2 New Nikon DSLR

Cygnus Studios

D3000

Yet another Nikon that does not support all of the great glass. Same limitations as D40/60/5000

D300S

Very fast with optional grip.

Qarik

Cygnus Studios wrote:

D3000

Yet another Nikon that does not support all of the great glass. Same limitations as D40/60/5000

D300S

Very fast with optional grip.

hmmm any pricing on those yet? I can't really figure out where the 3000 fits in? Above the d60 but below the d90?

BradJudy

Qarik wrote:

hmmm any pricing on those yet? I can't really figure out where the 3000 fits in? Above the d60 but below the d90?

I think the D3000 will replace the D60. $599 with kit lens.

D300S is $1799.

ziggy53

If I understand the current Nikon lineup, it will be (from least to most):

D3000 (replaces/upgrades D40)
D5000 (replaces/upgrades D60)
D90
D300S (replaces D300)
D700
D3
D3X

The Nikon USA site still shows the D300, D60 and D40 in the current lineup but I bet when inventory dries up they will disappear. I suspect a new model will come out even simpler than the D3000, maybe before Christmas this year. In other words I don't believe that Nikon is simply replacing cameras 1:1. It will probably be 3 cameras to replace the D40 and D60, expanding the entry level Nikon market.

The only thing that is unclear is what number will replace the D90 when the time comes? (The current numbering system is rather odd.)

BradJudy

That's a better line-up mapping than I had in my head - thanks.

ziggy53 wrote:

The only thing that is unclear is what number will replace the D90 when the time comes? (The current numbering system is rather odd.)

In terms of a numeric pattern (three digits, first digit is odd), D100 would make sense, but I doubt they would repeat a model number (maybe D100S or D110). Similarly, if there is a new low-end, it might be called D1000.

Since the top-end is single digits, it kind of makes sense to make the bottom-end into four digits to make the whole line-up move in a consistent direction. I wonder if the opening left at D500 was intentional.

vitaminC

ziggy53 wrote:

The only thing that is unclear is what number will replace the D90 when the time comes? (The current numbering system is rather odd.)

D9000? Seems like it will be in the Dx000 range, and that they are cutting out the Dx0 range, probably because they've used up most of the numbers!

DsrtVW

Glad to see that they have made a move forward. Quiet shutter and dual card slot is nice. Every one is going to the movies too. My D50 is showing a hot pixel in the sensor. Might have to get a D300s to replace it and then the old D300 becomes back up.