Comments on: The end of Nikon D400 book story

By: dave

dave — Tue, 12 May 2009 21:37:43 +0000

Because Nikon is still selling D300s and D90s and other camera bodies. Nikon would rather have my money now on a D300 purchase than later on a D400. If customers know when the next one is coming, they are much more willing to wait. If they don’t know what is coming next and when, they are much more willing to buy now. For me, if the D400 offers better resolution and the same high-ISO image quality as the D300/D90, then I’m getting a D400.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:13:47 +0000

You could be right.
If Nikon had planed to release the config we talked abaout months ago ( 16MP… not a real offer against eos 5d mark II at $2700), why wouldn’t they have delayed the release to update their offer (something like 24MP for example at the same price)?

By: Javier

Javier — Mon, 11 May 2009 11:40:37 +0000

Despite the huge economical crisis. Nikon company should launch something better than the d-5000. If they don’t do it, It would result a serious damage for their sharing in the sales market. Canon is taking over them very dangerously. They should launch an 15-20 mpx camera as soon as possible.

By: Dragos

Dragos — Mon, 11 May 2009 08:36:23 +0000

Let this D400 come out already, so that I may pick up a ice D300 for USD700… nah, not going to happen until perhaps 2 more years from now! What I really want is a D700 compatible with Canon lenses – the best of both worlds. Not that I would mind several of the best Nikkors like the 14-24…

By: Zoetmb

Zoetmb — Sun, 10 May 2009 14:10:12 +0000

I hate to say it, but if you look at my old postings, you’ll see that “I told you so”: the listing of bibliographic metadata for a book (or any other media) means absolutely nothing. As I had posted before, I used to be involved with “Books In Print”, so I know how this stuff works.

By: [NR] admin

[NR] admin — Sun, 10 May 2009 01:15:38 +0000

it seems that Pentax doesn’t care:

http://photorumors.com/2009/05/08/the-new-pentax-k-banners-are-everywhere/

By: Ato3

Ato3 — Sun, 10 May 2009 00:51:33 +0000

If you were an owner of a company would you like it if people stopped buying your product for 6 months because they knew a better one was coming out?

By: Pablov

Pablov — Sat, 09 May 2009 21:41:45 +0000

if a book by renonwned authour, an ISBN, worldwide for sale in july or august is not enough evidence, then wait for Nikon to announce it and don’t read NR….

and there’s also the fact the D300 being not listed anymore in many retailers. (Nikon regional/local websites too?)

Anyway, the time cycle for the D300 is going to its end, so any logical thinking points a D300 replacement.

By: shutterdancer

shutterdancer — Sat, 09 May 2009 20:49:52 +0000

Thanks tebby,
So the local shop that has several 35mm in stock has no website? What is their asking price and how might I get in touch with them about a purchase?

By: Char

Char — Sat, 09 May 2009 16:55:13 +0000

Hmmm. Why would I? Do the videos get better when viewed in HD? Somehow, I don’t think so.

By: heartyfisher

heartyfisher — Sat, 09 May 2009 16:49:57 +0000

If you want solid evidence don’t look for it in a rumor site.. proof and evidence by definition is not a rumor! LOL

By: Nikkorian

Nikkorian — Sat, 09 May 2009 14:25:38 +0000

it’s only pr — so much has been talked about this “markt&technik” book now that when the camera actually comes out everybody will mention this book when asked for advice or even a review…

By: donde?

donde? — Sat, 09 May 2009 14:21:57 +0000

Um no, the D700 doesn’t have video, unless you mean the LiveView hack, but that’s not what I was looking for. A possible D700x would surely be out of reach for my wallet.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 09 May 2009 09:52:57 +0000

they expected the D400 to be released in May 09
maybe their information changed or their hope for an may-release is gone

By: gallon

gallon — Sat, 09 May 2009 06:03:15 +0000

Googling on this book, looks like it is due in August 2009.

By: The D700 update!

The D700 update! — Sat, 09 May 2009 05:48:49 +0000

Just wait for the D700 update coming probably not very long after the update to the D300 (D400 or else).
With the D700 update (D800 or else), I am pretty sure that Nikon will also put video on it.

I think that, when one can afford it, it is better to move to the full frame format. There will come a time (in a few years maybe) when a full frame Nikon camera will reach the entry level Nikon DSLR cameras. When such a great event happens, it will be pointless to stick with the DX format (smaller viewfinder, etc.).

By: Robin Edgar

Robin Edgar — Sat, 09 May 2009 01:46:52 +0000

“That’s DX + video vs FX, a very tough call.”

More like – That’s DX + video vs FX + video

Here’s a couple of new videos I shot with my Nikon D90 last weekend -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JghgJToVP00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aScsKK7oP6k

Don’t forget to click on the HD button. . .

By: [NR] admin

[NR] admin — Sat, 09 May 2009 00:37:44 +0000

I am not sure what are you talking about – D400 and D700x at Photokina? Two months after the D700 was announced and one month after the D90? On Dec 1 we got the D3x. April 14?
My special software tells me that you were banned from this blog once before… Mr Spina? Is that you? Do I have to refresh my blacklist? Remember, we went through this once before. I am just looking at your past comments and there are a lot of “coincidences”. I could be wrong, but the software is not. Remember, I do not make the rumors – I just report them. You can contact the German publisher and tell them what you think.

By: tebby

tebby — Sat, 09 May 2009 00:27:22 +0000

shutterdancer theres no shortage of them here in california.. the local camera shop here had at least 9 of them stacked up along the shop wall.. and 2 MD-B80′s which i was hunting for on BHphoto.com i was so irritated.. i knew i shoulda just went into the local shop.. he just has terrible hours since it’s a mom and pop shop so it’s hard for me to get to him unless it’s a saturday.. if you still need the nikon 35mm 1.8 dx lens.. i can look about getting one for you and shipping it.. let me know

By: AZ

AZ — Fri, 08 May 2009 22:45:07 +0000

no problems with availability in poland