Nikon updated their DX line with a D300s replacement today - it has 4k, 153 AF points and expeed 5 - plus connectivity

Order at Adorama: http://bit.ly/Buy-D500

 - 10 frames per second

- rugged build

- Bluetooth connectivity

- 20.9mp

updates to come

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 FYI here are the specs of the D300s it replaces:

Imaging
Lens Mount Nikon F
Camera Format APS-C / (1.5x Crop Factor)
Pixels 12.3 Megapixel
Max Resolution 12.2 MP: 4288 x 2848
Aspect Ratio 3:2
Sensor Type / Size CMOS, 23.6 x 15.8 mm
File Formats Still Images: JPEG, RAW, TIFF
Movies: AVI
Audio: IMA-ADPCM (monaural)
Bit Depth 14-bit
Memory Card Type SD
SDHC
CompactFlash
Focus Control
Focus Type Auto & Manual
Focus Mode Continuous-servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-servo AF (S)
Autofocus Points 51
Viewfinder/Display
Viewfinder Type Pentaprism
Viewfinder Coverage 100%
Viewfinder Magnification Approx. 0.94x
Diopter Adjustment - 2 to +1 m
Display Screen 3" Rear Screen   LCD (921,000)
Screen Coverage Not Specified By Manufacturer
Diagonal Angle of View 170.0°
Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity 200-3200 (Extended Mode: 100-6400)
Shutter Type: Electronic & Mechanical
Speed: 30 - 1/8000 second
Mirror Lock-Up Yes
Metering Method 3D Color Matrix Metering, Center-weighted average metering, Spot metering
Exposure Modes Modes: Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Compensation: -5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
White Balance Modes Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Natural White), Fluorescent (White), Fluorescent H, Incandescent, Kelvin, Preset Manual, Shade
 
   
AV Recording
Video Recording Yes, NTSC/PAL
File Size 1280 x 720 (HD)
640 x 424 (SD)
320 x 216
Frame Rate @ 1280 x 720: 24 fps
@ 640 x 424: 24 fps
@ 320 x 216: 24 fps
Exposure Control Auto: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO
Manual: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO
ISO Sensitivity 200 - 3200, Expandable to 6400
Exposure Compensation -3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
Focus Auto
Manual
Continuous Auto 
Video Clip Length 1280 x 720
5 min.
640 x 424
20 min.
320 x 216
20 min.
Audio Recording Optional External Mic: With Video, Mono
Performance
Continuous Shooting Up to 7 fps
Self Timer 2 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 20 seconds
Interval Recording Yes
Connectivity NIkon 10-Pin
HDMI A (Full Size)
HDMI C (Mini)
USB 2.0
Software System Requirements Windows: XP, Vista
Mac: OS X 10.4 or later
Power
Battery 1x EN-EL3e Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Pack, 7.4 VDC, 1500 mAh
AC Power Adapter EH-5a (Optional)
Operating/Storage Temperature Operating
32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Physical
Dimensions (WxHxD) 5.8 x 4.5 x 2.9" / 14.7 x 11.4 x 7.4 cm
Weight 29.63

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