Hello from Cambs advice on new gear

[Ginsey]

Hello to everyone. I am returning to photography after several years away from the hobby. I am currently looking for some new equipment, I have always had Nikon's in the past and want to continue with them. I would like to ask should I spend more of the budget on the body or lense? My choices are the new D300 with the 70-300VR or a D80 with the 80-400VR, not sure which way to go. I would like to get into photographing birds of prey in flight so any advise would be fantastic.
Regards Shane

[Galaxy66]

I know nothing about Nikon but the consensus of opinion on this forum has always been to spend the budget on glass so given the options you have given yourself that advice would be the D80 with the 80-400VR, IIRC the D80 being the cheaper body and the 80-400 being the dearer lens.

BTW welcome to the forum.

[Joe T]

The 80-400 VR is an ok lens, not a great lens.

D300 is an awesome camera - miles better than the D80.

Hope that helps!

Plus, Welcome! :D

[Mike D]

Hi & Welcome:D

I'll leave the techy stuff to those with the knowlege.

[Baz777]

Hello and welcome to TP

Look forward to seeing you work up on the forums


:wave:

[RogDen31]

Hello And Welcome

as joe says D300 is awesome