D300 brand new versus D2x second hand @ same price

[puakkui]

hi guys,
I just sold my Nikon D80,
my friends offer me his D2x second hand, cost me the same price as brandnew D300,
I'm not a pro, just hobbyist, and I shot anything.. any object.
now have dilemma which one to choose ?

[dankar]

Would go for D300 instead, high ISO advantage over the D2X is the plus point. Coupled with loads of other features.

[MashiMaro]

Originally Posted by puakkui ..which one..

easy. D300

[melvinchen]

The D300's colour, lower noise and everything just beats the D2X in every area of image quality. There's not much reason to buy a D2X.

The D2X's advantages are:
- Its a full pro-body, tougher weather sealing (the D300 is already very tough and moderate weather-proofed)
- Supposedly even more durable pro quality shutter. (but discount that since its 2nd hand)
- Some additional pro accessories (D300 can also be fitted with some of these)

D300's AF's advantages:
- Newer technology
- Very useful live-view mode (shoot thru LCD screen)
- Up to ISO 6400.
- Better image quality overall, colours are astonishing (not just more saturated, just solid good, it just looks "fuller".)
- Even better to hold with vertical grip.
- Brand new, which should translate to longer lifespan.
- Warranty covered
- Clean and nice (brand new)

Not much reason to get D2X really....moreover the batteries/charger are expensive.

[puakkui]

my friend read my post here ,
he said that he will give me SG$100 discount,
so his D2X is $100 cheaper than D300 brand new.
btw his D2x shutter count still at <15k

[nightwolf75]

Originally Posted by melvinchen The D300's colour, lower noise and everything just beats the D2X in every area of image quality. There's not much reason to buy a D2X. The D2X's advantages are: - Its a full pro-body, tougher weather sealing (the D300 is already very tough and moderate weather-proofed) - Supposedly even more durable pro quality shutter. (but discount that since its 2nd hand) - Some additional pro accessories (D300 can also be fitted with some of these) D300's AF's advantages: - Newer technology - Very useful live-view mode (shoot thru LCD screen) - Up to ISO 6400. - Better image quality overall, colours are astonishing (not just more saturated, just solid good, it just looks "fuller".) - Even better to hold with vertical grip. - Brand new, which should translate to longer lifespan. - Warranty covered - Clean and nice (brand new) Not much reason to get D2X really....moreover the batteries/charger are expensive.

it's not the batteries. it is the charger that is expensive. and, AFAIK, there's no 3rd party versions of it, even tho there are EN-EL4 3rd parties out there.

unless TS really gian for a pro body, the choice is the D300. i think Thom Hogan has already come up with a pretty comprehensive list as to why the D300 might be a better choice over the D2x.

[AxeLa]

Originally Posted by puakkui my friend read my post here , he said that he will give me SG$100 discount, so his D2X is $100 cheaper than D300 brand new. btw his D2x shutter count still at <15k

D3oo lah.....$100 too little..

[wildstallion]

D300 for sure. D2X is pretty much obsolete

[erizai]

How I wish to mod a D300 or D700 Sensor into a D2x

[fotoudavid]

do u need d300 and d2x?

consider flash, lenses etc u need to invest.
if not that need, get a d200, familiar the technics, save some money buy another lens.

[dankar]

Originally Posted by puakkui my friend read my post here , he said that he will give me SG$100 discount, so his D2X is $100 cheaper than D300 brand new. btw his D2x shutter count still at <15k

Ha Ha, you want I give $200 discount... 10k shutter count...

Considering my D300 is used more often now than my D2X for pleasure and business... :P

[Wzierbovsky]

If I were in your shoes, between much better technology versus slightly better build, I'd go with the D300 too.

[fabianaino]

Originally Posted by puakkui my friend read my post here , he said that he will give me SG$100 discount, so his D2X is $100 cheaper than D300 brand new. btw his D2x shutter count still at <15k

that's not your friend .... he thinks you are under - inform and stupid and perhaps you are .
Get the D300.

[JediKnight]

Choice is clear. D300 obviously. It is better to go with the latest technology with better features than buying a second-hand plus obsoleted equipment.

[CreaXion]

Dun bother with the D2X. D300 beats the D2x is every aspect as what is mentioned. D2X some more brownish cast and bad noise control. D2x is unlike the 1D series which still fetches a high price because of the technology that is inside that body.

[Ironman]

not to mentioned that u can use d2xmode1-3 on d300...

[puakkui]

Originally Posted by fabianaino that's not your friend .... he thinks you are under - inform and stupid and perhaps you are . Get the D300.

hahaha.. good point bro.
I'm under inform 'bout different between both cam.

[Ansel]

one diff which may not be that important: MIT verses MIJ. Thats one up for the D2X.

The pop up flash of the 300 is very useful. Thats one up for the 300.

[azzurri]

Struggled with the choice albeit between the D2Xs and D300. I guess unless you really want a pro camera, the choice would seem to lean more towards the D300. Got to remember also that the in-built flash can be a life saver in the moments that you really need more light but don't have your SB with you.

[melvinchen]

actually there're many pros who has chosen the D300 as their body of choice...

i'm sure u can feel proud of choosing the D300, you shouldn't feel any inferior because its not a pro body in name. its "pro-ness" is almost 90% that of D2X...its very very solid.