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Equipment & Techniques => Digital Cameras & Shooting Techniques => Topic started by: Edalongthepacific on April 16, 2011, 01:41:47 pm

Title: Nikon D7000 vs. Nikon D400
Post by: Edalongthepacific on April 16, 2011, 01:41:47 pm
Some await the imaginary Nikon D400 as a replacement for the D300s. Others buy their DX chip in the form of a D7000. Is there any reason to await a D400 with the arrival of the D7000? If so, what would the D400 have that the D7000 doesn't?
Title: Re: Nikon D7000 vs. Nikon D400
Post by: RobSaecker on April 16, 2011, 11:50:03 pm
Anyone who is waiting for the D400 had better be prepared for a long wait. The disruption to Nikon's Japanese factories is pretty severe, and I wouldn't be surprised to see the introduction of new models put off indefinitely. OTOH, the D7000 isn't produced in Japan, and is readily available. Unless the D7000 doesn't do something you really need, waiting for the D400 isn't likely to be very productive.
Title: Re: Nikon D7000 vs. Nikon D400
Post by: LKaven on April 17, 2011, 04:18:02 pm
Some await the imaginary Nikon D400 as a replacement for the D300s. Others buy their DX chip in the form of a D7000. Is there any reason to await a D400 with the arrival of the D7000? If so, what would the D400 have that the D7000 doesn't?
The Dx00 bodies historically have a stronger, more professional build, high-end AF, slightly better frame rate.  One might expect a new AF system to be introduced with the D4 and used in the D400 if history is any guide.  We have no idea what sensor is going to be used in it or how many photosites it will have.