Taken from nikonrumours.com

“PhotographyBay received a tip that Nikon will not be updating the D700, but instead will release a completely new model – Nikon D800 with the following specs:

* Video mode 1080p video recording (full HD)
* High resolution 24.5 MP
* High frame rate: 7 fps without battery grip (similar to D300s)
* 51-area Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX (same technology as D3X)
* Expected to be released before the end of the year

At that point I do not have any reliable info on that rumor. All sources point that D700 will not be updated anytime soon. Maybe this really means a new D800 that could coexists with the D700.”

I am on a plan to change my system to Canon due to Nikon does not offer an accurate range of camera for me. But, this news, it mean new hope for me. (I have to keep my fingers cross – hoping the price is similar to 5D MarkII).

7fps? Although i do not really need it, it’s a great addition. While providing 24mp, and same focusing engine like D700, i hope, D800 will overcome all the flaws that D700 have while retaining its superb low noise image.

Currently, not only Canon 5D Mark II offer 21mp, the image quality were so great, it match D3x and 1Ds. The downturn were, slow fps (i dont mind it) , 3 year back focusing technology (i hope it come with 7D focusing engine). The video in 5DmkII is not in the same league with Nikon, its 2 generation better than Nikon. But, video is not an appealing feature for me.(as well as it could lead to dead pixel at your sensor due to heat and processing).

If the rumor true, i dont have to sell all my Nikon item, not just yet. :D (wait for 1Ds Mark IV : a 32mp dslr)

Im tired being asked, do i need large mps? I do, and as long as i shoot wedding, portraiture, studio, commercial, advertising, which is i do, bigger mps, mean more detail and security.

Here’s some my wishlist:
1. mps : 21mps above
2. fps : around 5 should be enough
3. iso : doesnt matter if it offer me 102,000iso, all i want is clean clear sharp and vivid image at 6400iso.
More than that is a bonus.
4. Focusing : match D300s / 7D atleast or same as D3 or 1Dmk IV.
5. Color : like Nikon CCD D200/D80, like Canon 5D mark I.
6. Dual memory : CF and SD (or SD and SD..Sd cheaper)
7. Body : like D700
8. Egro : Like Nikon
9. Price : Lower than RM7000
10. It have to be FULL FRAME :D