Will I regret switching from D300s to D7000?

[agc1976]

I've owned my D300s for around 6 months. I love it. The only thing It's lacking is ISO performance but other than that it's just the perfect camera.
I ordered a D7000 in combination with the 70-200 to take advantage of Nikon's $400 rebate on the lens. My initial intention was to sell the D7000 new at retail price.

However, I'm having second thoughts. It's a good opportunity to make the switch but the ergonomics of the D300s seem so much superior that I'm not sure if I'll later regret it.

Things I'll miss:
1. Smaller file sizes
2. AF-On button (AE-L on D7000 not on the same location)
3. AF in low light I'm pretty sure is not as good as D300s
4. Don't care much about FPS
5. Size (balance with 24-70 and 70-200 VR2 lenses)
6. 100% zoom image review with 1 click

Things I'll gain:
1. Better for travel
2. Better IQ including better ISO performance and better shadow noise
3. Maybe better resale value later down the road
4. Don't care about video
5. Don't care about megapixels (less is better for me)

I'm sure I'll like the D7000 but I'm not sure I'll LOVE it because I'm used to the ergonomics of the pro body. I don't want to open the D7000 and play with it for a few days because then I won't be able to sell it as new.

I plan to later add or replace my current body with a D800 by the end of the year FWIW.

 

[Sam6644]

Having used both, I'll tell you that you will miss the 300s.

The 7000 feels like a total toy after you've used a 300s.

For what it's worth, my roommate shopped both of them pretty hard. Ended up buying the 300s. He used a 7000 just the other day for the first time and couldn't stop telling me how happy he was he got the 300s.

The 7000 is a very nice camera, but it's just a D90 refresh and upgrade. It's not on the same level as the 300s by any stretch of the imagination.

 

[nce]

I went with the D300s over the D7000. My decision was based mostly on the ergonomics. I think I am in the minority as most people are changing to the D7000 and are very pleased with it. It's tough for anyone but you to know if the switch will make you happy. I personally don't see the point, especially if you plan on getting whatever replaces the D700.

 

[ghache]

:lmao::lmao:

Having used both, I'll tell you that you will miss the 300s.

The 7000 feels like a total toy after you've used a 300s.

For what it's worth, my roommate shopped both of them pretty hard. Ended up buying the 300s. He used a 7000 just the other day for the first time and couldn't stop telling me how happy he was he got the 300s.

The 7000 is a very nice camera, but it's just a D90 refresh and upgrade. It's not on the same level as the 300s by any stretch of the imagination.[/QUOTE]

:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

 

[Formatted]

1. Better for travel

You could drop a D300 and it would be alright, I doubt a D7000 is the same.

Just keep the D300 its not what is holding you back, spend the money on lenses instead!

 

[fsquare]

I like the increased ISO range in the D7000 as well as the upgraded metering system (2016 pixels sensor vs 1005 on the D300s). The only logical reason to buy a D300s over a D7000 is body material and focus points which IMO is overrated when comparing the 39 focus points of the D7000 to the 51 of the D300s. I can understand if we're comparing a D90 to a D300s but we're not.

 

[orb9220]

Yep same thing happened to me when I went from D200 to D90.
The D200 still haunts me to this day. And when I do upgrade from the D90.
Then more than likely I would lean towards the D300s used of course.

May be I'm some kind of pervert. As found the D200 or D300 to be an erotic sensation! When holding & Touching and lightly caressing...Ummm..Nevermind
Due to me being on the poor'ish side I seem to be happy taking other's hand me downs! :er:
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[KmH]

Will I regret switching from D300s to D7000?

There is only one way to find out - switch.

 

[mwcfarms]

Ok where can I find out more about this 400$ lens rebate. I just rented the 70 - 200 the other day and plan on getting one within the month but if there is a rebate from certain center whatnot I would like to know.

 

[quiddity]

see the 300s ad
The latest Nikon rebates list, Nikon Bodies rebates, Nikon Lens rebates : Photo Concept

if anyone wants the lens and doesnt want the body lets make a deal

 

[mwcfarms]

Thanks was just coming back to edit my post, I see that its a combo purchase with another body. Poop.

 

[flea77]

I am one of the few, the proud, the D7000 over D300s guys, LOL.

Seriously though, I just had to make this decision a couple of months ago and I am still quite happy with my decision. I still have a D90 and can assure you that the D7000 is not a refresh of it, it is miles and miles out of it's league. I also went from the D80 to D90 so I am quite aware of what a refresh is like.

Unfortunately this is going to be a very personal choice. One person may just have to have feature x, another may have to have the ergonomics of camera y. But for me, the D7000 is far and away a better camera than the D300s.

Allan

 

[agc1976]

Just sold the D7000 and happy with my decision. Thanks for all the input.

 

[xjoewhitex]

Just sold the D7000 and happy with my decision. Thanks for all the input.

booo! :er:

Theres a reason they make so many different camera designs, its so you can find one that fits you and your style. Glad your happy with your decision.

 

[mid9tblue]

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