Nikon has a press release scheduled for Feburary 9th. Most likely they'll just be announcing new coolpix cameras, but there is a small chance of a D400 announcement. I wouldn't buy anything till after the announcement.
@sudweeks It's the film mentality in me, not the digihead. Going from 24x36 to a DX frame is still tough to swallow. Like I said, if you have the money, and have the glass from a 35mm, I'd take an FX sensor any day.
I recently upgraded from a Nikon D40 to a D700. I'm in love. I would do it again any time. I used my Nikon D40 intensively for over three years and I still use it as my camera to go with me everywhere (because I don't dare haul the D700 around in my purse, just to think what could happen), and I am always missing my D700. The D40 now just seems crappy (which is not fair, because it's a GREAT camera). I guess how you upgrade depends on what you have now. We thought about getting a Nikon D90 for a while, but when I started eyeing the D3 (which is never going to happen unless I win the lottery and actually make money off my photography), my husband suggested that I might want to go for full format, as it would really mean getting so much more in comparison to the D40. I think he is totally right, buying another DX would have been such a waste when you can save a bit more and go FX.
If you really want to see the difference, visit http://www.dpreview.com and visit the Buying Guide Section, look for Side-by-side comparison. This nice little tool allows you to select multiple camera models and compare them side-by-side so you can see all the differences.
And @luxvivens while Ken Rockwell is a very talented photographer and writes great articles, keep in mind he gets paid by Nikon to write those articles. He gets all of Nikon's equipment for free so long as he writes a very nice, glowing review of all the equipment. So...as I've found out the hard way...his opinion is not to be trusted 100%.
I have a D700 body witch is 3 months old bought legally with bill and everything that I can buy when photography did not catch the current owner's interest anyway for £ 900 which I'm pretty tempted by ... but are also aware that release of the D400 will lower the price and demand on both D300 and D700 so what shal I do ?
@jasonbarnette I honestly do not believe Rockwell is paid by Nikon, but rather just his preference. He blows more smoke about Leica than anything, but to a relatively small audience there. He is "quirky" at best, but sometimes brutally honest with his opinions. He has made many compliments about Canon, especially in the P&S area where shoots Nikon dead. I have seen more write ups where he dogs Nikon than anything.
@starfisher - The D400 hasn't been announced so any specifications on it are just speculation at this point. But between two cameras with similar specs, a DX camera will be better for wildlife than FX because of the focal length multiplier effect. The D700 does have DX mode, but you'll be down to 5MP instead of 12MP. So you can get in a lot closer with the same lens with a DX camera than an FX camera. (assuming both cameras have the same MP count)
If you want to use it mostly for wildlife...I recommend cropped body (DX) for now as you get more reach with all the lenses, hence lighter physically and cheaper. So 300/400 IMO.
@Jason Barnette I don't find his reviews to be glowing all the time, so I also doubt that he is paid (and rather think he is very convinced of Nikon products). But you are very right, being critical and keepig one's brain on all the time never hurts!
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I'm using his old one, like yours a D70!
Do you mean that the D400 has better features than the D700 and it is for wildlife photograph...y
And @luxvivens while Ken Rockwell is a very talented photographer and writes great articles, keep in mind he gets paid by Nikon to write those articles. He gets all of Nikon's equipment for free so long as he writes a very nice, glowing review of all the equipment. So...as I've found out the hard way...his opinion is not to be trusted 100%.
Thanx for the link Interesting reading
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So You say the D300 for wildlife or ?