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What I don't really understand is the current obsession of pretty much all the camera makers with the letter X.
With a larger sensor, probably 36x48mm or just 30x40mm, and a new mount called NX or maybe MX.
YWhat I don't really understand is the current obsession of pretty much all the camera makers with the letter X.
They'll probably make some kind of flagship camera, even if 99% of the customers go for the cheaper model. It's a question of showing technological ability and innovation, but also about offering something to those who need or want the ultimate machinery, regardless of weight, size and price. I'm currently buying a D2Xs, which in most ways inferior to my D300, because it offers handling and abilities in some areas that the D300 doesn't.IF the D800 is 36MP then I don't see any reason for an x. What would that be? A D4 yes, especially if it has a choice of producing very clean 16MP files at something like 10 fps. But not a D4x...
The 24MP from my a850 makes 16x24 prints sing. With a 36MP body this quality would be extended to 20x30. Beyond that, I personally don't really care. Even in 20x30, going from 24 to 36MP is a pretty marginal step up (compared to 12 to 24 - that's FAR more obvious).
What I don't really understand is the current obsession of pretty much all the camera makers with the letter X.
Is there any significance attached to this wrt to photography?
There might be a market for a D4x, but the question that both Nikon and Canon must answer is - Does the potential volume justify creating and supporting a marginal product? I could be wrong, but I think the answer is NO.I think there might very well be a D4x, there are people that probably want both the larger resolution as well as the larger body, better sealing, better vertical shooting, more robust body, etc...
Even with the D700 there were still people buying a D3...
How many people bought the D3x?There is a market! Lot's of people bought a D3x!
Did Nikon make money with the D3x,of course they did.
Like I said before,it doesn't cost that much to replace the sensor in the D4 and call it a D4x.
I would buy one on the spot.
I quess,we will have to wait and see.How many people bought the D3x?
How much money did Nikon make?
Has the market changed?
How much would it cost to change the sensor and rebadge the body and packaging?
A lot of people also bought 1Ds MIII. Then when the 5DII came out, the sales of the 1Ds plummeted. I think both companies know there is massive cannibalization. I could be wrong, but I still think there will never be another x model again unless there is a 50mp FF sensor next year to match the NEX-7 sensor's pixel density. Anyway, I'm not against an x model, I just think Nikon has learned from the Canon 5DII experience.There is a market! Lot's of people bought a D3x!
Did Nikon make money with the D3x,of course they did.
Like I said before,it doesn't cost that much to replace the sensor in the D4 and call it a D4x.
I would buy one on the spot.