I used a d300 for a long time and sold it when I bought my d700. I wish I had kept it as it was also a great camera. I may just pick up myself again for a backup.
Our prayers and hope goes without saying. It must be a terrifying experience to go through. I am sure there will be a fund set up we can donate to an help out.
That was stated out of frustration, not a lack-a-daisical attitude. I agree completely with what you say. Unfortunately there is no longer any real leadership in your country or mine. Just the power brokers that control our politicians and our lives. It's called power and greed. Unfortunately ethics, honesty and what is best for the citizens is long gone. I don't expect we will ever see it back in our lifetime.
I can remember about 30-35 years ago when i attended the Indy500 and the line up was about 2 miles long, There was pickup trucks with the back filled with canned beer on ice selling to the drivers at a buck a can. i also have a black and white photo somewhere of a cop directing traffic with a beer in in his hand:-)
Just thought if you are doing weddings and using your camera to make money,Maybe it would be better off using what you have or making a simple upgrade like the d300, than getting into the learning curve required with the d800. Every time you jump is full of surprises and the wedding season is about to start. Just my humble opinion. Remember it the photographer that makes images, not the cameras.
Coolpix 510 is what I have. It takes excellent photos, though is not suitable for action shots at a long distance It also does not shoot in raw, but will do panorama, movies and has many admirable features . For the price it is an excellent camera it does shoot at 42 x and is great for wildlife and birds with a 1000mm lens. i find it does a great job. 300$ at Cosco.
I certainly agree.. a camera does not make a photographer, even the most expensive camera is useless in the hands of a wannabe. Weddings are usually (though not always) a once in a lifetime event and not the place for an amateur to learn the craft.
Sometimes I think we are to critical of ourselves in striving for the perfect photo. I have found that in many cases while we may think a photo is not very good, others think it is great. Ever have someone pick out a photo they absolutely love while ignoring the ones that you think are great ?. It seems to be in the eye of the beholder and what they like and how that photo effects them on an emotional level.