Nikon D600?

nikonrumors.com just started a rumor about the next full frame Nikon DSLR--Nikon D600. The speculation are that it will use a 24MP sensor, but it probably will not have an internal focus motor. If this turns out to be true, and the price is around $1500. That will be an instant hit.

My feeling is that the speculations about the sensor and other specs are reasonable, but I doubt it will be that cheap. My guess is that the price will be around $2000. With D600, Nikon's FF line will be complete, D4 ($6000), D800 ($3000), D600 ($1500-2000).

Of course, it will be great if it turns out to be $1500 or less. It is not totally impossible, given there is rumor that the sensor will be made by another supplier (not Sony). If you think about it, D5100's price is only $700, if Nikon put a FF sensor into D5100's body, $1500 is a reasonable price. It is just we have never seen FF body that cheap before. That will be a game changer.

On the DX side, Nikon just released the entry level D3200 ($700 with kit lens). Nikon will update at least one of D5100 or D7000, maybe both (then the D5200 and D7100 will be priced at $900 and $1200?). Or better, Nikon can replace D7000 with a D400. Then the DX line will also be very appealing.

The only problem is whether Nikon can actually keep up with producing 6 DSLRs as well as the DCs and J1/V1.

I am not a real photographer, but I like to read camera reviews/tests. Comparing specs on paper is a lot of fun :).