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NikoDoby

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The detailed specs for the Sony a290, which replaces the a230, have leaked along with photos of the camera. So why should we Nikon users care? Because the a230 uses the "same" sensor as the Nikon D3000. So guess what, the a290 will probably be the "same" sensor that will be in the rumored D4000. So I'm gonna bet that the D3000 will be replaced by the D4000.

The new sensor is a 14mp CCD with the same ISO range as the current camera (100-3200). But if Nikon puts this sensor in the D4000 the biggest news is that it WILL NOT have video! The a230 (old Sony model) and the a290 (the new Sony model) do not have HD video! So that to me makes it very likely that the new D4000 won't either!

So if you want HD video from a Nikon then your cheapest choice will probably still be the D5000. The D4000 will be a "cheap" entry level Nikon with better ISO noise control and more megapixels than the D3000. It'll be priced at about $500USD. The D3000 price will probably fall to around $400!

I hope I'm wrong but I don't see where else Nikon could get a low-budget sensor for a new "entry-level" camera. Just wanted to throw this out there so you guys have time to "adjust" to "yet another" Nikon DSLR with no 1080 video. Maybe...perhaps.

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The D3000 is already $400, at least in the great white north, no need for the price to fall!

I agree that Nikon will keep video out of the entry level model for now. Of course that would look bad if the Canon XS (1000D) replacement has video.

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NikoDoby

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I think it makes sense to keep video out of the low end DSLRs though. Especially if Nikon brings out an EVIL camera. If you want HD video in a small package then you'll have to go for a $600USD EVIL camera or the D5000. Might also explain why Sony is not putting video in the a290. So that it doesn't take away from the NEX line either.

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True, it will push people who want DSLR quality with video for a low price towards the slightly more expensive EVIL cameras, should Nikon even make one.

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NikoDoby

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Not only that but it helps to protect D5000 sales against a cheaper camera with more megapixels.

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That is assuming Nikon even chooses to use the 14MP sensor. Nikon might just put the 12MP CMOS sensor in the D4000, since the D90 replacement will likely use a new sensor.

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NikoDoby

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12mp AND no video isn't going to keep a new model competitive for the next two years. So I'm pretty sure it's a safe bet that the a290 sensor will find it's way into the D4000.

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adamz

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I would expect the starting price to be around $450, if it's gonna be higher, than who will buy it? when You can get d5000 for only slightly more.
agree with Niko, that we shouldn't expect to see a 12mp cmos sensor in d3000 replacement - 14mp ccd sounds more probable.
as for video, it's much easier to implement video in cmos sensors than in ccd (energy drain) so I wouldn't expect video features

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NikoDoby said:
12mp AND no video isn't going to keep a new model competitive for the next two years. So I'm pretty sure it's a safe bet that the a290 sensor will find it's way into the D4000.

Whos says it will be out for two years, the D3000 hasn't even been out a year and we are talking about it being replaced! Whose to say that Nikon wont continue update the bottom end camera more often than the higher end models if the rumors are true?

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