The Nikon D4 will probably be announced in the first quarter of 2012, maybe even in January (PMA show?) but it’s just too early to put any credibility to this rumor. Most of the tips I received point to a 18MP sensor for the D4, just like the Canon EOS-1D X. Note that the new Canon camera will be available in 6 months (March, 2012) which raises some questions why it announced it so early. Expect the D4 to be available around the same time – Nikon will not go to the Summer Olympics next year (July 27-August 12, 2012) without a new flagship camera.
