Amidst the recent discussions of the rumored Nikon D3X, insights on a cheaper full frame DSLR from Nikon surfaced again. The exchange between a couple of forum posters occurred on DPReview’s forums; however, one of the forum posters was Thom Hogan. The original poster noted that a cheaper full frame Nikon DSLR was in the rumor mill. Thom replied with:
Yep. But I still hear this as being further out than the D3x.
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As you may know, Thom seems to have his ear keenly to the ground regarding Nikon news, rumors and equipment developments. I’m sure Nikon users would love to see a mid-range FF DSLR that’s in the same price range as the current Canon 5D. We’ll keep you posted with the latest on this rumor and the Nikon D3X.


Reports are surfacing that the Sony A700 is destined to be discontinued in April. Most of this info arises out of notations in Best Buy’s inventory system, which indicates a discontinuance date of April 27, 2008 for the Sony A700. Here are a few of the quotes from readers who have posted this news in forums: