> > there's been a gathering of pace on the rumormill
> > now about a dozen times since 2004, over the d3.
> > a lot of it seemed reasonable then, too.
>
> I suspect there's plenty of life left in the rumourmill.

plenty. i heard it myself today, from my local authorized nikon dealer, who reported to me that the official nikon sales rep told him that the d3 is coming, and

"they're not using the term 'full-frame.' they say it's a 35mm-sized sensor."

still, i MIGHT believe it if and when they make an official announcement.