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True the D610 and the D810 require more care to avoid camera shake, but as I learned with the D610, it has realy good high ISO, compared to D2x etc. and so in most cases the problem is solved with higher shutter speeds.
The old 1/focal length, as a minimum handheld for me is now 1/focal length x2. This would be 1/100 sec for a 50mm lens.
Consider also that these cameras are quite large and with practice easy to hand hold at lower speeds especially with VR on, which should only be used at low shutter speeds or it causes shake.
An small light ASP/C format 24mg pix will give as much or more shake than a D810 in similar circumstances.
You are right. I followed the faster shutter speed option with the D2X but as you say, it's useable ISO ceiling limited success. The D3 was a godsend giving latitude in ISO and pixel size.
It's true technology has moved on and what once was unacceptable pixel density is now quite usable. Maybe the D810 with its higher ISO and sensor developments is not a 'bridge too far'. But unless you are doing a lot of large scale printing or heavy cropping I wonder if it's a 'bridge unnecessarily far'? Those file sizes concern me. But as Judith points out more critical deleting could be the answer.
Having not upgraded my Nikon gear for some time, 2015 is going to be exciting as I get rid of the old and .....make my mind up what new to get.
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Eric