D300s OR D7000 POLL

D300s or D7000

  • D300s

    Votes: 38 66.7%

  • D7000

    Votes: 19 33.3%
  • Total voters
    57
  • Poll closed .
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If you were in the market for a top end crop Nikon which would you buy?

D300s or D7000
 
They're not really comparable, one is marketed as a "professional" body, the other is a consumer one....
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But the specs are so close, and the 7000 has the mag body and seals, I think they are being compared by many potential buyers, no matter how Nikon decides to market them many of us are comparing them. I am currently on the side of the 300s because:

- Better build
- better focussing
- proven technology, no scary dead pixels etc
- compatible batteries with my D90
- 8 fps with grip as opposed to 6
- 12mp is plenty to produce great results and keep file sizes sensible

marginal decision whichever you prefer...............
 
D7000 without a shadow of doubt. I have used both and to me they have an identical feel so why would you want one with two year old or more electronics ?

It's also worth noting that nikon support class the D7000 and D300 as the same class of body and only list the D3's as true PRO cameras.
 
D300s....well D300 which I already have. Only upgrade from this body would be full frame.
 
tim_uk said:
D7000 without a shadow of doubt. I have used both and to me they have an identical feel so why would you want one with two year old or more electronics ?

It's also worth noting that nikon support class the D7000 and D300 as the same class of body and only list the D3's as true PRO cameras.
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hmmm dont think they do this is the professional range http://www.europe-nikon.com/en_GB/p...=Professional&Subnav3Param=0&RunQuery=l3&ID=0

and this is consumer range http://www.europe-nikon.com/en_GB/p...aram=Consumer&Subnav3Param=0&RunQuery=l3&ID=0
 
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my vote goes to the d7000. Have owned the d300s in the past . low light performance and a few other features (auto1 and auto2, weight, upgraded movie, better noise performane, u1 and u2 just to name a few), I find are better value for money
 
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Let's examine their relative advantages:

D300s:
Slightly more metal bits
2fps faster when shooting 12-bit RAW or JPG *and* the MBD-10 is attached with non-standard batteries loaded.
Dedicated AF-On button
Manual AF mode selection switch
Manual meter mode selection switch
Perhaps more comfortable if you have large hands

D7000:
Lighter
3.5 fps faster when shooting 14-bit RAW
Dual operation mode selector (unique across all Nikon bodies)
Perhaps more comfortable if you have smaller hands
Superior dynamic range
Superior high ISO performance
Superior resolution
Superior metering
Superior autofocus
Superior video
Superior in-camera NR
Dual card slots take same format media
Cheaper


So the way I see it, the two additional manual controls - one of which is essentially superfluous as spot metering can be assigned to the function button and the other of which can be simulated by using the new dual mode selector - and a couple of extra fps (if you're prepared to shoot 12-bit RAW or JPG) are the only real advantages of the D300s.

In all other ways, the D7000 is not only a better camera, it's cheaper and lighter too.

No contest.
 
It will be in a couple of months once there is sufficient supply in the market and retailers have to start competing on price. New Nikon gear always drops 10-20% a couple of months after release. Remember when the 70-200mm VRII was going for £2,000 at launch? It's £1600 now. Anyone thinking of trading up can wait a couple of months.
 
SLRist said:
Let's examine their relative advantages:

D300s:
Slightly more metal bits
2fps faster when shooting 12-bit RAW or JPG *and* the MBD-10 is attached with non-standard batteries loaded.
Dedicated AF-On button
Manual AF mode selection switch
Manual meter mode selection switch
Perhaps more comfortable if you have large hands

D7000:
Lighter
3.5 fps faster when shooting 14-bit RAW
Dual operation mode selector (unique across all Nikon bodies)
Perhaps more comfortable if you have smaller hands
Superior dynamic range
Superior high ISO performance
Superior resolution
Superior metering
Superior autofocus
Superior video
Superior in-camera NR
Dual card slots take same format media
Cheaper


So the way I see it, the two additional manual controls - one of which is essentially superfluous as spot metering can be assigned to the function button and the other of which can be simulated by using the new dual mode selector - and a couple of extra fps (if you're prepared to shoot 12-bit RAW or JPG) are the only real advantages of the D300s.

In all other ways, the D7000 is not only a better camera, it's cheaper and lighter too.

No contest.
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the d7000 has a superior af does it hows that work.

d300 - Nikon Multi-CAM 3500DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, finetuning, 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors) and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5 to 3 m/1 ft. 8 in. to 9 ft. 10 in.)
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d7000 - Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, finetuning, 39 focus points (including 9 cross-type sensors), and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5 to 3 m/1 ft. 8 in. to 9 ft. 10 in.).
 
As OP Tony (raider 2727) will know I have finally decided on the D300s. In the end it came down to:

- available now at a sensible price
- full pro build
- 8fps with modestly priced grip (most of my stuff is equine, show jumping and the like)
- brilliant 3d focussing
- 12mp and ISO performance are good enough for me (I have a D90 atm) if I get a poor image its me, not the camera. Up to A2 prints are fine with 12mp.
- D300 has separate rear focus button.
- Dynamic range? I trump the D7000 with an S5pro!
- I remain a bit concerned about reported dead pixels on the 7000, and I have yet to see a really comprehensive review.

Just looking forward to getting the D300s now!
 
Dave Pickett said:
As OP Tony (raider 2727) will know I have finally decided on the D300s. In the end it came down to:

- available now at a sensible price
- full pro build
- 8fps with modestly priced grip (most of my stuff is equine, show jumping and the like)
- brilliant 3d focussing
- 12mp and ISO performance are good enough for me (I have a D90 atm) if I get a poor image its me, not the camera. Up to A2 prints are fine with 12mp.
- D300 has separate rear focus button.
- Dynamic range? I trump the D7000 with an S5pro!
- I remain a bit concerned about reported dead pixels on the 7000, and I have yet to see a really comprehensive review.

Just looking forward to getting the D300s now!
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are you sure the s5 trumps the d7000 for dynamic range.
http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/en...rand)/Nikon/(brand2)/Pentax/(brand3)/Fujifilm
 
Dave Pickett said:
But the specs are so close, and the 7000 has the mag body and seals,
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Let's dispel that myth - the D7000 doesn't have a mag body, it only has a magnesium top/backplate, everything else is plastic

nikon-d7000-chassis-500.jpg


whereas the D300s has a full magnesium chassis and outer body

d300s-chassis.jpg
 
are you sure the s5 trumps the d7000 for dynamic range.
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Interesting, I will take the DP review when it is done and compare there......DP gives the s5 pro 11.8 ev range, rather less than the DXO figures.......
 
Numbers - all bloody numbers...:cuckoo:

Pick both cameras up, choose the one you like the feel of best, buy it, then use it to take some photos...
 
Arkady said:
Numbers - all bloody numbers...:cuckoo:

Pick both cameras up, choose the one you like the feel of best, buy it, then use it to take some photos...
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:thinking: Then buy the cheapest :lol:

:gag: Heaven for-bid even a Canon :eek:

Apologies in advance for the use of a swear word from a Nikoin user.....
 
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Trig's said:
:thinking: Then buy the cheapest :lol:

:gag: Heaven for-bid even a Canon :eek:

Apologies in advance for the use of a swear word from a Nikoin user.....
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He's right though - whatever floats your boat. Don't get hung-up on the specs, just pick the one you like.
 
D7000 for the video and more MP could be handy if someone wanted to print that large.

D300s for the 51 point + 3d tracking (although IME it doesnt work that well).

I own a D300s.

Then again when you hand people who own the D40 the camera and they remark how well built it is and how heavy it is and how it just feels right in their hands, you get a sense of what you paid all that money for.
 
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