As reported before, there was a Nikon press event today in the UK. Of course everyone that attended had to sign a NDA and as a result of that I do not have any more details 
However, I am still sticking to my 99.99% theory that tonight at 11:00 pm or midnight (US EST) or tomorrow (July 30th) European time we will see a new Nikon D300s, D3000 and improved 18-200 DX + 70-200 f/2.8 lenses.
Stay tuned, my live coverage will begin shortly - some leaks on Nikon sites may happen even earlier (last time it was Nikon Sweden that dropped the ball 2-3 hours earlier).
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and a D700x…(holding my breath)
Amen! I am hoping on something being announed on the D700 range of the line, another FX model to choose from.
LOL, what’s the point of a press event that requires an NDA?
gives writters time to come up with the article. it is a very standard practice.
lol good job funny.. nice way to shut an ignorant person up
So they don’t release information BEFORE Nikon wants them to…
In my opinion, a press event — scheduled just before a company’s release of several major new products and where the attendees are encumbered with a very short-lived NDAs — seems wise.
Just my two cents.
posting in here too..
The “It Has Begun Party” will be happening tonight. Whos staying up with me F5′ing NR like a madman??
(Even though the current 70-200 vr is perfect, unless you’re shooting blue skyies and brick walls, lol!) *pitch forks in hand* Bring on the new camera(s) and lenses!!
Let this day be remembered, that anywhere, any rumor is started, we all shall be the first to acknowledge its truth and existence!!
Yes, we want the 700x!
700x! 700x! 700x!
And NikonRumors was not invited to the event? That is not fair!
My spirit was there – virtually
The problem is that is NR was invited, all info would leak into this site in real-time, followed by the Nikon rep being taken by the Admin to a dungeon, where he/she would be beaten into submission until a real roadmap was revealed.
So Nikon was wise…
this is awesome. midnight EST is a nice and early 9PM for me in PST. ill be here.
OMFG it’s so going to begin
join the party!!!!!
Commmeeee on daddy needs an upgrade for his D40x!
Low: what’s the theme for this “little” party then? Star Wars or Scooby-Doo?
I’ve got shirts for both 8^)
Scooby-Nik
Admin, don’t “drop the balls” on your LIVE coverage :0)
I brought donuts for everyone. Their in the forum if you want some!
so it will be beer and donuts then – I just hope the server won’t crash…
well… i also brought some whiskey, chips and popcorn,… just put them on the table in the forum
nikodoby > whichever shirts you have more of, lets choose that theme, deal???? BEGIN IT!
My Little Pony shirt it is then, DEAL!!!
Wouldn’t It Suck If Nikon’s announcement turns out to be another free Blues Traveler Concert!!!!
i knew youd surprise me:D
Nikon is going to announce that they’ve purchased a controlling stake in Ritz Cameras, and that they are merging with Fuji and Metris, and will reopen the stores as The Fujikon Stores, the only place you’ll be able to print 3d pics on plain digital paper. And of course, the only place that will have the new D300s for 1 month before it reaches the other channels.
Did I mention that you’ll have to sign a new 2 year wireless agreement with Verizon to get the D300s? It includes nationwide talk-to-talk, because Canon will be announcing the new iPhone MkIVGS with Apple- you know the one that caused an engineer to throw himself off a building because he forgot where he hid one of the ones he had??
//tongue in cheek off
awesome post
I like you Roger, sarcastic without being condescending.
This is plausible stuff. Now I can switch from film and get my first cell phone at the same time. Could life get sweeter?
Admin were the people coming out of this meeting at least smiling, giving big high fives, and running to make phone calls?
smiling of course – giving high fours….
This is almost like election-night. So you can expect CNN to have a hologramme of the new lenses and the cameras the same second the news is released from Nikon.
IT HAS BEGUN, or will be shortly.
I hope this rumor is true, Im two hours away from selling my 70-200 just because of this site.
relax, you are good
And what if you are completely wrong about the new camera and 70-200?
There is no such an alternative – failure is not an option! I must be right, otherwise I will have to shut down this site
in my book that’s 100%, not 99.99%
sucks to be me tomorrow. I’m still pissed that I didn’t buy the 24-70 before the price hike, so, another one in a long list of bad choices.
I wrote about the price increase on NikonRumors over a month before it happened – I guess you missed it.
Why doesn’t everyone worry more about the pictures they take then the camera’s that come out?… .. Who cares if there is a D700x or whatever..
99%of you probably can’t even effectivly use the camera’s you currently have and your already wanting something new… It’s about PHOTOGRAPHY not camera’s…
i concur! and its not about blue skies and brick walls either! cmon people sheesh!
Of course it’s about the tools, that’s why these company’s exist.
Why is there a ” ‘ ” in the plural form of camera?
Mine is newer than yours…I win!!!!
I must say I agree. I couldn’t care less about the new camera, its the glass I’m expecting.
Was it a press conference for print media, only ?
Could it be to give them time to print and release at the same time as web media ?
Will it be another month before official announcement ?
Does the parade have sun or rain today ?
Look here at Nikon-Norway’s page. The current 70-200 is diplayed twice. To make room for a new one maybe?’
http://www.nikon.no/family/no_NO/categories/broad/24.html
this has been there for a while – one is for the white model
Sorry, then lean back and relax. They both looked black to me.
I could be wrong – we discussed this last year I believe and we all agree that one of the entries was for the white model (I think the part# was different). I will try to find the link.
I checked that page yesterday. Only one entry for 70-200 then. So something is happening to the site (preparation for new launch?).
Canon’s new 70-200 is also coming soon, along with the Mk IV. If it focuses, expect a very interesting photojourno battle.
D3 + 70-200 VR II vs Mk IV + 70-200 L IS II
I hope we’re not jumping the gun
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being a pats fan, i hate you.. but i love you, that was fricken funny
How about the new flash? Ohh please is it coming out or what? I am tired of waiting. tomorrow I am ordering another sb600.
sorry no new flash tonight
Thanks you so it’s a go for me. Matter of fact I am gonna order tonight. Thanks admin. Any new primes?
99.9% on the 300s and 3000.
What’s the percentage chance on a 700x announcement?
Or if thats a no go, how about is the video codec changed to a real codec like h.264?? %%% chance of that?
Nothing on the horizon yet…7:18am GST+8!
Holding my breath!!
Turning blue yet?
Hey Admin
Any news about 24/28mm & 85mm primes that what I want most. I use a 70-200mm on D3′s for shooting weddings and I love the edge darkness/softness, it saves me doing in afterwards, it is a beautiful lens for shooting people. I recon the old 70/200 will be a very sought after lens in a few years, like the 28/1.4.
I doubt it was an NDA. It was much more likely to be an “embargo” document which means the info can’t be released until a certain day and time.
And while that embargo definitely happened, I don’t really understand it. If Nikon didn’t want the info released until tomorrow, why didn’t they simply have the press conference tomorrow? Is there another press conference elsewhere tomorrow that they’re trying to sync with? If so, the embargo will be released when that press conference is over.
And will I laugh if this turns out be Coolpix announcements and not DSLR/lens announcements.
if this is going to be a coolpix announcement, i am quitting my professional and will become a walmart associate.
Admin, hope you are right about the 70-200 vr2, i was puttuing up my old 70-200 vr to selling.. and will meet the buyer soon.
Anonther question, haw any new with the new fx in the range D3 or replacement or not? I can found much on the D3s, D4 information.
I have no other info/rumors at that point. I will post them right away as I get them. I think we should expect at least one more DLSR from Nikon this year and it will be FX – I cannot see them coming up with another DX body. I would expect also some primes with that FX body. Let’s go over the D300s announcement and then I will start sniffing around for the next release.
If I have to guess and give my opinion without any source, I would say a new D700 and a D3 should be released by the end of the year – they may be just minor upgrades (just like the D300s). I cannot see Nikon coming with a completely new body.
The writers need time to write up articles about the Press Release?
Many if not most photography-equipment writers–both online and in print–seem to regurgitate the Press Releases! That’s not writing.