The new Nikon D300S.
The guys at Nikon have been working hard to make a competitive camera set, and it shows. Nikon today introduced the new D300S, an update to the venerable D300 that has been out for around 2 years; that's ancient in today's modern camera world.
There is not a whole lot of surprise with the new model, however. The new standard of HD video is now a part of the package, with a new image sensor that was originally shown with the new D90 (and D5000). The other notable features are new dual-slot memory cards, a first in this class for Nikon; you will be able to use both CF cards and SDHC cards, and will have control of where the camera will store media (as in one card can hold pictures while the other one will hold video). Also improved is the frames per second (fps); the camera itself is now able to hit a fast 7fps alone, 8fps with the new Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10.
Figure this camera in stores this Fall, for around $1,799. Read the official press release here.
Also announced today is the Nikon D3000. This camera has many features that have trickled down from the upper level cameras, just showing that Nikon wants to sell cameras, and isn't worried about one camera stealing sales from another. Features such as scene recognition, and the 11-point auto focus system are big things to have in an entry level camera.
The other feature of note is the new guide system for beginners. The easy-to-use interface will allow the user to get help deciding how to set the camera for a certain situation. Further changes will be able to be made after that point as well.
The D3000 figures to take the place of the D60 (with the D40 apparently being phased out for good), with a sales price of around $599. Find out more on Nikon's site.
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