upgrade from D300 ???

[kimspics]

I got my new 24-70 mm 2.8 and have used it on a couple of shoots..very exciting. Now, I need to upgrade. I am keeping my D300 as a second camera to have on hand. What should I upgrade to??? or what would be the most logical upgrade from a D300?????

[ARKreations]

Originally Posted by kimspics

I got my new 24-70 mm 2.8 and have used it on a couple of shoots..very exciting. Now, I need to upgrade. I am keeping my D300 as a second camera to have on hand. What should I upgrade to??? or what would be the most logical upgrade from a D300?????

If a true "upgrade" is really necessary, the D700 would be the logical step up to full frame. If you don't need full frame, just need a second body or need video capability, then the D300s would make more sense. But the key word there is "need" - otherwise, there's nothing wrong with what you've got unless there's a specific limitation you can't overcome without better equipment.

I agree, the D300 + 24-70 is a fantastic combination!

[OsmosisStudios]

Originally Posted by kimspics

Now, I need to upgrade.

Why?

(stupid 10 character limit)

[Rich F]

The D300s isn't really an upgrade. It's more of an update. Just adds video and a few minor tweaks. The D700 would be a true upgrade.

Just remember that your 18-200 won't work on the D700, so you'll be looking to get the new 70-200 f/2.8 next.

[kirbinster]

Why do you "NEED" to upgrade the body? The D300 (300's) is the top of the line non-full frame body. The only step "up" is full frame - but do you need that? What will it do for you that the D300 won't? You have to keep in mind that if you go full frame your lenses will behave differently in terms of effective focal length, and DX lenses won't work fully.

[LoveDSLR]

Originally Posted by kimspics

I got my new 24-70 mm 2.8 and have used it on a couple of shoots..very exciting. Now, I need to upgrade. I am keeping my D300 as a second camera to have on hand. What should I upgrade to??? or what would be the most logical upgrade from a D300?????

D3s or D700. I have a D3 and a D300 (spare while backup is a 5D Mk II).

[Almond.Butterscotch]

I agree with kirbinster and Osmosis's question: why do you "NEED" an upgrade?

The only things higher up than the D300/s: D3 (summat outdated), D3x (lots of megapixels), D3s (ISO 100000), and the D700 (crown jewel?)