Nikon D500 to Replace D300

Written by Eric on October 1st, 2008 | 4 Comments


Stock-Photo.blogspot.com claims to know that the Nikon D500 will be replacing the Nikon D300 late quarter 1 2009.

Tentatively named Nikon D500 this is a 1.5x crop factor, pro/enthusiast spec camera with weather sealing, liveview, built-in flash and video mode.

Additional specs are claimed to include the following:

  • 15.1 megapixels
  • 24 fps video
  • full manual control in video

No source is cited; however, these specs and release date seem viable.

Stay tuned for the latest when we have it.



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4 Responses to “Nikon D500 to Replace D300”

  1. CrunchGear » Archive » Rumor: “D500″ to replace Nikon D300 in early 2009
    October 1st, 2008 at 1:20 pm

    [...] of details on this one yet, but it makes some sense. Succeeding the D300 at around the $2000 level, the rumored D500 should sport 15.1 megapixels, weather sealing, video mode (24fps and manual controls, thank god), [...]

  2. JohnV
    October 2nd, 2008 at 1:56 am

    The D400 is obsolete already?

  3. Iris
    October 2nd, 2008 at 5:02 pm

    Canon EOS 50D competitor:D

  4. » Nikon Ads Leak Out, Hinting Something BIG? TechieLobang - News, Tips & Tricks: Get updated on Technology plus all other Interesting Things!
    October 3rd, 2008 at 1:21 am

    [...] Is this the D500? [...]

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