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TexasComputerDude wrote:hey thanks for all the input guys!

I'm getting ready to buy but just realized this camera has been out a while. Are their any rumors on when it might be replaced?

if anyone knows when Nikon will release new products, it's probably this guy http://www.bythom.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

RLC603 wrote:Take a look a Ken Rockwell's site...all about Nikons and Canon's...including best use and recommendations

Rockwell's site is good. But be forewarned, he is VERY proud of himself and his opinions.

For Nikon-specific sites, also check out ....

http://www.nikonians.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.bythom.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.naturfotograf.com/lens_surv.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

cheezit wrote:Imo canon has better glass in the high end "L" lens. Nikon is backwords compatable from what I remeber and the glass may be cheeper for it. A quick look on ebay can confirm that.

Ooooo them's fightin' words!!!!



seriously, I think both DSLR systems (Canon and Nikon) are great. But top-of-the-line Nikkor glass blows Canon out of the water for sharpness, clarity etc. Canon's electronics are probably better (but the margin is very small now) and they were first to put AF motors inside the lens almost two decades ago. But Nikon was make world-class photographic glass when Canon was competing with Xerox in the copy machine wars. Nikon's glass is in the same stratosphere as the best German glass from Leica etc.

back to the OP and buying a camera, I haven't bought new equipment in years. But I always found best or nearly best price at http://www.bhphoto.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I was semi-pro photog for a few a few years and own three Nikon DSLRS. Go with Canon or Nikon and you'll be fine. So much out there for accessories, extra lenses etc. with those two brands you can't go wrong.

PM me and ill send you a beginners DSLR photography guide I wrote about a year ago.