From the rumors I've found, they are skipping the D6. Actually, it's more like scrapping the D6 step, as the improvements on the model to be released after the D6 came along quite well. FX sensor with 53MP color mode selectable modified CMOS-v. Apparently, a lot of copy/print houses were requesting a native CYMK RAW compatible output, as opposed to converting an RGB capture. It's also going to feature a voice actuated assistant, currently named Nikki. This assistant will be able to answer questions regarding settings, composition, point of focus, etc. The communication, which is satellite based, is intended to use the built in speaker, or can be used through iPhone earbuds and mic, for more private guidance. The camera also features a color analyzer which will detect the type of light and automatically set WB programmatically. The sensor is divided into segmented regions for WB. This will allow the regions of the scene to be individually balanced depending on the color temperature of the light source illuminating that portion of the scene which is projected onto a sensor segment.

Additionally, and this is still not clear, the camera will also suggest the appropriate lens to use based on its onboard subject analysis software. The rumor also has it that the camera will be priced in the range of USD $8,000-$8500. Of course, they are also co-releasing a compliment of lenses specifically designed for the new sensor. Due to its dual usage now as photographic and graphic, lenses will have specific coatings for the intended end use of the camera. The anticipated date of release is supposed to be later this year, in time for Christmas.
--Bob