d7000 over d300s

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hi all.

I have read many reviews that say one is better than the other, but what do you who have used them think?
the 7000 has lots of advanced features that the 300s lacks, but it is a semi pro camera unlike the 7000 which is a serious ameteur one.

I would like to upgrade from my 5000, which I am finding quite lacking as I am expanding experience.

can both cameras use AF-s lenses? I have several 35mm 10-20mm and 18-105mm, and for me it is a considerable sum of which I won't get back selling secondhand.

thanks for reading ben.:)
 
Yes both bodies can use the AF-S and non-AF-S lenses. If it were me (and I wasn't using it professionally or in adverse conditions regularly) I'd go for the newer D7000.
 
yes both camera will auto focus with both af-s and af-d lenses. Some cameras don't have in built focusing motors where the af-d lenses will not auto focus
 
I would go for the D7000 without a doubt - certainly wouldn't be swayed because the marketing dept at nikon class one as more pro than another
 
as the 7000 is afd, which if I am right has an aperature ring on lens, would the 7000 adjust the aperature on the AF-s lens the same way as the 5000?

thanks for the help so far.
 
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Yes and it's only 'G' designated Nikon lenses that don't have the aperture ring.
 
D7000 will work just perfect with your afs lenses and in addition will be fine with older lenses too
 
thanks all.

I am getting some light paid work in so funding the new camera is a real possibility for me.

Ben.:)
 
bopins said:
hi all.

I have read many reviews that say one is better than the other, but what do you who have used them think?
the 7000 has lots of advanced features that the 300s lacks, but it is a semi pro camera unlike the 7000 which is a serious ameteur one.

I would like to upgrade from my 5000, which I am finding quite lacking as I am expanding experience.

can both cameras use AF-s lenses? I have several 35mm 10-20mm and 18-105mm, and for me it is a considerable sum of which I won't get back selling secondhand.

thanks for reading ben.:)
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I have just made that jump from a 5000 to a 7000..
I read loads.. reviews, forums and all sorts and nearly didn't bother..

I am still very new to this photo lark but like you I found the D5000 just a bit lacking.

The ergonomics, extra button functions, low light, and the speed of the D7000 is great.

I am very pleased with it.

:)
 
The D300s is slightly more expensive than the D7000 but the difference is not much but I'd say worth paying for the better build quality and better ergonomics.

If you are used to the D5000 (a very small body) you might be fine with the D7000 but my advice is go to a shop and handle both of them as how they handle is just as important as the level of high tech "features".
 
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