Nikon D3X picture leaked at Nikon site

In preparation for the launch of the new 24 megapixel camera Nikon had D3X pictures on the website, they were removed about an hour after they where found:

Nikon D3x

D3x back

New high res Nikon (D3X?) on the horizon?

The latest Rangefinder Magazine features an ad for a WPPI event (Wedding & Portrait Photographer International) in February 2009 sponsored by Nikon:

“Something BIG is coming to WPPI this year. Something SO BIG we can’t even tell you what it is. How BIG. BIG enough for WPPI and Nikon to reserver the world-class MGM Grand Arena! You can’t afford to miss what WPPI and Nikon have in store for February 2009.”

They also mention to be able to tell more next month…

New 24 MP CMOS sensor from Sony: D3X / D4 coming?

Sony has announced a new 24 MP CMOS sensor capable of delivering 6.3 frames per second – maybe this is an indication that a D3X / D4 from Nikon is on the way…