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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BackdoorArts" data-source="post: 180894" data-attributes="member: 9240">As has been said, as long as you don't feel the need for a higher frame rate than 5 fps (they say 5.5 in CH, but call it 5).  The D800 will only give you 7 and that's with the grip, so it's effectively only 1 fps higher.  When I had oil issues with the D600 it was exacerbated by the use of Continuous High shutter mode, but I have to say that is no longer the case since Nikon replaced the shutter in May.  If you want to shoot FX I believe it's a great choice, provided you can live with 5 fps, as it gives you more pixel density than the D700 so you can effectively crop down more without losing resolution.  The D800 gives you even more, and it's my go-to camera in situations where my lens reach isn't quite what I want it to be, which for me is usually birding and nature photography, but I'd imagine sports would qualify as well.</blockquote>