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Thank you all for your thoughtful replies... very helpful.  (Except for earlgreyhot of course who clearly has way too much time on his hands)

I am ready to upgrade from my D700 (which I love).  I am not worried about the file sizes, fps, etc. for what I shoot. Two goals:- Better dynamic range- Video Question: From a practical user...

I own the rx100 and a D700. The rx100 cannot compete with the D700 but it DOES take great quality images. I find myself grabbing it more and more. -- Tom

yup. Made in China though not a knock off. Good luck, guys. Don't whine when you have problems with the cameras.

No... The DSLR will continue to evolve just as the compact has. It's all good. -- Tom

yes, Nikon is made of Mag.

Like putting cheap oil in an expensive car... kind of silly. If one can afford the camera, why buy a Chineses knok-off?

Don't give Ken airtime. His sole objective into drive clicks. Content is light. -- Tom

I bought the Black Rapid and returned it. With the strap attached, the camera does not sit straight on a table.... Also scratched my table. I purchased the Boss Strap... Similar but uses the left...

I owned the S100 briefly (returned it because I did not think the performance was worth the price) and all I can tell you unscientifically is there is no comparison between the cameras. The RX100...

The (lenses and cameras) would probably cost the same - market sets price. What we are seeing with this quality issue is that the market "may" help set the bar for quality. Implemented properly,...

http://www.economicpopulist.org/content/chinas-industrial-espionage-knows-no-bounds The cost of purchasing goods in China is far greater than the average person understands. Kudo's for you on your...

http://www.economicpopulist.org/content/chinas-industrial-espionage-knows-no-bounds Good luck with that.

Thanks - My point was I am not a P&S guy but I REALLY like this little camera. -- Tom

Don't get me wrong... I am not ready to abandon my D700 for this but for a carry anywhere camera, this is the first one I have been comfortable with. (Previously bought and returned the Canon...

...and what's wrong with a big footed woman?!? :-)

There is a always a price to be paid. Purchasing Chinese knock-offs of anything is damaging to us all. -- Tom

Please read my oiginal post; questions were specific to help me make a call.Anyway, happy 4th! ;-) -- Tom