Nikon’s 2011

What to expect in the new Nikon 2011

1. Nikon D4: announced by August 2011

· new Nikon 18mp sensor with at least D3-like capability, maybe better
· completely new AF system
· better metering system (upgraded from D7000)
· Hard core video features (perhaps even 1080P/60)
· Integrated GPS
· USB 3.0
· Updated UDMA specs

2. Nikon D800: announced by end of March 2011.

· D700-type body, new Nikon FX high resolution sensor fabbed by Sony
· 18-24mp
· 4-5fps
· 1080P/24/25/30, 720P/24/25/30/60
· 100% viewfinder
· EN-EL15
· MB-D12 grip

3. Nikon D400: announced late in the year (August or later). The real question is what changes from a D300s?

· The D7000 16mp sensor, but with faster frame rates (both still and video)
· A new focus sensor, likely a derivative of the D4's
· 1080P/24/25/30, 720P/24/25/30/60
· Hard core pro body (more gasketing, probably integrated grip)
· Integrated GPS?
· EN-EL15 battery?

4. Nikon D5100: a necessary update of the D5000, probably coming in the first quarter

· 14mp Nikon sensor
· D5000-like body and controls, but with the D3100 sensor
· EN-EL14