10-30-2011, 01:32 PM
[quote name='Vieux loup' timestamp='1319835513' post='12555']
I have a D700 and have had a D300s and frankly will be buying another D300s if Nikon does not soon produce a successor. I have never had an AF problem with either and frankly would consider having both bodies if i were doing the kind of work you do. They use the same battery grip and it is easy to interchange the lenses. In terms of IQ, they are very similar, but the FF gives a better colour rendering IMO. The menu systems are identical and the ergonomics as well. I would use the D300s for animal pictures and sports, if you do that and the D700 for portraits and low ISO shooting. I probably don't help you much, but having both bodies is cheap life insurance and the D300s use 2 cards, one CF and one SD and it works superbly.
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I agree, the FX + DX combo is the best of both worlds. However, it's too costly for me as I'm not a pro photographer. I make a little bit of money on the side with it, but it's essentially a hobby for me.
I'll wait what Nikon comes up with. It shouldn't take too long: the D300 and D700 are long-overdue for a new model. Until then, I'll sell most of my lenses and keep my K5 and the few lenses that work well with it.
Thanks!
I have a D700 and have had a D300s and frankly will be buying another D300s if Nikon does not soon produce a successor. I have never had an AF problem with either and frankly would consider having both bodies if i were doing the kind of work you do. They use the same battery grip and it is easy to interchange the lenses. In terms of IQ, they are very similar, but the FF gives a better colour rendering IMO. The menu systems are identical and the ergonomics as well. I would use the D300s for animal pictures and sports, if you do that and the D700 for portraits and low ISO shooting. I probably don't help you much, but having both bodies is cheap life insurance and the D300s use 2 cards, one CF and one SD and it works superbly.
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I agree, the FX + DX combo is the best of both worlds. However, it's too costly for me as I'm not a pro photographer. I make a little bit of money on the side with it, but it's essentially a hobby for me.
I'll wait what Nikon comes up with. It shouldn't take too long: the D300 and D700 are long-overdue for a new model. Until then, I'll sell most of my lenses and keep my K5 and the few lenses that work well with it.
Thanks!