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Popular rumor website, http:/www.NikonRumors.com has some reasonable explanation of why the Nikon D800 is going to be called the D900. Read more over here…
New year, new rumor: Nikon D900

Nikon had 3 different mules (all full-frame sensors) a few months ago. The most probable one that was touted to go production was the 18 megapixel one, for two main reasons

• it was not going to eat into the Nikon D3x sales
• it had excellent noise characteristics akin to the Nikon D3s

And, the 18 megapixel sensor mule was supposed to be named, Nikon D800.

The next mule was a 24 megapixel one with the same sensor as in the Nikon D3x. The camera was a really stripped down version the body and features (except the sensor) were very similar the Nikon D90. This was supposed to be named the Nikon D900.

Five more weeks, we should know by then. Or maybe sooner, when the leaky press materials start sprouting. Stay tuned…

The 18 megapixel sensor mule was supposed to be named Nikon D800. The 24 megapixel mule was supposed

There has been plenty of blog and forum posts about the upcoming Nikon prosumer full frame camera, D800. Here’s one more confirmation that Nikon is all set to announce the D800 just before the PMA 2010. A couple of lenses are also going to be announced together with the camera.

The sensor will be very similar to the one in the Nikon D3s, than the one in Nikon D3x. h. It is designed by Nikon fabbed by an undisclosed partner, just like the Nikon D3 and Nikon D3s. It is supposed to have excellent noise characteristics similar to the D3s.

The key thing is video – there have been mules with 720p video. With the popularity on Canon 5D Mark II (which has 1080p) video, Nikon is caught in a mix. Since the top dogs do not support 1080p, yet and they need to have an ace when Nikon D4 is released in summer 2011. And, Nikon D4 is said to use a variation of the Nikon D800′s 18 megapixel sensor, with a completely new auto focus system.

So, here you have it – the most likely specifications:

1. Sensor: 18 megapixel full-frame
2. Speed: 3 frames per second
3. 96% viewfinder coverage
4. Built-in Flash
5. Price: US $3499
6. Availability: Spring 2010

Olympus Micro Four Thirds is on a roll – they should be announcing the new Olympus E-P1. The Olympus E-P1 uses a larger sensor that the traditional compact point-and-shoot cameras and this camera has it’s roots in the classic rangefinder design.

Highlights

1. Interchangeable Lens – 14-42mm
2. Standard Lens 17mm f/2.8
3. Sensor – 13 megapixel
4. LCD – 3 inches