1.Quieter shutter on FX camera (like D7000 quiet)
2. Built In GPS (that you can turn on or off as you wish)
3. Wireless Image Transfer

Based om my experience with my D700.

1. Thicker and more well adhered rubber in the gripping positions.
2. More longevity from AA batteries in the V-Grip when shooting at high FPS.
3. A hand strap attachment similar to Canon. (I hate using neck straps but do require a strap for some level of assurance.

Nikon has done a lot right with the D700 and many of their dSLR's. In my opinion, the D700 is just a few minor tweeks away from perfection.

Super Shooter said:
1) pictures of Barack Obama having a beer summit with Aliens at Area 51
2) pictures of Jessica Alba posing on my sofa
3) pictures of me holding a huge 100 million dollar check after winning the powerball.

I like this XD

1) pictures of Barack Obama having a beer summit with Aliens at Area 51
2) pictures of Jessica Alba posing on my sofa
3) pictures of me holding a huge 100 million dollar check after winning the powerball.

Currently using the D7000, wouldn't mind seeing in the next crop sensor camera:

1) Larger buffer
2) The 51 point AF sensor of the higher end cameras
3) Even better low light performance, even if it means as many or less megapixels

Bonus points for 1080p/60fps video

Improvments to my D700
Built in pocket wizard or radio triggered CLS
An ability to lock the focus CMS switch
An ability to lock the metering selector

SquamishPhoto said:
Sounds perfect to me. Once I can get one I'll convert my D700 to IR. :]

My D700 (crazy high actuations) will unfortunately be part of the trade in plus my Leica 35mm F2 Summicron ASPH for the D800 as long as the new body does not cost over 5 grand I should be alright. 300,000 Yen is the apparent fixed price, but obviously nobody knows for sure. This is around 4,500,000 Korean Won or $3900 USD. Come on Nikon make it happen! :)

kanuck said:
I think limited it to three is more than enough.

1) Resolution in the 18-24mp range.
2) Iso performance closer to the D3s. I'd love to have actual useful shots at least all the way up to 6400. For example 6400=800 on the D700 right now would be wonderful.
3) Reduction in weight switching to a lighter alloy?

These three things would be great and I think the improved dynamic range would really be elevated to the point of a dream landscape camera.

Sounds perfect to me. Once I can get one I'll convert my D700 to IR. :]

(#1) Iso's 25 & 50

(#2)Bigger buffer

(#3)In camera post raw editing (namely curves and starring)

I really want a waterproof f-mount dslr (which is possible) but is not financially feasible enough that nikon would ever bother to make one :(

Better than D3x resolution, better than D3s ISO, killer video with 1TB of storage. Oups, that makes it to 4 wishes, sorry Genie. To this I would add not later than next May and under 6K$. I think it's doable.

I think limited it to three is more than enough.

1) Resolution in the 18-24mp range.
2) Iso performance closer to the D3s. I'd love to have actual useful shots at least all the way up to 6400. For example 6400=800 on the D700 right now would be wonderful.
3) Reduction in weight switching to a lighter alloy?

These three things would be great and I think the improved dynamic range would really be elevated to the point of a dream landscape camera.

I use a d7000
-I would like better video. (FPS, res at 4k, etc)
-a "cheap" full frame prosumer camera
-even better low light ability

side note, i want a nikon improved fuji x100. Get on that.

For my D90, my vote would be for a higher resolution display, built in body stabilization, and a bigger variety of slower shutter speeds, down to 10 minutes or more (requiring a menu option to enable them so that people who don't need them accidentally activate it).

TaoTeJared said:
Great idea - That would be nice for macro and distance! The 105 can hunt if there isn't a horizontal or vertical line. I was shooting some flying bids this morning and just needed the focus to move between 15-25ft at 2.8 to knock the background out.

I would like some on the fly tagging options that you can save. I would also like multiple "my menu" lists so I can have just the options for portraiture/studio, wildlife, sports, macro available.

Indeed- I'm surprised it's not offered on the D3 series- it'd be wonderful for sports.

Perhaps because the focus limiter on the 105mm macro is quite inverted- it's optimized for distant objects, not for macro, so it hunts quite a bit for me. I mean, I manual focus and motor drive a bit to hope for a nice shot, but it'd be nice if they reversed the limiter to optimize for macro shooting.

casperwb said:
do not know about the 105mm Nikon Micro, but my Tokina 100mm Macro offers this.

it is nice to see how many of the features that folks asked for that have become standard in todays cameras.

Maybe Nikon monitors this forum.

I just checked the 105mm- either you set it for focus from closest to infinity, or from .5m all the way to infinity.

.5m is about 1.5 feet, that's no where close to macro. I guess it's because I'm using a really low end body, but it hunts a bit for me.

A lot of those features asked for were from film era stuff. Especially with the D7000 moving upwards, it's no surprise some features were added in.

I really like that intervalometers are built in for the most part now.

And I love how one of the old posters really did not want mirrorless Nikons. I wonder what he thinks about it now. :D

NSXType-R said:

I just thought of a new feature that'd be nice- focus limiting in your camera.

The 105mm macro is annoying in that sense- there's no limiter from say, 3 feet to closest focus. I forget what the two settings are. But they aren't optimized for macro focusing- either it's full or it's like 2ft to infinity.

do not know about the 105mm Nikon Micro, but my Tokina 100mm Macro offers this.

it is nice to see how many of the features that folks asked for that have become standard in todays cameras.

Maybe Nikon monitors this forum.

NSXType-R said:
Instead of having a switch on your lens, wouldn't it be nice to just set a threshold focus limit on your camera?

The 105mm macro is annoying in that sense- there's no limiter from say, 3 feet to closest focus. I forget what the two settings are. But they aren't optimized for macro focusing- either it's full or it's like 2ft to infinity.

Great idea - That would be nice for macro and distance! The 105 can hunt if there isn't a horizontal or vertical line. I was shooting some flying bids this morning and just needed the focus to move between 15-25ft at 2.8 to knock the background out.

I would like some on the fly tagging options that you can save. I would also like multiple "my menu" lists so I can have just the options for portraiture/studio, wildlife, sports, macro available.

1. The ability to set DOF by using two focusing points (This was possible on an old Film C*n I had...).. not present in my D70s, not in the D7000..
2. Focus bracketing for focus stacking

Hmm, a bit of a bump, but since I didn't want to start a new thread...

I just thought of a new feature that'd be nice- focus limiting in your camera.

Instead of having a switch on your lens, wouldn't it be nice to just set a threshold focus limit on your camera?

The 105mm macro is annoying in that sense- there's no limiter from say, 3 feet to closest focus. I forget what the two settings are. But they aren't optimized for macro focusing- either it's full or it's like 2ft to infinity.

If the camera can write to a memory card why can't it write to a flash drive? Put a USB port in the side and replace the every-camera-different connector - so I can pull off a couple fo images and keep shooting.

And, the rubber - could we please make it stop coming off the camera body. Every time I pick up the camera I find another lose section - contact cement seems to hold in, but there has to be a better way.

And, VR in the body!

Snaketail

D300 user (with a D90 on the way)

1.Modular parts like the sensor. How nice would it be to simply replace the sensor when a newer and better one came out?

2. Auto bracketing with anything that effects the look of pictures to include things like Active D-Lighting and picture controls.

3. If video is going to be a new standard feature, auto focus with it (I'm sure others may have mentioned this). What's the use of shooting a moving subject if the focus can't track? Sort of defeats the purpose of a video.

I use a D300.

1, user replaceable IR filters in front of the sensor (I dont want to, but will someday pay lifepixel to modify my d50

2, 3inch high rez screens on replacement for D300, D800 and D5000x (maybe, maybe)

3, truly progressive video on future generation Nikon DSLRs (no rolling shutter effect)

4, in-body VR that sync's with in-lens VR for totally awesome stabilization

What I'm looking for in my D40x upgrade:

1. Old lens metering.
2. Bigger viewfinder.
3. Mirror lockup.

Some more would be more focusing points, more functions under dedicated/programmable buttons, bigger camera size for a more comfortable grip, etc.

And I see them all in a D300 :)

1. manual everything by default
2. single function buttons/knobs for the standard items
3. metering with old lenses (you can't replace great glass)

KISS (keep it simple scientists).

@iamnomad

You're completely right about long exposures. Replace my number 3 (gps) with that, my number 3 is rubbish in comparison!

PS, is your name in reference to the Star Trek episode "The Changeling"?

D700 user.

#1. Higher dynamic range sensor.

2. Intervalometer that fires faster than one second.
3. Shutter speeds longer than 30 seconds.