D200 Release

[Oneputt]

There is talk on the DP Review site of a Nov 18th release, and a 10.4 effective sensor.

[birddog114]

There is talk on the DP Review site of a Nov 18th release, and a 10.4 effective sensor.

I wish it become true! heard it from many sources but see it in real is another matter.
Lot of informations are floating around since its trademark registered.
Go back to sleep! the bridge is too far.

[cameraguy21773]

I heard just today from my favorite local shop that Nikon may not announce it anytime soon.

[birddog114]

I heard just today from my favorite local shop that Nikon may not announce it anytime soon.

Mike,
That what I have on my calendar from recently workshop and product training with local Nikon channel.
Normally, prior to products announce, we will have the workshop and training/ introduction to new product.
I hate DPR, lot of guys there, get no job but rich of imagination and like to stir up the community.

Will they buy the D200 once its first release? Big No!
Will they rant when the product revealed? Big Yes!
Will the D200 make their photos better? They don't know!
Will the D200 change their way of shooting? They don't see!

Unless there's something I don't know or miracle happens

[marcotrov]

Just to add more fuel to the fire here is what i wrote to Bjorn Rorslett recently. He got one of the first D2X's available and seems privy to much of Nikon's developments.

Bjorn

Any inside information of what the D200 might configure like and when is release date. I have money burning a hole in my pocket and want something better featured faster focus and more resolution.

Cheers mate

marco


His reply:


"in december"

otherwise I cannot tell



Bjørn Rørslett -NN/Nærfoto Org.no. NO 976 015 045 MVA
Professional Nature Photographer, Ph.D.
Kongsberggt. 13, N-0468 Oslo, Norway

Now you could interpret 'otherwise I cannot tell' as I'm bound to say nothing. There are probably alot of other interpretations too! But, my heart hopes it's coming in December. Get ready for my order Birddog!

cheers
marco

[cameraguy21773]

Birdy ... I believe you got DPR figgered out my friend!

[Aussie Dave]

His reply:

"in december"

otherwise I cannot tell

Bjørn Rørslett

I see he did not commit his answer to a specific year, either

[gooseberry]

Minimum expected price: US$1495
Maximum expected price: US$2995
Likely price range: US$1995 to US$2495
Most likely price: US$2495

Earliest expected announce date: Mid-October 2005
Latest expected announce date: PMA February 2006
Likely announce date range: November 2005 to December 2005
Most likely announce dates: November 14 to 21, 2005

Earliest expected ship date: Late October 2005
Latest expected ship date: June 2006
Likely ship date range: December 2005 to January 2006
Most likely ship date: December 9.

[kipper]

So over the D200. I wish somebody would start another rumour like D3X that I can start droolling over.

[birddog114]

Minimum expected price: US$1495
Maximum expected price: US$2995
Likely price range: US$1995 to US$2495
Most likely price: US$2495

Earliest expected announce date: Mid-October 2005
Latest expected announce date: PMA February 2006
Likely announce date range: November 2005 to December 2005
Most likely announce dates: November 14 to 21, 2005

Earliest expected ship date: Late October 2005
Latest expected ship date: June 2006
Likely ship date range: December 2005 to January 2006
Most likely ship date: December 9.

gooseberry,
Have you ordered it?
I'll start a new rumor mill about the D90 with 12MP FF soon and the released date is next month.

[elffinarts]

I'd just like to see it come in under $2000 when it finally arrives. Cant afford the D2X this year.

[birddog114]

I'd just like to see it come in under $2000 when it finally arrives. Cant afford the D2X this year.

I wish it comes true! then the D70 get killed
The D70s body (Maxwell stock) is at around AU$1500.00.

[gooseberry]

gooseberry,
Have you ordered it?
I'll start a new rumor mill about the D90 with 12MP FF soon and the released date is next month.

Hahah...
No, I'm still happy with my D70.

Just adding to the speculation. Hehe...

Actually, there will probably be a D90 released - it will slot in between the D70s and the D200. And there may be a D3 announced at Photokina 2006 (might be FF)

[elffinarts]

with the rate of advancement in megapixel count and functionality for the cheaper cameras out there, one would hope that the DSLR ranges will stay at similar prices but push the specs up to remain competitive.

[Nnnnsic]

So over the D200. I wish somebody would start another rumour like D3X that I can start droolling over.

2007/2008.

[cameraguy21773]

I think something like this might happen:

The D70/D70s will be dropped from the lineup sometime next year.

The new lineup will become:
D50 - Entry Level - $600-$800
D90(?) - Prosumer - $1000-$1200
D200 - Prosumer/Pro - $1800-$2400
D2Hs - Fast frame rate but will fade from the lineup
D2x - Top Pro body but will drop in price - $3800-4200
D3x(?) - New top end body coming - $5500-$6000+