Editors' note: This story was originally published on May 8, 2012 and has been updated to include my review of the D4 (as opposed to CNET Australia's review, which we'd previously posted).
Not everyone approaches the dSLR buying decision as a tabula rasa choice. If you've already chosen Nikon -- whether it's because you already have some lenses, your friends are enamored of the brand, or you simply have had good experiences with the company's point-and-shoots -- here's some help selecting the right dSLR model.
On a general note, if your budget is tight, and unless there's a specific feature or performance level you need from a particular model, it's usually a good idea to save money on the body and spend it on a better lens.
As you make your decision, keep in mind that two models are ready for replacement: the D5100, which is now over a year old, and the D300s, which has been around for more than 2.5 years. I wouldn't be surprised if we heard about a D5200 by the end of the summer and a D400 just before this year's big Photokina show in mid-September.
Also, rumors have surfaced of a D600, a cheapish full-frame model using an Aptina Imaging sensor -- that's what's in the ... [Read more]
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