Predictions > The new nikon D400

As the new D3100, D5100 and D7000 sets the market the third generation for the nikon, it is already too late to replace the D300s by the fourth generation nikon D400 very soon. The delay is caused by the double disaster hit Japan in March 2011.

Going back to D400, here are what will you face (more or less)

D400 will be DX format as a legacy. (0.63 ratio)

8-9 fps (11-12 fps with the battery grip)

24.1 MP

Programmable U1 and U2 buttons as D7000 (not on dial)

A new LCD, 3" two fingered touch screen (wow)

1920x1080p AVC HD video

ISO 100-25.600 (Lo 1.0; ISO50 , Hi 2.0 ; ISO102.400)

2 CF card slots

Increased battery life for over 1000 shots

Possible announcement should be around September 2011, release March 2012

Extreme predictions : May have a GPS and/or wireless system onboard

Expected price tag will be around 2.600US$ USA.

Predictions > The new nikon D800 (or D700x)

Shortly, the new nikon D800 should have the technical specs as follows:

FX format

4 fps (6 fps at DX mode)

24 MP CMOS as a reply tp Canon 5D Mark II.

Programmable U1 and U2 buttons as D7000 (not on dial)

A new LCD, 3" two fingered touch screen

51 AF Points

2.016 Segment RGB Metering as in D7000

1080p HD video (I hope there won't be any video)

ISO 50-12.800 (Hi 2.0 >51.200)

Two CF card slots

Possible release should be around December 2011

Expected price tag will be around 3.990US$.

PS: These are my instincts and predictions. My friends in japan did not whisper me anything :)