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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Geoffc" data-source="post: 81264" data-attributes="member: 8705">I think my point may have been lost judging by some of the responses. Firstly, I do recognise the improved dynamic range and image quality of the D800, however I see people producing stunning images with a D300 as well, unfortunately not me as regularly as I might like.Secondly, I would like to move to FX at some point and I have very little doubt I will end up there. If need be I'll just buy the body and a couple of wider lenses to go with the 70-200vrii and I'll be near where I am now. I don't feel compelled to build a collection to ease the transition.Thirdly, the money is not an issue. Whilst I'm no millionaire, my wife (also a keen photog and D300 user) had already encouraged me to do the upgrade if I wanted to. The only question regarding money was would I see a great improvement in my pictures for the outlay. My conclusion was that I can't buy great composition or technique so probably not.As for fps, yes I do need/want it sometimes. If that ends up being the only stumbling block in the future I may just keep the 300 for those occasions.I guess this post wasn't even specifically about the D800 which is undoubtedly a fine camera. I was just highlighting that on this occasion, rather than rushing into something, I questioned what I was trying to achieve and the answer was not as expected or hoped for. Let's face it, I would look like the cat who got the creme if I'd just picked up my new D800. I would also be writing a long post justifying the purchase <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

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