D300S: Does anyone still buy these?

LornceLornce Registered Users Posts: 129 Major grins
edited January 28, 2012 in Cameras
I'd be happy to use my D100 until it wears out and dies, but I miss a lot of pictures because of it's 3-shot burst limit while shooting RAW. Since RAW is all I use, I'm considering buying a D300S primarily for it's additional burst capacity. I'm a life-long hobbyist with a few mildly plodding chops who's comfortable with slr's.

But is there other technology I should be looking at in 2012?

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  • Matthew SavilleMatthew Saville Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 3,352 Major grins
    edited January 16, 2012
    The D400 may come out in 2012, but it will probably be $1800 or more, and will mostly only have more megapixels and more video capabilities. The D300s will still be a great camera, for anyone who shoots around the lower ISO's and doesn't print billboards. You'll get great responsiveness and buffer capacity out of the D300s, even if you battery grip it to 8 FPS. (I'm fine with just ~6)

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  • ZerodogZerodog Registered Users Posts: 1,480 Major grins
    edited January 17, 2012
    The 300s is a great camera. You can find them for good prices and they are bomber. I still love mine and use it all the time.
  • babowcbabowc Registered Users Posts: 510 Major grins
    edited January 18, 2012
    I gave up my D300s for a D7000 and I'm regretting it!
    -Mike Jin
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  • LornceLornce Registered Users Posts: 129 Major grins
    edited January 18, 2012
    babowc wrote: »
    I gave up my D300s for a D7000 and I'm regretting it!

    What does D7000 make you miss about the D300S?
  • babowcbabowc Registered Users Posts: 510 Major grins
    edited January 18, 2012
    The accessibility of various buttons on the D300s/D700 makes me favor it over the D7000.
    But the D7000 does have better ISO performance..
    -Mike Jin
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    16/2.8, f1.4G primes, f2.8 trio, 105/200 macro, SB900.
    It never gets easier, you just get better.
  • Matthew SavilleMatthew Saville Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 3,352 Major grins
    edited January 18, 2012
    babowc wrote: »
    The accessibility of various buttons on the D300s/D700 makes me favor it over the D7000.
    But the D7000 does have better ISO performance..

    Ditto. One thing I simply cannot live without is the 1-click image review zooming. I don't know how Canon users survive without this feature, seriously. I can check focus on a Nikon in 0.5 seconds, on a Canon (or a D7000, etc.) it takes 5-10 seconds. (I'm talking about custom setting f2 on most Nikons, including the D300s. Set "Playback Mode" to "Zoom on/off", at "medium magnification". BEST. CUSTOMIZATION. EVER.

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  • blvakillxxmcblvakillxxmc Registered Users Posts: 1 Beginner grinner
    edited January 18, 2012
    D300S i have one,is good
  • LornceLornce Registered Users Posts: 129 Major grins
    edited January 19, 2012
    Thank you for your input, gentlemen. I'm meeting a wedding photog tomorrow night to view a used D300S. He says 30k activations in mint condition. He sounded very earnest and knowledgeable on the phone.

    Anything I should be looking for aside from the obvious?

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  • ZerodogZerodog Registered Users Posts: 1,480 Major grins
    edited January 19, 2012
    Not really. They are pretty bomber. Bring a lens and a flash to give it a quick run down.
  • borrowlenses.comborrowlenses.com Registered Users Posts: 441 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2012
    Good luck with the sale. On our end it is still a very popular rental.
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  • LornceLornce Registered Users Posts: 129 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2012
    So, I bought the photog's D300S and some of his nice glass.

    I've got a lot to learn, not the least of which is Light Room.

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    But I'm looking forward to it.

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  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,156 moderator
    edited January 26, 2012
    Lornce wrote: »
    So, I bought the photog's D300S and some of his nice glass.

    I've got a lot to learn, not the least of which is Light Room.

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    But I'm looking forward to it.

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    Congratulations on the new (to you) equipment. clap.gif
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  • redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2012
    Congrats! I love my D300S too!
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  • DsrtVWDsrtVW Registered Users Posts: 1,991 Major grins
    edited January 27, 2012
    I have a D300 and a D7000 I still prefer the D300 over the D7000. D300 has over 1500000 shots on it, I shoot a lot of Birds in flight and D300 has better Af and bigger buffer.
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  • IcebearIcebear Registered Users Posts: 4,015 Major grins
    edited January 27, 2012
    DsrtVW wrote: »
    I have a D300 and a D7000 I still prefer the D300 over the D7000. D300 has over 1500000 shots on it, I shoot a lot of Birds in flight and D300 has better Af and bigger buffer.
    Seriously?!? A million and a half shutter actuations? Is Nikon aware of this phenominal performance? They'd probably buy that body from you for WAY more than you paid for it. mwink.gif
    John :
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  • ZerodogZerodog Registered Users Posts: 1,480 Major grins
    edited January 27, 2012
    Good choice man. There are way more things to learn and that body will not hold you back in any way. LR is the way to go. Get through the learning curve and you will be rocking. IMO Lightroom is more powerful than the best body out there. If you bought a D4 and you didn't use LR or any other PP program. Your images would not be as good as they could be. It helps TONS. Have fun with the new toys and make sure to post some pics!
  • ZerodogZerodog Registered Users Posts: 1,480 Major grins
    edited January 27, 2012
    BTW. Going on a trip in the near future, my D300s is the body I am bringing. I still love it. I can't wait to see what is next from Nikon as the DX flagship.
  • LornceLornce Registered Users Posts: 129 Major grins
    edited January 27, 2012
    Zerodog wrote: »
    Good choice man. There are way more things to learn and that body will not hold you back in any way. LR is the way to go. Get through the learning curve and you will be rocking. IMO Lightroom is more powerful than the best body out there. If you bought a D4 and you didn't use LR or any other PP program. Your images would not be as good as they could be. It helps TONS. Have fun with the new toys and make sure to post some pics!

    Must confess I'm completely ignorant re. editing software. Spent 6 and 1/2 years with the D100 using "Nikon View" which came with the camera.

    I have so much to learn. headscratch.gif


    p.s. Because the thread needs some visual appeal until I'm up to speed on the new tech - taken recently with the D100.

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  • CookieSCookieS Registered Users Posts: 854 Major grins
    edited January 27, 2012
    Plus the D300S also does Video.
  • DsrtVWDsrtVW Registered Users Posts: 1,991 Major grins
    edited January 28, 2012
    Icebear wrote: »
    Seriously?!? A million and a half shutter actuations? Is Nikon aware of this phenominal performance? They'd probably buy that body from you for WAY more than you paid for it. mwink.gif

    woops too many zeros 150000
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  • IcebearIcebear Registered Users Posts: 4,015 Major grins
    edited January 28, 2012
    Heh-heh. Thought so. Couldn't resist. Still, that body doesn't owe you a thing! Great performance.
    John :
    Natural selection is responsible for every living thing that exists.
    D3s, D500, D5300, and way more glass than the wife knows about.
  • Matthew SavilleMatthew Saville Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 3,352 Major grins
    edited January 28, 2012
    DsrtVW wrote: »
    woops too many zeros 150000

    Yep, I got lucky and put my D300 over 250,000 clicks before the shutter died, but my D700 did indeed die after just 150,000 clicks. I believe that is the rated lifespan for each model. (150K, not 250K)

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