D2XS - Is the spec correct?

[chris.mapey]

Just had an email from Nikon announcing the D2XS.

Reading the specs, it states that it's capable of:

The new features include improved autofocus, continuous shooting up to 60fps, better battery performance (offering a remarkable 3800 shots between charges)

Is that right? 60fps? Really? How big a CF card would you need for that?

Yours incredulously,

Chris

[Gemm]

Somehow I have a feeling that it's not correct.

[beano500]

Phew!!

That's of the order of a gig a second.

How quick can you reload Chris? It suggests the scene from the end of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid - you'll go out shooting like mad, but it just won't be a happy ending!!!!

[matthew_h]

I'd hazard a guess that it means it can sustain a full speed burst for up to 60 frames rather than do 60fps.

Sounds much more likely to me

[imperialism2024]

Or maybe Nikon is introducing a video clip mode into DSLR cameras?

[beano500]

imperialism2024 said:

Or maybe Nikon is introducing a video clip mode into DSLR cameras?

A Nikon technician seen testing yesterday:

[GetCarter]

beano500 said:

imperialism2024 said:

Or maybe Nikon is introducing a video clip mode into DSLR cameras?

A Nikon technician seen testing yesterday:

Hey... that's my camera!

[V6GTO]

Or maybe it means 6 fps?

M.

[GetCarter]

V6GTO said:

Or maybe it means 6 fps?

M.

My D2X does 5 (or 8 in crop mode) so 6 would seem a fair upgrade for an 'S'

[V6GTO]

GetCarter said:

V6GTO said:

Or maybe it means 6 fps?

M.

My D2X does 5 (or 8 in crop mode) so 6 would seem a fair upgrade for an 'S'

Perhaps I need a new camera...mine only does 8.5 fps, the competition is catching up

M.

[LongQ]

V6GTO said:

GetCarter said:

V6GTO said:

Or maybe it means 6 fps?

M.

My D2X does 5 (or 8 in crop mode) so 6 would seem a fair upgrade for an 'S'

Perhaps I need a new camera...mine only does 8.5 fps, the competition is catching up

M.

Hmm.

1D MkII Nt anyone?

[Touching Cloth]

matthew_h said:

I'd hazard a guess that it means it can sustain a full speed burst for up to 60 frames rather than do 60fps.

Sounds much more likely to me

Yep my money is on this as well. My D2H can fire off at 8fps for a maximum of 40frames (which is when it hits its buffer limit). 60 frame buffer is impressive (especially considering the file sizes of the D2XS will way exceed my D2H) - seems we still don't know how many frames a second it can fire off at though. I suspect it will be in the same region as 8-9fps as the limits of this are determined by the mechanicals and not the electronics.

[chris.mapey]

Cheers all, I have emailed Nikon for clarification...

Update to follow

Chris