Nikon offically discontinues the D300s and D700, according to nikonrumors.com

On nikonrumors.com word has it that the Nikon D300s and D700 are “now officially discontinued.” In the comments on the nikonrumors post, speculators anticipate that we’ll be seeing a  rumoured D400 of some sort as well as the heavily anticipated D800. Since I can’t read Japanese, I guess I have to take them at their word.

For the time being I’m still using my D300 (no S) and doubt that I’ll be selling it when a new toy arrives. I still regret selling my D200, which was a somewhat better infrared camera.

The D300 has served me well, and I’m sure it’ll continue to do so as a second unit. I bought it when it first came out, and it has taken me from landscapes to a lot of figurative work, from fine art to performance and event shooting. Like my Mac it just works. My requirements have changed, though, particularly as far as high ISO work is concerned, and so, an upgrade is in the works. I think the D300s or D700, used or on sale, would be a great buy for anyone looking for a first DSLR, or an upgrade from a lesser model. I’m curious to see how the new mirrorless ones evolve as well