Nikon announced new high-end DSLR: Nikon D3X

Canon started shipping the 5D MkII. However, Nikon has something new as well.

On Dec 1st 2008 Nikon announced its new top-of-the-range D-SLR, the D3X.

• Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor: 24.5 megapixels, 35.9 x 24.0
• Wide sensitivity range. The D3X offers ISO 100 to ISO 1600. The sensitivity range can be increased by two stops (up to ISO 6400 equivalent) and decreased by one stop (down to ISO 50 equivalent
• New EXPEED-based image processing
• Continuous shooting speed of approx. 5 frames per second in FX format (36 x 24) and 7 frames per second in DX format (24 x 16)
• AF system employing high-density 51-point AF
• Superior durability: Magnesium alloy is used for the exterior cover, chassis and mirror box to ensure light weight and rugged reliability
• High-resolution 3-inch LCD monitor with approx. 920k­-dots (VGA),
• Two Live View modes available

Expected Price

• $7999
• €7728
• £5499

New Canon EOS 5 Mark II

After a week of teaser ads Canon has finally unveiled the successor to the EOS 5D: Canon EOS 5 Mark II

• New 21.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor with improved EOS Integrated Cleaning System (E.I.C.S.)

• Movie Recording

- Available optionally during Live view mode
- 1920 x 1080 (16:9) up to 12 mins (Quicktime 1080p H.264; 38.6 Mbits/sec)
- 640 x 480 (4:3) up to 24 mins (Quicktime 480p H.264; 17.3 Mbits/sec)
- Max file size 4 GB
- Quicktime MOV format (H.264 video, PCM sound)
- 30 fps

• 3.9 frames per second continuous shooting
• High performance DIGIC 4 providing superb image quality
• Maximum 310 large JPEG images in a single burst with a UDMA card
• 3.0” VGA (920k dots) Clear View LCD
• ISO 100-6400 (expansion from 50 up to 25,600)
• 9 AF points + 6 Assist AF points

Body-only prices: US: $ 2,699, EU: € 2,499, UK: £ 2,299