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As mentioned in a previous thread, I am looking at buying into the Nikon DSLR system. Today I went to a store to have a play with a few different bodies.
I had a look at the D80 first. I thought it was quite robust, it fitted well in my hand but wasn't massively substantial. My GF has a D70, so it externally seems very similar, but I am aware it shares a lot of parts with the superior D200. A nice body all in all, the vertical grip would round it off nicely and the extra cash saved versus the D300 would go some way toward the lenses I want.
I then had a look at the D300. It could not be more different if it tried. It was immediately apparent that it was far more complex - I couldn't even work out how to set it in AP mode as the dial markings are non-standard. It feels very substantial however. I am sure it is very capable, but I must confess I thought that it might take me a week to work out what everything does! Very different from my old F90!
So, opinion time please...D80 and see how I go or D300 and jump in with both feet. The cost isn't really an issue, not that I am being blase about the difference you understand.
I had a look on the Nikonians Forum last night and saw some spectacular shots a guy had taken with a D70, so if the previous version is that good then the D80 and some great lenses ought to be quite capable.
Aargh the decisions!
I had a look at the D80 first. I thought it was quite robust, it fitted well in my hand but wasn't massively substantial. My GF has a D70, so it externally seems very similar, but I am aware it shares a lot of parts with the superior D200. A nice body all in all, the vertical grip would round it off nicely and the extra cash saved versus the D300 would go some way toward the lenses I want.
I then had a look at the D300. It could not be more different if it tried. It was immediately apparent that it was far more complex - I couldn't even work out how to set it in AP mode as the dial markings are non-standard. It feels very substantial however. I am sure it is very capable, but I must confess I thought that it might take me a week to work out what everything does! Very different from my old F90!
So, opinion time please...D80 and see how I go or D300 and jump in with both feet. The cost isn't really an issue, not that I am being blase about the difference you understand.
I had a look on the Nikonians Forum last night and saw some spectacular shots a guy had taken with a D70, so if the previous version is that good then the D80 and some great lenses ought to be quite capable.
Aargh the decisions!
