D7300

Kenny08 · Mar 3, 2017

Wasn't the D7300 suppose to be released in 2017? I think there might be some truth to it as D7200 prices seem to have taken a tumble.

It would be good to know if the buffer size will be increased again, and whether the AF will be improved...but then if that all happens, we have another D500

For the extra $800 or so, I think it might be worth it to just pay the price for a D500 and that way you know you have the best DX ever

felix from the suburbs · Mar 3, 2017

Wouldn't they wait until all the unsold D7100's are sold off first? I notice in my Best Buy weekly flyer that they still have D7100's on sale. If I were a retailer I don't think I would be too happy with Nikon introducing another model when, at that point, I would be then holding inventory that would be 2 models old.

Daniel D270439 · Mar 3, 2017

Kenny08 said:
Wasn't the D7300 suppose to be released in 2017? I think there might be some truth to it as D7200 prices seem to have taken a tumble.

It would be good to know if the buffer size will be increased again, and whether the AF will be improved...but then if that all happens, we have another D500

For the extra $800 or so, I think it might be worth it to just pay the price for a D500 and that way you know you have the best DX ever

Don't think they have "tumbled" that far. B&H still sells them for $997.00 ($100 off the "normal" price) and their refurbished models are $789.00. The Nikon site is basically the same. No discounts there either.

ewitte12 · Mar 3, 2017

I believe they started at 1200 also I've seen refurbished d500 for as low as 1599.

Peter3579 · Mar 4, 2017

Size and weight are the major reasons why some togs go for mirrorless.

A 7300 weighing (say) 500-500 gms, slightly smaller than 7200 but with same or indeed enhanced features would provide some real competition to an XT-2. The DX 16-80 zoom is very good and offers a focal range and weight not available to X shooters. We also have a range of 1.8 primes that are not too heavy.

Nikon have to start taking on Fuji sooner rather than later and this would be one opportunity. They do make smaller/lighter DSLR bodies but choose to disable them of some of the key features.

ewitte12 · Mar 4, 2017

Don't really care about weight but can see size. Tried out a mirrorless as a secondary if you want OK performance you still need a larger decent lens. Which there are much less budget 3rd party options than Nikon. My d7200 now that I usually use a single prime isn't all that bad weightwise.

Cycletourer · Mar 4, 2017

David Lal said:
No, no D750(1) and I never try to guess what Nikon will or will not make - an exercise in futility. I have, however, just acquired a D90 - I never was an early adopter!

This one is special though: infrared 720nm hot mirror instead of the standard Nikon one. Does that count as no anti-alias filter? Monochrome images or faux colour ones do seem a lot shaper but there again, the noise is greater, especially if an underexposed part of the image is pushed in post-processing.

I have been experimenting with converting flashguns into infrared sources - won an Ebay auction yesterday for a SB400. When it arrives I shall take it apart (yes, I do know what I am doing) to add an IR pass filter.

Interesting idea.

I seem to remember Sony offering an infrared light for photography years ago as a DSC-F717 accessory, though doubt it would compete on the sheer horsepower rating of your creation.

I just did a little digging to see if my memory served and found:

and a dig in my Sony box confirmed my forgotten ownership of the HVL-IRM

Thank you as spotting your post have stirred my interest and I will now have to seek out an appropriate battery for some experimentation.

Gilbert D · Mar 5, 2017

Peter3579 said:
Size and weight are the major reasons why some togs go for mirrorless.

A 7300 weighing (say) 500-500 gms, slightly smaller than 7200 but with same or indeed enhanced features would provide some real competition to an XT-2. The DX 16-80 zoom is very good and offers a focal range and weight not available to X shooters. We also have a range of 1.8 primes that are not too heavy.

Nikon have to start taking on Fuji sooner rather than later and this would be one opportunity. They do make smaller/lighter DSLR bodies but choose to disable them of some of the key features.

+1

David Lal · Mar 5, 2017

Cycletourer said:
David Lal said:

No, no D750(1) and I never try to guess what Nikon will or will not make - an exercise in futility. I have, however, just acquired a D90 - I never was an early adopter!

This one is special though: infrared 720nm hot mirror instead of the standard Nikon one. Does that count as no anti-alias filter? Monochrome images or faux colour ones do seem a lot shaper but there again, the noise is greater, especially if an underexposed part of the image is pushed in post-processing.

I have been experimenting with converting flashguns into infrared sources - won an Ebay auction yesterday for a SB400. When it arrives I shall take it apart (yes, I do know what I am doing) to add an IR pass filter.

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Interesting idea.

I seem to remember Sony offering an infrared light for photography years ago as a DSC-F717 accessory, though doubt it would compete on the sheer horsepower rating of your creation.

I just did a little digging to see if my memory served and found:

and a dig in my Sony box confirmed my forgotten ownership of the HVL-IRM

Thank you as spotting your post have stirred my interest and I will now have to seek out an appropriate battery for some experimentation.

I must admit to not having had so much fun with my photography in years since beginning to dabble with this infrared business.

I have converted a non-dedicated Metz flashgun (20C2) to be an infrared light source and also an elderly Nikon SB26 (also non-dedicated) by adding a homemade Perspex Black 962 'gel'. I can use these singly or combined. Had to recalibrate the guns of course, but I am getting at ISO=200 a GN for the SB26 in the order of 28m and about 12m for the Metz.

I am also converting some LED garden lights to use infrared diodes at about 850 nanometres so that my D90 can 'see in the dark' (we get various nocturnal animals come into the garden).

So, good perhaps that your interest has been stirred - but be aware that it all gets very addictive!

KnightPhoto2 · Mar 5, 2017

Kenny08 said:
Wasn't the D7300 suppose to be released in 2017? I think there might be some truth to it as D7200 prices seem to have taken a tumble.

It would be good to know if the buffer size will be increased again, and whether the AF will be improved...but then if that all happens, we have another D500

For the extra $800 or so, I think it might be worth it to just pay the price for a D500 and that way you know you have the best DX ever

I went that route and got my second D500 black Friday. I had originally planned to upgrade my D7100 to D7200 to function as my second camera to my D500, but the black Friday deal, sold my D7100 and some other gear I wasn't using allowed me to go with two matching cameras. Never had that capability before and liking it so far!

I do miss U1/U2 though but other than that the D500 is great.

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seahawk · Mar 6, 2017

If that is true, buy a D7200 unless you have a high focus on high ISO work. I tried the D7200 and the D500 and imho for all around work the D7200 sensor is better. (Granted the D500 AF is awesome, but they talk about the D500 sensor + D7200 AF)

KnightPhoto2 · Mar 6, 2017

seahawk said:
If that is true, buy a D7200 unless you have a high focus on high ISO work. I tried the D7200 and the D500 and imho for all around work the D7200 sensor is better. (Granted the D500 AF is awesome, but they talk about the D500 sensor + D7200 AF)

Iain G Foulds · Mar 6, 2017

... Seahawks: Agree with the assessment that the D7200 is the finer all around sensor. I have felt from the beginning that the quality of the D500s image was sacrificed for increased frames per second. So, IMO, it would be a step backwards to put the new D500 sensor in a D7300.

... However, without the D500's AF system, simply a few more fps and the sensor from the D500, a D7300 will not sell. The AF system from the D500 will be a year old. It will be in the next D7300. And, the D7300 will sell. At this point, Nikon can hold nothing back.

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ewitte12 · Mar 6, 2017

Everything I've seen points to 4k but three different sensor speculations (20.9, 24 and even a 28). One was crazy enough to list 4k, 28MP, 8fps (200 RAW buffer) for an $899 body. Don't think so on that

tom1234567 · Mar 6, 2017

The D7200 has better IQ than the 20meg sensor of the D500

and I don't think the New 20meg sensor D7300 IQ will be any better than the D500

so I suppose I'm better with the D7200

Just my opinion

Tom G

BenInUK · Mar 6, 2017

Another expected iteration of an existing product line.

Nikon could generate a lot more buzz over this launch if they released a couple of new DX lenses to go with it. It could be a real statement of intent. They'll need a full set of lenses anyway if they want to launch a DX mirrorless camera. The 16-80 looked like a good start but that was over a year ago now.

ewitte12 · Mar 6, 2017

Or just changed the FX label to "Nikon lens"

BenInUK · Mar 6, 2017

ewitte12 said:
Or just changed the FX label to "Nikon lens"

Even with FX lenses their are plenty of holes that need plugging. Not everyone will want to move to FX and meanwhile the competition gets stronger.

ewitte12 · Mar 6, 2017

66% of what I use on the 7200 are FX only the 70-300 is Nikon.

rz350 · Mar 8, 2017

1. Proper implementation of snapbridge for IOS and Android.

2. UHS-2 or UHS-3 for SD cards.

3. 8 FPS with decent buffer for 5 seconds at 14 bit. Who needs 12 bit!!!

4. Improve on existing 24 mp sensor.

5. 4K video with good codecs, utilization of full sensor. Maybe this is why they have to go to 20.9 mp sensor.

6. Some variation of tilt shift screen with touch screen access to all menu functions.

Come on NIKON. How hard could this be?????

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