Opinion on D7000 or D300s???

[lafaphotography]

Hey guys... i am new to the forums but not new to photography... My first DSLR a few yrs ago was the canon xti then i switched to try out the nikon d5000 and liked it... but then i had the chance to get a 50d and i did... loved all 3 cameras.. I have recently sold the 50d because i got a little more then what i paid for it and figured it would be a good oportunity to upgrade... so here i am... I was looking at the d300s but then people started to tell me that the d7000 is just as good and will do the same if not more then the d300s.... whats your opinion on these 2 cameras or should i go with something different ???? my budget would be around 2k for a camera. keep in mind that i am by no means a professional but i am trying to work towards that... :thumbup:


btw, here are some of my pics..
Flickr: Lafa Photography's Photostream



thanks in advanced guys

 

[2WheelPhoto]

I like my D7000. Then again I'd like a D300s (may get one when they upgrade it with a new one). Anyway, here is a side by side comparison for what its worth.

Nikon D7000 vs Nikon D300S - Newer is Better - DigitalRev.com

 

[Ross Images]

Hey

Been considering the D7000 for a while now but it doesnt seem to offer much that the D90 doesnt, do you need two memory slots??

Chow
Paul
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[jdag]

Hey

Been considering the D7000 for a while now but it doesnt seem to offer much that the D90 doesnt, do you need two memory slots??

Chow
Paul
Ross Images - Home

I had a D90, and just bought a D7000 last week. I can tell you that there is significantly more functionality that extra slots. Focus system, ISO performance, 6 fps vs 4.5 fps for the D90, user defined saved settings, etc. In fact, I believe the delta between the 2 is greater than I anticipated.

 

[flea77]

I was faced with the same choice between the D300s and a D7000, I went for the D7000 as I wanted the better high ISO perfromance (the D300s and D90 share the same sensor so no upgrade there).

There is a HUGE difference between the D90 and D7000, much faster in all respects, higher resolution so better cropping ability, dual slots so I have a real time backup so no lost shots due to bad cards, weather sealing, etc etc etc.

Allan

 

[ghache]

i owned both d90 and d7000 and the d7000 is a far superior camera hands down. d300s is still a great camera but i would buy d7000 again.

 

[Ross Images]

Great I think I should go play with a d7000 some more and see if it changes my mind.

 

[lafaphotography]

bump up.... anyone else???

thanks for the help so far guys...

what about a canon 60d or a 7d?

 

[flea77]

OK, now you are swapping brands and that introduces a whole new aspect. You need to go to a camera store and play with say a 7D and D7000 and see which one fits your hand better, which one has a layout that makes more sense, which one has a better menu structure, and then pick that one. Everyone responds to the camera in the hand differently. I know people who absolutely love their Canons, I can't stand them, not because they are not good cameras but because I think the layout and controls are garbage and confusing. Nikon however makes perfect sense to me. Everyone is different, you need to try them yourself.

Allan

 

[2WheelPhoto]

Please let us know which one you elect to purchase.

 

[lafaphotography]

Allan.... i have been to the store and i have tried both of them out... i am not siding with either of them as i like the feel of both companies, so it all comes down to which camera produces a better quality shot. I am not a complete noobie to these cameras, however i do want to start making this a career and would like to dedicate more time to it. I am leaning more towards nikon as i liked the controls better, however i am not against buying a canon as i have owned 2 canon dslrs' in the past and they did not disappoint.

My main choices are:
D300s
D7000
7D
**possibly a 60d (but most likely not)

 

[jdag]

Allan.... i have been to the store and i have tried both of them out... i am not siding with either of them as i like the feel of both companies, so it all comes down to which camera produces a better quality shot. I am not a complete noobie to these cameras, however i do want to start making this a career and would like to dedicate more time to it. I am leaning more towards nikon as i liked the controls better, however i am not against buying a canon as i have owned 2 canon dslrs' in the past and they did not disappoint.

My main choices are:
D300s
D7000
7D
**possibly a 60d (but most likely not)

The body selection ultimately is less important than the lens(es) you decide to purchase. I truly enjoy my Nikon system, and am committed to it, but I also envy some of the lenses Canon offers (for instance the 70-200 f/4). So sure, puck the body you like the most, but don't forget to consider the glass options.

 

[lafaphotography]

Allan.... i have been to the store and i have tried both of them out... i am not siding with either of them as i like the feel of both companies, so it all comes down to which camera produces a better quality shot. I am not a complete noobie to these cameras, however i do want to start making this a career and would like to dedicate more time to it. I am leaning more towards nikon as i liked the controls better, however i am not against buying a canon as i have owned 2 canon dslrs' in the past and they did not disappoint.

My main choices are:
D300s
D7000
7D
**possibly a 60d (but most likely not)

The body selection ultimately is less important than the lens(es) you decide to purchase. I truly enjoy my Nikon system, and am committed to it, but I also envy some of the lenses Canon offers (for instance the 70-200 f/4). So sure, puck the body you like the most, but don't forget to consider the glass options.

absolutely, as far as i have read and researched, there are sick glass for the canons.... another main reason why i would like to stick with a nikon is the fact that i have friends that own nikon dslrs... soooo i can borrow their lenses as well if needed.

 

[jdag]

Allan.... i have been to the store and i have tried both of them out... i am not siding with either of them as i like the feel of both companies, so it all comes down to which camera produces a better quality shot. I am not a complete noobie to these cameras, however i do want to start making this a career and would like to dedicate more time to it. I am leaning more towards nikon as i liked the controls better, however i am not against buying a canon as i have owned 2 canon dslrs' in the past and they did not disappoint.

My main choices are:
D300s
D7000
7D
**possibly a 60d (but most likely not)

The body selection ultimately is less important than the lens(es) you decide to purchase. I truly enjoy my Nikon system, and am committed to it, but I also envy some of the lenses Canon offers (for instance the 70-200 f/4). So sure, puck the body you like the most, but don't forget to consider the glass options.

absolutely, as far as i have read and researched, there are sick glass for the canons.... another main reason why i would like to stick with a nikon is the fact that i have friends that own nikon dslrs... soooo i can borrow their lenses as well if needed.

That's a good reason in my mind to select 1 of the 2 brands too. My son also has Nikon gear, so we do share/swap lenses often.

 

[lafaphotography]

The body selection ultimately is less important than the lens(es) you decide to purchase. I truly enjoy my Nikon system, and am committed to it, but I also envy some of the lenses Canon offers (for instance the 70-200 f/4). So sure, puck the body you like the most, but don't forget to consider the glass options.

absolutely, as far as i have read and researched, there are sick glass for the canons.... another main reason why i would like to stick with a nikon is the fact that i have friends that own nikon dslrs... soooo i can borrow their lenses as well if needed.

That's a good reason in my mind to select 1 of the 2 brands too. My son also has Nikon gear, so we do share/swap lenses often.

how do you like your d7000?? and did you ever consider the 300s?? and do you ever think back and wish you would have gone with the d300s?? thank you