Ally S. 
, Feb 09, 2012; 09:34 a.m.
Hello again,
Now due to my concern on what camera to get. That makes the most sense to me personally and jobwise, I am wondering to rather get the D3 instead of D700.
What makes the most sense to get the D3?
I have been reading on here for quiet a while and I am wondering before I spend money.
My next camera needs to last quiet a while. Im all about lenses before buying a new camera. I am ready and appreciate some more opinions please
Thanks a lot
Wouter Willemse 
, Feb 09, 2012; 10:53 a.m.
D3 if you need the extra speed (frames per second) for sports or wildlife, if you need a LOT of shots on one battery charge. If you will always have the battery grip on the D700, then a D3 also makes some sense (as it will actually be a bit smaller).
All other cases, D700 makes more sense. Also, the D700 can be found new. The D3 has been out of production for quite some time.
If you meant the D3s, then that would change a bit the answer, though.
Edit: just read your older thread: apart from me failing to understand why you "must" move away from small sensors...At ISO 200, you'll be very hard pressed to see any difference between a D300 and a D3. But...in a studio environment, I'd go for the D700. If one really refuses the D800. Because that's currently the most logical choice.
Scott Ferris 
, Feb 09, 2012; 06:04 p.m.
Ally,
Unless you really need the frames per second of the D3, the D700 does offer a touch more flexibility. Unless you are buying secondhand and really can't stretch to $3,000 and a little longer wait then the D800 really does look better still.
This thread, from very recently, might be interesting to you.
