Well, I guess we all know now that the Jim Seaholm rumors are bogus. For those of you that didn’t follow that story, you can catch up here on the Pre-PMA Nikon D3 release rumors. Now it seems that a UK based photography site is alleging that the Nikon D3 will be released on July 5, 2007 (whether that’s worldwide or Europe based I don’t know). They give no sources for their info, but it is new info nonetheless. If you don’t follow rumors, fair enough. But if you’re a gadget geek like me and want to know (or think you know) all about the next big thing, then take a look at some of the “possible” specs that they list for the Nikon D3:
- Modular body (interchangeable finder, back, and storage modules); the body is the host camera brains and control system, power source, lens mount, mirror box, shutter, and support system while everything else gets added on:
- 10-12mp APS High Speed Back (8 fps DX crop, 12 fps HS crop)
- 24mm FF Low Speed Back (3 fps FF, 5 fps DX crop)
- 12mp Black and White Back
- Prism finder with real time displays (e.g. histograms)
- Waist finder
- Card storage module (2x CompactFlash or 2x SecureDigital)
- Drive storage module (40, 80, 120GB hard drive)
- Wireless module (1x CompactFlash for backup, WiFi)
Personally, I think these specs are a little over the top. But hey, if you’re gonna dream, dream big. If the real deal shows up anytime soon, I’ll keep you posted.
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