Nikon D400

Further to our last update on this subject earlier in August, we've been seeing a lot of news and info filtering through the internet on the Nikon D800 and other future Nikon pro bodies. Perhaps one of the most talked about item is the resolution of the sensor for upcoming models. Will it be 16 megapixels or 24 megapixels or some other number? If Nikon were to make a Canon 5D Mark II replica… 24 megapixels would seem the obvious choice but that does not agree with how Nikon's current lineup is positioned. Nikon has never been about resolution per se but rather the improvement of the overall system. That's why it seems reasonable to see the D800 at a lower resolution to the 5D2 but delivering high ISO performance and superb image quality. With that said, there is still a market for a higher resolution camera but that is pretty much covered by the Nikon D3X at this time and I don't believe that Nikon will relinquish their noise handling advantage for the sake more megapixels or to offer 2 ''non-professional'' FX bodies. The launch of the D800 will most likely be preceded by the D4 with the D400 and D4X even further down the time line