Comments on: CES 2010 Preview

By: CpU

CpU — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:01:08 +0000

Very cool article. I’ll be at CES 2010 this year looking for a new camera solution. Let me know if you will be attending this year – you can leave me a reply on my blog if you wish.

By: Fuzz

Fuzz — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 23:32:12 +0000

@Richard

Nikon has prepared itself for the Winter Olympics by recently releasing the D3s, the new 70-200 and especially the 300 2.8, with 2X teleconverter.

That the 300 2.8 will be available in late January is no accident.

If Nikon’s previous release cycles are any indication, no D4 for at least 18 months, if not more.

We should see a D90 replacement this year, rumors range from February(PMA) all the way to November (which would coincide with the ever-rumored D700 replacement.)

But as ever, expect the unexpected

By: CES Preview: What to Expect at the Show – GigaOM

CES Preview: What to Expect at the Show – GigaOM — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:59:42 +0000

[...] CES is always a big show for digital cameras, accessories and software for photographers. This year will be no different, with fuel cell-driven cameras and those with advanced touchscreens seen as possibilities on the [...]

By: Richard

Richard — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:46:15 +0000

I have to wonder if Nikon feels rushed to get the new D4 and related Pro items out in time for the Winter Olympics. February (for PMA) seems too late and CES may be a problem for them. Clearly, they must be in a rush to get production volumes ready for actual sales for the Olympics rather than a typical “announce now and ship later” product introduction. If Canon have solved their autofocus problems with the 1D MKIV Nikon stands to risk the gains they made at the Beijing Olympics.

As many Pros use a D700 for backup to their D3/s there is also a push for the D800 or whatever it will be called.

As far as a response to the Canon 5D MKII and 7D goes, Nikon is MIA at the present time.

In short, Nikon have quite a few holes in the product lineup and comparatively little time to fill them. One wonders if they have the capability to do so quickly.

By: TheJBJ

TheJBJ — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:09:39 +0000

I really hope Canon drops a replacement for the D10 (or 10D?). I really want to see what the second generation of their waterproof point and shoot will look like. I would love to see it do HD movies and have a little less of a toy look to it. That’ll be a great beach and river camera when I don’t want to risk my SLR or G11.