That said, I reckon I could get an equivalent image with my pocket sized 7.2mega pixel... it is all about composition and lighting (oh, and a clean car!)
Tenchi, the initial shot is with my D200. My brand new toy will require another heavy investment in full-frame lens, rather than DX (which is optimised for APS-C sized sensors...)
So, have the body, can use the VR DX lenses but I will soon buy a F1.2 50mm fixed, just to get started.
I spent the money instead on the 3 x SB-800 iTTL flashes ...
I have more carbon fibre in my photography gear than my car

tripods and monopods get heavy if not made in carbon!
Thanks for the tips and tricks
Tryg