Nikon D1X

Opinion: Very, very good camera.
I've a Canon Eos D30 too: incomparable.

Opinion: This is a camera that, for me, will totally replace the need for standard film. Easy to use, fast and immediate shutter release with NO delay! Super quick focusing (intelligent, too). Don't slack on the lens; get a 24-120 or equivalent -- a perfect combo for me. Weight is suprising well balanced and not an issue with the camera strap around your neck. Be sure to take advantage of the IEEE1394 interface for fast downloads. The unit comes with a semi-clear LCD cover; leave it on -- the screen will scratch easily. You Pro's out there...this is the one!

Opinion: The image quality and resolution is is so good that you will need a very good lens to take advantage of it (had to upgrade to Nikon 80-200/2.8 myself to make good use of this camera).

Little bit peeved that to get ISO 1600 , you have to do custom function (it's a pain to change ISO 1600 if you are in the "standard ranges" of 125-800). Also I wish there was an easier way to adjust ISO (like on the Canon D30) since the image quality is so good that you can consider ISO adjustment a 3rd parameter in addition to aperture and shutter.

The quality as ISO 1600 is still quite amazing - the digital noise is very fine. It's the most similar to film of all other digital SLR's I have/had (D30, D1).

As for value, I can't say that ANY digital SLR is a good value since this technology will be outdated in 1-2 years.

Opinion: I have had my D1x since Sept. 5 and am still learning all its features. Having an F100 helped, as many controls are similiar. But this is the camera to beat. Quality, capability, features, etc. - all are tops. I am totally impressed, there is no other camera like it. It has already replaced most of my work with film.