FS: Pristine - Nikon D300, Zeikos vertical grip, plus more.

KmH · Oct 1, 2011

No need to shout (all caps).

Basically the D300 is a Prosumer DSLR while the 60D is an entry-level DSLR. Canon down-featured the 60D to the entry-level category, compared to the prosumer 50D.

The D300 has a slightly larer image sensor so it has a 1.5x crop factor, while the 60D has 1.6x crop factor. More image sensor info: Nikon | Imaging Products | Nikon D Technology THE POWER TO CHANGE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
16-bit image processing - Nikon | Imaging Products | Nikon D Technology THE POWER TO CHANGE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

The D300 has a slightly faster frames-per-second burst rate at 6 fps. the 60D is 5.3 fps.

The D300 has many more external controls allowing faster settings changes since menu diving is kept to a minimum. The D300 external controls and their layout are the same on all Nikon prosumer and Professional cameras. The 60D has an all plastic chassis, while the D300 has a Magnesium-alloy, weather sealed chassis. The D300 metal chassis helps keep electronic interference out and makes the camera more durable. Camera body and chassis: Nikon | Imaging Products | Nikon D Technology THE POWER TO CHANGE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

The 60D has 9 auto focus points with a dual cross point in the center (2,8). The D300 has 51 auto focus points, with the central 15 focus points being cross-type points. The D300 uses the same DX portion of the auto focus module Nikon puts in their top-of-the-line professional grade cameras. You can read more about the D300 Multi-CAM 3500DX auto focus module here: Nikon | Imaging Products | Nikon D Technology THE POWER TO CHANGE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY.

The D300 allows selecting uncompressed, lossless compressed, or compressed 12-bit or 14-bit RAW files.

Since the D300 uses CF cards, and is UDMA capable, buffer release times can be shorter. Nikon | Imaging Products | Nikon D Technology THE POWER TO CHANGE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

The D300 viewfinder shows approximately 100% of the scene view, while canon says the 60D only shows approximately 96 %. Canon U.S.A. : Consumer & Home Office : EOS 60D

You'll find the D300 specifications here: D300 from Nikon

tevo · Oct 2, 2011

KmH said:
No need to shout (all caps).

Basically the D300 is a Prosumer DSLR while the 60D is an entry-level DSLR. Canon down-featured the 60D to the entry-level category, compared to the prosumer 50D.

The D300 has a slightly larer image sensor so it has a 1.5x crop factor, while the 60D has 1.6x crop factor. More image sensor info: Nikon | Imaging Products | Nikon D Technology THE POWER TO CHANGE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
16-bit image processing - Nikon | Imaging Products | Nikon D Technology THE POWER TO CHANGE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

The D300 has a slightly faster frames-per-second burst rate at 6 fps. the 60D is 5.3 fps.

The D300 has many more external controls allowing faster settings changes since menu diving is kept to a minimum. The D300 external controls and their layout are the same on all Nikon prosumer and Professional cameras. The 60D has an all plastic chassis, while the D300 has a Magnesium-alloy, weather sealed chassis. The D300 metal chassis helps keep electronic interference out and makes the camera more durable. Camera body and chassis: Nikon | Imaging Products | Nikon D Technology THE POWER TO CHANGE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

The 60D has 9 auto focus points with a dual cross point in the center (2,8). The D300 has 51 auto focus points, with the central 15 focus points being cross-type points. The D300 uses the same DX portion of the auto focus module Nikon puts in their top-of-the-line professional grade cameras. You can read more about the D300 Multi-CAM 3500DX auto focus module here: Nikon | Imaging Products | Nikon D Technology THE POWER TO CHANGE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY.

The D300 allows selecting uncompressed, lossless compressed, or compressed 12-bit or 14-bit RAW files.

Since the D300 uses CF cards, and is UDMA capable, buffer release times can be shorter. Nikon | Imaging Products | Nikon D Technology THE POWER TO CHANGE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

The D300 viewfinder shows approximately 100% of the scene view, while canon says the 60D only shows approximately 96 %. Canon U.S.A. : Consumer & Home Office : EOS 60D

You'll find the D300 specifications here: D300 from Nikon

Reply to my PM please

You may have a buyer.

KmH · Oct 3, 2011

I did reply to your PM, but apparently I goofed up somehow getting it sent to you, because it's not in my PM 'Sent Messages' folder.

The D300 is just the body, and does not include a lens.

The original price of the body, new was $1800.
A good walkaround lens would be any new or in good condition used 18-105 mm or 18-200 mm lens.

KmH · Oct 5, 2011

amwbullyz said:
HOW DOES THIS CAMERA COMPARE TO 60D

All Caps - 2 post wonder?

KmH · Oct 6, 2011

Sorry, you snoozed and.....

The extra batteries and memory cards have sold.

But, I have reduced the price for the D300.

KmH · Oct 10, 2011

Last week, then it goes on eBay.

tevo · Oct 11, 2011

KmH said:
Last week, then it goes on eBay.

Ahh, I'm working on it ! My Dad just had to put a pile of money into the road leading up to our house, he is pretty set on buying it once he has money to spare.