Nikon Lens Rumors

Some new Nikon lens rumors have crept up this past week.  Over on a DSLR Google Group, one user has claimed to have a solid Nikon insider source that he’s known for 10 years.  Word is that Nikon is dropping 4 telephoto lenses, which will likely come at PMA 2009 if at all.
The rumored lenses [...]

Rumor Update: Canon 1Ds Mark IV

A commenter on Photography Bay’s Canon 1Ds Mark IV Rumors reveals word from CPS that an update 1Ds may be coming very soon:
Spoke with CPS 2 months ago, said to budget for a new improved mark ds camera coming out first qtr of 2009
Look for more news and rumors on the Canon 1Ds Mark IV [...]

PMA 2009 Preview

The PMA 2009 International Convention and Trade Show is scheduled to take place March 3-5, 2009 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.  PMA is the largest photographic trade show in the world.  Surrounding PMA are a number of new product announcements from camera, lens and accessory manufacturers.  Each year, digital photography gearheads [...]

Rumor: Nikon D400 at 14.8 Megapixels

Sure as tomorrow is coming, a Nikon D400 will come . . . some day.  When?  I can’t say for sure.  I’d wager that PMA 2009 (in March) would be a good place to announce it.  Frankly, I’m surprised that we haven’t seen more rumors on this camera lately.  As far as DSLRs go, it’s [...]

Nikon D400

Rumors of a Nikon D400 have recently began to surface.  A couple of reputable sources, Thom Hogan and DPR forum user jeff-c, have alluded to a 16 megapixel CMOS sensor manufactured by Sony being placed in the D400. (via DPR)  While December 1 has been speculated as the announcement date for the past week or [...]

Nikon D3x and Nikon D400 Rumors

The latest word on the long-rumored Nikon D3x is that Nikon’s going to drop the bombshell on December 1.
Additionally, rumors of a Nikon D400 are also surfacing.
I’ve not seen anything convincing of either point yet; however, Nikon Rumors has posted the trail of breadcrumbs here and here.  You’ll also find a lively discussion in the [...]

No Nikon Press Event for November 20

Fotosidan has confirmed that there will be no Nikon press conference on November 20, as previously believed.  Looks like the hopes of the Nikon D3x will have to wait a little while longer.
Here’s the Fotosidan original page and the translated english version.

Nikon D3x German Leak?

Could this be the next version of the Nikon D3 that popped up on the Nikon Germany website?  Here’s a closer look:

What’s a Nikon D3 2 folder doing just below the Nikon D3 and D300 folders?  A Nikon D3x, a different folder for the Nikon D3’s updated firmware, or just a spare folder for all [...]

Pentax K30D Rumor

A new rumor is surfacing regarding a follow up to the Pentax K20D.  A Chinese forum, DCHome.net, reveals some specs for what could be the next Pentax DSLR.  The initial rumored specs for the Pentax K30D are as follows:

CMOS APS-H (1.3x crop) sensor (not APS-C – 1.5x)
14megapixels
improved AF speed
better ISO control
3.5fps at 14mp
6.5fps at 6mp
new [...]

Nikon Full-Frame and Big Megapixels by Christmas

There are a handful of forum posters that actually have access to inside information.  These elect few don’t tout their credentials.  No, they quietly state facts, which are proven by the later release of new camera models.
Yesterday, one of those forum posters spoke to the coming Nikon full frame pro body:
A high pixel count pro [...]