Valid point about the flood. Not valid about the D800, it implies the camera was built or near built now and I believe it wasn't. Flood or no flood there is/was no D800, no Nikon higher MP 1080 FF, certainly not a moderately priced one (the Canon 1DX proves that). The D800 is a rumor pipe dream, it is what people want, but Nikon doesn't. There will not be this year or next, a "moderately priced" high MP 1080 FF from Nikon. If or when it ever comes it will be very expensive.
Well, you are not the claims assessor and you don't know what Nikon was insured against. It is certainly possible to be insured against flooding.
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ScottMac, I see you are on a crusade against Nikon, so will you commit suicide once they actually announce the D800 and your doom and gloom scenario is proven wrong?
I would very much doubt they have cancelled the D800 announcement, merely postponed it. And of course, had they mentioned the D800 in the letter, they would have been announcing it, would they not?
Do you have proof of this? I've never read anywhere that Nikon has said anything about a D800 coming out before they upgrade their Pro line.
I am not against Nikon, and my observations are not doom and gloom, in fact, I am trying to inject sound reasoning and sound advice into the hysteria of an imagined D800.
I don't think Nikon ever mentioned a D800 in any way shape or form.
They just released two new DX with 1080 HD, FX is next. Regardless of their so called "problems" a new FX is coming and to release it as soon as possible would be the best thing for their company. I know if they released an FX with 1080 HD I would buy it immediately and I have been waiting 3 years for Nikon to make the camera I want and need. I believe there are legions of Nikon people waiting for this camera.
Nikon announced a month or so back that it had leased factory space in Thailand—hopefully on higher ground. No need for design and build, though installation of equipment is currently underway. They announced on Friday:
If they are in fact starting in January and up to full speed by March, they could well have new product in shooters hands well before the "canon" fanbois get their hands on the 1Dx. It is equally sweet to shoot with whatever matches the assignment and not to be a fanboy of any brand.
Yes, this is correct. Most well run businesses will have Business Interruption Insurance that cover loss of production and will finance the rebuilding of the business etc.
I am sure Nikon is well aware that you have waited for three years to buy such a camera, and that they will plan their release schedule accordingly
Nikon's current challenges also include supply of parts - including sensors. It appears that Sony's plant in Thailand is also out of commission - that may be a major stumbling block if that is where Nikon is counting on getting sensors for the upcoming models - likely the next DX model, and FX is also a possibility.
