Originally Posted by
ricski64
D800, for the money still packs a lot of punch and for my money (speaking as a past, but still shooting, professional) I'd put my money on a '800.
I fully agree: the D800 is pretty fantastic value and clearly the one that appeals to a wide audience. I'd compare the D800 to a very good Swiss Army knife while the D4 is a finely honed scalpel.
I seem to be upgrading my bodies in about a five-year cycle. I got a D70 in 2004 (that was brand new then), and D300 (used) in 2009. So now I am hoping that I can get a used D800 for about $2000 or less in 2014...
Cheers,
T.