As of 2017, everything that needed/could be said about this camera has been said. So, I will just highlight what I consider its most salient pros and cons
*** Pros ***
Very high quality construction and very reliable
Excellent image quality
Very good autofocus
*** cons ***
Potential image banding at high iso (dont know how widespread is this issue)
Very loud shutter noise
Base iso 200
Limited dynamic range (compared to newer Nikon cameras)
Suggested price as of July 2017: $500 for one with a low shutter count (10k to 20k).
*** Pros ***
Very high quality construction and very reliable
Excellent image quality
Very good autofocus
*** cons ***
Potential image banding at high iso (dont know how widespread is this issue)
Very loud shutter noise
Base iso 200
Limited dynamic range (compared to newer Nikon cameras)
Suggested price as of July 2017: $500 for one with a low shutter count (10k to 20k).