"Jonathan Smith" wrote in message
...
Nikon is waiting for sony to iron out the bugs on the 10MP 1.3 low noise
sensor!

Well thats my guess!

Nikon is committed to the DX sensor, proof is the number of DX lenses they
have introduced. My guess is it will be the Nikon derived 12 megapixel CMOS
from the D2X. With some functions disabled.