Comments on: Nikon tester leak

By: S.T.UDAYAKUMAR

S.T.UDAYAKUMAR — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 14:50:47 +0000

Nikon also introducing new cameras. D2, D2x and D2xs ( as an example). So maybe they haven’t run out of means of interpolating new model designations. And there is also the possibility of (for example) D90 , D90x and D90xs (16 megapixel)

By: Nikon D3x - what do we have so far | Nikon Rumors

Nikon D3x - what do we have so far | Nikon Rumors — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:47:33 +0000

[...] we have leaks/hints from a Nikon tester, Thom Hogan and jeff-c and Iliah [...]

By: STEVE COE

STEVE COE — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:51:25 +0000

Nikon also have used the S suffix when introducing new cameras. There’s the D2, D2x and D2xs ( as an example). So maybe they haven’t run out of means of interpolating new model designations. And there is also the possibility of (for example) a D90n (as un FM2n). Or even putting an ‘i’ (for improved in the title. Cheers. STEVE

By: Martin

Martin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:29:07 +0000

They do not need to drop VR in the lenses. But they would if they had in-body stabilisation. Why? Because VR in the lens makes the lens more difficult to construct, heavier and more expensive. And people don’t want to pay for it.

If they don’t drop VR from their lenses, then I’m happy. Well, sort of. It’s just, I don’t like in-body stabilizers, because I think it’s completely ineffective for the purposes you’d need it and ultimately unnecessary.

I don’t need stabilization at short focal lengths. Because if your shutter speeds get too slow you’ll have blurred images anyway, since people keep moving. And if you’re shooting buildings or landscapes, VR isn’t really needed either. Just use a tripod.
I need VR with long focal lengths. And that’s where only a real VR built into the lens works.

By: ingSiang

ingSiang — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:13:52 +0000

Why must Nikon drop VR in lens, even if they developed one for the body?

They can enable in-body stabilisation when the lens is non-VR, and disable it when a VR lens is mounted, best of both world. Just like how DX lens works on FX camera.

By: anon

anon — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:30:17 +0000

No, no … see my post above. Of course it uses ordinary AA batteries.

- anon

By: anon

anon — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:28:44 +0000

Oh… and a plastic lens mount, small 1.8″ LCD (à la D70), same 6mp sensor as the D40, but with Active D-lighting available in the firmware.

At the right price level I think such a camera would sell very well! Even in financially hard times!

-anon

By: anon

anon — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:25:58 +0000

I *want* a D10. A D40 with only a single AF sensor, running on AA batteries. The Nikon D-SLR for the recession…

-anon

By: Martin

Martin — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:35:05 +0000

What about:
D45
D55
D65
and so on

More practical that way.

By: Martin

Martin — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:33:58 +0000

I’m afraid we won’t see the focus motor again on low end bodies.
I’d like a 24mm f2.0 – or better yet a 28mm f2.0 – AF-S lens. But full frame pretty please. Because I’d intend to use it on my F80 (aka. N80) as well.

By: Martin

Martin — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:31:39 +0000

Why not? Since Canon now has a EOS1000D (called RebelXS in the US) which is right head on with the D60, it’ll make sense to release a D30, which is even less expensive.
Heck, they could go crazy and do something like Panasonic with it’s micro four thirds, thingy.
Imagine a D30 without mirror, but plus EVF. I bet they could sell it to lots of people. Not to me, though. I’m staying in the D70-D80-D90 line.

By: Martin

Martin — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:25:51 +0000

Considering that the D40 is pretty much the oldest in the lineup, I’d expect a D45 or maybe a D65. What do you think? And it’ll be a disappointment, allright, like the D40, D40x and D60 have been.

By: Martin

Martin — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:23:40 +0000

Why is everybody getting so excited about in-body stabilization? If one thinks about it, it doesn’t make sense: A stabilization system has to be tailored to the focal length of the lens used! That’s why VR is less effective when used in conjuction with a teleconverter. And there are tests around which show clearly that in-body stabilization loses effectivenes on longer focal lengths. But that’s where you’d need VR.
But I fear, since all those bloody amateurs – who by all rights shouldn’t be shooting with a SLR camera – want in-body stabilization, Nikon will eventually implement it and drom VR from their lenses.
If Nikon reads this: Don’t implement in-body stabilization! Please, don’t! VR on the 70-300mm is spectacular! And on the 18-200mm as well.

By: Martin

Martin — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:15:25 +0000

Might as well be something like a D65. Nikon have done it before. Remember the film days? There used to be a F60 (N60 in US) and later on – by the time they ran out of numbers – there was a F65 (N65).

By: opoo

opoo — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:54:32 +0000

I say a souped up D60

By: Pablov

Pablov — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:28:22 +0000

sorry !! I missunderstood your post….

have just got you were talking about november 20th…

By: Pablov

Pablov — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:26:54 +0000

what exactly happens on may 20th ?
and why a new pro-body would be released on that date ?

thanks.

By: Pablov

Pablov — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:19:03 +0000

I got a “very reliable” rumor, that tells Nikon will implement a very new stabilization system….

it could be called shock-stabilization…..
you know, just to prevent the hand shaking, but the bad point is the big shake it initially produce… after that all is very steady

(just kidding, if you know what I’m talking about, a page with a humor-rumor around there that is always showed by google…. tired of getting that result when looking for new release’s features)

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:59:50 +0000

I reckon it’s be the replacement for the D40, It’s getting old. So I gueass the D45.

By: Duncan

Duncan — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:21:52 +0000

I think Nikon’s entry line is long overdue for an update. It could be that they’re looking drop the D40 and replace it with the D60 (which will drop in price to take the new D40 slot, some people in the States have already reported that D60s are selling for just $50 more than the D40), and then release a cheapened version of the D80/90 cameras.