Is the Nikon D300 a full frame/FX camera?

JoeydJoeyd Registered Users Posts: 10 Big grins
edited August 19, 2011 in Cameras
I love my D7000 and have no intentions of getting rid of it. That being said... I have a chance to pick up a D300 w/low actuations for $650 (trusted friend is selling). Is the D300 considered a full frame camera and will I benefit accordingly. I would like to use it for landscape shooting. Thanks.

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  • BrendanBrendan Registered Users Posts: 223 Major grins
    edited August 15, 2011
    The D300 is a DX camera, like your D7000. www.dpreview.com is a good place to check basic specs like this. thumb.gif

    PS: If you pass on the D300, I know someone who might be interested... mwink.gif
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  • JoeydJoeyd Registered Users Posts: 10 Big grins
    edited August 15, 2011
    I'm still learning, so I apologize for my ignorance on the subject so let me ask it a different way... will I get better landscape pictures with the D300 over the D7000.

    Brendon, if I don't get it, you're first in line.

    Joe
  • QarikQarik Registered Users Posts: 4,959 Major grins
    edited August 15, 2011
    no you won't..the determining factors in good landscape photogrpahy is the lens and how early you can get up in the morning.
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  • BrendanBrendan Registered Users Posts: 223 Major grins
    edited August 15, 2011
    In addition to what Qarik said (which is true), I would add that the lens, filters, and processing will also play a large role. I would imagine there is essentially no difference between the D7000 and D300 for landscape photography (given that you should be shooting at a low ISO, perhaps -- or probably -- on a tripod), and if anything, the D7000 would have a slight edge.
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  • thegridrunnerthegridrunner Registered Users Posts: 235 Major grins
    edited August 15, 2011
    Actually, I have to disagree. The sensor on the D7000 is better all around. Additionally, it has higher resolution so that it will pick up more detail. If landscapes are your fancy, the D7000 is a better camera.
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  • JoeydJoeyd Registered Users Posts: 10 Big grins
    edited August 16, 2011
    Thanks everyone... I told my friend that he can keep his D300 so he sold it to me for $500. I got a real good back up camera for a real good price. If I decide to let it go, I'll be sure to let you know Brandan.
  • Matthew SavilleMatthew Saville Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 3,352 Major grins
    edited August 16, 2011
    The D300 and a D7000 go together quite well as an outdoor photography setup. The D7000 sensor is amazing, and the D300 has on it's side speed, accuracy and general professional functions. I really, really love a few of the D300's functions that are missing from the D7000, such as the ability to zoom in to full 100% (medium) magnification with one click during image playback. Also, with a battery grip the D300 can hit 8 FPS if you use the right batteries. :-)

    In general, you could probably have a lot of fun shooting wildlife etc. with a D300 while shooting landscapes with a D7000.

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  • Ed911Ed911 Registered Users Posts: 1,306 Major grins
    edited August 17, 2011
    Joey D wrote: »
    Thanks everyone... I told my friend that he can keep his D300 so he sold it to me for $500.

    Boy, this sure make glad that I sold my D300 (body only) for $1225 just before the D7000 came out. Timing apparently is everything.
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  • ZerodogZerodog Registered Users Posts: 1,480 Major grins
    edited August 18, 2011
    The 7000 has a better sensor. The 300 has better AF. If you are not chasing fast moving objects with your camera, stick with the 7000. Or pick up the 300 as a second body :)
  • lightyearlightyear Registered Users Posts: 185 Major grins
    edited August 18, 2011
    Which is better???
    Zerodog wrote: »
    The 7000 has a better sensor. The 300 has better AF. If you are not chasing fast moving objects with your camera, stick with the 7000. Or pick up the 300 as a second body :)
    And a new highend Nikon DSLR is supposed to be released at the end of August 2011, supposedly with AF speed of the D300, 7000 sensor quality , and "more". ne_nau.gif Planned obsolescence!
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  • cab.in.bostoncab.in.boston Registered Users Posts: 634 Major grins
    edited August 18, 2011
    lightyear wrote: »
    And a new highend Nikon DSLR is supposed to be released at the end of August 2011, supposedly with AF speed of the D300, 7000 sensor quality , and "more". ne_nau.gif Planned obsolescence!
    Stan

    How is introducing a replacement for the D300 (if that's indeed what is happening next week) "planned obsolescence?" The D300 came out 3.5 years ago. That's like saying Porsche is practicing planned obsolescence by releasing the new 911 because in 7-8 years they'll replace it.
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  • ZerodogZerodog Registered Users Posts: 1,480 Major grins
    edited August 19, 2011
    Planned obsolescence is the name of the game in any equipment. Especially electronics. The D300 or 300s is still a great camera. But it is due for replacement. And when it becomes available, I will be buying one. But, I will probably keep my 300s. Because, it is still a great camera.
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