**rumors**

Nikon D400
MSRP $1,999.00
Key Features:

* New 14.8 megapixel DX format CMOS sensor effective 14.3 megapixel
* Self-cleaning sensor unit (low-pass filter vibration)
* ISO 100 - 6400 (with boost up to ISO 25600 and down to ISO 50)
* 14-bit A/D conversion
* Movie capture at up to 1080p 24 fps with stereo sound
* Nikon EXPEED Plus image processor 30% faster than previous EXPEED image processor
* Super fast operation (power-up 13 ms, shutter lag 40 ms, black-out 90 ms)
* Kevlar / carbon fibre composite shutter with 200,000 exposure durability
* Multi-CAM3500DX Auto Focus sensor (51-point, 15 cross-type, more vertical coverage)
* Auto-focus tracking by color (using information from 1005-pixel AE sensor)
* Auto-focus calibration (fine-tuning) now available (fixed body or up to 20 separate lens settings)
* Vignetting control in-camera
* Automatic chromatic aberration correction
* Custom image parameters now support brightness as well as contrast
* Seven frames per second continuous shooting (nine frames per second with battery pack)
* 3.0″ 922,000 pixel LCD monitor
* Live View with either phase detect (mirror up/down) or contrast-detect AF, face detection
* ‘Active D-Lighting’ (adjusts metering as well as applying D-Lighting curve)
* Detailed ‘Control Panel’ type display on LCD monitor, changes color in darkness
* Buttons sealed against moisture
* Same ultra-fast startup and shutter lag as D700
* Scene Recognition System (uses AE sensor, AF sensor)
* Picture Control image parameter presets
* UDMA compatible single CF card slot
* Virtual horizon indicates if camera is level (like an aircraft cockpit display)
* Extensive in-camera retouching
* HDMI HD video output
* Magnesium alloy body with connections and buttons sealed against moisture


http://nikonrumors.com/2008/12/10/nikon-d400-specs.aspx

 

seems a little early thou for a replacement D300...

 

Dang i hope its a tank.

 

well well, guess I'll keep waiting.. damn and I was about to order a 580EXII...

not really (imo), given how fast everything else is moving.

 

Sounds like a logical move for that line. And sounds impressive.

 

That's kind of what I was thinking. Didn't the D300 just come out late last year?

 

It's a competitive marketplace.

 

Is it supposed to be in direct competition with any current or proposed Canon models?
I'm not very familiar with Canon's line up.

 

@ $1,999 not really. Isn't the 50D around $1,100? The 5DII is $2,700 so I'm sure they'll lure some potential 5D buyers with the video feature.

But regardless, why complain about an upgrade to an already fine camera? They want to stay ahead.

Could have sworn the D300 came out in Sept of 07? So a March 09 launch is 18 months. Sounds about right.

 

The 50D's MSRP for the US is $1399.00, that's what it was selling at for about the first 60days.

 

And this is just rumors, not a Nikon announcement.

 

True, but I'm sure the street price has to be sub $1,200?

Vistek is advertising the body for $1,299 CAD

EDIT: Yup, $1,095 US. I was curious.

 

A lot of online stores are now below the $1200 USD, but B&M stores are still at MSRP. The main US online stores sold at MSRP for the about the first 60days. Also don't forget Canon has an instant rebate on the 50D currently.

 

Given the perceived issues with Canon upping the resolution for the 50D, and all the incumbent squawking about it, why isn't there the same complaining about this camera? I mean to hear some say it, the 50D is an unmitigated disaster when it comes to high ISO performance. I wonder if the same will be said about the D400.