My predictions, D700s and maybe D700x

Ever since canon unleashed the 5D mk II with a 21 megapixel sensor, nikon fanboys have been left feeling a little envious of canons' offering. Since the release of the new 5D, nikon came out with a truly professional offering of their own in the 24mp D3X. A camera that has been giving medium format digital backs a run for their money. It is however, out of reach for most shooters, especially hobbyists who really don't use their gear for income. For working professionals, it's seen as a true bargain. Nikon users still wanted an affordable 24mp camera in a D700 sized body. Will they deliver? probably. Will it be affordable? Not as affordable as the current d700 nor the new canon 5D, but more affordable than the D3X.

We will eventually see a D700s some time this year. Sooner than one might think. Even though I have no concrete proof of the rumors nor do I have any contacts at nikon, it's just a gut feeling that many other nikon shooters have as well. It will be priced two hundred dollars higher than a regular D700, will included the D3s sensor as well as (sigh) 720p video. Maybe nikon will surprise all of us and include 1080p? who knows?

Eventually we will probably see a 24mp sensor in a semi pro body like the D700, but at a likely msrp of $5000. Don't expect this camera to compete with the 5D MKII at its' price point. Can you imagine nikon offering a d3x sensor in a small body for less than $3000? what would be the point of buying a D3x then? nikon isn't stupid. That would seriously cannibalize sales of their flagship. Nikon does not want to play the cheap megapixel battle, they have the right focus in mind, and that's improving image quality. All across the net, canon users have been finding all sorts of image quality issues with their high pixel cameras. Excessive noise and banding, all at low ISO values! The 40D is still sought after because it has better IQ than the 50D, 7D and to some extent matches that of the new 1D MK IV. I have no personal experience with these cameras and have only read from others test results, most of whom are loyal canon shooters.

Nikon with its' 12mp sensor is still doing relatively well. They have a less affordable option for professionals seeking quality near medium format in the D3x. Like I mentioned earlier, any true professional with a working income with photography will make back that $8000 easily.

I'm tired of hearing about fake nikon professionals whining about more affordable megapixels and threatening to switch camp. To be honest, most of these whiners aren't really serious about photography and for the most part, don't really know what they want. I'd be happy to buy their nikon d40 so that they can switch to canon.