New Nikon Goodies

[Shokinen]

This was posted this morning on DPReview.com

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New Body:
- Nikon 3100 (more like a refresh of the Nikon 3000)

New Lens:
- Nikon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 (FX)
- Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 (DX)
- Nikon 24-120mm f/4 (FX)
- Nikon 85mm f/1.4 (FX)

We should hear more about it and see some reviews in the next few weeks.

Cheers

[IABoomer]

I read this and feel like Nikon might be shooting themselves in the foot some by replacing the D3000 with the D3100.

The 3000 kit was usually available in retail shops around $500 as was a similar Canon model. With this kit starting closer to $700, Nikon has elevated the barrier to entry for a new dSLR shooter which will likely push people towards Canon.

As we know, once you start investing in one company's system (lenses, flashes, etc.) you get kind of locked in. I hope this doesn't bike Nikon in the *** as much as I think it will.

[neubauer6]

IABoomer said it perfect. I paid $629 for my D5000 kit (with a friend's Wal-Mart discount)...and this camera is coming out at the same price? I would much rather have bought the D5000 as it has a lot of the features of the D90. I think Nikon just took DSLR photography out of reach of a lot of people since they also discontinued the D40. How can someone get in to the game for less money???? Buy a Canon I guess!?!?

[ffscj3562130]

So does this mean Nikon isn't releasing a replacement for the D90?

[ganesh_bbr]

OMG ... !!!

I got Nikon D3000 a couple of weeks back.

This has 14.2 MP, Live View and Movie recording.

[Shokinen]

I think Nikon made their homeworks. I don't beleive they are getting wrong with this. They are now offering a entry level camera that can also shoot full HD movies. The price on DPReview is an approximation. On Nikon.ca they are suggesting 570$ for this new body and usualy we can find it cheaper than what Nikon is suggesting for most of their product.

Couple years ago this was what we were paying for a good point and shot. Hence, I paid 450$ for my Sony DCS-W5 (5mp, ISO 400) in 2004 hehehe. The D3000 was 550$ (that's what Nikon.ca was suggesting) when it can out.

Like most people are saying, go for Canon or Nikon depending how the camera feel in your hand. Unless you are looking for something very specific, the differences are minimal when you stay in the same categories. To get HD video with Canon you have to go with the T1i (not the same category). Keep in mind this body is targeting the general population who are not looking for technical stuff. Power on, press the shutter, enjoy with the family.

I think it's a nice addition to the Nikon products and a product that will meet most family needs in a single device.

[IABoomer]

I think my issue with this is, feature-wise and spec-wise, this camera seems much closer to the D5000 than the D3000. Bring in the couple features that the D5000 has, call this the D5100 and keep the D3000 as the entry level "just take pictures" camera to get people into Nikon shooting.

The entry level Canon XS doesn't bother with video at all. You have to move up a bit in the line to get the T1i (now the T2i I guess) if you want to shoot video. For people who are used to spending $150-300 for a P&S/bridge camera, that jump to $500 for a dSLR isn't insignificant. $700 might as well be $7000.

[inkista]

Originally Posted by IABoomer

I read this and feel like Nikon might be shooting themselves in the foot some by replacing the D3000 with the D3100.

The 3000 kit was usually available in retail shops around $500 as was a similar Canon model. With this kit starting closer to $700, Nikon has elevated the barrier to entry for a new dSLR shooter which will likely push people towards Canon.

The D3000, when it premiered, MSRPed (and streeted) at $600. Also, the D5000 sales aren't as high as the D90 sales are. Cannibalizing D5000 sales, and increasing prices across the range may actually help Nikon be more profitable. Given the amount of extra hardware that had to be stuffed into the D3000 for liveview and video, I think a $100 price increase isn't unreasonable. Also, it's likely to dominate for a mere six months. In March, a higher-speced D5000 successor is likely to be announced, AND the D3100 will be closer to $500.

Originally Posted by ffscj3562130

So does this mean Nikon isn't releasing a replacement for the D90?

No. There are going to be a number of press rounds up until Photokina as we go. Canon's first round (same day) was all about point and shoots (S95, SD4100, etc.), [although, I'm weirded out that the expected G12 announcement wasn't there.] They don't dump out all the news at once. It won't be over until Photokina actually begins (late September).

[candleman]

apparently.. theres a D90 replacement thats going to be... insanely awesome.

Rumors started flowing - 3 new Nikon DLSR in the pipeline | Nikon Rumors

39 AF points
it will be 16 MP with 6400 ISO + HI2 position
24 fps 1920/1080 video
it will have an optional (new) MB-D11 grip

...and a possible D700 replacement

sounds awesome, hopefully more than just a rumor.