>> I don't really know what's driving Bob but I thought it was the ability
to make very large prints. If that's the motivating factor I'm surprised
that his choice is not a 5D or some other full frame variant. <<
Even Bob doesn't know what's driving Bob. <g> Quality, dependability,
longevity, expandability, etc., all have their part to play. Large prints
are important, and for that reason among others the 5D or its replacement is
still under consideration.
That said, the 5D in its present form is not weather sealed, or so I've been
told, and weather sealing can be a real plus here on the coast of Maine,
especially as I like to spend time outside when the weather is less than
clement. The Nikon D200 is sealed, and much less expensive than the 5D, and
compared extremely favorably in a number of reviews I've read.
For example, one source pointed out that the D200 image, measured
horizontally, is 3,872 pixels, The 5D's is 4,368 pixels, slightly more than
10 percent more. I'm told that's not enough to make a discernable difference
eyeballing a 16x20 print, but I don't know.
I don't have any Oly glass left to speak of, other than DZ, so that's not a
factor. Whichever way I go, I'll have to shell out for new glass. And I've
got a history with Nikon. Bought my first F with the new Photomic FTN finder
back in 1969, while stationed in Vietnam. Shot for years with 28mm and 105mm
and nothing in between. So there's a bit of nostalgia in the choice, though
I'm trying not to let it get the better of me as this is mostly a
professional consideration.
I'm still studying on it, and probably will be for a while yet. Currently in
the time of year when my picture-taking is at its minimum. Until the snow
flies. Maybe by then. At any rate, I appreciate the discussion, and the
arguments for both sides. I read 'em all and think about 'em all, mostly so
I'll have someone else to blame if my choice doesn't suit me. <g>
--Bob
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