Nikon has announced the new Nikon D300s and D3000 digital SLR! The Nikon D300s body will be priced at US$1799.99 while the Nikon D3000 will cost just US$599.99 with an 18-55mm VR kit lens! Nikon D300s • 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS Image Sensor • Continuous Shooting up to 7 fps • Nikon EXPEED Image Processing • D-Movie HD Video • One-button Live View • 3-inch Super-density 920,000-dot VGA LCD Monitor • Low Noise ISO Sensitivity from 200 to 3200 • Fast, Accurate 51-point Autofocus • 1,005-Pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II • Scene Recognition System • Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System • Picture Control • Nikon's Active D-Lighting • In-Camera Image Editing • 100% Viewfinder Accuracy • Virtual Horizon Graphic Level Indicator • Up to 950 shots per EN-EL3e battery charge You can actually pre-order the Nikon D300s @ RitzCamera, WolfCamera and CameraWorld. Nikon D3000 • 10.2-Megapixel DX-format Imaging Sensor • Includes 3x 18-55mm Zoom-NIKKOR VR Image Stabilization Lens • Nikon's Smallest D-SLR • Easy-To-Use-Featuring Nikon Guide Mode • Split-second Shutter Response • Continuous Shooting up to 3 Frames-Per-Second • 6 Automatic Exposure Scene Modes • 3-inch Color LCD Monitor • In-camera Image Editing • Nikon EXPEED Image Processing • Automatic Image Sensor Cleaning • 11-point Autofocus • 6 Personal Picture Control Settings • Active D-Lighting • ISO sensitivity from 100-1600 You can also pre-order the Nikon D3000 @ RitzCamera, WolfCamera or CameraWorld.
I thought this news is even more interesting! Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200MM F/2.8G ED VR II specifications Focal length 70-200 mm Mount Nikon F-Bayonet Maximum aperture f/2.8 Minimum aperture f/22 Lens construction 7 ED glass elements Angle of View 34°20’ - 12°20’ (22°50’ - 8° with Nikon DX format) Zoom Ratio 2.9x Minimum focus distance 1.4 m/4.6 ft. (throughout entire zoom range) No. diaphragm blades 9 (rounded) AF motor Silent Wave Motor Filter/attachment size 77mm Dimensions (approx) 87 x 209 mm (3.4 x 8.2 in.) Weight (approx.) 1540 g (3.4 lb.) Included accessories • 77mm Snap-on front lens cap • Rear lens cap (LF-1) • Bayonet hood (HB-48) • Lens Case (CL-1018) Optional accessories 77mm screw-in filters
To fix some of the issues on the previous 70-200, which supposedly reduce vignetting and corner sharpness issue. Having VRII should also improve the VR by up to 1 stop. It's my speculation for now, but this is what most are expecting. Nothing less, especially for the price.
I'll be keeping my old 70-200 VR I, thank you. EXCEPTIONAL AGILITY. CREATIVE COMMAND. - D300S Pro Perspectives
I'm soooooo wanting that D300S. I'll probably get a used 18-105VR + 80-200 f2.8, if not also I get the Tam 17-50 f2.8. The 16-85 VR would be nice but i think damn costly la.
haven't switch la. D300S is just so tempting with the 51 AF point + HD video. from what i read, some people say better just get 18-200 VR or stick with 18-55 VR instead of the 16-85VR. *cost wise, i'm better off with Canon at the moment......... unless suddenly a D300S fall on my lap. will let you guys know if it happens. *
I don't know about you, but I actually hated the 51 AF points. So freaking hard to select. I'm going to change it back to 11 points. I love my D2H's 11 AF points the most. Very fast and accurate, and easy to use, and all on the most common area of focus. 18-200VR?
for me, i didn't mind the D90 AF points (11 isn't it?) just that sometimes 51 AF point can be useful. either tried both, like both - still better than my 7 AF point.
I never get used to it. That's why I MUST have QWERTY phones. The focus points on D2 series are far superior to the new FX series. With cross sensors across the frame. Locking focus is fast and accurate.
