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Nikon expectations for Photokina 2010

from Nikon Rumors by [NR] admin

Photokina is the biggest photography equipment show in the world and it takes place every two years in Cologne, Germany. The dates for 2010 are September 21-26.

Here is an updated list of what Nikon is expected to release for Photokina this year:

• Nikon D90 replacement (probably called D95, low chance of being called D8000):
• Aluminium or magnesium-alloy body
• 16MP sensor
• 1080 HD video
• Somewhere between 6-8 fps
• Improved ISO (don’t know what exactly the improvement is – higher ISO, or just better ISO at the same D90 level)
• 39 AF points
• Price: $1199 for body only
• Announcement: on/around September 15th, 2010

• Nikon D3100:
• Continuous AF in video mode/live view
• New AF points configuration which should cover a very large portion of the viewfinder. Total of 11 or 12 AF points.
• 14 MP CMOS sensor
• HD video: 1080p/24 and 720p 30/24!
• AVCHD video codec
• In camera video editing capabilities
• 3 fps
• Will be sold in a kit with a 18-55mm lens
• No swivel display
• Announcement: August 19th, 2010

• Lenses:
• Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G N (priced around $1650)
• Nikkor 24-120 f/4 ED VR N (priced around $1300)
• Nikkor 28-300 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR (could be f/4.5-5.6, priced around $1050)
• Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 ED VR DX (priced around $350)
• Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2.0G IF-ED N VRII (priced mid to high $5k)
• The first four lenses should be announced on August 19th, the last one should be released on or around September 15th, 2010

Coolpix & EVIL expectations after the break:

• Nikon Coolpix P7000:
• 10MP 1/1.7″ sensor
• 28-200mm equivalent zoom lens with f/2.8-5.6
• Announcement: August 17th, 2010

• Nikon Coolpix 1000pj replacement
• Will serve as an external conventional projector
• USB connection to computer for signal transfer
• Touchscreen display
• Announcement: August 17th, 2010

• More Coolpix cameras: probably 3-4 more generic Coolpix cameras will be released, some with touchscreen LCD. Announcement: August 17th, 2010.

• Nikon EVIL – new mirrorless system (maybe with a mirror) to be shown at Photokina. A very good chance to have a DX sensor. Expect to see it in stores in 2011.

Everything not listed on this list is of course possible, but less likely. I will continue to post updates as I get new information.