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lorax · 2009-02-13T12:13:05Z

Is there anyone on here with experience of both the D90 and the D300? I'm looking for a new DSLR (to upgrade from my D80 and use all my existing lenses, so I'm sticking with Nikon) and just can't choose between them. Having tried them both out in the shop the other day I preferred the feel and the viewfinder of the D300, but it's bigger and heavier and much more expensive. I'm really confused by the reviews, the majority of which imply that the D300 has better image quality, but Ken Rockwell (yes, I know he's a pillock) but the [urlare on his site[/url] for everyone to see) points out that the D90 seems to have better low light image quality, and they are both pretty much identical [urlnormal light[/url]. I'm also slightly loathe to buy something as expensive as the D300 when it is at least halfway through its product cycle and may well get replaced in the next few months. I know that it'll still be just as good a camera when the replacement comes out etc etc, but if I were able to get a much better camera for the same money by waiting a month or two I'd be happy to stick with my D80 for a bit longer. I'm not at all bothered about the video on the D90, which I can barely see myself using, nor am I fussed about the D300 being faster - I don't really do action photos (as you'll see from [urland [urlso higher speed doesn't bother me. This is primarily about image quality - including focus and metering accuracy - and usability. Many thanks!

fontmoss

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just looked at the price of a d2x. ahem maybe i should clarify the draw of the d200 is the compromise between price and performance/control

having said that away from ebay there are a couple of d2xs for about 500

god thats prob still too much :'(

Posted : 15/02/2009 1:48 am

lorax

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having looked around on their website if there's a specific project you could always [url= http://www.fixationuk.com/Fixation/Rental.html ]rent[/url] from Fixation, or of course from others. I'm looking for a camera for daily use, so it wouldn't work for me, but I might well do it to get the use of an unaffordable lens for a few days

Posted : 15/02/2009 9:55 am

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I got the Sigma 17-70 off eBay for around £200. Good lens for the price.

[url= http://www.warehouseexpress.com/product/default.aspx?sku=1020681&eng=google&cmp=Lenses_-_Nikon_Fit&adg=Sigma_Nikon_Fit&kw=Sigma+17+70+Nikon+P&campaign=g-Lenses_-_Nikon_Fit&ms=Latitude&utm_source=Latitude_Google&utm_medium=Warehouse_Express_Cameras_and_Lenses&utm_campaign=Sigma_17-70mm_f2.8-4.5_HSM_Lens_-_Nikon_Fit&utm_term=Sigma+17+70+Nikon+Phrase ]Linky[/url]

Posted : 15/02/2009 11:08 am

fontmoss

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i think i possibly may have represented myself? im looking for an upgrade from my d40, it wouldn't be for a while but i was wondering what people thought of different bodies. i def dont have specific projects to shoot for, a quick look on my flickr should assure people of my (lack of) quality!

Posted : 15/02/2009 11:22 am

fontmoss

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id prefer the 18-50 constant 2.8 but thats another 100..

Posted : 15/02/2009 1:12 pm

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You could wait a bit for the D400 when it comes out say FX with 1080P video rumers. Or wait and get the D300 once the D400 is out.

For me I would like FX of the D700 with the low noise high ISO. But still I don't think twice about running the D300 at 1600 ISO.

Posted : 16/02/2009 2:03 pm

conkerman

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Spend the money on glass dude. Faster glass is probably more useful than bumping iso.

Conks

Posted : 16/02/2009 6:23 pm

Anonymous

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For me I have a nice selection of glass.

Sigma 28-70 F2.8 Nikon 80-200 2.8 Nikon 50mm 1.4 Sigma 70mm 2.8 macro Tamron 200-400 F5.6
Nikon 18-200VR 1.4x convertor and 2x convertor.

I would still like nice fast ultra wide and been thinking about the Sigma 50-150 F2.8 plus a couple more flash guns.
and the Sigma 10mm would be nice to play with.

Posted : 16/02/2009 6:49 pm

fontmoss

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I have a nice selection of glass.

yes. yes you do.

yeah glass is first priority. hows the sigma 28-70? nikon 16-85 is awesome range but id want a 2.8 🙁

-bought a cheap 28 already got a 50 so once ive used those properly ill have an idea of what fixed lens to put proper money behind

Posted : 16/02/2009 11:13 pm

theginjaninja

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Wow prices have gone up a bit recently.

Going to save up for the D400 if and when it gets released.

Posted : 21/02/2009 12:07 am

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