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NJP87
08-01-2009, 12:38
I have decided it's time to upgrade my camera.

I am currently using a D40 but it's very poor iso performance is bugging me.

I was thinking of the D90 but not sure if it's any better?

The D300 looks like it might fit the bill.

Any suggestions?

Nick
NJP87
08-01-2009, 16:07
Any other suggestions?
p1tse
08-01-2009, 18:49
can't comment, but surely the d300 is in a different league to the d90
NJP87
08-01-2009, 19:07
Yeah i would agree.

The main thing i want is good iso performance, not sure how good the D90 is but i have been told the D300 is excellent in low light/high iso
Joe T
08-01-2009, 19:11
D90 and D300 are similar at high isos.
Flash In The Pan
08-01-2009, 19:24
can't comment, but surely the d300 is in a different league to the d90

The D90 is basically just a "consumer" version of the D300, so performance will be broadly similar, in fact I've read reports of the D90 actually bettering the D300's high iso performance...
NJP87
08-01-2009, 20:48
Thanks flash, i shall have a read of some reviews on the D90.
towershot
08-01-2009, 20:57
It's the pro build and plethora of pre set progs and function buttons you pay for on the D300, in a A P article they tested very close for image quality,which is superb, but he said if moneys no problem get the D300, if it's not a semi pro spec camera you want get the D90.... but if going for the D90 just don't handle the D300 as you'll want that!!!!!!!!!!:lol:
pablob
08-01-2009, 21:04
Never handled a D90 but I picked up a D300 and never looked back - Love it!
RichardtheSane
09-01-2009, 14:43
Do you already have faster lenses? If not that may be the way forward...?
Willo
09-01-2009, 15:00
Do you already have faster lenses? If not that may be the way forward...?

That's what I did, I have a D40 and was tempted to get the D90 but ended up getting a Tamron 17-50mm 2.8 which allows me to shot in low light with faster shutter speeds.