Thanks. I found the DxO rates the d800 about 3 stops greater range than the 5d3. (they seem to have done a decent job - or at least do a lot of comparisons) That strikes me as a quite a bit. The shots you provide are truly significantly different.

Again, thanks - any other twists and turns in the land of Nikonian that are either pleasant or unpleasant surprises now that you have had some decent view finder time?

Mike