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Nikon unveils D3300 with new sensor, processor and kit lens: Digital Photography Review

"Nikon has released its D3300 entry-level DSLR, which replaces 2012's D3200. The D3300 gets a new 24.2 megapixel CMOS sensor with no optical low-pass filter, as well as an 'Expeed 4' image processor. The camera's ISO range now tops out at 25,600 and continuous shooting has increased to 5 fps. The D3300 can also record 1080/60p Full HD video. A new, collapsible, 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 VR II kit lens has also been announced. The lens is 30% smaller and 20% lighter than the exisiting 18-55, and will be available as part of a D3300 kit or separately."

I am surprised by the removal of the low pass filter. Seems like an odd choice for their lowest entry level DSLR. I don't know that a lot of people in the D3x realm would really desire or benefit from this but maybe I'm wrong

[JinDesu]

The collapsible lens is more interesting for me.

[Rondec]

The Nikon D3200 was released in April of 2012. This is the sort of update you get when you release cameras less than a year apart.

[Adam]

Nikon unveils D3300 with new sensor, processor and kit lens: Digital Photography Review

"Nikon has released its D3300 entry-level DSLR, which replaces 2012's D3200. The D3300 gets a new 24.2 megapixel CMOS sensor with no optical low-pass filter, as well as an 'Expeed 4' image processor. The camera's ISO range now tops out at 25,600 and continuous shooting has increased to 5 fps. The D3300 can also record 1080/60p Full HD video. A new, collapsible, 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 VR II kit lens has also been announced. The lens is 30% smaller and 20% lighter than the exisiting 18-55, and will be available as part of a D3300 kit or separately."

I am surprised by the removal of the low pass filter. Seems like an odd choice for their lowest entry level DSLR. I don't know that a lot of people in the D3x realm would really desire or benefit from this but maybe I'm wrong

They are releasing new consumer cameras way too often IMO, and all their Coolpix marketing is now comparing compacts to smartphones. Perhaps they're desperate to squeeze as much out of that market as possible before it collapses.

Nikon also unveiled the D4s at the show, which is getting a new processor, faster AF, and better HD video (launch date and price TBA).

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[elpolodiablo]

Why would Nikon do this sort of 9 month product replacement cycle I can not begin to understand, I still see a lot of D3100 and D3200 in stores around, who's going to buy those now that the 'lastest and greatest' had come out?

[bobmaxja]

It's call novelty. The big chain want new stuff

[Pepe Le Pew]

It's call novelty. The big chain want new stuff

I call it dumb and reaks of desperation.......

[Pepe Le Pew]

Why would Nikon do this sort of 9 month product replacement cycle I can not begin to understand, I still see a lot of D3100 and D3200 in stores around, who's going to buy those now that the 'lastest and greatest' had come out?

The NRA???

[Pepe Le Pew]

What's next??
D7200?

[kenyee]

They are releasing new consumer cameras way too often IMO, and all their Coolpix marketing is now comparing compacts to smartphones. Perhaps they're desperate to squeeze as much out of that market as possible before it collapses.

I suspect this is most likely true.
Not sure if you remember the last hurrah of the low end P&S market but it was eerily similar...release as many as possible in the hopes that something will work but in reality, people wanted smartphones w/ "ok" cameras...

They're going to keep lowering the price of the APS-C DSLR market...

[Pepe Le Pew]

but in reality, people wanted smartphones w/ "ok" cameras...

Tis a very sad day..........

[bobmaxja]

this is the reality , not everybody want a DSLR . Nothing is different than 10 or 20years ago . RemEmber the Kodak disposable. Most peoples want to capture instant moment , nothing else and they are happy

[jogiba]

Nikon has released its D3300 entry-level DSLR, which replaces 2012's D3200. The D3300 gets a new 24.2 megapixel CMOS sensor with no optical low-pass filter, as well as an 'Expeed 4' image processor. The camera's ISO range now tops out at 25,600 and continuous shooting has increased to 5 fps. The D3300 can also record 1080/60p Full HD video. A new, collapsible, 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 VR II kit lens has also been announced. The lens is 30% smaller and 20% lighter than the exisiting 18-55, and will be available as part of a D3300 kit or separately.

The D3300 with the new 18-55mm lens will be available in February at a suggested retail price of $649.95. The lens will be available at the same time and will be priced at $249.95.

Nikon unveils D3300 with new sensor, processor and kit lens: Digital Photography Review

I think camera companies have to upgrade their cameras more often to stay ahead of the game. You need more than new colors with DSLR buyers in 2014.

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