In addition to the Coolpix cameras announcement on September 8th, this is a recap of what is rumored to be announced on September 15th:
- 100% viewfinder
- Dual SD memory card slots
- Magnesium-alloy body
- 16.2MP CMOS sensor (DX)
- Expeed 2
- 1080 HD video @24p | 720 @30p (not sure about those)
- 20 min video recording (up from 5min on the D90)
- Save images from video (similar to the D3s)
- AF during video
- Stereo mic input for video
- 6 fps
- Virtual horizon (like the D300s)
- One touch video and/or live view (similar to the D3100)
- Improved ISO range: 100-25600
- 39 AF points
- Wireless flash
- Weather proof (like the D300s)
- New battery system
- Expected price: $1199 for body only
- Update: no swivel display
- Nano coating
- Aspherical element
- 9 blades aperture
- Expected price: around $1800
Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2.0G IF-ED N VRII:
- 13 elements in 9 groups
- 9 blades aperture
- Expected price: around $6000
Nikon Speedlight SB-700 (low chance to be called SB-650):
- 24-135mm zoom
- Overheat protection (I hear it will be improved from the SB-900)
- Expected price: around $300
Please note that some of the specs may not be accurate and/or lost in translation. [NR] probability rating: 90%.
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I’m guessing that the D300s is the end of the DX pro-consumer line based on the introduction of the FX 28-300mm zoom and the D7000 specs. I don’t think that there is any room for a better DX camera. The D300s replacement will probably be a FX pro-consumer or consumer grade camera positioned just below the D700 replacement and made to mate with the 28-300mm zoom or 24-120mm. Remember the 18-200 DX sells better than the 16-85mm DX or 17-55mm DX. Therefore I believe Nikon will not make any more DX pro or pro-consumer cameras in the future.
Please tell me that we can disable AF if we want to while shooting movies.