Canon 40D or Nikon D300
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Canon 40D or Nikon D300
So im planning to purchase a camera, and my budget is under two grand. Fortunatly, there is a lot of cameras to offer at that price.
I have narrowed it to 2 companies.
Canon
Nikion
The two i have heard a lot about are the 40D and the D300
I am only concerned about buying the body right now, and am wondering your opinions on these cameras, and which one you would purchase for two grand.
Thanks for any info.
I have narrowed it to 2 companies.
Canon
Nikion
The two i have heard a lot about are the 40D and the D300
I am only concerned about buying the body right now, and am wondering your opinions on these cameras, and which one you would purchase for two grand.
Thanks for any info.
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Originally Posted by MR_X
That is a hard choice there. I would be going nuts if I was in your shoes.
but still, i want to hear your peoples opinions!!
NIKON VS. CANON
WHO WINS, WHY?!!!
I like the lay out of the Nikon better than the Canon. There are a few small details that I like about the D300 over the D40 but it is a hard choice, they are both great cameras.
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If you get into the hobby, you'll end up spending $4000+ on good lenses and accessories. That's where I'd look first and choose your body based upon what you prefer as far as lenses. No point in dropping $2000 on a body that will depreciate at a much quicker rate than a $1600 lens.
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Originally Posted by breakyoselfvq35
you have no idea. I think i may go with the D300, but most of the information i get about these cameras comes from a buddy of mine, whom has all canons... lol... kindof funny that im buying a nikon from him (he works at a camera store) ill post picks when i get whatever i get...
but still, i want to hear your peoples opinions!!
NIKON VS. CANON
WHO WINS, WHY?!!!
but still, i want to hear your peoples opinions!!
NIKON VS. CANONWHO WINS, WHY?!!!
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Originally Posted by bhendjol
D300.
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Originally Posted by breakyoselfvq35
whenever someone says, "d300," they never explain. they always asume that person knows why you think it is worth the extra 500$. please explain!!!
Nikon D300 Key Features
12.3 megapixel DX format CMOS sensor
Self-cleaning sensor unit (low-pass filter vibration)
ISO 200 - 3200 (6400 with boost)
14-bit A/D conversion
Nikon EXPEED image processor (Capture NX processing and NR algorithms, lower power)
Super fast operation (power-up 13 ms, shutter lag 45 ms, black-out 100 ms)
Shutter life 150,000 exposures
New Multi-CAM3500DX Auto Focus sensor (51-point, 15 cross-type, more vertical coverage)
Auto-focus tracking by color (using information from 1005-pixel AE sensor)
Auto-focus calibration (fine-tuning) now available (fixed body or up to 20 separate lens settings)
Scene Recognition System (uses AE sensor, AF sensor)
Picture Control image parameter presets (replace Color Modes I, II and III)
Custom image parameters now support brightness as well as contrast
Six frames per second continuous shooting (eight frames per second with battery pack)
Compact Flash UDMA support
3.0" 922,000 pixel LCD monitor
Live View with either phase detect (mirror up/down) or contrast detect Auto Focus
HDMI HD video output
'Active D-Lighting' (adjusts metering as well as applying D-Lighting curve)
Detailed 'Control Panel' type display on LCD monitor, changes color in darkness
New MB-D10 vertical grip fully integrates into body, multi battery type compatible
Buttons sealed against moisture
12.3 megapixel DX format CMOS sensor
Self-cleaning sensor unit (low-pass filter vibration)
ISO 200 - 3200 (6400 with boost)
14-bit A/D conversion
Nikon EXPEED image processor (Capture NX processing and NR algorithms, lower power)
Super fast operation (power-up 13 ms, shutter lag 45 ms, black-out 100 ms)
Shutter life 150,000 exposures
New Multi-CAM3500DX Auto Focus sensor (51-point, 15 cross-type, more vertical coverage)
Auto-focus tracking by color (using information from 1005-pixel AE sensor)
Auto-focus calibration (fine-tuning) now available (fixed body or up to 20 separate lens settings)
Scene Recognition System (uses AE sensor, AF sensor)
Picture Control image parameter presets (replace Color Modes I, II and III)
Custom image parameters now support brightness as well as contrast
Six frames per second continuous shooting (eight frames per second with battery pack)
Compact Flash UDMA support
3.0" 922,000 pixel LCD monitor
Live View with either phase detect (mirror up/down) or contrast detect Auto Focus
HDMI HD video output
'Active D-Lighting' (adjusts metering as well as applying D-Lighting curve)
Detailed 'Control Panel' type display on LCD monitor, changes color in darkness
New MB-D10 vertical grip fully integrates into body, multi battery type compatible
Buttons sealed against moisture
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Originally Posted by bhendjol
I got this from nikon site:
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See, Canon VS Nikon discussion is like discussing religions. Never ends.
Those are the specs of D300, it is more advance than 40D.
However, I could never justify me spending $2k on a camera body only.
I'll wait.
Those are the specs of D300, it is more advance than 40D.
However, I could never justify me spending $2k on a camera body only.
I'll wait.
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Originally Posted by bhendjol
See, Canon VS Nikon discussion is like discussing religions. Never ends.
Those are the specs of D300, it is more advance than 40D.
However, I could never justify me spending $2k on a camera body only.
I'll wait.
Those are the specs of D300, it is more advance than 40D.
However, I could never justify me spending $2k on a camera body only.
I'll wait.
Its more like which layout and name do you prefer. (purpose and function before flash and unnecessary tech. im going with canon)
Originally Posted by breakyoselfvq35
soo... that huge list and they only offer 2 more things than the canon? is that worth 500$ for you? and who ever said the canon's shutter life can't exceed the nikons?
If money was the issue I go for the 40D, which IMO is a pretty good bang for the buck. BTW the spec of the 40D are closer to the Nikon D80.
What about the Sony A700??? I think that is it...i was thinking about a 40d and threw it up against the Sony and they are about the same except for focus points or something like that.
I don't know jack about cameras though, i have a Sony DSC-f828 that i thought would yield me some great photos, but i soon realized that i don't know how to use it, thus my pictures suck. I need to take some classes or something.
I don't know jack about cameras though, i have a Sony DSC-f828 that i thought would yield me some great photos, but i soon realized that i don't know how to use it, thus my pictures suck. I need to take some classes or something.
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Canon 40D FTW! Canon offers more accessories and lenses... it's easier to buy second hand lenses (which can save you hundreds off of those expensive L lenses). Plus Canon has crazy year end rebates for tons of their products.
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^^^^^^ Nice shooting.
Ya. Im going with canon. Not to mention i have a large supply of lenses considerin my buddy has already spent over 4k on his canon's. he is using the 1D mark III right now.
Ya. Im going with canon. Not to mention i have a large supply of lenses considerin my buddy has already spent over 4k on his canon's. he is using the 1D mark III right now.
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Originally Posted by wongdood
Canon 40D FTW! Canon offers more accessories and lenses... it's easier to buy second hand lenses (which can save you hundreds off of those expensive L lenses). Plus Canon has crazy year end rebates for tons of their products.