Why the rush to upgrade?

I am not waiting for the D400 or 401 or 402. If my D300s fails, should i drop it or it is stolen then i would look for a NEW camera.

As long as you have a camera that is functional and does everything you want to do why do you need to upgrade?

Looking for answers not debate.

all_digital said:

all_digital wrote:

I am not waiting for the D400 or 401 or 402. If my D300s fails, should i drop it or it is stolen then i would look for a NEW camera.

Click to expand...

That's a good place to be.

all_digital said:

As long as you have a camera that is functional and does everything you want to do why do you need to upgrade?

Click to expand...

That is the key, the part about it doing everything you want to do. I have yet to find the camera that will do everything that I want it to do. That's why I would upgrade.

Kerry

I would like a boost in workable ISO, at least to ISO 1600 or 3200, for indoor shoots. I have an event tomorrow morning and am going to have to use flash more than I would like do.

Also, I am actually a fan of higher MP. I would like to get into printing very large enlargements of landscapes.

So, count me as one who is waiting and wanting.

Regards,

That's the point. Our cameras don't do everything we want them to do. Some perform better than others.

I've owned the D300 since 2007. Today's sensors outperform in high ISO, IQ and dynamic range. Those are three big reasons why I would upgrade and I'm not rushing but rather, waiting.

all_digital said:

all_digital wrote:

I am not waiting for the D400 or 401 or 402. If my D300s fails, should i drop it or it is stolen then i would look for a NEW camera.

As long as you have a camera that is functional and does everything you want to do why do you need to upgrade?

Looking for answers not debate.

Click to expand...

If it does everything you want, you do not need to upgrade.

You only upgrade if the next camera adds to the feature set that you already have. For instance, in terms of high-ISO, without sacrificing the other features.



JC
Some cameras, some lenses, some computers

Moving from ISO 800 maximum to ISO 1600 will give me 15 to 20 minutes at either end of the day. Pretty important considering that most critters are most active at dawn and dusk.

And a bigger sensor to allow more cropping.

(we don't ask for much, do we?)

Couldn't agree more. Most want to upgrade cameras way too soon, at a big waste of time and money. Of course this is what the camera makers want. My D300s is 3 years old and I see no reason to replace it for at least two or three more years. The D300 or D300s, or any good DSLR for that matter, is good for 5-10 years of use, at least.

all_digital said:

all_digital wrote:

I am not waiting for the D400 or 401 or 402. If my D300s fails, should i drop it or it is stolen then i would look for a NEW camera.

As long as you have a camera that is functional and does everything you want to do why do you need to upgrade?

Click to expand...

If a camera does everything you need, then there truly is no reason to upgrade unless you just want the latest, greatest gadget for no particular photography reason, but for other reasons.

For me, I've been shooting with my D300 for 5 years now. It's a spectacular camera, but I know there are situations where newer sensor and newer AF technology could help my sports shooting and either help me get some shots I can't really get now or improve the keeper rate in difficult conditions. There are also some heavy crops (when I'm reach starved) where the extra MP could help too.

But the D300 is a great camera and I'm still shooting with it and that's why no other new cameras (that aren't full upgrades to the D300) have tempted me so far. I'll keep shooting with my D300 until there is a no-compromise upgrade that I think will help me improve some aspects of my photography.

No rush here, still use my trusty D300 and it works just fine...;-)

.

Some times the D50 comes out to play along with the D1x........

.

For me the D300 offers everything I need, so no plan to upgrade. Only thing would make me consider if Nikon would do the same in a noticable smaller/lighter package. I would now spend my money on lenses instead if Nikon (or others) would do what I want. So far no luck as everything becomes bigger and bigger with a hefty price tag.

I love my 5+ year old D300 ,but to be honest it has never been able to perform all I wanted it too , I notice that almost all replies have been from US members so far and I can well imagine that the amount of good useable (sunny day) light that is available most of the time ,means that one can get the most out of such a camera .

however Living in a small valley in south wales (uk) its gloomy most of the time ,bright sunny days happen for only a couple of months a year , and for 99% of the winter , if I want to take pictures , I am forced to use High ISO , and thats not just to be able to use a smaller aperture or higher speed ,its to barely get a picture at all .

this is not a fault of the camera of course ,its simply a problem of circumstance ,that the light is rarely ample to be able to have a choice with camera adjustments to (nail the shot)

I cannot afford a D4 , I could push to a D800 if I wanted ,but need reach for my choosen hobby (wildlife/birds) and a 300mm with TC can give me excellent results at an equivilent 600mm+ at a modest price .

yes ,full frame models offer crop modes ,but the view in the viewfinder is totally inadequate , try shooting Biffs with a D800 in crop mode with a longish lens , and you will see what i mean ,(and yes, i have tried)

each user probably has thier own reasons for wanting (or not) an upgrade ,and i am sure there are many other reasons , but for me its the poor ISO performance , in poor light, that has me planning an upgrade as soon as a suitable DX becomes available .

its a bit sad that the D300 is still, in my oppinion , the best DX ever made , and with the exception of the sensor performance , still is ,it has everything going for it ,and is wanting only a new high performance sensor to make it "king" again .

all_digital said:

all_digital wrote:
As long as you have a camera that is functional and does everything you want to do why do you need to upgrade?

Click to expand...

Appetites grow.

It has everything you need, washes, irons, bakes, cleans the muck from between your toes.

But then marketing steps in - and some people are tempted by newer models.

With cameras, the attraction is generally for low light performance.

My D300 was stolen 2 1/2 years ago . So... YES, I am in a rush for an Upgrade.. any day now .

If nothing appears by the Summer, I'll probably get a used/ refurbished d300s

Because it's fun to buy new toys! I think the chatter on the enthusiasts forums is far from the norm. I really believe most people keep using the same camera for a long time.

Let's see I have owned my D2x since June of 2005, so it is now going on 8 years. I have no idea how many images I have taken with it, but it must be in the 80-100K range. The only time it was sent in for repair/adjustment was when both it and my 17-55 fell out of the back seat of my raised 4x4 pick truck onto a concrete apron at a filling station. The F mount was ripped from the 17-55. I tried my 70-200 and 12-24 and both worked so I used them to shoot an off road race. No problems with the photos, but I sent the body in with the lens to Nikon for repair. They put a new mount on my lens and cleaned and performed a normal service on the D2x. That was in 2010 and both continue to work well.

The D2x's 12.4mp sensor is more than large enough. File size is fine for raw processing. The color and sharpness is great. Love the camera and my lenses. My only gripe has been that the noise above 400 ISO is very heavy. All I really want is a D7100/7000 sensor in my D2x body (or grudingly a D300 body) so that I have a good usable 3200 - 6400 ISO. Everything else is fine.

BTW: I didnt bite on the D3/s because I did not want to be forced into buying new glass that I really dont need.

So, is my desire for a higher usable ISO range, a RUSH TO UPGRADE? In my opinion, I dont think so.

Replying to myself even though it's bad form, I may buy the D7100 for myself to replace the D5100, which I bought refurbished only a year ago. I'm fairly "serious" about this hobby and the D7100 looks to me like a 5+ year camera. The D7000 didn't so I never bought into it. I'm still going to be patient and read the reviews but this shiny new toy looks promising.