Looking to buy, want opinions.

TheHunter · Dec 30, 2008

Howdy all, I have been into photography for a few years now, shooting mostly with my K100d and have been looking as of late to "Upgrade" to a new camera. To give you some background on what I shoot, it varies from Pics of my dogs in the backyard, to portrait shots up in hunt camp to long range wildlife. I also volunteer to take pics at some motor sports events. So its a pretty wide range that I am doing. So here it is, I have narrowed it down to three options, Canon 50D Nikon D90 Nikon D300 I know they all have their ups and downs, but what I am looking for here is your opinions on WHICH you think is better, and WHY you think its better. Thanks Guys and Gals.

Coldow91 · Dec 30, 2008

If you want video, D90. if not D300. I think both Nikons are better than the canon because of low light performance and their easiness to use.

How ever since the new Canon 5d came out maybe consider getting a used 5D, they are very very good, and full frame is great for landscape

AlexColeman · Dec 30, 2008

Don't you have any legacy glass? Otherwise go with the D90, it is as good as the D300 with better features.

Johnboy2978 · Dec 31, 2008

Just out of curiosity, what is it about the Pentax line that you find to be lacking? I have been well pleased by my k10D. I can't think of a single thing I want to do but can't b/c of limitations w/ my equipment, plus they have some world class glass.

TheHunter · Dec 31, 2008

Oh, dont get me wrong, my pentax was great, but, it came to an unfortunate end. You see, we were out fishing, and went for a swim, turns out that camera's dont like salt water. The only reason I am not going back to pentax is that the availability of components is not as high as the Canon/Nikon. It seems for some reason stores dont carry as much of a selection, and when I want something, I want it now, dont want to have to order it and wait. But, Pentax was great, just want to try something new.

anubis404 · Dec 31, 2008

Well, if you still have glass I would bite the bullet and stick with pentax. If not, the Nikon D200 and D300 are awesome cameras from what I've heard. They would be my first choice.

kundalini · Dec 31, 2008

For build quality.... hands down the D300.

davebmck · Dec 31, 2008

Go to PopPhoto - Digital camera reviews, digital SLR Tests, photography news and all things digital imaging. and navigate to their camera reviews. They have online reviews of all three of the cameras you are considering.

djacobox372 · Jan 1, 2009

AlexColeman said:
Don't you have any legacy glass? Otherwise go with the D90, it is as good as the D300 with better features.

I'd take the build quality and legacy lens support of the d300 over the d90 any day. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think the d90 can meter with non-cpu lenses.