UPDATE: This was rumor, but It’s now official. You can see the Nikon press release here. I’ve updated details in the post to reflect released stats.
The D3X (ultra high resolution version of the Nikon D3) has been in the chatter for awhile. Here’s some rumor details over on Nikon watch. These come from the pages of a Nikon Pro magazine. Looks like the D3X is mainly a D3, but with a few changes. Still no video capability, though that should not bother most photographers… Should it?
Details: (Updated)
- Full frame 24.5 megapixel FX sensor
- 5fps full res, or 7fps at 10 megapixels
- Expanded ISO 50-6400 (No super high ISO shooting like the D3)
- A new Active-D lighting mode
- Cost will be about $8000 USD
- Available in December 2008
Most of you readers know I’m a Canon shooter, but I have nothing against Nikon at all. My observation is that this does not offer much advantage over the current Nikon D3 other than megapixels, and will cost more. It also has less ISO range. Are any of you readers planning on picking one up? Do most of us need more pixels? Your thoughts?
