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If Nikon were to release a D700s update with the D3s sensor (video, high ISO), you'd have two great cameras (D700s and D800) filling different but complementary needs, and the D700s would not cannibalize on the D4 sales (older tech, lower MP, slower AF, smaller buffer vis a vis D4). And given Nikon's history of reusing sensors, this makes perfect sense (plus it further recoups RD and production costs already in place).According to our rep (and yes, reps don't always know everything) the Nikon d700 is not being discontinued, but will shortly see a price adjustment. If they drop it far enough it will work out well. Smart too ... it's still a great camera, so why not leverage the technology a little longer.
Doesn't the new D800/E have a 100% viewfinder, compared to the 97/98% of the D700?Ever tried using a manual focus lens on D700 (or Canon 1DS)? It is painful - I can hardly see things through it. Maybe Sony A900 is better, but I have never tried it. Nikon D3 viewinder was wonderful to look through - I could actually see what I was focusing. So yeah, just because of viewfinder and my manual lenses I would like D4x. Actually, what I would like to see is d800 HP.
Well, Canon 1Ds also has 100% viewfinder, but it is still so difficult to use manual focus lenses. I don't think it is the size %, it is "exit pupil". Canon no longer has it (shame, as I like the quality of the files it produces) and Nikon D3 (and D4 I hope) does. So specs be damned, seeing is believing.Doesn't the new D800/E have a 100% viewfinder, compared to the 97/98% of the D700?
With this, is there really a need to the D4X, and what do you guys really expect from it, apart from more MP? I'm asking because I'm curious as to what the D800/E will not give you now?
Why on earth would you need a fast frame rate with a D4x?You'd need 2.5x the processing speed and 2.5x the buffer if you want to keep the frame rate with 36 Mpx. And if you don't care about frame rate then perhaps the D800 is the right camera?
I'm at an air show at the moment. Fast frame rate, a deep buffer and lots of megapixels, yes, please. Even the D2Xs runs out of buffer space on occasions here (typically when a fighter plane makes a sharp turn with afterburner and all).Why on earth would you need a fast frame rate with a D4x?
That was referring to the post above mine that asked for simply replacing the D4 sensor with the D800 sensor. Lots more data to process so for that to make sense processing capacity would have to be beefed up. Otherwise you might as well get a D800 with a grip.Why on earth would you need a fast frame rate with a D4x?