Is D7000 better than D300s ???

I think it depends on your needs.

If you are shooting in controlled environments the increased mega pixels don't really matter and neither would the processor as you would be shooting raw.

In terms of build the 300s with full mag body is better and more suited to the professional.

Video is a sort of hygiene factor thing and would not suit a pro but better for a consumer.

The 300s has more focus points and what it fails to mention is the dedicated buttons for additional control, which a lot of people seem to prefer.

In conclusion, interesting article pointing out some of the key but not all differences.

I think have nailed it marked absolutely right with the D7000 as a high end consumer model.
 
Flash In The Pan said:
I wonder how many people will know what that means? ;)
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I certainly don't.

But what I do know is that I doubt I'd be doing any video with it as I want a camera to shoot pictures.
Especially after seeing the AF (or lack of) in video mode.

Or should I just get a used D60 to get an idea of how good at this taking pictures lark I really am.
I keep hearing forget about the gear and be a photographer and start composing (not sure if this is the right terminology but hopefully you understand what I mean).

But at the same time I want the latest tech and not 2-3 year old technology.

I need sleep....
 
scottthehat said:
bring on the d400.
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If the D400 combines the advances of the D7000 with the pro body/controls of the D300 it will be a pretty impressive bit of kit.

For me the main killer for the D7000 is the plastic lens mount - I know it probably wouldn't have, but even with the comparatively lightweight 80-200 f/2.8 on it, my old D80 with the same mount felt as if the lens wanted to pull the front off the camera. If the op is only planning to use consumer-grade lenses then that wouldn't be an issue though....


Ultimately the op needs to go and try the different cameras and see which one they find most comfortable to use, the D90 and D7000 are much smaller and lighter than the D300s, but the 300s feels far more robust (and in my opinion, more comfortable to hold) and has more buttons/controls for the most commonly used features, reducing the necessity with the lower models to have to delve into the menu system every time you want to change, say, the iso.
 
Flash In The Pan said:
If the D400 combines the advances of the D7000 with the pro body/controls of the D300 it will be a pretty impressive bit of kit.

For me the main killer for the D7000 is the plastic lens mount - I know it probably wouldn't have, but even with the comparatively lightweight 80-200 f/2.8 on it, my old D80 with the same mount felt as if the lens wanted to pull the front off the camera. If the op is only planning to use consumer-grade lenses then that wouldn't be an issue though....


Ultimately the op needs to go and try the different cameras and see which one they find most comfortable to use, the D90 and D7000 are much smaller and lighter than the D300s, but the 300s feels far more robust (and in my opinion, more comfortable to hold) and has more buttons/controls for the most commonly used features, reducing the necessity with the lower models to have to delve into the menu system every time you want to change, say, the iso.
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Graham,

Are we talking about the lens or the body having the plastic mount?
If body is this the same on the D90?

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I've done the "feeling" bit and like you I prefer the bigger bodies.
But, hasn't the D7000 incorporated more of the 300s controls? Namely twin dial?
Most if not all Nikons allow you to chAnge ISO from controls without need to go into menus?
 
I have the sb600 flash, nikon 16-85mm, nikon 35mm 1.8, nikon 85mm 1.4d, and the nikon 70-300mm vr. Only thing missing is a camera as i had to send the d7000 back due to dead (not hot) pixels. Just waiting for a slight price drop to around £900. If that doesn't happen before the new year then I am buying it whatever the price. Sometimes like yourself do get confused and want to buy the d3s lol. Will do one day but will be a headache as i'll have to sell most of my lenses.
 
When I had the d7000 it was very easy to use as I assigned the function button to my menu settings and put all of my most used menu settings there, ie picture settings iso sensitivity etc. what i liked about the d7000 compared to my previous d700 is that in my menu you can change the minimum shutter speed whereas that was not possible in the d700 you have to go into the main menu to do this ie a few more presses of the button
 
Sesame said:
Graham,

Are we talking about the lens or the body having the plastic mount?
If body is this the same on the D90?

&

I've done the "feeling" bit and like you I prefer the bigger bodies.
But, hasn't the D7000 incorporated more of the 300s controls? Namely twin dial?
Most if not all Nikons allow you to chAnge ISO from controls without need to go into menus?
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The D90 and D7000 bodies have a plastic (polycarbonate) mount for the lens, on the D300s and above it is magnesium. As I said though, this is probably isn't an issue if using lighter lenses,with heavier glass it definitely doesn't (in my opinion) feel as secure. I certainly noticed a difference btween the way the 80-200 felt on the D80 against how it was on the D300.

Re the button, my mistake, I should have said wb, although with the iso on the lower models it isn't, iirc, there isn't a dedicated iso button, but rather one shared with another function.
 
Flash In The Pan said:
If the D400 combines the advances of the D7000 with the pro body/controls of the D300 it will be a pretty impressive bit of kit.

For me the main killer for the D7000 is the plastic lens mount - I know it probably wouldn't have, but even with the comparatively lightweight 80-200 f/2.8 on it, my old D80 with the same mount felt as if the lens wanted to pull the front off the camera. If the op is only planning to use consumer-grade lenses then that wouldn't be an issue though....


Ultimately the op needs to go and try the different cameras and see which one they find most comfortable to use, the D90 and D7000 are much smaller and lighter than the D300s, but the 300s feels far more robust (and in my opinion, more comfortable to hold) and has more buttons/controls for the most commonly used features, reducing the necessity with the lower models to have to delve into the menu system every time you want to change, say, the iso.
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totaly agree graham, plastic mount with my siggy 50-500mm os walking around like i do with it on my d300(would scare me)
i think the d400 will be the same d300s body but with the d700 sensor and will shot 10fps and still have the 52pt af system but just faster.
and the metering system from the d7000.
 
scottthehat said:
totaly agree graham, plastic mount with my siggy 50-500mm os walking around like i do with it on my d300(would scare me)
i think the d400 will be the same d300s body but with the d700 sensor and will shot 10fps and still have the 52pt af system but just faster.
and the metering system from the d7000.
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:thinking:

Did you drop a 0 there? If yes, then I agree, although I think they will tweak the styling slightly to differentiate it from the older model.
 
If you want the answer to this question I can tell you not to bother visiting Calumet.

I went to one of their shops today to have a look at both cameras....the sales guy (if that's what you call him) literally knew nothing about the cameras other than the D7000 was the hot seller. He had to go over to a computer and pull up dpreview.com to find out the difference and told me to check out the online forums. Really surprised given their reputation and the market they cater for.....I reckon a six month trainee in Dixons would have known more.

You'd think at the minimum a company like that would have sample shots taken with all the camera's with various lenses so you can see what you're getting.
 
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