Thank you ALL!! I am torn between the Nikon D300 and the D3. I worry that the D3 might be alittle above my head at the time!! I am pretty new... My husband has been very supportive, and says that what every I want, we can get... Boy, I never thought that would be as big of a problem as it is!

Alot of our specialties are outside, and that is where I would probably use it the most for dog shows. I do go to some inside shows, but I'm usually in the ring!!!

I didn't mention that I will be going to Glacier and Yellowstone again this fall for two weeks, so I would like to be able to master the camera and lenses before then, which might be a problem with stepping up so much to the D3.

And yes, Jim, 7 labs are a housefull! Wouldn't have it any other way.

As soon as my computer gets back from the shop (having technical difficulties) I'll get some of my favorite pictures up to be critiqued. So, you guys and gals will have to be gentle with me!