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eaglewolf wrote:
Andre Labonte wrote:
^^^ My real wish was that the D300 was a D3h (i.e. a D300 but in a D3 body). Now that would have been sweet!
But, I don't think we will ever see that again. Nikon will maintain a pro-level DX body for many years (decades) but not with a built-in grip. That will be reserved for FX. 
On the other hand, the D300 is likely quite a bit cheaper than I would expect a D3H to be priced. I get what you are saying, but would it really make that much of a difference? At $2500 -$3000, maybe. Otherwise I'd prefer to keep the D300 the way it is. Just my 2 cents worth.
David
No doubt it would have been a more expensive camera. In fact I was expecting it to come out at around $3000 ... boy, was the D300 + grip at $2100 quite the pleasant surprise ... Nikon actually did something for less money than people expected on that one!!! My how times change. 
I never take the grip off other than to change the internal battery, and after playing with a D3, I fell in love with the greater comfort and ergonomics of the built-in grip. After all, the only reasons I chose Nikon over Canon are the ergonomics and the flash system. For the extra comfort, I would have gladly paid a few hundred more the a unibody. But about $500 more would have been my limit.
I too, like you am glad for the D300's price. I hope Nikon keeps the pro-end DX body in that range in the years to come. I figure in another 5-10 years it will be time for me to upgrade.
Cheers,
Andre
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