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(Finally a reprieve from soccer registration). Photokina is coming and it is just an incredible time to buy a high end SLR. The lower end cameras seem to be a deadend. Although they have 12 megapixels, they are reaching the end of the line in image quality (small lense) and low noise (small sensor), but right now is the peak for top end:

• Nikon D90. This is a 12 megapixel camera with full HD movie mode (720p) so is a good step up now.
• Actually, I think the Nikon D700 is way more interesting as a full frame camera that is 12MP and just $3k. That is expensive, but it is amazingly fast and the quality is amazing.
• Canon 50D is 15 megapixels in APC size at $1400 street, so higher resolution than the D90, but not full frame. This is a terrific camera in terms of price point and resolution.
• Sony A900. Sony is catching up fast with the giants and is launching a 24MP (!!!) full frame camera. Wow, that is terrific, but what about all my lenses!

• Canon 5D Replacement. I’ve been waiting for this camera for two years. The move to full frame would be terrific, although the 50D is really good. The launch of the 50D and a 5D replacement will put Canon back in the ring. Nikon has really been kicking butt and the Sony guys are not far behind, so this is Canon’s chance to get back in there. This camera has been slipping for 18 months now. The rumor is that it is 18-21MP full frame.

  Wow that is a long way from the 8MP 350D I got in 2006 or just about 2 years ago. I stil can’t believe how many great shots even that camera allows. Nice thing is the incredible lenses are all going to still work, so the old maxim of put it in the glass is really true.