GeneralBenson
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But you still didn't answer what you need that your gear isn't doing for you...
Ummm, how about High ISO, DOF control, better focusing ability, more focus points, more external controls, better view finder, faster fps, etc, etc, etc.
Going to a full frame body isn't just about sensor size. It's a completely different class of camera.
Well, for starters, you're not the OP so I'm not sure why you answered. I know the difference between FX and DX, but thanks for clarifying. I want to know what is they are looking for in FX that they aren't getting from their DX camera, to make sure that they aren't just after that magical full frame sensor that makes all your pictures pro looking. It's quite possible that they could achieve everything they want to do with their current equipment, or upgrades in lenses, knowledge and skills.
And secondly, like Overread said, the majority of the things you mentioned have nothing to do with sensor size. The auto-focus, focus points, and fps of the crop sensor 7D will blow the full frame 5D out of the water. The high iso, fps, AF, fps, HD video, and build quality of the crop sensor 1DmkIV will blow the D700 out of the water. The dynamic range of my cropped senor Pentax K-5 will beat every other camera ever made, including FF and medium format; and the weathersealing and build quality are as "pro" as any other body on the market.
You're right, full frame isn't just about sensor size, it's about people who are unsatisfied with their images thinking that buying a "pro" camera with a big sensor will make them great photographers. There's are plenty of good reasons to use FX over DX, which is why I asked the OP what they were looking for that they weren't getting. But the truth is, most people who feel like they need to upgrade either have some money burning a hole in their pocket, or would rather try and upgrade their way to better photos rather than become a better photographer.
*flame suit on*
Cheers!