Actually having started this thread thinking "another miracle of Photoshop" I have come to the conclusion it is probably true.

The more you look at the so-called "deadly" rivalry between Nikon and Canon, you must observe they never clash at the same price point. Wouldn't in the least surprise me if there was a "Gentleman's Agreement" to that end!

So bearing in mind the past, it makes sense to have a line up on the lines of: D40 1000D D60 450D D90 50D D300 5Dmk11 D700 (Trying to read the runes of what both makes might do this year)

Pointless speculation for me - bought a D300 and that is definitely that!

Paul