Just in from Nikon-Digest:

Nikon is about to announce a new digital camera built around the F5/F100. Go to the English Version of the Nikon Japan Home Page

http://www.nikon.co.jp/main/eng/news/dsc99-e_99.htm

for more details and a picture in English.

And also see http://photo.askey.net/ for details in English. Click on "Latest News" and scroll down until you get to the info.

Also check out http://photo.askey.net/news/images/nikon_digislr.jpg for a photo.

They are talking 2 million pixel imaging capacity.

Looks great!

Here's what the announcement says:

Nikon Announces Plans for New Professional Class Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera

1999-02-15

Tokyo, Japan(Nippon), February 15, 1999 --- Nikon today announced that in response to the professional photography market's requirements, Nikon has been developing a new professional class, high-quality digital Single Lens Reflex Camera.

(Photo : Prototype (w / AI AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-105mm f3.5-4.5D IF))

Nikon has employed its long-time experience in designing professional cameras with newly developed digital imaging technology ; the result will be a unique, new camera. The new camera will be smaller, lighter, will have higher performance for improved picture quality, and will have faster image signal processing and faster continuous picture taking. Other key features include compatibility with Nikon's Interchangeable lens Nikkor System and enhanced durability.

Nikon is confident that this new digital SLR will offer a significant enhancement to the Nikon System, and the wide ranging needs of professional photographers.

The price objective for this new digital camera will make it accessible to a full range of professional customers and it is sure to appeal to advanced photo enthusiasts, as well. The new camera is planned for sales beginning autumn 1999.

-- John Wall (john_wall@ncsu.edu), February 16, 1999