The Nikon D3x

Someone made a great YouTube video that pretty well sums up how I feel about the Nikon D3x. I was just telling Dawn today that I might want to switch over to Canon in a few years. Here's the rub: When I update, regardless of whether it is Nikon or Canon, I'm going to have to buy new full-framed lenses. (The D200 and D300s uses DX lenses.) Basically that means I'm starting over. And if I'm starting over, I have the luxury of again asking myself "Nikon or Canon?"

I won't be upgrading for quite a while mind you. The equipment I have now is more than adequate. In fact, it's fantastic. And if I ever need to shoot low-light in a cathedral for example, I'll easily rent a couple D3s for the weekend.

But I'll be thinking about some new gear when the next generation of cameras arrives. (That is, if they do more than just add the ability to shoot movies. I'm going to be looking for greater dynamic range and more pixels of course.) And if Nikon hasn't wowed me by then with their new professional models, and by producing some long overdue lenses, Canon may get a new customer.