ya D3s.
D800e + grip + extra batt, will come pretty near the price of a D3s.
and still will have less batt life, probably slower AF, obviously slower FPS.

how much is OM-D?
imo, no point getting OM-D unless in future u want to maintain 2 different lens systems...cos for sure u wont be happy with just 1 lens on OM-D.

just go buy fuji X10 or anything similar can already.

To be frank, im started to lose patient with D800 too, no stock, + issue, some said no problem, but some said just ignorance by Nikon for denying the truth.

So the best option is to skip D800 and D4 for now.

A good, low shutter count -  used D3s make many sense.

However, seriously thinking of getting a street camera, E.g. OM-D, first while waiting D800 to get fix and stock.

But not much advice my friend can giv eme, all DSLR gear head and non M43 fans

as for me, i personally don't think the colour cast thing on the LCD is a problem.
well, i use the LCD for liveview manual focus. check histogram. check focusing and composition.
i never use it to check colour balance coz it's never accurate.

so a bit of colour cast is alright for me

imo not worth it if ur gonna continue with nikon or have lots of money to spend, just buy X10 or X100

To be frank, im started to lose patient with D800 too, no stock, + issue, some said no problem, but some said just ignorance by Nikon for denying the truth.

So the best option is to skip D800 and D4 for now.

A good, low shutter count -  used D3s make many sense.

However, seriously thinking of getting a street camera, E.g. OM-D, first while waiting D800 to get fix and stock.

But not much advice my friend can giv eme, all DSLR gear head and non M43 fans

Actually im shooting raw too, so for me the screen is mainly to check composition and focusing, the rest all PP can adjust.

Thats why. May as well delay the purchase and see whether nikon gonna fix it

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Added on April 23, 2012, 7:44 pm

Nikon Forever!*

Fuji focus a bit slow, play with it before and if Xpro1 same as per what review said, i rather get alternative.

if i shot raw will the picture setting at the in-camera settings affect the raw file? i tried different picture setting and put in lightroom, preview shot no difference

it may be abit slow, but ur not going to use it to shoot sports anyway

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Added on April 23, 2012, 8:07 pm

picture setting only affects what it will look like on the LCD, unless of cos u also record jpg.
raw file is not touched at all.

icic....

i wonder if i use a grey color spray paint and paint on some prepaid card, can it be use as my grey card for white balance?

Hehe. Macro, insects, small items, products ... that's what I enjoy doing when I didn't go outing with friends.  (rarely go outing due to time constraints also  )
Anyhow, it is easier coz can do it just at home & own time. 
Really inspired by those hardcore macro+insects photogs with awesome lenses ... can zoom in so much and with a lots of details intact ...
I'm just using cheapo setup + macro lens : d3100 + tamron SP AF90 + raynox filter ... taking macro+super macro is really damn tricky and tedious ...need patience.

safer to pick up a proper grey card to make sure it's actually middle grey, but I figure it won't hurt to try Do report back!

Personally if i had your budget to splurge while waiting, i'd go for the fujifilm x100 as a street camera.. no need change lens.. just right for most outing also.. i dunno what will i do if i have 2 systems with interchangeable lens.. @_@ confused.. hahaha~

icic....

i wonder if i use a grey color spray paint and paint on some prepaid card, can it be use as my grey card for white balance?

theres actually a t-shirt out there thats made to be 18% gray.
the color balance cards also, some books got give it free, else can buy around RM15-20...
buy spraycan also RM5-7...then not guaranteed to be accurate...waste money only

To be frank, im started to lose patient with D800 too, no stock, + issue, some said no problem, but some said just ignorance by Nikon for denying the truth.

So the best option is to skip D800 and D4 for now.

A good, low shutter count -  used D3s make many sense.

However, seriously thinking of getting a street camera, E.g. OM-D, first while waiting D800 to get fix and stock.

But not much advice my friend can giv eme, all DSLR gear head and non M43 fans

Wow haha I think the shirt is a good idea!

Just ask your assistant to wear on the go..

But if your assistant sweat alot also wont be 18% Liao lol

Nikon SLR for street camera!

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