Nikon expectations for Photokina 2010
Photokina is the biggest photography equipment show in the world and it takes place every two years in Cologne, Germany. The dates for 2010 are September 21-26.
Here is an updated list of what Nikon is expected to release for Photokina this year:
- Nikon D90 replacement (probably called D95, low chance of being called D8000):
- Aluminium or magnesium-alloy body
- 16MP sensor
- 1080 HD video
- Somewhere between 6-8 fps
- Improved ISO (don’t know what exactly the improvement is – higher ISO, or just better ISO at the same D90 level)
- 39 AF points
- Price: $1199 for body only
- Announcement: on/around September 15th, 2010
- Nikon D3100:
- Continuous AF in video mode/live view
- New AF points configuration which should cover a very large portion of the viewfinder. Total of 11 or 12 AF points.
- 14 MP CMOS sensor
- HD video: 1080p/24 and 720p 30/24!
- AVCHD video codec
- In camera video editing capabilities
- 3 fps
- Will be sold in a kit with a 18-55mm lens
- No swivel display
- Announcement: August 19th, 2010
- Lenses:
- Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G N (priced around $1650)
- Nikkor 24-120 f/4 ED VR N (priced around $1300)
- Nikkor 28-300 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR (could be f/4.5-5.6, priced around $1050)
- Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 ED VR DX (priced around $350)
- Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2.0G IF-ED N VRII (priced mid to high $5k)
- The first four lenses should be announced on August 19th, the last one should be released on or around September 15th, 2010
Coolpix & EVIL expectations after the break:
- More Coolpix cameras: probably 3-4 more generic Coolpix cameras will be released, some with touchscreen LCD. Announcement: August 17th, 2010.
- Nikon EVIL – new mirrorless system (maybe with a mirror) to be shown at Photokina. A very good chance to have a DX sensor. Expect to see it in stores in 2011.
Everything not listed on this list is of course possible, but less likely. I will continue to post updates as I get new information.