The small image sensor was the main reason for my switch from the D80 to D700 great. The D800 had just come out, which gave the rest decisive for the reasons given in the comments. A real D700 successor was not foreseeable. Although such an investment is a real chunks and should be carefully considered (with 24-70 total 3,500 !!), I do not regret a penny. The camera is due to the professional processing and the undefeated low noise certainly still very many years currently. The quality difference in the results for APS-C really is often visible. In addition, the margin of discretion is esp. When it comes to exemption finally as before (25 years ago with my AE-1 / 50mm). Those who do not always have the latest tech. Must have highlights and has fun, easy to customize an outstanding work tool pictures, has arrived here. I am really looking every time I use the camera. If there are still remnants, I can only recommend buying.