Had problems with raw files being read by Camera Raw.  Updated it
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/thankyou.jsp?ftpID=5371&fileID=5001
 and still couldn't read it.  Turns out the problem was in Nikon Transfer.  I decided to install the latest Nikon View 2 from the CD that came with the camera and the fixed the problem!!!  OMG...the files are huge now.

Decision made!

It's the D800 for me.  I shoot events, wildlife(mostly birds), portraits...and everything else.
My main concerns with choosing the D800 over the D700
1.  Worried about large file sizes -  camera has 3.0 USB resulting in faster transfer rates than my D700.  Will need to upgrade my ram and later my video card.  Piece of cake for amazing resolution.
2.  Noise compared to D700 - better than the D700, not sure how that is possible.
3.  Faster shutter speed necessary for D800 due to increased resolution - this was a big one, since I shoot events primarily.  However, with good technique, I am getting great shots...better sharpness and more creativity room...AND I can use my DX lenses..so I save money until I can justify the 24-70 jewel.

Heon in flight, 85mm 1.4, strong crop.

4.  Slower FPS compared to D700(birds) - did great shooting at JPEG fine with a lot of information to render true color and mind blowing sharpness.  see attached picture, which is my best yet of a heron in flight...and this is only the first time using it for birds!!!
5.  Worried about freezing issue. - still slightly concerned about this but the faster and more accurate autofocusing is keeping me with the D800. I will update my firmware because I heard the Nikon addressed this in an update.


Now the only thing the D700 has over the D800 IMHO, is reliability.  I will see if the D800 proves its worthiness in my next event.  I will keep my trusty D90 handy at the same time, just in case.
Why I love it.
1. It feels better.
2.  Love the cropping freedom.
3.  Faster autofocus in low light and that is damn good considering that I am comparing it to a D700.
4.  You can feel the new technology, the doors, the shutter, etc. Today's technology.

Why I pisses me off sometimes.
1.  I need to really steady my hand for every shot..where my D700 spoiled me by being more tolerant.
2.  Froze on me a couple times already.   Will update my firmware and see.

The honeymoon is on!

So much to do and so little time...where do the 24 hours disappear?

Current project is major decision between D700 and D800.  I will be posting my own comparison images.  Already I have found out that the D700 is more forgiving than the D800 but when the D800 focuses, it is sharp..real sharp..even after cropping.  Even more surprising is how the D700 stays close in sharpness even with 12MP vs 36MP.  The D700 is a classic...something that Nikon got right..very right.  Nothing else comes close in its class.
Images to be posted later for your viewing pleasure and own analysis.  Please understand that my comparison is going to be based on how I use my camera for my shoots, whether it be Portraits, Events or Birding.  By that I mean, that most shots will be handheld, which will put the D800 for a serious challenge given its resolution and apparent demand on shooting discipline.
Here is an image I took in a very dimly lit room with most of the light coming from an IPhone, which is being viewed.

This photo was shot an unbelieveable ISO of 10,159.  No noise supression applied, shot in JPG and then simply compressed for Facebook...so nothing special in the form of Post processing.  The results are staggering.  Technology has progressed.  This was shot with the Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S NIKKOR Lens for Nikon.