Who's waiting for Nikon D800 and Canon 5D-MK3 ? Releasing this FEB/MARCH?

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What I am really looking forward to is a lower-end full frame body, around the $1.3k range.

By lower end I mean slower burst rates as well as a lower viewfinder coverage, or even removing the video capability.

You are looking for second-hand Sony A850 (or A900 if very lucky). Currently it costs around 2k, but I guess it can be bought for less.

the old 5d had focus issues...unless you do manual focus

AF system in 5D and 5DMK2 is identical. Just stick with that center AF point and everything is ok.