Ok, i just sold my d200 and am going to get either d300 or d7000. Screen this tab shows the measurement values and graph derived directly from a raw image when displayed on a computer screen at 100% magnification i. Photos from d300 seems to be a bit sharper than those from d7000. Metering the d300 uses the 1,005segment rgb metering system that has proved to be successful in a number of cameras.
The subject is a heap of lego, which provides recognizable color, sharp edges and a. The d300 is mp, shoots at 6 framessec and has 51pt af. Dilemma with d7000 vs d300s nikon d300s users group flickr. It features a brand new sensor from nikon, which has been specifically engineered for the nikon d7000 and possibly other upcoming cameras. Ever since nikon released the new nikon d7000, i have been getting a lot of emails from people who are asking if they should go with the d7000 or with the older nikon d300s. D300 doesnt quite measure up to a 7d let alone the 1 series. Continuous shooting from 6 frames per second up to 8 frames per second. Focal runs on windows or mac computers and controls your camera to calibrate and analyse. Make sure you have the latest raw conversion software. For the nikon d7000 vs d3100 test, i used the same focal length at the same distance due to a relatively small difference in megapixels and field of view nikon d3100 has a 14. Both are dslr digital single lens reflex cameras that are equipped with an apsc sensor. The 51 af points cover a broad area of the frame as seen in the viewfinder image on the previous page and no fewer than 15 of them are crosstype. Contrast af for live view and dmovie live view and dmovie users can rejoice, because with the d7000, facepriority af is now faster and more powerful than ever. The new optional mbd10 multipower battery pack makes the d300 a powerful performer for a wide variety of shooting disciplines.
D7000 low iso noise in reply to olyflyer feb 11, 2011 well, this is not a thread to complain about the d300, i really love the d300 and been using it for more than three years in several situations take a look at my site. The salesperson a professional photographer familiar with the d7000 but not the d300 recommended the d7000, it has a newer sensor, its a newer model with better software and hardware. When it comes to af system and focus points, the nikon d300s has a superior prolevel af sensor with 51 focus points and 15 crosstype sensors, while d7000 has 39 focus points and 9 crosstype sensors. D3100 now that the full frame nikon d600 has been introduced and almost immediately made available for sale, i need to revisit these comparisons to. D7000 is a decent mid level camera but its ergonomics are compromised. Apr 23, 2018 the new nikon d7000 is a new generation dslr that sits between d90 and d300s, which can be classified as an semiprofessional dslr. I expected the d7000 to be the cleanest, and it is. Nikon d300 vs nikon d7000 detailed comparison camera decision. Lets see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference. The same equivalent focal length was used for each camera. The d300s is a dslr, while the a6000 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera.
Apr 11, 2020 nikon d7000 vs d3100 high iso comparison. Nikon d7000 vs nikon d300s vs nikon d300 comparison selection 3 selected items max. It has some similarities to the nikon d700, with the same resolution, but has a smaller, higherdensity sensor. Coming from canon, you may miss the afon button which is missing from the d7000. When a camera is connected to focal the top option is selected by default and focal reads the lens information automatically. Nikon d7000, d300, d3 d700 and canon 5d mark ii high iso.
The solution was right here on page 94 of my d7000 manual. D300 will be lots noisier especially if you dont maximise. Nikons exclusive digital image processing system advances dxformat image quality to new levels. Note that information is not available for all products no longer manufactured and product availability may differ by country or region. Connect focal to your camera and it takes complete control. The area where the d7000 suffers to the d300 is the buffer only an issue if you shoot. Aug 14, 2014 the d300 has an impressive maximum shutter speed of 18000sec, and a startup time of 0.
Ten years is a lot of time in terms of technology, meaning newer sensors are overall much more efficient than the older ones. The d300 is very different from the d200, so far ahead of the d200 that the d300 is almost the same as the d3. The d7100 is a nice little camera, but it is not massively better than the d300. Amazing photography isnt only about what you shoot and how you shoot it, its also about what you shoot it with. But in the old days, nikons 100% viewfinder cameras were stateoftheart for accurate, pro level performance. Feb 12, 2004 the d300 may still have a better af system, but from what ive read the d7000 s sensor produces fewer blownout highlights theres something to be said for each. The d300 may still have a better af system, but from what ive read the d7000s sensor produces fewer blownout highlights theres something to be said for each. I was faced with the same problem d300s vs d7000 picked up the. Im concerned that the d7000 wont be as sharp as the d300s. Nikon d300 was introduced to market in march 2008 and nikon d7000 was launched in november 2010. Notice the size differences caption so before i send off my d90 and d300 to ebays chopping block, i took a bunch of unscientific comparison shots at the full range of iso settings with the d700, d7000, d90 and d300 see the fullresolution pics below. Find information on products that are no longer manufactured.
The d3 costs two or three times as much, but lacks the builtin flash, optional finder gridlines and smaller size of the d300. I bought the d7100 to replace the d300 i like the dx format for wildlife as i was tired of waiting for the d400. The nikon d700 inherits the powerful 51point af system of the d3 and d300, using the same multicam 3500fx sensor as the d3. The highpower 500mm telephoto lens for nikon is a manual fixed focus multicoated tmount lens that yields images with impressive peak contrast and wellcontrolled flare. Nikon d700 nikon d700 lenses and autofocus cameralabs. Yet the d300, according to thoms website mentioned below, leans toward the pro and can take more photos in a burst mode before the buffer fills good for. When using the eh5a ac adaptor or the mbd10 multipower battery pack with batteries other than rechargeable liion en el3e. Fx format sensor sized nikon d600 has expanded the nikon dslr lineup, and perhaps made it even more. Continuous shooting from 6 frames per second up to 8. You are comparing sensors of very different generations.
Since both nikon d300 and nikon d7000 have the same apsc sized sensor, their lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will be similar in size and weight. I think i hit every button and every dial and every menu setting without figuring how to actually change the focus to behave the way i want. The d300s was the last pro built dx camera from nikon. To make it easier for our readers, i decided to post a quick comparison between the two in this nikon d7000 vs d300s article. As far as lenses, what is your priority as far as prime vs. Civil ceremony nikon d7000 vs d700 vs d90 vs d300 comparison. For moving subjects such as pets, subjecttracking af keeps them in. I only shot a couple of frames because it just didnt feel comfortable to use. Top 10 smartwatch 2019 best smartwatches you can buy right now. None of these bodies have sensor based image stabilization so you have to buy lenses with optical stabilization feature. With regards to manual focusing, ive found my d300 very hard to focus fast mf glass my 2004 is tough at f4 and my 22. Users can select a focal length by selecting specify focal length and moving the slider. The only true dx camera that is in the running is the d7000, unless he would consider the d600 or d800, which can shoot in dx modes.
If you want to compare the d300 to another camera, the nikon d3 is the closest. Nikon d7000, d300, d3 d700 and canon 5d mark ii high iso comparison. It replaced the d200 as nikons dx format flagship dslr. My preference is for the d3 then i can eliminate all the guesswork.
I have had d300s d90 d7000 d7100 each one was better then the next. I shoot high school and grade school sports of all kinds. The nikon d300 and the nikon d7000 are two enthusiast cameras that were announced, respectively, in august 2007 and september 2010. There is a gap of 10 years between nikon d7500 2017 and nikon d300 2007. Both cameras have apsc sensors but nikon d300 has a 12. The hidden focus control button of the d7000 diy photography.
Between the glass and software, your images will be noticeably better. Lets compare the technical performance of the nikon d7000, nikon d300, nikon. D300s vs d7100 is it about spec or is it about handling. The high resolution, multifeatured nikon d7000 gives you 16.
But, i also always shot raw and used image correction software other than. Sometimes the gyms lighting is less than spectacular. Reikan focal is a software tool that takes control of your camera, guides you through the setup and fully calibrates your camera autofocus with minimal interaction from you. The d300 was discontinued by nikon on september 11, 2009, being replaced by the modified nikon. The nikon d300 and the sony alpha a3000 are two digital cameras that were announced, respectively, in august 2007 and august 20. A d400 has been rumoured for some time, but there seems to be a lot of doubt as to whether nikon will release a d300 followon. Jul 23, 2012 so i wanted to go back to the way i worked with the d300 and have the dial on the back select the relevant focus point. In this section, we are going to illustrate nikon d300 and nikon d300s sidebyside from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. The autofocus area mode selector is going to confuse even more folk on the d300 than it did on the d2 series and d200.
Ive now sold my d7000 bodies and had my d300 cameras freshly serviced. It replaced the d300 as nikons flagship dx format dslr adding hd video recording with autofocus. The nikon d7000 also supports af finetuning to address back or frontfocusing lens issues, a feature previously only found on higherend models such as the d300 and up. Keeping cost in mind, between the d7000, d300 and d3 i would like to hear from you as to which body is the. Main reason for a d300s is the framerate and af system and build quality. Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. The af systems of the d7000 and d300s allow for you to use these points in various ways including automatic af point selection, single point af. The d300 was discontinued by nikon on september 11, 2009, being replaced by the modified nikon d300s, which was released july 30.
Indeed, i somewhat prefer the d300s mbd10 vertical grip to the dedicated one on the d3. I dont have the d7000, but i do have the d300 and the d700. So i wanted to go back to the way i worked with the d300 and have the dial on the back select the relevant focus point. Has anyone else noticed that the d7000 seems to underexpose vs. Nikon d600 vs nikon d7000 comparison of body size and controls of the full frame fx vs the apsc sized dx format dslr cameras image by author, courtesy of newtonville camera of newton, mass. The nikon d300s and the sony alpha a6000 are two digital cameras that were announced, respectively, in july 2009 and february 2014. Indeed, i somewhat prefer the d300 s mbd10 vertical grip to the dedicated one on the d3. The most important part of the d7000 body where the lens attaches is plastic, with the metal mount screwed into it, p. Ive compared the d7000 to my d300 and, consistent with the specifications, they do indeed have practically the same viewfinder. Ive written a previous post comparing the nikon d7000 vs d90 vs d300s, as well as one comparing the current nikon dslr lineup of the nikon d7000 vs. The d300 is a dslr, while the a3000 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The d300 has an impressive maximum shutter speed of 18000sec, and a startup time of 0.
The d7000 would be the camera with the most features, but any of the cameras you are considering would be more than capable. Nikon d300 and nikon d7000 have the same nikon f lens mount and currently there are 305 native lenses available for these cameras. Not having had a chance to play with the d7000, id love some constructive input. The d7000 also carries another awb mode that maintains incandescent warmth in your images. Bracketing is much better on the d300s, and the d300s uses 16bit conversion as per nikon website. Physical specs and body features comparison size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. A lot depends on how you shoot raw vs jpg, what software you use for pp and how skilled you are with it. I have the two on the exact same settings singlespot metering, iso, etc, and the d300 photos seem to be brighter.
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