Which one to buy- D 300( used) or D 90 or D 7K

[spectrum]

Hi Friends
Planning to switch over to Nikon, please suggest which one to buy-

Either a Nikon D 300 (used) in excellent condition
or
a New Nikon D 90
or
wait for Nikon D 7000 price drop ??

Thanks & Regards
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[Light Artisan]

For what use?

In general, you can't beat the D7000 right now in a Nikon DX body.

 

[spectrum]

Hi L A
I do mostly travel photography, Macros and Family pictures , no studio light photography.

Thanks
spectrum

 

[Light Artisan]

In that case I would say the D90 or D7000, definitely the D7000 if you can swing it but the D90 would fair well for you also.

 

[spectrum]

Hi LA
D 90 is cheaper, but what about D 300, is D 300 inferior to D-90, suppose I am getting a D 300 used for XXXX Dollars and D 90 new for same price , what should I do ?

Thanks
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[JamieRat]

Hi LA
D 90 is cheaper, but what about D 300, is D 300 inferior to D-90, suppose I am getting a D 300 used for XXXX Dollars and D 90 new for same price , what should I do ?

Thanks
spectrum

if its just a d300 and not the 300s it does not shoot video

 

[Ken Rockwell Fan]

If you travel often get the D90 or D7000 for the weight savings. If you shoot sports get a D300 for the faster FPS.

 

[Tbini87]

Hi LA
D 90 is cheaper, but what about D 300, is D 300 inferior to D-90, suppose I am getting a D 300 used for XXXX Dollars and D 90 new for same price , what should I do ?

Thanks
spectrum

The D300 certainly isn't inferior to the D90. It has a better build, better AF system, and can shoot more frames per second. It is a little heavier and bulkier than the D90 which you may not want for travel photography. The D90 also shoots video, which may be helpful to you. You should try to get your hands on each camera and see how you like them. You could always go with a used D90 and add some more glass if you can find some good deals.

 

[orb9220]

Yep due to funds settled for the D90. But am aiming at the D300 or D300s the problem for me was monies. As my used D90 cost me $675 and a used D300 is in the $850-$1100 range. But why I want the D300. Well build & weather sealing of course and superior AF system. And for me metering Ai and Ais lenses and being able to fine tune a specific lens to the body would really be appreciated by me. As the D90 doesn't have those features.
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