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Thursday, January 05, 2012

The New Nikon D4, 16.2MP, 10 fps, $6000



It finally surfaces! Whilst the 16.2MP Pentax K-5 has come to an end (as it seems to be!), the new Nikon D4 flagship also has the same pixel count but it is a full frame and it has much more features and is going to be ever strongest for a DSLR!

https://wellsfargoadvisors.mworld.com/m/m.w?lp=GetStory&id=587442381

via Nikon Rumors Here and Here.

Btw, it is always sad and feel hurt to hear such "exciting" news of the other brands as an old Pentaxian like me who has been urging Pentax for a Full Frame DSLR for almost a decade but We are still getting *nothing*! Even now whether the DSLR line and K mount can be retained or not is uncertain! OMG!! >:-[
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Mr Big · 690 weeks ago

Bah FF is overrated!
Pentax is right where it belongs in the mid-stream market.
The K-5 was a worthy contender to any existing FF solution and the upcoming K-3 will maintain this reputation.
I say leave the 6K bodies to Nikon and Canon and focus on the mainstream market.
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full_frame · 690 weeks ago

D700 is full frame and much less.
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Mr Big · 690 weeks ago

I've owned both.
The K-5 is smaller and quieter and a welcomed relief over the D700.
It also has better DR, video mode and has the ability to mount a host lenses(vintage) that the D700 cannot due to registration distance. So for me, it was an open and shut case.
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Alexander Evensen · 690 weeks ago

So much whining. Just switch brands and stop the whining then. I seriously don't understand why you whine so much about Pentax.
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justmy2cents · 690 weeks ago

Exactly - I'd like to see how many Pentaxians would actually buy a full-frame Pentax for, say, half the price of the D4. Those who have a bunch of FF lenses, perhaps yes, but the "mainstream"? The only chance I actually see for a Pentax FF cam is a "Ricoh-esque" mirrorless (because many Canonian and Nikonian fullframe shooters are fed up carrying 2-4kg around), with either the K-mount, or even with an interchangeable mount (which is difficult but feasible). Just my subjective point of view of course
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walang · 690 weeks ago

Sorry, at 6 grands, I expect more feature than just "improves version of D7000."
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RiceHigh 110p · 690 weeks ago

I think that marketing statement is completely unwise.
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bandymelis · 690 weeks ago

Completely unwise to buy such a camera, in my opinion. In a year or two its going to become and "old" model for $6000! I will never buy a camera for more than 1K. Otherwise, I would pay additional 5K for camera to be bigger.
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Zebooka · 690 weeks ago

1) There are people with different incomes.

2) This cam is a professional tool. A professional can spend such money for such tool.
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RiceHigh 110p · 690 weeks ago

Or rich amateurs who can afford anything.
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Richard · 690 weeks ago

Check Ken Rockwell who claims the D4 stuff is a false site.
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RiceHigh 110p · 690 weeks ago

But NR says that it is true. Its your take now to either believe NR or KR! ;-)
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Simon · 690 weeks ago

Ken Rockwho ist wrong, Nikon has the D4 online: http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/dslr/d4/
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RiceHigh 110p · 690 weeks ago

Of course we should believe NR than KR, without any doubt! :-)
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OGL · 690 weeks ago

1 Dx is not weaker...It seems - even stronger
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Denis · 690 weeks ago

Both looks like outdated piece of sh1t. They are the last mass production pro slrs.
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Mistral75 · 690 weeks ago

As a Pentaxian, I would be more interested in the new Fujifilm X-Pro 1 with its APS-C sensor and triplet of compact prime lenses (18mm f/2, 35mm f/1.4 and 60mm f/2.4 macro) than in the new Nikon D4.
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.scorp · 690 weeks ago

this.
if pentax don't bring a good mirrorless this year I think I will take fuji
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Matt · 690 weeks ago

Sour grapes, over and over again. Ha ha ha. Useless D4, too expensive, out of date, too big, blah blah. Your guys have to realise that there is a reason that pro cameras are made, to reliable assist the pro deliver results. If you can make thousands of dollars per assignment, this camera is not expensive if it provides the features, consistent performance, like AF, professional service around the world, a full range of lenses, flash units and accessories.
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GordonZA.com · 690 weeks ago

I had pretty much made up my mind to get a D3s... then the tsunami and earthquakes and flooding caused that camera to become unavailable... now the release of the D4 I am even more determined... the K5 is a fantastic camera but the lack of super tele lenses has sealed it for me... The D4 will be a brilliant camera for shooting birds AND I can finally get the lenses I need!!

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