D90 or D300

lafite · 5th July 2009

Which would you go for a new D90 or use D300?

What are the difference between the two besides the price

rafiano · 5th July 2009

I posed the same question myself a few weeks ago. In the end, I chose the D300. You can compare the specifications of the two from the Nikon website. You can see that they use the same sensor and everything is mostly the same..except for the AF points I think. Since I normally prefer to shoot sports, the AF points I believe would be a plus point. The D90 can shoot videos whereas the D300 is not capable of. The popularity of the D90 shows that most would choose the D90 over the D300. However, a few weeks ago, I had difficulty in getting a D90...seems out of stock. Btw, I believe the newer version of the D300 is coming out, though I do not know when. Search the forum and you can see that this topic have been discussed. Cheers.

Lomographer · 5th July 2009

D90 and the D300 are in a different league

One is mid-range DSLR while one is a professional amateur camera.

One has preset modes (D90) while one doesn't (D300).

They are also different in terms of size.

If you are a newbie, I feel the D90 is actually better.

JacePhoto · 5th July 2009

I have a D300 which i am selling because i just got a D90. I am happy with my D90 (at the moment... haha).

Legoz · 5th July 2009

Originally Posted by Lomographer

D90 and the D300 are in a different league

One is mid-range DSLR while one is a professional amateur camera.

One has preset modes (D90) while one doesn't (D300).

They are also different in terms of size.

If you are a newbie, I feel the D90 is actually better.

OT abit..
Which is the mid range DSLR and which one is the professional amateur camera?

"professional amateur" ... Waaao...

Regards

Numnumball · 5th July 2009

Originally Posted by JacePhoto

I have a D300 which i am selling because i just got a D90. I am happy with my D90 (at the moment... haha).

Me went the other direction instead..

A happy owner of D300 now

Blur Shadow · 5th July 2009

Honestly, you'd have to try both out and determine which you prefer.

As a current D70 user, I'd be happy with either!

5th July 2009	#1
lafite New Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 4	D90 or D300 Which would you go for a new D90 or use D300? What are the difference between the two besides the price

5th July 2009	#2
rafiano Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 417	Re: D90 or D300 I posed the same question myself a few weeks ago. In the end, I chose the D300. You can compare the specifications of the two from the Nikon website. You can see that they use the same sensor and everything is mostly the same..except for the AF points I think. Since I normally prefer to shoot sports, the AF points I believe would be a plus point. The D90 can shoot videos whereas the D300 is not capable of. The popularity of the D90 shows that most would choose the D90 over the D300. However, a few weeks ago, I had difficulty in getting a D90...seems out of stock. Btw, I believe the newer version of the D300 is coming out, though I do not know when. Search the forum and you can see that this topic have been discussed. Cheers.

5th July 2009	#3
Lomographer Contributor Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Paterson Road Posts: 2,052	Re: D90 or D300 D90 and the D300 are in a different league One is mid-range DSLR while one is a professional amateur camera. One has preset modes (D90) while one doesn't (D300). They are also different in terms of size. If you are a newbie, I feel the D90 is actually better. __________________ Pentax K-x

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JacePhoto Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 2,761	Re: D90 or D300 I have a D300 which i am selling because i just got a D90. I am happy with my D90 (at the moment... haha). __________________ free2shoot www.1000words.com.sg

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Blur Shadow Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,286	Re: D90 or D300 Honestly, you'd have to try both out and determine which you prefer. As a current D70 user, I'd be happy with either!