Nikon's new D700 guns for Canon's full frame enthusiasts

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Nikon's new D700 FX-family full frame sensor DSLR is a serious challenge to Canon's ageing EOS 5D in the more affordable full frame DSLR stakes. DPNow looks at the D700's prospects and asks does the D700 precipitate the retirement of the original Nikon full frame DSLR, the D3?

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[Ian]

Morning all, now you know why I was prompted to put the forum poll about full frame DSLR opinions up last night

There is no doubt that the new crop of full frame DSLRs from Canon and Nikon, and Sony Alpha - soon, is very attractive. But can one justify the cost premium which is worth a couple, or even more, smaller DSLRs in value terms?

The poll is here:

http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5909

Ian