The D800, a case for the higher resolution

Why would anybody not want to buy a Dodge RAM 3500 ? Isn't it shortsighted to buy a smaller car if you can get this behemoth ?

Ah well ... hmm ... let me guess ... maybe I DON'T NEED IT !!!

The same goes for the D800. What YOU need/want could be quite far from what I need/want. If the D800 is soooo great why bother with a D4 anyway ??? Hmm,  let me guess again ... ahh

• maybe I need 10 fps
• maybe I'm shooting for newspapers or websites only requiring abysmal low resolutions.
• maybe I need an even more weatherproof and sturdy body
• maybe I like the illuminated buttons and controls
• maybe I want 400k cycles shutter
• maybe I want a built-in ethernet port

Your post suggests that more resolution is always better. Truth couldn't be farther from that. The camera that gives me the best compromise of features is the most suited for me.