No budget, new Nikon...go!

[KmH]

Well the D7000 seems to be better than the D300s. I had my mind set to the D300s and have decided to with the D7000. It seems to be a better camera, with the same body and sensor of the D300s and a few hundred bucks cheaper.

You are mis-informed.

The D7000 and the D300s do not have the same body and image sensor.

The OP should not need any help selecting the tools the business needs. :scratch:

The crop sensor cameras will add 1.5x to the reach of telephoto lenses, a real boon to shooting sports, but at the expense aof ISO performance compared to full frame (except the D3x). an additional consideration for shooting sports should also frames-per-second rate and ease of shooting in the vertical orientation.

The full frame cameras will provide the ISO performance needed for weddings, indoor and night sports.

I recommend going full frame ASAP.

 

[Bram]

Solid points right there KmH, so what I got from this is that the D700 (full frame just like the D7k) has the crop sensor which adds 1.5x to the telephoto lens?

 

[Whootsinator]

Solid points right there KmH, so what I got from this is that the D700 (full frame just like the D7k) has the crop sensor which adds 1.5x to the telephoto lens?

DX Body = 1.5x Crop Factor

FX Body = 1x Crop Factor

D700 = FX

D7000 (D7k) = DX

 

[Bram]

Thanks alot for that Whootsinator, thanks for the clarification.

 

[KAikens318]

Ok so just to get this straight...

D700 = Full Frame...can't use any of my lenses with it if I want autofocus.

D7000 = Not full frame...can use all of my lenses with it on autofocus.

D300s = same as D700, cannot use my lenses....hmmm...

Well I think at this point since I do not want to have to upgrade every lens that I own at this point along with a new camera body, D7000 it will be for now.

 

[KAikens318]

I am looking to upgrade the D80 to something better. I am not quite ready to handle the giganticness of the larger Nikons such as the D3. I am more looking for one of the smaller pro cameras such as the D300s. Which of these types are the best? I photograph sports and weddings mostly. Thanks for any input!

Ok that doesn't make sense. You say "NO budget" then you limit your choice by saying you want a D300.......uhh then go get a D300? :scratch:

Wait you want it to be one of those "cool" threads where there's like 50+ comments don't ya?? :thumbup:

50 posts...this is officially a cool thread. Lol

 

[KAikens318]

Okay now this is just cool...D7000


Twin SD card slots (cards not included)
Two memory card slots offer a number of advantages: sequential recording; recording the same images simultaneously on two cards; recording RAW and JPEG separately onto two different cards; and duplicating images from one card to another. It’s also possible to designate a specific card with more memory for use at the time of movie recording.

 

[Bram]

Hahah lawls.
Correction the D7k is a full frame body. I'ts shows as 100% viewfinder, (fullframe) but actually it's not? I don't know I read the specs and it said 100% (full frame) and then in brackets 0.94% that's not full frame is it? I think it is.

EDIT: yeah it's flippen cool! I love that feature pop a couple 8gb's in that bad boy dedicate one to video and the rest to photos

 

[Whootsinator]

Hahah lawls.
Correction the D7k is a full frame body. I'ts shows as 100% viewfinder, (fullframe) but actually it's not? I don't know I read the specs and it said 100% (full frame) and then in brackets 0.94% that's not full frame is it? I think it is.

Sensor size is NOT a direct function of viewfinder coverage...

It is a DX (NOT FULL FRAME) body. They are saying that what you are seeing through the viewfinder is 100% of the image. Most non-pro cameras only show you 94% (S.W.A.G.) of the image through the viewfinder. Meaning the image recorded by the camera protrudes SLIGHTLY out of the viewfinder. Basically the image you see through the viewfinder would be slightly cropped, but the image RECORDED would not be.

 

[Bram]

Ahh alright I think I got it now. SO then the D7k is NOT a full frame body but the D700 is. The D7k will auto focus the OP's lenses but the D700 will not. Alright to me I think the decision is easy now, also the D7k is quite a bit cheaper hah.

 

[ababysean]

I do not think it is worth 1200 dollars to upgrade. I'd save and get a better lens or something else.
I want to upgrade from my D3000 and I was kicking around other crop sensor cameras when the owner of the studio suggest it is not worth it.
He said he would shoot with my D3000 and show me.
So he did.
that shut my mouth about upgrading to anything other then full frame when it is time.
I shot with his D200 and he shot with my D3000 and his pictures far surpassed mine, because of his SKILL. The camera really made little difference in the quality of my pictures...

 

[Bram]

Good point also, but if the OP has lenses he himself is satisfied with and thinks that his body is holding him back. Then by all means upgrade the body. Like me for example I have no fast glass, I myself will be saving for the 70-200 2.8 VRII to go with my D40x. After that mayeb a body upgrade is in store for me.

 

[ababysean]

But what does the D7000 body offer that the D80 does not? I guess that is why I say not worth the upgrade.
A few more pixels? certainly not 1200 bux worth! I think if SHE (haha) spends 1200 on the D7000 she is not going to see a difference in her photos.
If the body is holding her back, she needs to go full frame.

 

[Bram]

Yeah I guess so, Hah sorry about that my apologies to the OP. Yeah I guess the only difference is that but if SHE is into sport photography the 39 af sensors and the 6 fps would be a good upgrade compared to her 11 af sensors and her 3 fps.

 

[PerfectlyFlawed]

so ... wait let me get this ... older Af-S and whatever lenses.. Or DX.. how the hell ever you clarify them..? ( still dont quite get it)... WILL NOT <-- work with the D300 or D700?