?

]]> By: richard p http://nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-4795 richard p Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:49:46 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/http:/nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx#comment-4795 you know, the knights who say NI. Not NYE :P you know, the knights who say NI. Not NYE :P

]]> By: Adam http://nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-4794 Adam Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:27:13 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/http:/nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx#comment-4794 Talk to a Japanese person<br /><br />It's "Nee-kon" (short Nee) :) Talk to a Japanese person

It’s “Nee-kon” (short Nee) :)

]]> By: Blog Admin http://nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-4793 Blog Admin Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:57:43 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/http:/nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx#comment-4793 Why? How should we say it? Maybe we are normal and you are different? Why? How should we say it? Maybe we are normal and you are different?

]]> By: Adam http://nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-4792 Adam Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:08:07 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/http:/nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx#comment-4792 "NYE-KON"<br /><br />Silly Americans. Always gotta be different. “NYE-KON”

Silly Americans. Always gotta be different.

]]> By: Blog Admin http://nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-4791 Blog Admin Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:19:42 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/http:/nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx#comment-4791 I don't think they will risk those markets if the price @ $10000. I don’t think they will risk those markets if the price @ $10000.

]]> By: piggy http://nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-4790 piggy Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:34:15 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/http:/nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx#comment-4790 Errr...If U have a D3x (or whatever it will be called) ...That means U already potentially have a D3 in the same camera already...!!! Assuming the mirror keeps up...<br /><br />Want maximum resolution...for wedding...or landscape..or whatever...Set Highest resolution... At the expense of frame rate and burst...<br /><br />Shooting sports... Tone down the resolution...Get better frame rate... And Better Burst... <br /><br />Or Am I Missing Something crucuial...??? Errr…If U have a D3x (or whatever it will be called) …That means U already potentially have a D3 in the same camera already…!!! Assuming the mirror keeps up…

Want maximum resolution…for wedding…or landscape..or whatever…Set Highest resolution… At the expense of frame rate and burst…

Shooting sports… Tone down the resolution…Get better frame rate… And Better Burst…

Or Am I Missing Something crucuial…???

]]> By: Piggy http://nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-4789 Piggy Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:21:08 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/http:/nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx#comment-4789 I Fail to see how 'modular' camera could be any good... Technology will evolve...and whatever processor they have in is bound to fail to keep up with whatever new super sensor comes in... And there's no way they can futureproof the interconnects for sensor...<br /><br />Viewfinders...maybe... But sensor...Bullshit.. I Fail to see how ‘modular’ camera could be any good… Technology will evolve…and whatever processor they have in is bound to fail to keep up with whatever new super sensor comes in… And there’s no way they can futureproof the interconnects for sensor…

Viewfinders…maybe… But sensor…Bullshit..

]]> By: Marc http://nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-4788 Marc Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:05:32 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/http:/nikonrumors.com/2008/07/24/nikon-d700-is-just-a-distraction-the-real-surprise-is-still-to-come.aspx#comment-4788 And risk alienating the markets they created with the d300 d700, and d3 by releasing a camera that can switch out sensors? Highly unlikely. And risk alienating the markets they created with the d300 d700, and d3 by releasing a camera that can switch out sensors? Highly unlikely.

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