RJSecoy

Thank you.  Per your advice, I think I'll stick to Nikon G or Canon L.

Thank you again and again for the info and assistance.  From everything I've researched, tried to put together as a system, and considered from your suggestions, I get to exactly what you...

I noticed your post "Frantically rubbing my crystal ball. Nikon . . . Nikon . . . speak to me" regarding the "D7100 (or whatever it is called) will be announced Q1" and f4 DX lenses.  I'm...

Thank you to everyone for the extensive and informative advice.  Based on that, I have revised this request for assistance as of December 26, 2012 according to further info that's been requested. ...

Thank you for the post; wildlife is by far at the top of what I do.  I've looked at the 1D Mark IV which does sound appropriate and very good for me.  However, I was only able to find this used,...

Thanks for the additional help - again.  You've covered a lot of ground for me, probably almost all I need to know.  I just though I'd mention that according to comments, especially your advice,...

Thank you so much for the several cost-scaled, in spite of my again not providing the needed specifics on budget.  Accordingly, I have completely revised my initial question; however, you appear to...

Thank you for the informative comments, especially given your long-term experience and in spite of my not providing needed budget info.  I also would like to keep equipment as long as possible. I...

Thank you for the additional post; I apologize for again being vague and not understanding your point.  Unfortunately, I have yet to establish a sufficiently consistent income on which to...

I'm sorry you found my question frustrating.  I tried to indicate that I want high quality appropriate to what do, which expense I can justify by using it several years.  My suggestion was that the...

Thank you again for taking additional time to assist with informative and valuable advice.Changing lenses on the beach sounds does sound "scary" and difficult to me.  Since I'm there a few to...

Thanks for the run-down on D7000 vs. D300s.  My reading from others here and from DP reviews seem to agree, and the D300s is about twice the price.  DPR also says that D300s AF is slow.  Per your...

Thanks so much for such an extensive and informative reply - a lot more than I hoped for.  I do take one of your main points:  even though I do expect limitations and compromises going from a...

Thank you for the considered advice.  I understand you may not wish to spend more time on this, but I am curious about how the Canon 5D3 and the  70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM are being viewed.  Reviews...

Thank you for expanding my considerations to the D7000; as you said, it is certainly price competitive.  Per the review here, it also sounds like trade-offs with the D300S makes that a possibility...

In addition, I have posted a gallery for evaluation of the level I'm on and the appropriate equipment I might use.  This is under the name RJSecoy at http://www.dpreview.com/galleries/4882554848....