And yet... no D700x, D800, D900 or whatever Nikon decides to name the D700 replacement.
Thom Hogan says he doesn't think there will be a D700 replacement until next year. I'm thinking he may be right.
The big question will be how Nikon structures the levels of the Nikon DSLR line-up. Most people have been thinking of the coming update as a replacement to the D700 having a much higher megapixel sensor.
It's possible the replacement may be a D700s, following in the footsteps of the D3s upgrade. This would see the D700s getting the D3s sensor.
If this was the case, then that leaves the door open for a D700x with something like the D3X sensor. Nikon probably didn't want to do this while the D3X was relatively new, but if a D700x was timed to be introduced just before the D4X comes out, then I could see them having no problem using the D3X 24 megapixel sensor.
This would give Nikon a rock solid DSLR line-up covering all bases.
A D700s at 12 megapixels for super high ISO use for those that prefer a compact pro body.
A D700x at 24 megapixels for super megapixel goodness for those that prefer a compact pro body.
A D4s at 16 megapixels for super high ISO use for those that prefer a full size pro body. I anticipate the D4s to be about a stop better at high ISO than the already incredible D3s.
A D4x at 32 megapixels for super megapixel goodness for those that prefer a full size pro body.
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Although I'd love a 700x/800 or at a push 700s - it is looking less and less likely.
After all - if you've followed the rumour blog-sphere - lots + lots of Nikon reps have stated that there would be no update this year.
Boo.
Want to upgrade from my D200, would like more Mpx than 12 but willing to go for D700 but don't want to loose out on possible upgrade.
It's a very very annoying waiting game.
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