On 4 Feb 2006 at 10:13, Cory Papenfuss wrote:
> I don't know that I'd agree. The -D is getting long in the tooth
> and it shows it (small buffer, blindingly stupid waste of space in RAW
> files, USB-1, etc). I would say there would be significant incentive to
> upgrade from any of the D series to a new D2 if the killer features were
> added:
>
> - 8-12 MP APS sensor. Full-frame probably too much to ask for at a
> reasonable price level. Must have good noise levels.
> - Full K-mount support
> - Upgraded electronics (larger LCD, buffer, faster USB, and [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> lossless compression in RAW files)
> - Ergonomics of the -D (possibly improved a bit, but I wouldn't know)
>
> If those features were added, it would be a very tangible and
> tempting upgrade from the -D{,S,L,S2,L2}.
It is really pretty basic when it comes down to it, we've been waiting a long
time for a D successor.
Rob Studdert
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