Nikon D700x / D800 Rumor Update
Written by Eric on February 3rd, 2009 | 16 Comments
PMA 2009 rumors sure are heating up, as we get more “reliable” rumors of a Nikon D700x / D800 release. Presumably, this will be the rumored high-megapixel junior sibling to the D3x – in the same way the D700 relates to the D3.
Here’s one site’s purportedly reliable info on the new D700x / D800:
An extremely reliable source for RYC has confirmed a camera being field tested by Nikon to directly compete against the Canon 5D MKII. This camera will be announced at the PMA show this year.
[RYC via DPR forums]
Stay tuned for more on the Nikon D700x / D800 Rumors.
February 4th, 2009 at 5:42 pm
Dang, that sucker is ugly. Why would all the top-LCD data be on the picture review screen in the sample? Seems an odd choice. I really hope Nikon releases this camera in a photojournalist’s smaller form factor. I really really hope they knock about 25% of the pixel wells off that sensor, bring it back down to 16MP (native double-truck res at 300dpi), and give us less noise. Now I’m just dreaming.
Zach
February 5th, 2009 at 7:46 am
I like the fact that Nikon is catching up with it’s biggest rival Canon.
But is doing rather well by making available better technology at afordable price.
February 9th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
“Why would all the top-LCD data be on the picture review screen in the sample? ”
– it can be viewed by click on a button. Even the D300 does that when the info button is pressed.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:13 pm
@Josh: the camera info displayed at rear LCD only remains until you shoot, after that the info turns off. That also happen in the other Nikon DSRLs, too bad they didn’t include an option to keep it on (just as simple as adding some code to the firmware….)
Sometimes Companies seem to miss some obvious and very simple things like that.
February 9th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
Unfortunately we won’t see the D700x/D800 at PMA, but much probably the D400 (DX Format) inestad.
– SOME IMPROVEMENTS AND NEW FEATURES LIST for D700x / D800:
At this time, I guess Canon and Nikon has already realized the importance of Movie/Video, so they will likely put it on alsmost every future DSLR.
The question is if they already designed the next cameras with this feature, because all what we are going to see next months has been planned and designed some while ago.
Due to the lack of Full Manual Control over Video in the Canon EOS 5D Mark II you can find THOUSANDS of Customers/People requesting it to Canon.
So IF Nikon is smart enough, they will enable FULL MANUAL Control in Movie mode allowing the Movie/Video mode to be used PROFESSIONALLY, wich has ENORMOUS potential. (Those who say “no need for video” are just still shooters that speak for themselves and don’t know other people working needs and interests, wich are actually wider; and the market for VIDEO on DSLR is growing day to day due to the HUGE Technical differences with a “video camcorder” -even costing several thousands dollars- and thus VERY different posibilities of use, much nearer to Filmmaking, or PRO VIDEOGRAPHY)
NIKON has NOTHING to loose (and MUCH to win) adding Full manual control for Video, and doing it well. That will reflect in MORE Customers, thus More Sales.
If any doubt, just take a look at the out-of-stock of the 5D Mark II, and so many new forums, blogs and sites dedicated or related to that camera’s Movie mode.
** SOME FEATURES/IMPROVEMENTS LIST:
- VIDEO: they have to improve the Quality and flexibility of the video Very Much:
. FULL MANUAL Control in Movie mode (Aperture, Shutter speed, ISO, WhiteBalance) for PROFESSSIONAL USE.
Also Program or Auto mode.
. Allow to CHANGE the Aperture, ISO, Shutter Speed, WhiteBalance WHILE Recording.
. Full 1080p mode
. 24p frame rate is NOT ENOUGH for many uses.
The SMART choice would be allowing 24p to 30p fps, set by the user according the need of the project
. MJPG codec is almost obsolete, consumes huge capacity, not efficient
. MIC-IN Stereo (or even 5.1) input jacks, for better quality sound recording. The Built-in mic is useful to sync. the external Audio recording, not for Pro use since it will record the camera sounds too.
. Allow MIC level manual setting too
. AF system or Focus Assistance in Video Mode !! Sometimes is more than useful. (the Future DSLR will have improved AF tracking in LiveView) Specially useful with narrow Depth-of-Fields with critical focus range.
. Allow to enter Movie mode with 1 or 2 touches
- SENSOR:
. FASTER Readout to minimize “Rolling Shutter” issue (so important for video)
. More MegaPixels are needed for many people, and Market (thus business) Demand it. BUT keep noise level good.
16-20 MP would be good.
. Sensor Cleaning System -and Improved one !! (no reason for not having it !!) This can be a VERY handy feature
. KEEP GOOD QUALITY SENSORS ! minimize as much as possible hot or stuck pixels
. MORE COMPLICATED but KILLING FEATURE: Allow to Unmount (or Disable if possible) the AA FILTER.
. ADD a feature that allows the user to re-map hot pixels. That simple procedure will save Nikon service lot of time and money, and of course save time to the customer too.
- SHUTTER:
. Improve it to last 200.000 cycles (for mid-level DSLRs)
. Take care to AVOID the shutter chamber drops oil, dust or whatever to the sensor
- VIEWFINDER:
. ADD a Vertical side bar for light metering (-3 to +3 EV)
. ENLARGE the INFORMATION displayed at bottom. (too much tiny is not good). USE THE FULL horizontal Space available to improve visibility!
.Use RED lighting bracket to show when an AF point catch Focus. Gray ones are not very visible in many situations
. MAGNIFICATION to 0.8x (there were SLR with such big magnification, and that was GREAT)
- Main MODE/CONTROL Dial:
. ADD Custom Mode dial options to automatically restore Full User saved settings with one (or two) touches
- DISPLAY:
. KEEP the full camera shooting information displayed in the VGA LCD (rear LCD) after shooting !! It’s very useful, but currently it dissapears after releasing the shutter button !!
. Add 3.5? LCD VGA screen. (I know it’s more expensive, but so far no DSLR has such a big screen. AND for Movie Mode it will become a common spec in upcoming cameras)
. Add a “Shooting Simulation Display” option to show how the Movie / Still will be
- At MENUS:
. Put the MOST used features at TOP of the Menus !!
- OTHER FEATURES:
. Allow Self Timer to be used with Mirror Lock-up feature !! (Mirror locks up, then self timer count)
. Etc., etc.
February 13th, 2009 at 8:30 am
About time. I´ve been forced to choose Canon for the money. But seriously, the wideangles are not pro class. I wish Nikon would have done this 2 years ago. I guess it´s the sensor that was the hard part.
Nikon, I long for you my old friend… Come to me soon.
By the way, the house of this dummy looks really good. As small as possible for a second grip.
March 8th, 2009 at 3:09 am
After PMA 2009 we didn’t see even the D400 we expected…
Not even the supposed D5000 (!)
But according to the source NR we should expect the D400 to be released or at least announced before July, because there is already a book about D400 ready for sale on July
May 31st, 2009 at 12:12 am
Nikon D800 should be 4k 30p video like Red camera !
4:2:2 color sample rate !
if Nikon do that, no body will never buy other cameras, dominator !
Why not take over the world for good !
May 31st, 2009 at 11:05 pm
Amen brother Zach…16 to 18mp would likewise turn my crank.
July 18th, 2009 at 9:03 pm
And I want a built in laser that can seek and destroy all Canon cameras in sight.
October 26th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
Nikon and affordable pricing are two different things. They do still charge arm and leg for thier products specially D300 line with price fixing.
October 27th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
if, NIKON does NOT catch up, fast… i might just jump over to that Canon 5d Mk ii. Seriously, I was so happy about the d700x rumor, that now … i don*t even know if to even expect a d800. my lenses keep me away from doing the switch && i love nikon… but c*mon….
November 5th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
been holding on for a d700x /s/d800 announcement, but as Jenn says the 5dmk2 is looking a tempting proposition.
really want to go nikon fx but with rumours as they are i dont want to spend out on a d700 if its due update
November 10th, 2009 at 2:59 am
i happy about this rumor because before this i want to switch to canon using 7D.
November 11th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
If Nikon does not announce it by Feb 2010 I am going to take my $10,000 and buy Canon along with 3 new Canon Lens. I plan on spending it on Nikon if they can get off the pot and deliver. This is not a joke Nikon, when I switch I will not be back anytime soon after spending $10,000 with Canon.
November 15th, 2009 at 8:43 am
I can’t wait for the D800 but this isn’t it. If you find a blown up picture of this you’ll notice they’ve spelled ‘triple’ wrong. At the moment I’m shooting with a 5D Mkii but I’d be tempted to sell all my gear and buy this when it is announced.
Patience is the key.