Nikon and Canon went all-out engineering-wise on the new line-up of DSLR camera bodies.
We’ll see how good the image quality is, but feature-wise they have remarkable improvements.
All cameras have LiveView and 14-bit A/D, but Nikon has the features edge generally, with a very high resolution LCD display and CF UDMA support. The Nikon D300 has a 100% viewfinder, while the Canon 40D is still only 95%.
Fortunately, the consumer is the real winner, provided they can wait until November or beyond (though the Canon 40D is in stores now.) 
These upgraded models all seem to support the same batteries and lenses as the previous generation, but not grips. The FX (full-frame) Nikon D3 even has a DX mode for the small-sensor optimized lenses.
| Body | mp | fps | Site | DP Review | Ken Rockwell | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon D300 | 12 | 6/8 | Nikon | Preview | Preview | 825/ | $1,800 |
| Nikon D3 | 12 | 9/11 | Nikon | Preview | Preview | 1240/ | $5,000 |
| Canon 40D | 10 | 6.5 | Canon | Preview | Preview | 740/822 | $1,300 |
| EOS-1Ds Mark III | 21 | 5 | Canon | Preview | Preview | 1200/1400 | $8,000 |
I read that the Nikon D200 was slaying the Canon 30D in Japan sales-wise. It could be because of the amazing build quality of the D200 and wholesale theft of electronics from its pro big brother, the D2X. We’ll see what happens with the new generation of bodies.
cnet photos: Nikon develops a full-frame SLR
cnet: New carping about high-end Canon SLR focus
cnet: Canon preps two high-end telephoto lenses
gizmodo: Hands On D3 and D300 Impressions: Beefy and Beautiful
cnet: Canon has fix for high-end SLR autofocus
cnet: Nikon to expand full-frame SLR line
cnet photos: Like digital SLRs but less bulky
Photographer: Canon 1D Mark III autofocus still needs work
cnet.com: Review: Nikon D300 solid as a little tank
Thanx for the info.
Can I post this at my new forum? or would you like to stop by and post it and have a look around?
thanx again