Hi, Duane,

I've been using a Nikon D70 for the past 1-1/2 years and thoroughly enjoy it. I spent a lot of time researching the various DSLRs and finally settled on Nikon primarily because of the lens choices and also liked the way the Nikon felt in the hand.

I shoot most anything but primarily enjoy getting out in the mountains for wildlife where I get to see stuff like this:



I agree with your statement that most of the DSLRs are capable of outstanding images with good lenses and a knowledgeable shooter.

I currently have the following equipment for my D70:

Nikon 70-200 VR
Nikon 80-200 f2.8
Nikon 18-70 DX
Tamron 90 f2.8 Macro
Nikon 70-300 D....rarely use anymore since the two better
telephotos came along.
Nikon 1.7x 17E teleconverter
Tamron 1.4x SP AF teleconverter
Various UV and Circular Polarizer filters
Nikon SB-600 Flash
Stroboframe flip flash bracket
Feisol 3301N Carbon Fiber tripod with Kirk BH-3 ballhead
Bogen 3021 tripod (Old style) with Bogen 3030 head (I'll
probably replace the 3030 with another Kirk ballhead.)
Bogen 681B monopod with 3229 head
Bogen 449 CarbonOne monopod with 3437 head
LowePro Mini Trekker backpack and several other assorted
bags.
Three Olympus digicams; C-5050Z, C-7000UZ, and C-2100UZ,
together with Olympus FL-40 flash.

High on my 'wish list' are a Nikon 300 or 80-400VR and
either a 17-35, 17-55, or 28-70 lens.

I will add a second body, probably a Nikon D200
if I were buying today, but that's a year or so away.

It might seem like an expensive hobby but it's nothing like what I've spent on my sailboat!!!

Good luck with your choices!

Regards,

Dick:)