Same here...been using Nikon's since the "F" model and know the feeling and you're getting the best advise here. Nikon Df !!!

I use the new 1.7 with my new 70-200 2.8 lens on my D4 and it works great in and outdoors.

Early last month I asked you about auto ISO since I never used it and was traveling to do some very casual family and friends shooting. I didn't need FF so the D4 and big fast glass was staying home. I acquired a D40x outfit that wasn't being used. I did buy a grip/battery pack. extra batteries and the proper lens hoods for the lenses. I'm over 40 years shooting with big Nikons, I needed to get that feel again even with the much smaller camera. D40x with 18-55 AFS VR, 55-200 and SB-900. I shot everything on full auto ISO ( as most of you suggested ), full auto program and portrait mode once. I have to say that little camera did a very good job. Some minor editing with Picasa for some cropping and fill and then made Cd's for each and they were more than happy with the results. Thank You !!!

Thanks SS I always enjoy your comments. I was asking mainly for when I use the longer zoom without flash of course. I'll play with it and see how it works for me. Take Care !!!

I know exactly what you mean however for what I will be doing ( very casual ) I really don't need the D4, 70-200 2.8 etc. The D4 is the best I ever used and I've been shooting since the late 60's. I started digital with a D1 and worked my way up. I've used my friends D700 and it is awesome.

Looks good to me......NICE !!!

Thanks everyone.....as usual great advice and tips !!!

Thanks Cat I will do that. I have four Nikon batteries. Two each in the grip and then a backup set.

I have a trip coming up and I'm going light. Instead of some of my FX gear I will bring a D40x outfit that I seldom use and I mean seldom. I don't remember the last time I used it. D40x with grip and two batteries, two lenses and an SB 900 flash. Casual outdoor shooting with people and sometimes a classic car as a prop along with a large family picnic. Never used Auto ISO. Your thoughts please !!!

I've used a TC 1.4 and was very happy with it and now I have the new TC 1.7 and love it. On my 70-200 2.8 II and other lenses on the D4 it is awesome.

Still in the original packaging from Nikon the super strap is strong and did a great job caring my F2s with motor drive, battery pack and every other option Nikon had that year including the EE servo aperture control with a lens and then came the F3. $20 includes free economy shipping in the US.

NOS ( new old stock ) Nikon soft leather lens cover for 300 f.4 with draw string so you can us it on a 180mm 2.8 and others. I didn't try it on a 62mm but it's ok on a 77mm. $15 includes economy shipping in the US.

SOLD !!!

I've been shooting since the late 60's and I've worked up to D3's, D3s and now the D4. It's the best I've ever had. I shot hockey with the D4, 70-200 2.8 II and the TC 1.7 tele and it worked out great thru plexi also. I was stuck in one place and couldn't move so I added the tele when I went behind the goalie to get the reach. Even with the loss of some light b/c of the tele everyone was quite happy with the results and some of my images made a magazine.

I had that problem with a Lexar CF card once and sent it to Lexar after speaking with them and not only did they retrieve the photos they sent me a new card. I didn't have a recovery program at that time. Lexar and San Disk have been very good to me for many years both CF and SD.

Sorry no EM manuals however if you know any really serious EM collectors I have an NOS ( new old stock ) factory cutaway EM camera and lens in a plastic showcase that shows every angle of the camera and lens and its workings. It's on Ebay until Sunday.