Which body?

[Dave C.]

Hello, I am a new poster new to this forum, but have been reading it for quite some time now. Thank you all for all of your valueable information! I really believe that all of your advice has genuinely helped my photography!

Now my question:

I am looking to upgrad to a new body, and as much as I would like to move to FX, the budget doesn't currently allow for it. So I am looking at either the D300s or the D7000 that was just released. I am leaning heavily to the D7000, it seems to offer everytihg that the D300s has to offer and more ( except for the pc ports, and full magnesium body from what I can tell, if I am missin other things pleas let em know).

So I guess my main question would be: What if any, are the reasons you would choose the D300s over the D7000?


I am mainly shooting in "M", ocasionaly I will use "A". I am currently mosltly doing portraits, and would like to possibly get into weddings, but currently have only shot weddings as a backup. I am not goign to be shooting much if any sports.

As I said above the main differences I can tell (video not included) is that the d300s has a full metal body, and pc ports, aside from that I dont see a big advantage. I use pocket wizards, or CLS for my lighting so the pc connection is not a big deal to me, as far as the metal body goes, it appears that the D7000 has a metal back and top, and as good if not better weather/dust sealing as the d300s. again if I am missing something else please let me know.

ok, enough from me, I will sit back and see what you have to say. Thank you

[Kretch]

Go to youtube. Chase Jarvis road tested the D7000.

[OsmosisStudios]

Until I see samples and reviews of the D7000 body from reputable sources, I can't recommend it. I'd wait until you at least see some reviews before making any decisions.

[Dave C.]

Originally Posted by Kretch

Go to youtube. Chase Jarvis road tested the D7000.

Thank you i have checked that out, and also read the preview( Nikon D7000 Hands-on Preview: 1. Introduction: Digital Photography Review and Ken Rockwell's take on it.) all good info.

i guess what i'm looking for is a D300s user to tell me why they think the D300s is a better camera. I know this is dificult since the D7000 is not yet avaliabe.

Thank you for the response.

[Dave C.]

Originally Posted by OsmosisStudios

Until I see samples and reviews of the D7000 body from reputable sources, I can't recommend it. I'd wait until you at least see some reviews before making any decisions.

I agree, so far as i mentiond before the chase j video, DPreview and Ken Rockwell's review are the only reputable reviews i have seen on it. I think no matter what i will need to actualy hold one in my hand before i can pull the trigger, but at the moment i have the $$ and the itch for a new body!!

i guess i will have to just wait like the rest of us.

thank you for the response.

[Kretch]

Just what do you think the D7000 is going to give you that the D90 doesn't?

[Dave C.]

Originally Posted by Kretch

Just what do you think the D7000 is going to give you that the D90 doesn't?

1. 1080p video, which i have been waiting for for a LONG time (thank you Nikon) i can finally ditch my camcorder and have much more control over my video, plus AF and manual control in video ( HUGE if you shoot video, which i do, no longer have to fiddle with pulling focus) and LV. Plus a Mic jack, and Stereo sound.

2. more rugged body with weather/dust sealing.( D90 is all plastic with no sealing) I know i said i shoot portraits a lot, but i also shoot a lot of outdoor photos on lakes, off roading, as well as hunting, and the weather is not always my friend .

3 A better/newer technology image sensor,(d90 is from 2008) with more MP ( MP is not a huge deal, i am quite happy with the D90 resolution) that will also provide better low light photography ( so says Nikon, yet to be determined in a side by side comparison). also 14 bit processing.

4 Faster AF (than d90), better metering (than D90&D300) and faster FPS than d90 (although not much faster) and a more durable, higher grade shutter.

those 4 seem to be the biggest advantages to me. #1 and 3 seem to be the biggest advantage over the D330s, and all 4 seem to me to be large improvements on the already very good D90 ( if the d90 had these 4 features i would not even think of upgrading.)

Would you agree? or do you not see a reason to upgrade?

[OsmosisStudios]

Originally Posted by Dave C.

(...) and Ken Rockwell's review are the only reputable reviews

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Sorry, you said "Ken Rockwell" and "reputable" in the same sentence.

/carryon

[danbaileyphoto]

My advice would be to get the D7000. It's lighter in weight, has everything you need and cost less. Coupled with the latest sensor and image processing technology, there would really be no reason you need to get the D300, UNLESS:

You are really hard on your gear. You shoot in situations and environments where things are very dusty or wet. Your shooting style is such that you might drop your camera or bang it around and need a pro quality, sealed body that can take years of abuse.

Plus, the D7000 will shoot better quality video. The D300s was the first generation Nikon DLSR that shot video and the technology has certainly improved since then.

[candleman]

Originally Posted by danbaileyphoto

The D300s was the first generation Nikon DLSR that shot video and the technology has certainly improved since then.

D90 was
D300s was only released a year or so later.

D7000 does initially sound pretty good, especialy for the price.
you wont be able to get your hands on one for a few weeks at best anyway, which is just enough time for more indepth reviews to be posted.

i doubt that the sensor wil suck.. but its best to see reviews.
I've seen one ISO3200 image and its about as clean as a D300s is at ISO1600
Nikon D7000 Preview Images | Chase Jarvis Blog