does anyone have any speculation on what nikon will replace the d300s with? I am assuming it isn't the d7000 since the 7000 has fewer frames per second. I would think for sports and wildlife photographers a fast, pro-quality cropped sensor camera is still in demand.
I have gone on the record as believing the full-frame D600 will be the D300s replacement. I do not believe Nikon will make another professional level DX camera body. Professionals have, by in large, all moved to FX as their mainstay. But who knows...?
That would be like GM saying they're just going to make Cadillacs and phase out the less expensive cars. Doesn't make sense, does it? No....Nikon AND GM will always cater to what the public wants in their respective market niches. The DX camera will still be around when I'm dead and buried.
I think you mis-read my statement. I'm not saying DX will go away anytime soon instead what I said was Nikon will no longer make professional DX bodies. I'm sure they'll continue with their consumer and entry level DX cameras but I can't image anyone new coming into the profession would choose a DX over an FX. That's not to say there's not plenty of pro's using their DX bodies out in the field because I know for a fact that they still do. It's just that demand for professional level DX camera is just not there.
I think you mis-read my statement. I'm not saying DX will go away anytime soon instead what I said was Nikon will no longer make professional DX bodies. I'm sure they'll continue with their consumer and entry level DX cameras but I can't image anyone new coming into the profession would choose a DX over an FX. That's not to say there's not plenty of pro's using their DX bodies out in the field because I know for a fact that they still do. It's just that demand for professional level DX camera is just not there.
I didn't read Nikon rumors but that's exactly what I saidThis is from Nikon Rumors - D400 with 24MP aps-c sensor and 9fps
I think what made the D300 so successful was the same controls as the D3/D700, pro-level magnesium body and weather sealing. The D7000 doesn't cut it for me. For me to stay in DX, I want a DX version of the D800.