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From NikonRumor.com: (http://nikonrumors.com/2009/07/08/nikon-...aked.aspx)

This was posted by a NR reader in the comment section. Here is the original source and the English translation:

It appears Nikons 2009-10 schedule for release of cameras and lenses has been leaked. At least that is the claim. But it can of course just as well be fantasies or a wish list created by someone having to much time to spend!

A short summary:

August 4 introduction: (Apparently the end of July presentation is for compact cameras.)

* Nikon D3000
* Nikon D300s with Full-HD movie 24 fps, improved AF, self timer + mirror-up, cf + sd-slot
* AF-S DX 17-65/3.2-4 G VR with 72(!) mm filter

October 15 presentation:

* Nikon D700X with 24.5 MP, Full-HD movie 24 fps, improved AF and self timer + mirror-up
* AF-S Nikkor 24-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR (The FX-dream-walk-around-lens?)
* AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II (What everybody waited for! 82 mm filter, 1530 g)
* AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G
* AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G (No VR?)

Q1/2010:

* AF-S Nikkor 14-28mm f/3.5-4.5G ED
* AF-S Nikkor 120-450mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR II (Replacement for 80-400? 82 mm, 1480 g)

Q2/2010:

* Nikon D4 with 15.7 MP, improved 1 EV, Full HD-movie 30fps
* Nikon D400 with 13.8 MP, improved 1 EV, Full HD-movie 24fps

Q3/2010:

* AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4G VR (On the waiting list for many!)
* AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/5.6G VR (Have been missing a long time!)
* AF-S Nikkor 70-240mm f/3.5-4.5G VR (The missing medium size telezoom!)
* AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/2G DC (A small surprise. No VR?)
* AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm f/4G VR
* AF-S DX Nikkor 60-95mm f/2G VR (The DX dream-telezoom!)
* AF-S DX Nikkor 17-60mm f/2.8G VR (Replacing 17-55 with addition of VR)
* Nikon Coolpix P1DX with DX 12.3 MP stabilised sensor, 28-85/3.5-5.6 zoom (comparable to FX, actually 18-56), 2.9 inch 920k-display, movable upwards for macro.

Q4/2010:

* Nikon D4X with 30.2 MP with 1 EV improved sensitivity



Rumour? or Real? You decide!

That link says "404 not found".

I don't know how true some of this info is. But we'll see.

Another version of the 70-200 VR?? why??

The D700x with 24.5 mp and video...... I wonder how much more than the current D700. If its the same price, will mean D700 will go down in price. This could be real with the rebate campaign going on here. No reason to give rebates unless you want to drive sales or clear stock. Improved A/f, that will be cool!!!

Go to NikonRumour.com and you can find that article.

70-200VR --- a lot of people are complaining about it's performance at the edge/corner especially when used with a FX camera. I'm perfectly happy with mine 70-200VR to be honest. But in the last 3-4 years, there is a rumour saying a new 70-200 is coming out very soon every 1-2 week. I personally don't see Nikon need to update it, there are a lot other lenses need to be updated first. All the AF lenses for example.

D700x with video -- My personal guess is, don't expect it to be the same price as the D700. Wont even be close. Look at the price difference between the D3 and D3x. The only difference is the sensor and price difference is approx $2000US. So for the D700x. expect similar price difference when it comes out. (especially if it has video and other updates)

Why would they replace the 70-200 F2.8 VR?? I have been reading a few reviews and it seems to be very good as it is??

http://www.bythom.com/70200VRlens.htm

(07-09-2009 11:36 PM)CTM Wrote: [ -> ]Why would they replace the 70-200 F2.8 VR?? I have been reading a few reviews and it seems to be very good as it is??

http://www.bythom.com/70200VRlens.htm

Apparently its DX that its good on. Not so good on FX. I don't know if it really needs an upgrade, but I think its soft in the corners on FX.