Camera upgrade
May 19, 2018 11:27:57 #
May 19, 2018 11:51:16 #
mikerf wrote:
I would like to upgrade from my D300S to newer DX camera. Would appreciate suggestions
Be prepared to articulate exactly why your D300S is not good enough anymore. What do you need a new camera to do that the 300 doesn't? (This will be an issue out of concern about your finances and waste)
An aside---it is OK to respond "it's my money, I want a new camera"; because it is your money.
May 19, 2018 12:03:07 #
I have a D300 (DX) and D810 (FX). The D300 takes great photos still. The D810 has caused me to experiment and push myself further because of all the bells and whistles BUT... the D300 still takes as good a photos. It is the user who pushes that button. Ever consider looking at your lens collection and seeing what you may want to add in order to expand the capabilities of the combination? When I bought higher end lenses my game changed tremendously as my shots were cleaner with less light. D3400 is a nice camera with all that said.
May 19, 2018 12:28:06 #
Kmgw9v wrote:
Be prepared to articulate exactly why your D300S is not good enough anymore. What do you need a new camera to do that the 300 doesn't? (This will be an issue out of concern about your finances and waste)
An aside---it is OK to respond "it's my money, I want a new camera"; because it is your money.
An aside---it is OK to respond "it's my money, I want a new camera"; because it is your money.
This is just about the BEST ADVICE you're - probably ever - going to get on the reasoning behind contemplating an upgrade -- and as the man said ----
It's your money
May 19, 2018 13:25:43 #
mikerf wrote:
I would like to upgrade from my D300S to newer DX camera. Would appreciate suggestions
D7200. I would recommend the D7500, but single memory card slots are a deal breaker for me in a DSLR.
May 19, 2018 14:08:30 #
mikerf wrote:
I would like to upgrade from my D300S to newer DX camera. Would appreciate suggestions
It's easy. You said DX so there is only one choice the D500. The D7200 or D7500 are much newer than your D300s and are considered updated but I would consider those as downgrade.
May 19, 2018 14:41:28 #
The D500 is the D300/D300s replacement. I used to shoot with a D300s. I liked the camera a lot but its dynamic range was not good. Shadow areas would often block up and be void of detail. I have a D500 now. Its image quality and performance are far superior to the D300s.
May 20, 2018 05:58:24 #
CO wrote:
The D500 is the D300/D300s replacement. I used to shoot with a D300s. I liked the camera a lot but its dynamic range was not good. Shadow areas would often block up and be void of detail. I have a D500 now. Its image quality and performance are far superior to the D300s.
Plus you can use your existing lenses
May 20, 2018 06:36:48 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
mikerf wrote:
I would like to upgrade from my D300S to newer DX camera. Would appreciate suggestions
You have many options. You should look to your google search and investigate a refurbished D7200 or D7500, and the D500. You can also buy new if your want. I believe Nikon has a current sale on several of their camera's. Nikonusa.com should offer these.
May 20, 2018 07:01:56 #
I am in the same situation (D300) and would only consider a D500 if I were hit by GAS. Because of its light weight, I often “borrow” my wife’s D5200 and I have a P900 for its incredible reach (no RAW, I know, I know).
May 20, 2018 09:09:57 #
Kmgw9v wrote:
Be prepared to articulate exactly why your D300S is not good enough anymore. What do you need a new camera to do that the 300 doesn't? (This will be an issue out of concern about your finances and waste)
An aside---it is OK to respond "it's my money, I want a new camera"; because it is your money.
An aside---it is OK to respond "it's my money, I want a new camera"; because it is your money.
Great response. My answer would be set a budget, determine what you want in your next camera and buy it.
May 20, 2018 09:19:19 #
If shooting sports or wildlife I know the D500 excels otherwise the D7200 should serve you well.
May 20, 2018 09:24:58 #
mikerf wrote:
I would like to upgrade from my D300S to newer DX camera. Would appreciate suggestions
I sold my D300s to a photojournalist and bought the D500. The D500 is a great camera.
May 20, 2018 10:51:23 #
CO wrote:
The D500 is the D300/D300s replacement. I used to shoot with a D300s. I liked the camera a lot but its dynamic range was not good. Shadow areas would often block up and be void of detail. I have a D500 now. Its image quality and performance are far superior to the D300s.
What he just said! The look, feel and controls of the D500 are almost identical to the 300, but the expeed 5 processor produces much better image quality in lower light.
May 20, 2018 10:54:39 #
olemikey
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