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So you want me to spend $1500 MORE than a D300 for a "pro" DX body because DX lenses are cheaper?!!!
And you don't think the D3 hasn't been a BIG SELLER for Nikon?! That's why the store shelves are full of them because there is no demand whatsoever, right! :^)
Really, whatever your smoking I want in on it! :^)
"Gentoo - IMHO there's no need for You to sell Your d90 in order to get d300s, I would hold up for d400, as there's not too much difference between d90 and d300s, at least not as significant as the price is - I would save for 200-400/4 as this will improve Your pictures more (and for the money You would spend on new d300s You would have 1/3 of Your dream lens)"
Very good points adamz. I may have another way in the future to get that lens though but yeah, I would get some awesome shots with that.
I agree Gentoo, but for my use metering for manual lenses is important, so the D300s is worth upgrading to. Regarding ruggedness, my D90 still feels and works like new, but I don't abuse equipment either. My expectations of camera body life are different than in the old film days. If I get 3-4 years of useful life from a body, I'm satisfied.
If you want save for a 200-400/4, at over $6,000 you've got a lot of work to do. Actually, it's on my wish list with a Wimberley head on a Gitzo 3531 with a TC 1.7, a Really Right Stuff Adapter and a cover, etc. for $8,294.70. Mmmmmmmm
Ted, that sounds like a great set up. The only way I can get new stuff is to sell some older stuff then use something else to add to it. Saving for the 200-400 isn't a reality in the foreseeable future. I will get it one day but any money sitting around will not last right now lol
My money just bought a chicken for dinner. The long lenses must wait. (Not complaining, the chicken was perfect and the wine was excellent!)
How rude ted! Why didn't you invite any of us to your shindig?! I would of brought the roasted pig head, corn nuts salad and beer!!! MMMMMMmmmmmmm ;^)
I never knew you were hungry, sorry about that.
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