used D300 or new D3300?

greenmanphoto wrote:

puttin wrote:

Drevis Neloren wrote:

Just took delivery of a used D300 in great condition from Adorama for $189 the other day. Shutter count is about 20k. Feels great to have a D300 in my hands again, this thing is a beast.

That's a good price. I got lucky a couple weeks back and got 1 for $218 but it only had 597 clicks on it fro KEH.

puttin,

597 clicks?! Are you SURE that's all?! I don't mean to question, but that sounds ridiculously low! It's barely getting broken in, at that point! And I thought *I* had done well when I bought my D700 with around 4k clicks on it!

I checked it on 2 sites, nikonshuttercount and photome and both said the same thing. The camera looks like it was not used.

Sam

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puttin wrote:

greenmanphoto wrote:

puttin wrote:

Drevis Neloren wrote:

Just took delivery of a used D300 in great condition from Adorama for $189 the other day. Shutter count is about 20k. Feels great to have a D300 in my hands again, this thing is a beast.

That's a good price. I got lucky a couple weeks back and got 1 for $218 but it only had 597 clicks on it fro KEH.

puttin,

597 clicks?! Are you SURE that's all?! I don't mean to question, but that sounds ridiculously low! It's barely getting broken in, at that point! And I thought *I* had done well when I bought my D700 with around 4k clicks on it!

I checked it on 2 sites, nikonshuttercount and photome and both said the same thing. The camera looks like it was not used.

Puttin,

Wow! That's pretty surprising! I'm wondering if it was a case where the shutter was replaced, the camera cleaned up, and then put up for sale. Hopefully, for your sake, that WASN'T the case, and the camera, including all of the rest of the camera (buttons, dials, etc.), will last you well and long!

Good luck, and enjoy the camera!

Sam

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Seems there are lot of people that buy a lot more than they need and then never actually use it...

On the flip side, I'm pretty sure I put over 600 actuations on my D300 in the first day just testing the AF and buffer!

greenmanphoto wrote:

puttin wrote:

greenmanphoto wrote:

puttin wrote:

Drevis Neloren wrote:

Just took delivery of a used D300 in great condition from Adorama for $189 the other day. Shutter count is about 20k. Feels great to have a D300 in my hands again, this thing is a beast.

That's a good price. I got lucky a couple weeks back and got 1 for $218 but it only had 597 clicks on it fro KEH.

puttin,

597 clicks?! Are you SURE that's all?! I don't mean to question, but that sounds ridiculously low! It's barely getting broken in, at that point! And I thought *I* had done well when I bought my D700 with around 4k clicks on it!

I checked it on 2 sites, nikonshuttercount and photome and both said the same thing. The camera looks like it was not used.

Puttin,

Wow! That's pretty surprising! I'm wondering if it was a case where the shutter was replaced, the camera cleaned up, and then put up for sale. Hopefully, for your sake, that WASN'T the case, and the camera, including all of the rest of the camera (buttons, dials, etc.), will last you well and long!

Good luck, and enjoy the camera!

Sam

I guess it's possible the shutter was replaced but the camera just looks like it was not used and all the buttons look new and feel tight like when new.

Sam

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puttin wrote:

greenmanphoto wrote:

puttin wrote:

greenmanphoto wrote:

puttin wrote:

Drevis Neloren wrote:

Just took delivery of a used D300 in great condition from Adorama for $189 the other day. Shutter count is about 20k. Feels great to have a D300 in my hands again, this thing is a beast.

That's a good price. I got lucky a couple weeks back and got 1 for $218 but it only had 597 clicks on it fro KEH.

puttin,

597 clicks?! Are you SURE that's all?! I don't mean to question, but that sounds ridiculously low! It's barely getting broken in, at that point! And I thought *I* had done well when I bought my D700 with around 4k clicks on it!

I checked it on 2 sites, nikonshuttercount and photome and both said the same thing. The camera looks like it was not used.

Puttin,

Wow! That's pretty surprising! I'm wondering if it was a case where the shutter was replaced, the camera cleaned up, and then put up for sale. Hopefully, for your sake, that WASN'T the case, and the camera, including all of the rest of the camera (buttons, dials, etc.), will last you well and long!

Good luck, and enjoy the camera!

Sam

I guess it's possible the shutter was replaced but the camera just looks like it was not used and all the buttons look new and feel tight like when new.

Puttin,

If that's indeed the case, then what an amazing find! I still use my D300 quite a bit, and with the exception of it not registering the battery in the grip for some odd reason, it still works great! Yes, the low-light performance and dynamic range could be better, but it's still a great camera, IMHO! Besides, that's what the D500 is for, eh?!

Enjoy!

Sam

Age old debate a great deal on yesteryear best tool versus today's best but entry.

If pure IQ and resolution is what you want get the D3300 the sensor in there is so far superior.   yeah there will those D300 lovers posting some really good pictures.  The D300 was great and can still produce great picture, but unless you need high FPS, good bright / fast action focus the D3300 has a far superior sensor / resolution.

AS others have noted the lens you have won't focus with the D3300 and the reality that sensor is so good you should consider upgrading your lens.   EVen on D300 you will be selling the camera a bit short with those lens.  For candid photos your iPhone will do as well as the two cameras but maybe for low light action and different prospective the DSLR will produce a better result.

The D300 was a good camera in 2007 when it was introduced and I know as I bought one and used it for several years. But a good camera in 2007 is a not a good camera in 2016 anymore than a circa 2007 laptop running Windows XP.

My choice would be the D5300 that has 24MP and built-in GPS and is selling at the bargain price of less than $500 brand new and with the full Nikon warranty.

TOR8472 wrote:

Seems there are lot of people that buy a lot more than they need and then never actually use it...

On the flip side, I'm pretty sure I put over 600 actuations on my D300 in the first day just testing the AF and buffer!

It took you that long to be convinced how good it was?

calson wrote:

The D300 was a good camera in 2007 when it was introduced and I know as I bought one and used it for several years. But a good camera in 2007 is a not a good camera in 2016 anymore than a circa 2007 laptop running Windows XP.

I disagree with this analogy and concept. Sure, a newer camera is going to be better in several ways than an older camera, but that doesn't mean the older camera won't still take great photos! This is a VERY different scenario than an older computer running older operating system software. That system may very well NOT run today's software, even if it were otherwise compatible to the OS, for a variety of reasons.

This is, in many ways, akin to the old cliche, "That's a nice camera! Bet you take great photos with it!" It also implies that since a D300 is an old camera, it can no longer function very well as a camera, which is patently false.

My choice would be the D5300 that has 24MP and built-in GPS and is selling at the bargain price of less than $500 brand new and with the full Nikon warranty.

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Sam

On the contrary! Using the D300 was pure joy from the 1st 10 clicks. I couldn't believe how great it was so I had to keep shooting to convince myself I wasn't dreaming

Leonard Migliore wrote:

TOR8472 wrote:

Seems there are lot of people that buy a lot more than they need and then never actually use it...

On the flip side, I'm pretty sure I put over 600 actuations on my D300 in the first day just testing the AF and buffer!

It took you that long to be convinced how good it was?

calson wrote:

My choice would be the D5300 that has 24MP and built-in GPS

You know what the D5300 doesn't have? An in body focus motor... So most of the OPs lenses would become manual focus only. As such, a D300 would still be a better bet for most people.

I have a D300 and love it, I previously had a D50 which was great as well. You say you used to take lots of pictures. Does this imply that your photography is not as frequent? Or is it the D100 is no longer good enough?

Whilst the D300 is excellent it is now a bit dated in respect to the sensor. Where it is excellent though is in the manual controls and build quality. These are the reasons I bought one. Plus the commander flash and overall 'feel'.

For your usage I would suggest the D3300 it has an exceptional sensor, get it with the 18-55 zoom and it will make a great travel camera. Which would seem to be your primary use. Out of camera jpegs will also be far better than the D100.

These are just my thoughts, you need to handle both and make your choice.

Good luck

Peter

Richard Kasika wrote:

puttin wrote:

Drevis Neloren wrote:

Just took delivery of a used D300 in great condition from Adorama for $189 the other day. Shutter count is about 20k. Feels great to have a D300 in my hands again, this thing is a beast.

That's a good price. I got lucky a couple weeks back and got 1 for $218 but it only had 597 clicks on it fro KEH.

Puttin, what was the KEH used condition rating assigned your D300s when you bought it? Was it EX, EX+, LN-? I'm curious to know as I'm in the market for a D300s right now.

EX and it was a D300

Since you've got a D700, the D300 makes even more sense (IMHO).  They're a nice matched pair.  Enjoy.