Yup, you missed the point.. No matter... Used your reference to B&H and perused the reviews of both the D5 and the D300.. Only 2-3 minor beefs with the Nikon while the D5 had many more; although not with image quality, it was more with other items..
Sorry.. I know you're a die-hard Canon fan.. But after handling both and operating both, the D300 just seems to fit my needs/wishes more than the Canon.. I did not scrimp on glass; the 17X55 ED II Nikkor lens has been touted by everyone I've talked to as being excellent. Can't do the D3 which would be GREAT... Too much bux..
Now I just have to learn the proper techniques and experiment like there's no tomorrow.. Cameraland's sending me a rather large box posthaste..
