Camera choice
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I am a Nikon guy and have a chance at a D-200 body only great condition for 500. I have my d-60 for on the water shots and have been wanting/saving for the d-300. I read all the reviews and comparisions but wanted some “hands on” thoughts on whether to buy or hold out. I do not need video but could be nice.
Paul, I have the D300s matched with a dream lens, at least for me. I love the setup. Very glad to have it but it does seem indulgent for my amateur uses. I could get by fine with the D90 or D200 and the same lens but I appreciate and value what the 300 offers. I would buy it again so long as it wouldn’t stretch the budget and cause excessive domestic unrest. (I got by with eye rolls at the time of purchase.) If I wanted to cut corners somewhere, I would go with the lens (in my case a 24-70 2.8) and the more affordable body. I am in the Cotswold area if you want to stop by sometime and check it out.
Here is a picture that reflects the potential of the set up:
It can use some work – straightening and whitening the teeth, maybe a closer crop – but otherwise I like it and have convinced myself that the right equipment (good lens, better sensor than I had before on my D70, quick auto focus, multiple FPS) helps me get the results I am after, even as a relative hack. Truth be told, however, I have some great shots off my old D70, as well. Good equipment helps, but I don’t think you can buy your way to great results.I have loved shooting on the D300 as a back up. Great camera. But again I will second that it is all about glass in most cases.
Hell…the Nikon D40 does a wonderful job. See the shot below. Taken on a D40 with 70-200 F2.8
The one great thing about the D7000 coming out is that it will drive the price down on bodies. The difficult question for me would be D7000 or D300s? 😉 If you decide on the 200…it is a great camera! You will be pleased with any of your choices.
I’m noway near pro, but in crop sensor DX format cameras, I have a D80 and it leaves me with no wants at the moment.
Thanks for the advice and help. Aaron I would like to get up with as I am in your area alot. Drop me a pm.
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