Upgrade from D300 to D5300? That is the question.
Oct 26, 2015 10:45:00 #
My D300 is getting a bit long in the tooth, but seems to still function well enough to not NEED to be replaced. GAS, however, is lurking and calling my name to upgrade. I thought the D5300 looked like the best for what I do and what I can afford. I particularly like the swivel view screen. Comments?
Oct 26, 2015 11:01:39 #
rdoc wrote:
My D300 is getting a bit long in the tooth, but seems to still function well enough to not NEED to be replaced. GAS, however, is lurking and calling my name to upgrade. I thought the D5300 looked like the best for what I do and what I can afford. I particularly like the swivel view screen. Comments?
I have the D5300. I love it. It has 24.2MP vs your 12.1 and the articulated screen. And, it's not a complicated camera to use.
If I were thinking of upgrading I would consider these few things. The D5500 is lighter than the D5300 & couple more bells & whistles.
After 2 Nikon D5xxx cameras I might consider a FF camera next, although only one of my lenses would match up.
Finally, the D7xxx series, while missing the articulated screen, still has an internal motor to drive older AF lenses. I think it also takes better pictures than the D5xxx series.
There is a thread about the D7000 vs the D5300. It's not about the D300 vs the D5300 but it's worth following.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-345513-1.html
Oct 26, 2015 11:07:23 #
Indi wrote:
I have the D5300. I love it. It has 24.2MP vs your... (show quote)
I would like to know how you arrived at the conclusion that, "I think it (the D7xxx series) takes better pictures than the D5xxx series." The D7200 has better low light performance and a heftier buffer. The D3300, D5300 and D7100 have the exact same sensor and in capable hands picture quality is identical. Please enlighten us to the contrary.
Oct 26, 2015 11:27:03 #
Jim Bob wrote:
I would like to know how you arrived at the conclusion that, "I think it (the D7xxx series) takes better pictures than the D5xxx series." The D7200 has better low light performance and a heftier buffer. The D3300, D5300 and D7100 have the exact same sensor and in capable hands picture quality is identical. Please enlighten us to the contrary.
Perhaps it is the low light capabilty that leads me to believe that.
Thsi past Memorial Day I was shooting the air show at Jones Beach with a Meetup group. It was extremely overcast but not rainy. Several of the members had D7100's and a few had the D7000.
We were all taking the same shots and when I compared them to mine they were much better. Of course I'm not the best photographer in the world but their seemed to be a marked difference. I tried changing settings but always got the same results...lower quality.
Of course you did mention, "...capable hands..."
Oct 26, 2015 12:01:12 #
Indi wrote:
Perhaps it is the low light capabilty that leads m... (show quote)
Despite your anecdotal musings and attempt to be clever or coy, there is no difference in the image quality. I mention "capable hands" because an idiot could screw any or all of them up and that performance could not be the basis of a legitimate comparison. While I certainly would not call you an idiot, it is clear you have not come close to mastering the D5300. I own both the D5300 and the D7100. They produce identical quality.
Oct 26, 2015 12:03:17 #
rdoc wrote:
My D300 is getting a bit long in the tooth, but seems to still function well enough to not NEED to be replaced. GAS, however, is lurking and calling my name to upgrade. I thought the D5300 looked like the best for what I do and what I can afford. I particularly like the swivel view screen. Comments?
Be aware that the D5xx series requires lenses with inbuilt focus motors to auto focus whilst the D300 does not.
Oct 26, 2015 12:04:50 #
Searcher wrote:
Be aware that the D5xx series requires lenses with inbuilt focus motors to auto focus whilst the D300 does not.
Correct you are.
Oct 26, 2015 12:34:42 #
Jim Bob wrote:
Correct you are.
Jim Bob and Searcher: Ouch! This would make a difference! Thanks for the great heads-up.
Oct 26, 2015 17:25:51 #
rdoc wrote:
My D300 is getting a bit long in the tooth, but seems to still function well enough to not NEED to be replaced. GAS, however, is lurking and calling my name to upgrade. I thought the D5300 looked like the best for what I do and what I can afford. I particularly like the swivel view screen. Comments?
No auto focus motor like your D300.
Oct 26, 2015 21:19:40 #
Find a refurb or lightly used D7100 and see of the price is competitive with the D5300 price. The D7xxx models have the focus motor.
Oct 26, 2015 21:27:02 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Find a refurb or lightly used D7100 and see of the price is competitive with the D5300 price. The D7xxx models have the focus motor.
And with off-camera flash, with the pop-up flash on the D7100, you can control the remotes from the camera.
Oct 26, 2015 22:16:11 #
rdoc wrote:
Jim Bob and Searcher: Ouch! This would make a difference! Thanks for the great heads-up.
Not only that, but I think your going to notice a considerable "step down" in overall build quality as well. The 7000 series is not as robust in build as the D300 and I believe the 5000 series is another whole step below the 7000 series. If you haven't already, check it out first hand to see if the "feel" bothers you.
Oct 27, 2015 06:13:14 #
billnikon
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rdoc wrote:
My D300 is getting a bit long in the tooth, but seems to still function well enough to not NEED to be replaced. GAS, however, is lurking and calling my name to upgrade. I thought the D5300 looked like the best for what I do and what I can afford. I particularly like the swivel view screen. Comments?
No, that is not even a question. Are you on something right now, maybe your currently over medicated. Go to bed, take your meds, wake up in the morning fully refreshed and you'll come to your senses.
Oct 27, 2015 06:37:14 #
Oct 27, 2015 08:07:45 #
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