I hardly take any pictures any more so I just don't see the point in having all that expencive gear.
I'd keep one of the FX f/2.8 zooms lenses if I were to make this decision assuming you have the any of the 14-24, 24-70 or 70-200.
Originally Posted by Dread Pirate Roberts
The difference is I'm just going to accept it's just my hobby and try to have fun.
With so many people with quality cameras out there these days, a lot of quality pictures stems from being at the right place at the right time or from having work opportunities.
Originally Posted by Rooz
having owned both of these and driven them extensively, i can say from my end the d5100 smokes the d300 for IQ. but they cant cut it with a d700.
I don't see any attempt from manufacturers to try to have the DX sensors equal the D3/D700 sensor for at least 2 iterations after this current 24MP sensor. If there is one thing I'd envy with the D300 compared to the D5100, it would be the low-light autofocus. Maybe an SB-400 update with a small but much better autofocus assist lamp compared to one found on cameras would work for me.
If there is one thing I'd envy with the D300 compared to the D5100, it would be the low-light autofocus. Maybe an SB-400 update with a small but much better autofocus assist lamp compared to one found on cameras would work for me.
Don't get me wrong, the d300 is a far superior camera. If I could only have one of them I'd pick a d300 every time. It's a no contest for durability, functionality, autofocus, responsiveness etc etc but for outright iq, dynamic range, low light iso performance, all things being equal, the d5100 wins out.
D800e l D60 IR l 16-35 f4 l 24-120 f4 l 24G l 50G l 60G l 85G l 105VR l 300VR lXE-1 l 18R l 35R flickr
Ok I'm a naughty boy for cross posting this in the POTD but heck I'm just so excited. Did I mention I'm excited?
D800, D300, D90, 24-70 f2.8, 70-200VR f2.8, 300 F4, 105 micro, 16-85VR, 50mm 1.8, Tammy 90 macro, 70-300VR, SB900, 2xSB600, MB-D10, 055XPROB 322RC2. New computers to run photoshop faster. C&C always appreciated. PhotoGallery
Pressing the shutter is the start of the process - Joe McNally ... Buying the body is the start of the process - Dread Pirate
D800, D300, D90, 24-70 f2.8, 70-200VR f2.8, 300 F4, 105 micro, 16-85VR, 50mm 1.8, Tammy 90 macro, 70-300VR, SB900, 2xSB600, MB-D10, 055XPROB 322RC2. New computers to run photoshop faster. C&C always appreciated. PhotoGallery
Pressing the shutter is the start of the process - Joe McNally ... Buying the body is the start of the process - Dread Pirate
Originally Posted by photowerkz
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