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Unless there's something magical with these cameras, which there isn't, I would go for the newer model, the D300.  Newer technology almost always trump older technology. Just the 51focus points, ...

Is that a Nikon lens or are you happy to see me?  :D (Sorry, couldn't resist...)

So how do you like it with the D500?

Yes!  Just the increased low light capabilities and the focus tracking makes it a big jump from the D300 (I don't have "s").  BUT, the D300(s) was no slouch for its time and I still use it unless ...

My C verison is 1.14-BIF.  You can only get it if you send you camera back to Nikon and tell them you are not using the camera for anything else other than BIF.  A notarized affadavit will be ...

...and it's only April.  :D

Ahhh!  The smell of those chemicals...gets the blood flowing!

I didn't notice that until you pointed it out and I'm usually very good with those kinds of things.  Must be the great action in the middle.  :)

Congrats!  You will enjoy the camera and it's a tough cookie. BTW, the D500 does the above auto adjustment but it's iffy.  Some say it works, some say not so good compared to a manual adjustment.

That's due to the EXIF data scrambled after a resizing.  You'll see this often when something is resized, but not always.  No, the D500 doesn't do 1/10,000.  :D

Boo, hiss, groan....love it!  :D

That would be FOB - Flock of Birds!  :)

(Alright, I have too much time on my hand! :) Actually it was this post that got me thinking. https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/61036252  Blame JC!  :D)

I thought it was going to about his/her new D500.  :D

Also a reddish cast...

Before you start playing with AF fine tune, work with the camera and lens combo and make sure you absolutely need it.  On my D300, I only had to do it for two lenses and they were only a tad off.  ...

And if this occurs, have no fear.  Send it to Nikon and they can map out the hot pixels.

Wow, forget the surfing and the photography, sounds like a great vacation on its own merits!!!  I've been to Hawai twice and it was truly paradise each time.  Need to go there again!

Congrats!  The D300(s) is still an extremely capable camera.  Jut go out and sho0t with it and you'll know if it's working right or not. For moving objects, set the focus to AF-C and use the 9 ...

Only D300 (no "s") but I plan to keep it until it no longer works.  Right now the trade in value is probably $200 or so, not worth it!  Plus, it still takes FANTASTIC photos and does 90% of ...