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D300s user looking to upgrade

Started Nov 17, 2017 | Discussions thread
arniebook
arniebook Senior Member • Posts: 2,454
Re: D300s user looking to upgrade

n057 wrote:

Alnitak wrote:

I know I am not the first to post this question, but do appreciate any perspectives you can share.

I've had a D100, D200 and now a D300s, but am getting an itch to "upgrade" to a more modern camera. My initial thoughts are to just go to a D500...I know the DX format, I enjoy shooting wildlife and sports, and it seems to meet my high ISO needs. However, I am also torn about the FX or DX question, specifically, more flexibility with DoF control and high ISO performance.

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My choices seem to be...

1. Upgrade to the D500 -- better high ISO performance, AF for sports, FPS, buffer, etc. A great update to my D300s. However, since kids are grown I am not shooting sports as much as I used to, unless I want to start doing it again on the side. If I pick up one used at $1500 or so, I can add a couple of lenses (e.g., Sigma 18-35mm f1.8, 85mm f/1.8G, 16-80mm) in my budget. However, I still am not getting any improvement for narrow DoF shooting.

2. Keep the D300s -- It probably meets most of my current shooting needs, however, it is still disappointing in low light. I recently had an opportunity to shoot at my nephew's wedding (not the paid pro, but at request from my brother as a secondary shooter focusing on our family), and at ISO 1200-1600 the shutter speed wasn't high enough to get good shots, especially of dancing, etc. I need to be able to shoot at 3200-6400 for indoor family events.

So, if I keep the D300s, I am considering:

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So, what are your thoughts, perspectives, other things I should consider, etc.?

Get a D500. None of that FX stuff. Not here anyways

JC
Some cameras, some lenses, some computers

+1 JC ... one of my favorite comments on this forum is "If you go to a hamburger shop (pro dx forum), it means you want a hamburger ... just get one!"

Don't ask about hot dogs, steaks, fried chicken and ham sandwiches ... we have burgers (D500's) here, and we love em'!

Arnie

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