The introduction of 2 new models which was launched on the 23rd August 2007 by Nikon, the D3 which is its new flagship and the D300.
Both comes with 12.3MP (in which some might question why only 12.3MP? Prolly Nikon is focussing more on super fiaaast speed, on sensitivity, auto focus and continuous shooting?) and a huge lovely 3" 922,000 pixel LCD monitor! Lawa Eih!
Nikon professional D3 is the very first full frame 35mm camera using the 'FX format' featuring ISO6400 with 25600 available as boost options, 14bit A/D conversion, new shutter, new image processor, new 51 point autofocus sensor, focus tracking by colour, 9 frames per sec continuous with 64 frames buffer. Walau eih!
Nikon D300 is introduced less than 2 years intro of the D200, and its changes are pretty much significant to the older predecessor, it should be categorised also as a super douper professional camera too. Of course, there are many similarities with the D3, there is a new CMOS sensor which churns out 12.3MP, a new autofocus sensor with 51 points, again the focus tracking by colour, scene recognition, 6 frames per second continuous shooting( 8 frames if using battery pack) with 100 frames buffer and another new addition, the HDMI video output.
Now I want anyone of these cameras. How to get? Hmm.....will have to figure that out wont we? As for the price, not really sure how much each one of these gadgets cost in Spore, but word has it on the streets that the D3 costs anywhere around the S$10k-11.5K, and the D300 cost around less than S$4k mark. Yeah...I would go for the D300, more than enough to use at 30% of its features or less. Now I just have to wait for the dough to roll and also get it at the right time when the price has gone down combined with getting it in time before it is contracted to Nikon's Thailand factory. "Made in Japan" is sure more appealing though.
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You can completely forget about getting the JVC HDD camcorder then if you want one of these babies! The Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8 would be really2 sweet! I want one!
I guess you missed this:
Nikon UK is pleased to announce two zoom NIKKOR lenses designed to maximise the potential of the advanced new FX format D3 digital SLR camera launched today. Fully compatible with existing DX-format Nikon DSLRs as well, they share fast f/2.8 apertures across the zoom range. The ultra wide-angle AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED and the slimline AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED, are designed for the exacting optical demands of professional use.
“These new zoom NIKKORS offer photographers immense creative potential when combined with the new FX-format D3, but are equally useful for those using Nikon’s DX-format cameras too”, said Robert Cristina, Brand Manager, Nikon Professional Products Europe. “They are the first wide-angle lenses to incorporate Nikon’s unique Nano Crystal coat, that suppresses the ghost and flare that sometimes occurs with the reflective surfaces of digital sensors.”
So I'm hoping my D70 will have a new lease of life with both the 14-24mm & 24-70mm f/2.8 jobbies. Finances permitting.
Brilliant!!! Good Job Gadgetski. Now my camera wanted list is as follows:
Nikon D3 body, Nikkor AF-S14-24mm f/2.8. Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8 & Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED(from a good friend o mine who I heard is selling cheep cheeep!!), SB-800 Flash, Super Fiasst Memory Cards maybe 4GBX2, Lowerpro Back pack, Filters, Manfrotto monopod & tripods, and not to forget the dry box for my expensive hobby. Bye bye JVC HDD camcorder!
Someone is still trying to milk me for the 70-200mm VR lens! Read my lips...
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