where there’s smoke there’s forum fire
My lineup theory. everything under D4 we may see in 12 months or less
D3200-24MP DX--$700
D5200-24MP DX--$900 Swivel screen
D7100-24MP DX--$1400 Semi pro body Enhanced Video capabilities
D400-24MP DX --$1900 Pro body higher ISO more FPS
D710 24MP FX--$2400 Possibly D3X sensor Pro body lower ISO maybe enhanced video
D800 36MP FX--$3000
D4 16MP
D4S 24-36MP
D4X 36-45MP
He is not predicting the past. He is using the latest models as markers and trying to fill in the gaps. Here is how Thom Hogan just did it today.
DX: D3200, D5200, D7200, D8000 (the D8000 being an integrated vertical grip pro caliber DX). The price points are okay, but there are a considerable number of missing lenses to keep DX living healthily (see next article).
FX: D400, D800, D4 (the D400 being an entry FX body that replaces the D700's current position in the lineup).
Thom didn't give us mp ratings but notice he added a D8000 and made the D400 FX. Thom's idea of a D8000 is the "mini-D4" or "D4 lite" I have been urging.
I am suspect about having the same 24mp sensor in the bottom and the top of the DX line.
sjones said:
Not a prediction of the past Mr. Obvious, Why bother replying if you have nothing to say.
I just couldn't resist putting some humour... Sorry if it bothered you.
I have been reading predictions like this for years, they probably account for more than half of all post at NR and at the end, they don't mean much and have very little impact, obviously, Nikon do not read them. Anyway, keep throwing numbers if you like, you may get lucky...
Wish you the best…
I saw the humor, not offended, just thought the idea shouldn't die so quickly. As I showed, other respected camera experts are doing the same sort of speculating.
We are likely to get a lot of answers from Nikon this year.
Where will the D400 finally be placed? Top of DX line or bottom of FX line?
If D400 moves to FX what will be the top of the DX line? D7000 replacement or something new?
It will be an interesting year to watch unfold!
It is ok for people to guess about what will happen in my opinion.
Never a D400 DX If we see it it will be a bare bones entry level FX
No more D700 D710 D700x The D800 killed that
D4x will be something special, custom chip but not over 24MP. Will be able to take nude's of fully dress people.....
framer
Now there you go. The best Nikon yet. Can take nudes of fully dressed people. I am getting one of those. It will sell tons, and to the TSA agents also! Could it be done? How about with a senor that reads body heat?
The D600 number is not yet set in stone. I still would not be surprised at a low basic FX call D400.
framer
This is kinda like watching everyone play the lottery.... we all buy tickets, none of us wins..... I'm going to the D400 thread....
D3200 DX 24MP
D5200 DX 24MP
-$900, articulating screen, 11PT AF
D7100 DX 24MP
-$1100, 51PT AF
D400 DX 24MP or new sensor
-$2000, 7FPS, D4's 51PT AF
D600 FX 12MP or 16MP
-$1500, articulating screen, no screw drive, D7000 button layout, 39/51PT AF
D800 FX 36MP
D4 FX 16MP
D4x FX 36MP or new sensor (50[based on DX]-75MP[based on CX])
-$8000, 4FPS
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