Worth the upgrade from D200 to D300

[STTNP]

Hi, would like to hear from you guys, if you are a D200 user and already upgraded to D300 BY NOW, do you think is worth upgrading to D300 or wait for the next model?
Pls share your reasons.
Thanks

[twisted illusion]

Originally Posted by STTNP Hi, would like to hear from you guys, if you are a D200 user and already upgraded to D300 BY NOW, do you think is worth upgrading to D300 or wait for the next model? Pls sate your reasons. Thanks

Base on ur lenses set up, why not jump to full frame since is kinda afforable now.. Think e D700 shld be able to last a few years at least..

[lloh108]

Originally Posted by twisted illusion Base on ur lenses set up, why not jump to full frame since is kinda afforable now.. Think e D700 shld be able to last a few years at least..

I second that!

[fedodedo]

is there any models that is coming up??? i heard rumours about d400? hmm

[aspenx]

I've been thinking about that too, but currently the 2nd hand price of D300 is not very attractive (to me, yet). I figured that I'll have to top up about $800 to get the D300 (which is quite a sum to me). So, I voted for others, which is to get more FX lenses of course. Will only upgrade when D700 can be had for the current price of D300. Hopefully in a few years. Besides, D200 is a great camera already (besides the noise).

[earthling82]

few points

1) D300 has 3 inch LCD. Great for that impt preview where u can see more details
2) Live View

[prolensdreamer]

if you are not in the hurry, my take is wait and at the same time continue to squeeze juice fronm your D200.

[STTNP]

Thinking of new D700 or 2nd hand D300 too.
My friend told me no point going to D300 as not much different compare to D200 other than ISO.

[STTNP]

Originally Posted by lloh108 I second that!

Bro you got a ideal range of lens

[STTNP]

Originally Posted by aspenx I've been thinking about that too, but currently the 2nd hand price of D300 is not very attractive (to me, yet). I figured that I'll have to top up about $800 to get the D300 (which is quite a sum to me). So, I voted for others, which is to get more FX lenses of course. Will only upgrade when D700 can be had for the current price of D300. Hopefully in a few years. Besides, D200 is a great camera already (besides the noise).

Share your views too.

Im not buying new DX lens and turn to prime lens for FX reason , when considering a year ago betwen 17-55 f2.8 and prime lens.

I only shoot when free and most of the time my cam is in dry cabinet so not willing to spend so much on equipments unless the share market giving me good profit.

[KNIGHT ONG]

Is your current setup hinder you from taking good pictures ?

[szeping]

Originally Posted by KNIGHT ONG Is your current setup hinder you from taking good pictures ?

I think this is a good answer to all "is it worth to upgrade/buy xxx?" questions. And I would like to add another statement to it...

"Can't others shoot what you want using your current setup?"

If any of the answer is "No", then you should ignore the BBB virus.

But... it's always easier say than done

[STTNP]

I think the only reason for me to upgrade body is the better ISO.

[luntut]

Originally Posted by STTNP I only shoot when free and most of the time my cam is in dry cabinet so not willing to spend so much on equipments unless the share market giving me good profit.

Based on this point, if you have free cash, go for the upgrade. or else, stick to the D200. Its not that bad till you need to upgrade it badly.

Upgrading from D80 - D300 makes a BIT more sense, but not totally. But in any case, one main reason for this upgrade too is, for sure i will be sticking to this body for a few years. True, D300's successor might be coming out in late 2009, but doesnt mean it will be cheap. Judging from prices in the past, its gonna be something like 2600 or more when it first launches, and will drop only after 1 year to something closer to what i will pay my hard earned cash for. So looking at the timeline, it will be another 1.5 yrs or so before the prices drop. So, definitely I should be getting a good enuff body to satisfy my BBB urges (for bodies) and last till another one comes.. and by that time, DX or FX? depends on my dough. FX is good to have, but I wun die without it. I am only a hobbist. And to think about it, right now i can still name quite a few pro photogs still working with D300s..

[philpoon]

Originally Posted by STTNP Thinking of new D700 or 2nd hand D300 too. My friend told me no point going to D300 as not much different compare to D200 other than ISO.

Recently I was pondering over this upgrade question as well. In the end, I've decided that the D200 is still a great camera except that its high ISO capability is not as good (or comparable) with D300. The live view and 3" LCD are nice to have but not critical features. So, meanwhile, I am enjoying my D200 and stop buying any new DX lens. When the time comes to upgrade to FX, it will be less painful.

[STTNP]

Selling a body with shutter count between 20k and 40k, the price different is not much as compare the benefit from the more you shoot the more you learn.
Buy a car and mostly park in carpark vs use the car alot which is more worth it?

I will stay with my D200 and try to shoot more if I could for the time being.
Thanks for all the sharing post.

[gomobile]

certainly not worth it. imho not much improvements. i still make better pictures then compare to d300. In events and such.

[Elessar]

no point upgrading unless you really really need higher iso quality. even then, a d700 might be a more worthwhile jump. besides, are you going to make larger prints to take advantage of the improvements? only you can answer.

[aspenx]

Originally Posted by STTNP Share your views too. Im not buying new DX lens and turn to prime lens for FX reason , when considering a year ago betwen 17-55 f2.8 and prime lens. I only shoot when free and most of the time my cam is in dry cabinet so not willing to spend so much on equipments unless the share market giving me good profit.

I really think lens is much more important. You might also consider buying second hand manual lenses. Cheaper, and some of them are reaaaally good. I love my 105mm f/2.5 AiS. Sure, the 105mm f/2.8 AFS VR MACRO is much better in terms of quality, the price difference is actually alot for not that much difference in real optical quality (not considering the AFS, VR and macro parts of course). I have 4 nikkor primes and use them much more frequently than zooms on my D200 and beaten up fm10. I only shoot when free too (and that is quite a rare opportunity), so I have decided to stick to the D200 since I don't want to waste money by leaving a brand new D700 (for example) to depreciate in value rapidly as I leave it in the dry cabinet.

[STTNP]

Originally Posted by aspenx I really think lens is much more important. You might also consider buying second hand manual lenses. Cheaper, and some of them are reaaaally good. I love my 105mm f/2.5 AiS. Sure, the 105mm f/2.8 AFS VR MACRO is much better in terms of quality, the price difference is actually alot for not that much difference in real optical quality (not considering the AFS, VR and macro parts of course). I have 4 nikkor primes and use them much more frequently than zooms on my D200 and beaten up fm10. I only shoot when free too (and that is quite a rare opportunity), so I have decided to stick to the D200 since I don't want to waste money by leaving a brand new D700 (for example) to depreciate in value rapidly as I leave it in the dry cabinet.

You are a die hard Prime user too Thanks for your sharing