>I hear the D600 is calling my name as well, but I'm
>resisting. Moving from the D7000 to the D600 will give me more
>capability, not skill. Poor exposure or composition on the
>D600 won't look much better than on the D7000. I'll just wind
>up with larger file sizes.

I heard it too, even to the point of handling one at a camera store. But it was not financially feasible, therefore not logical to think about moving to. And I am not going to listen to that siren call. Common sense spoke in my other ear and agrees with what you say.

>Consider upgrading your lenses first. I'll go to a D600 or
>other FX body at some point, but am investing in good FX glass
>first. That way the transition won't be so financially
>brutal.

Amen, brother!

Lenses can generally give you
>an easier step up in the IQ of your photographs than a more
>expensive camera.

Can you give me another amen?


>If you're at a point where you feel your skills can take
>advantage of the additional capabilities of a FX camera, go
>for it.

That's it, right there. Nail head struck soundly!

George