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Originally Posted by carstenw
The D3 isn't an answer to the 1Ds3 or the DMR. This is the interesting part: the D3 is aimed almost directly at (actually slightly above) the 1D3. This is a new tack for Nikon, and it still leaves the option for a D3x open, should they decide that they need to answer the 1Ds3. The 1D-series is Canon's bread-n-butter in the pro market, so the D3 is aimed extremely well. More MP, equivalent speed, higher-res screen (>900000 pixels!), more AF sensors, the ability to track focus by colour, and on and on. This is a really potent move by Nikon.
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I think that's absolutely correct. The 1D is the pro workhorse. The 1Ds is more of a studio photographers camera. Many of the medium format shooters who had adopted the original 1Ds have now moved to medium format digital. Many of the 35mm shooters who want hi-res full frame have opted for the 5D. I think the 1Ds market as a result is much reduced.