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The Nikon D300 has got to become a classic although the technology is still progressing albeit, ever more slowly as digital photography nears maturity.I really don't want to part with this camera, ever. The miracle is that it can be both. While they weren't terrible they weren't great either. The useability of the camera is outstanding with everything where it should be, close to perfect.The pictures are of course only as good as the photographer can make them but the camera is always ready to do whatever you tell it to and it makes quick work of it.I bought a Nikon SB-900, the 'King Kong of Flashes' as I call it.
I bought this camera six months ago from Harvey Norman here in Western Austalia along with the 18 - 200 zoom. no that sounds petulant and possessive.OK it is what it is. Direct flash has a way of sucking the life out of a shot. This is my second DSLR, the first being my Pentax istDS.It has taken me five of the last six months to get completely familiar with the camera and how to get the best out of it.The camera is a joy to use and much of the pleasure just comes from the look and feel of the camera.
It is very effective though and now I look forward to taking photos inside rather than being apologetic about the flash photos I used to take. :) It is really an engineering marvel and a work of art. Nikon have engineered a camera marvelous in it's complexity and competence but it is a thing of beauty in it's own right.
In any case, the D300 was announced and Nikon said it was a much better camera (surprise). Now it's safe to say, there are a ton of great reviews for this camera, and I might not even have anything new to say, but I'm going to say it anyways.I had the D200 (a wonderful camera as well) for about 16 +- months before considering the D300. sort of. For me it has made a huge difference in the quality of my photo's, much for me means, I'll get better, easier, and will use the camera more.[.].Skip
Yes, I said to myself, I got lucky, the default settings are more suited for the way I shoot, the lights better in Florida then in Maine, I just had a good nights sleep.Well I have had the camera now for some time, and my rate of keepers is 10 fold over what it was with the D200. Now this only means I'm getting what I consider to be, better pictures, and after all, I'm the only one that matters here - right:)I could ramble on for hours about this camera, but I'll close by saying "It's a wonderful camera, that I'm real glad I purchased". Wonderful in the sense they weren't dark, blurry or anything. After all it was only an up-grade to a camera I had been using for some time now.WOW, I took 25 +- pictures at a wonderful park across the street from the hotel I was staying, and ALL of the pictures were wonderful.
I'm new to this, so I spend a lot of time, but no where near enough time, shooting and learning to get the most out of the D200. Florida is about a 22 - 26 hour drive from Maine, so it didn't give me much time to play or read before I got there, but I was hoping enough. I WANTED the D300, but didn't NEED the D300.It all started one day when I started planning a trip to Florida. Well with my upcoming trip, I decided to see if I could sell my D200, and then get a D300 and cross my fingers.Well I sold the D200 on a Monday, order my new D300 from B&H Tuesday, got it here on that Friday, got it together, tried it, loaded in the car, and left for Florida.Well I took a few pictures on the way down, and read the book quickly (my first mistake), so I would be better prepared when I arrived in Florida.
Was this because I'm color blind, who knows, but it was an issue (for me). I typically go out weekends to TRY and relax taking pictures. Now I'm sure it's me and not the camera, but many of my shots were on the darkside (light - dark), so I was spending a fair amount of time dealing with this in PS, iPhoto and Aperture.
Everything was pristine and mint. I was highly pleased to receive my new D300 quite promptly and ahead of the anticipated delivery date. Anyone seeking a great deal on great equipment- I suggest you take advantage of these astonishing savings for what is essentially a brand new product that you receive. Camera is exactly what I was expecting and performs up to specs. These refurbished units are usually demo cameras from trade shows that sit on a table for a few hours, then are sent back to Nikon for a dust-off, tweaking, repackaging and massive price reduction. Superb.
I did my homework - got just what I was hoping for.I am very pleased
All I can say is "wow.". but once you pick them up and handle each one, you will never confuse them again.
Not that there's anything wrong with this; If you don't feel you need the advantages the d300 gives you, don't get it. The d300 screams professional, while the D90 definitely screams amateur.
In february of this year, I decided to enter the world of digital photography. same sensor, etc).
But if you need weather sealing, 6/8 FPS, 100% viewfinder coverage, mirror lockup, a better grip, non chrome shutter release (getting into the small stuff here) and more, do yourself a favor and pick up a d300. I initially decided to get a D90, which I ordered from B&H along with the kit lens (18-105mm VR) After using it for a few months, and getting more and more serious about photography, I decided to sell my D90 and it's kit lens on craigslist and use the proceeds to fund an upgrade to something a little more "professional"--a d300 and the nikon 17-55mm f/2.8.
the differences seem subtle between these cameras on paper (i.e.
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