Go to

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

to see the announcement in English of the new Nikon digital SLR based on
the F5/F100. Apparently it has a 2 million pixel capacity.

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.


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