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Originally Posted by hankg
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.
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Also, I don't think that many projects really require more than 12 megapixels or so. And Nikon probably is aware of that. I have a 1Ds and a 1DmkII but opted for a 5D over the 1DsII because I prefer its size and weight. (The batteries and chargers are much smaller and lighter too.) The 1DsIII is very apealing but I may pass on it hoping for a replacement for the 5D within a year. (I'm not in a hurry.) Pro body or not the 5D has held up very well for me.
I wonder if the release of the D3 will lead Nikon into making some new wide angle PC lenses.
If Leica has the resources to make a full featured R10 (AF lens system), I think they should be looking at a form factor closer to the 5D or D300.