CDI rumours - D300, 40D, Olympus E-P1 Sony 12MPix
This morning's Chasseurs d'Images (french magazine) has two pages of rumours. They usually have insider info from Nikon but not Canon. Here goes:
JULY 2007
Sony : new 12/13Mpix APS-C sensor to be first seen in high-performance version in Nikon D300 (Nikon supply the steppers used to make the chips)
Nikon : D300. Like the D200 but with the 12M/13pix sensor, autofocus from D2X (?), new image processor, up to 3200 ISO with option to 6400 ISO
Panasonic : new 4/3 system reflex of their own design
AUGUST 2007
Canon : 40D replaces 30D. 12/13 MPix sensor, perhaps with 5D autofocus but the rest is same as 30D (viewfinder, flash, screen..)
SEPTEMBER 2007
Sony : Alpha 200 with the new 12/13Mpix sensor
Nikon : First appearance of D3 at Rugby World Cup
OCTOBER 2007
Olympus : E-P1 reflex for experts
NOVEMBER 2007
Nikon : D3 available
2008
Canon : 3D, 500D
Leica : R10
Sony: Alpha Pro, new sensor format close to classic 24x36mm
Re: CDI rumours - D300, 40D, Olympus E-P1 Sony 12MPix
It figures since I just got the D200.
Re: CDI rumours - D300, 40D, Olympus E-P1 Sony 12MPix
A D300 in that time frame would not mesh with Nikon's release cycle pattern, which can be tracked back through several generations. That level of camera always comes out *after* the corresponding generation of pro body is on the market, while in terms of body cycles the D2 series is due or even overdue for replacement while the D200 is mid cycle