I still feel as I stated in my previous post yesterday, that Nikon could or should have gone two ways with this:
1. A real entry level D600 size full frame camera at a sub $2000 price point, maybe closer to $1795.00 . Resolution, since tech has moved on since the days of 12mp bodies, would be in the 18-24mp range. Sort of the D600 they introduced but at a price point that is as much as a value purchase as the D800/e was.
2. A real successor to the D700 . A full frame robustly built D800 sized camera that also has 18-24mp, at least 6 FPS without grip (and optional 7 FPS or greater frame rate with optional grip), same AF array and metering of the D800 and then stick a price of $2395.00-2695.00 . High ISO performance would exceed that of a D800. Yes, sort of a mini D4.
This body would attract D800 users desiring a body with alternative performance feature set to complement their D800 or those who simply want a camera that does everything well with a balanced approach to both resolution, high ISO performance and shooting speed. It would of course use the D800 grip and battery.
I feel with the upcoming D600, they missed the mark in designing this camera for a well defined traget group of users.
Dave (D&A)