Used D300 or New 50D ???

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Just thinking out load here folks..

Currently have a D70s and 3 lenses: 18-70, 28-105 macro & 50 1.8.

Already asked in another thread about upgrading my D70s to a used D300 and losing my 18-70 and 28-105 for possibly a Tamron 17-50 2.8 as I'm hoping to get into portrait work soon. Initially thought this may be the best route financially as I don't have a huge budget and need lighting too.

However, for the cost of changing from D70s to D300 I could have a NEW Canon 50D as they're now around £600. I previously had a 30D so I don't mind the switch from Nikon to Canon (again !).

Has anyone done something similar ? Many of you use a 50D for portrait work ?

Don't want to spark the Nikon v Canon debate :shake: but just wondered if this would be a viable alternative ? :shrug:

Some of you might say stick with the D70s and just blow the budget on glass but I will more than likely upgrade it within the next 12mth regardless.

No immediate rush to change but it's starting to do my head in a bit :bonk:

Any suggestions welcome.
 
Where are you looking at getting the D300 from? MBP photographic have some good prices on D300 bodies (£769 - £779), and you get a 6 month guarantee I think.

Might be wrong but when I was looking into it the 50D didn't sound that appealing - s/h 40D seemed like better value.
 
Yeah, I thought the same a few months ago when looking at the 50D.

I've been checking the stock & prices on MPB last few days. Would probably get from there if buying s/h.

Just wanted opinions from folk who maybe use it for portrait work instead of taking advice from reviews based on test charts and the like.
 
PeteMo said:
Haha, wondered how long it would take :nuts:
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The Canon wouldn't fit any of my lenses and I want a D300 so that I can give my D200 to my son to start his A level in photography this september :)
 
Did consider the D200 at one point but decided it wouldn't be much of an upgrade for the cash diff
 
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