Comments on: Nikon D700, D300, D3, D2Xs, D80, D60, D40 – confused?

By: Robert Riley

Robert Riley — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:13:06 +0000

It is interesting to read the messages from amateur and pro alike asking for opinions about the differanc between the D300S & D700! If you like to shoot without needing a flash in not to well lit situations the D700 is the choice! For one thing the pixels on the D700 are much larger which brings more light and better sensitivity and also the item which may not be known is the fact that behind each pixel I am told is a transistor that amplifies the light which makes the camera FAR MORE SENSITIVE than the D300S! You can take the D300S into that darker situation of the not to well lit room and you will need a flash and you will find that you are not able to get the pictures you would like without having pose for the shot so you can use the flash, hence alot of missed opportunities for the shot! Some lin depth study of th two cameras is in order! Read everything you can about the two cameras! They are both great and there are some unknown facts about each! 73′s Bob Riley

By: kathy

kathy — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:21:58 +0000

question?
i had the d70 and it was stolen, replaced it with d40. have 3 lenses that go with it but want to upgrade for better portrait work and to possibly go professional. should i get the d300 for lens compatitbility instead of the d700? also, what is a good wide angle lens at a decent price?

By: Jirud

Jirud — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 13:20:20 +0000

Nikon D300S – I’m totally happy with this camera. You can make as much and simply gorgeous pictures. Relatively easy to use, very good instruction manual, and you can take snapshots of any kind with it. The Live View function is awesome. Very satisfied and highly recommend.

By: Pete Tompkins

Pete Tompkins — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 18:26:45 +0000

Hi and thanks for the great article. I currently have the D60. When I shoot subjects that have a lot of vibrant colors or a lot of contrast they have a ton of digital noise in them. I shoot in manual mode and don’t shoot with active d-lighting on. Does the D300 handle vibrant colors and contrast better than the D60?

By: mark

mark — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:38:52 +0000

Is there a fake nikon d70?

By: Amelia

Amelia — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:47:10 +0000

Hi, does anyone know if you can use the same memory cards in the d40 and d700? I currently have a d40 with an SD memory card. Later this year I am upgrading to a d700 and they seem to take Compact Flash memory card? I wanted to buy another memory card for my d40 in the meantime and was hopinh whatever I buy will then be compatible with the d700. Anyn ideas? Thanks

By: Gene

Gene — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:28:58 +0000

When I switched to digital, I picked the D700 (body only) with the plan to use my 3 old lenses from my F2 camera. After using it for a couple of months with my old lenses, I decided to buy the new AF Nikkor 85mm F/1.4D lens. I will keep my old lenses since I still take (and prefer) to take pictures with analog. I will buy more (very costly) auto focus telephoto Nikon lenses in the future; taking pictures with digital camera is a slow learning process …for me. I am not sure if I like it.

By: DerekW

DerekW — Tue, 26 May 2009 22:13:56 +0000

With considerable regret I think the time has come to move on from my favourite cameras of all time. I use F2AS…one for the history books but one of the toughest and most versatile cameras ever made. I shall miss the option of changing screens and viewers. None of the new DSLRs seem to offer this. I am also loathe to give up a decent collection of Nikon lenses; looks like I have to consider the D700 to make use of them and lose some of the automation the DSLRs offer. This is no sacrifice to one used to a full manual system! But, what to do? Buy a D700 or go mad with my savings and try a D3 or even D3x? Clearly longevity is a plus for me but the rate of change in the digital world precludes the sort of life my F2AS has given. Am I wrong, I did a few simple sums against film data and resolution; it looks to me that 50ASA film at best exposure translated to digital requires in excess of 20Mpixel to compete? Favourite print size is 20×16… Of course, it would be great if Nikon produced a digital back for my F2AS…not a chance in my lifetime!!! So, what do you think, will a D700 and my ‘old’ lenses keep me happy for years to come or even the hugely more expensive D3? Or, an alternative?

By: BBenamara

BBenamara — Thu, 07 May 2009 04:07:32 +0000

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By: okinawa

okinawa — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:24:05 +0000

Thanks for unraveling this all for me.

By: Frank H

Frank H — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:20:03 +0000

I think you will get excellant results with either the D300 or D700, so save your bucks and get the D300. As far as lenses you should complement your package with a fixed 50mm f/1.8 or the like for those low light situations. Good Luck.

By: Ann M

Ann M — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:42:09 +0000

I’m trying to start my own photography freelancing business and I need to know which would be a better camera to get that will last me many years without having to buy more add ons. The pkgs I’m looking at is the Nikon D700 with 28-200 & 200-500 lenses, or the D300 with the same lenses? I know their is a $880.oo cost difference between the two, but I’m willing to pay it now. I plan to take portraits, action, wedding, birtdays and etc. Please help, I’m reacy to get my camera and now I’m confused with all the different features about the two cameras.

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 02:56:04 +0000

HI! I am a VERY amateur photog., and just got a Nikon D60……is this a good start to enter this business? I am so new to this. It came with two lenses; a 18-55mm and a 55-200mm…..I also purchased the 50mm f/1.8…….give me the lowdown! Thanks Tiffany

By: stefan

stefan — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:06:11 +0000

I am just in the process to change from Pentax DSLR to Nikon because I cannot shoot action pictures very well with my Kxx models. I had the opportunity to test several Nikons (except the D3). The Nikon D700 with the 70-200, 2.8, VR lens produced clearly visible vignetting on every image. Is this a behavior I would have to live with or could it be a problem of that specific camera lens combination? If the D3 would have dust removal I would immediately take it. At the moment it seems to me that the D700 together with the battery grip might be the better choice for my needs. Any comment on that?

By: martin

martin — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 13:48:07 +0000

can i use my sigma 50-500 on d700?

By: Robert

Robert — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 02:31:38 +0000

Thanks sincerely for the article. Excellent! I have been trying to decide between the D300 or the D700. Just like yourself my two main lenses, that I love, are the nikon 18-200mm and the nikon 24mm. I have used the 18-200 with so much priority that I do feel that I will go with the D300. I also rarely use over 1600iso and I feel I will be more than pleased with the D300.

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By: David Dunnin

David Dunnin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:36:25 +0000

the thing is even if you use a DX lens or even an FX lens on a DX body it will get cropped! we all know that but you still will get the distortion, so to get the same angle on a DX body as say an FX 50mm lens (that gives you a normal perspective of view to the human eye) you would have to use a 30mm lens, so you still get thet slight distortion of the 30mm when really you want 50mm, if you use a 50mm lens on the DX body they you have an equivelent of 75mm, that doesnt give you the intimacy of the subjects you are photographing or in the confined area the space. Really with a DX camera format you will NEVER be able to get wide enough.

By: gregorywilson

gregorywilson — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:56:37 +0000

DX lenses are clearly labeled. If they are not, you can assume that they are full-frame lenses…but you will need to confirm that it works on a D700.

Greg

By: Greg W

Greg W — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 02:41:06 +0000

Great article Greg. Thanks for the comparisons. I am an amateur photographer who has just taken the jump from SLR to DSLR in the form of the D700. When buying lenses, how do I tell if a lens is DX or FX?