Canon rally did a poor job at describing the camera. I have a 40D and I love the hell out of it. It's built like a tank, it's super fast, and it's reliable. It's never quit on me in bad weather conditions.
the nikon representative seems so exaggerating bout his nikon camera. well anyway canon are much more steady presentation. that's why canon are better ;)
My friend has a 450D(entry-level, obviously), I have a 40D. He borrowed an L lens(premium lens of Canon) and used it, THE IMAGES WERE UNDENIABLY BETTER THAN WHAT MY CAMERA CAN DO:|
It's not entirely about the camera body imo
It's always about the lens! (And maybe a good flashgun xD)
yes yes yes in term of image quality, it is the same
I think why canon 450d appear to be better due to the LCD monitor!
I persaonlly have canon 450d and 40d and lots of L lens and I used lens on both body under same condition, 450d always appear better ! and when I put em in the computer, it remains the same!
the reason I use 40d , since it shoot 6.5fps
the reason sometime I carry 450d as a Back up and it is so light to carry!
i have a nikon d300 and i think its the best camera around for around £1k,i dont like the way the menu's look cheap and tacky on the canon on this review
it's about what you need and what you want. My Fuji is my dark deep performer, Olympus is the dry crisp one. Any from Sony to Hassleblad have their personality. More MP is bad if the sensor is too small. The more features means more amateur. I want a leica with ap and ss, that's it. But $5000 is too crazy.
canon vs nikon, which brand entry level Dslr produce the most pleasing image quality for the eye, if you were to compare the results side by side, D60 vs a XSi or something comparable like this. I tend to believe the canon is superior with a crispier and a sharper image than the Nikon. Anyone agree or disagree> please reason, I am planning to buy between a xsi or a the new D5000. I don't want to hear biases, plz if you have very good personal experience with the two brands, give me a feedback.
well, if you're considering brands, then keep in mind that the reason to go with canon is the wide selection of lenses and the sharper images they produce. canon also has resolution on its side, however, they seem to be giving in to the megapixel war, which is bad. nikon dslrs produce more natural, film like images and are typically faster and more versatile. they dont have as wide of a variety of lenses as canon though.
nikons also win with low noise, but because of their relatively lower resolutions. however, for the average person, 10-12 is plenty. 6 mp is usually fine, which is why i'd say the d40 would be a great entry-level dslr. also the most economic way to go :D
sorry i went biased there XD canons are great too. any will produce great images, neither is better than the other. just look at things that are more important to you.
Thank you, this is exactly what I was looking for, the traditional image quality behavior of brands. some brands tend to exceed on sharpness and clarity while others excel on color and richness. Then you have people that split into which ever that matter most to them.
Thats not true,Nikon has a much wider range of lenses, The F-Mount has always been their lens mount since way back and any nikon lens can be mounted with a few exceptions on modern day DSLRs.Canon abandoned their FD mount a long time ago.Nikon lenses are also typically higher performance,usually I only have to go down one stop to get rid of any vignetting or softness.Canon's typically need 2 or 3 for optimal images. Its all just preference, images are about whats in front of the camera not in it
? excuse me why the hostility. flickr is generally a place to put your personal photography as most professional work has restrictions on its use... unless you use it as a tool to advertise or even sell your work... i don't haha i as just being friendly and curious im sorry you don't have time for people. Next time save the response and go spend your fleeting seconds doing something else, i wont hold it against you :D
D300 is much better regarding noise elimination in High ISO. Let aside the D700 which compete in a totally different class. Canon is always really bad at producing amazing images in High ISO
are you joking? please tell me you are kidding. This is the first gen of nikon cameras to produce anything even in the field of canons high iso low noise levels. If you look at the 5d is still performs as well as the d300 in noise. I shoot a d300 and d3 trust me i could never shoot canon but what you just said was just rubbish.
you got to be kidding me. 50D is one of the best canon cameras i've ever had. I bet you never tried them. you only pretend that you know about cameras. 50Ds focusing is almost as fast as the 1d series. and a lot of wild life photographers and sports photographers are using 1D.
dont get me wrong, d3, d3x, d700 and d300 are superb. i just dont like people being smart ass.
what are you talking about "Canon is always really bad at producing amazing images in High ISO". do you still remember before d300 came out? canon was always better than nikon in terms of high ISO until nikon started using CMOS sensor. d30 is better than d1, D60 and 10D, is better than D100, 20D is better than D70, 30D is better than D200. Xti is better than D80. what are you talking about canon suck in high ISO?
I've tried both the D300 and the 50D. During sunny days, cloudy freezing days, at night and indoor. Well, there is nothing to compare. The D300 outclass its opponent in High ISOs, they are about the same in lower ISO and the Auto-Focus of the 50D is joke compared to the one on the D300. I do not pretend anything. Canon is a great brand. It is just that I have never been stunned by their cameras under low light
when was the first release of D300? a year ago? Man, its too obvious that you just started photography. I know you just fell in love with your Nikon and you want it to win. Like they everyone say, "Love your own".
I have to say i am completely stunned with your work. You have a good eye for composition and also very good in graphic designing. Did you go to school for this or did you pretty much thought yourself? My user name in flickr is the same as my username here as well. :)
that is so very kind i use flickr as a scrapbook to be honest the only pro work i do is stock photography umm nope i have never had lessons just really love doing it. I love your ir work it is incredibly beautiful. Where do you find your models ...wait this is silly i will add you on flickr.
I absolutely agree with you specdecibel! Saying the same here, they can not pronounce Nikon (Yanks: Nike On) normal and ALUMINIUM (Same in Dutch as in Australian / UK english) dudes seriously (me Dutch and even I can pronounce it better than him, just pay attention at school!
Let me guess, your British or Japanese and you say Nee-Kon? Give it a rest...who cares how people say it...just love the damn camera and go out and use your time taking pictures instead of complaining about how people say Nee-Kon!!
i am Nikon Fans..... i don't care about Canon Camera... i got F90, D70s and D300... who cares who's the winners of the brand.. most important is the best photo wins the year...
"A PRO WOULD TAKE AN AWARD WINNING WITH A PINHOLE CAMERA"
yes, sure... a pro is a magician who doesn't need any technology. That's why a pro only uses "point and shoot" cameras (he doesn't need to spend a lot of money in expensive body and lenses).
? hahaha yes i hope that wasnt sarcasm i am a professional photographer and i ( along with my d300) do use a point and shoot it happens to be a lieca but Shhhhhhhhhhh
haha i used to be canon so i completely understand but i completely disagree the d300 is a much better camera play with both and im sure you will agree.
its not even features or build its because if you try to do anything on a 40d you will soon realise that you pretty much have to take it away from your face, i control pretty much anything i need for shooting on most nikons without moving the camera. Its just so much more ergonomic. Saying that i still belive canons IQ is better.... haha then again in the pro line its so close its pointless arguing.
I dunno, i still like canons ergonomic. i have nikon cameras too but they are very harder to control. for instance, changing your ISO when you have a heavy lens is a pain in a butt in nikon. you would have to use your left thumb to do it. therefore you need to let go of your heavy lens. also theres too many buttons on nikon cameras which makes it so confusing. The thing is, i feel much more comfortable with canons ergonomic than with nikons. but both cameras are great. its justa matter of taste.
they are not hard to control once you get used to them, i lived with canon dslrs since the d30 (2001) and trust me i know its a matter of taste but it hurts your hands after a while you either have to move you hand position or contort them in some unnatural way to control them.
dont get me wrong it is a matter of personal taste i guess holding a camera with a heavy lens one handed isnt really an issue for me either but i can understand why it would be for some weight is a biggy for some.
Thats true. once you get used to it, you find it easy. But D30 is different from 30D and UP though. D30 is too small compare to 30D and +. even 20D is also small for me. The newer cameras fits perfectly on my hands. The buttons are well positioned. it feels like it was designed for me. Also the scrolling wheel is a really smart idea. it makes me work faster. i just like the feel of the canon on my hand. but m not saying nikons ergonomic is bad, i just cant get used to it.
Both cameras are amazing. 300d is higher-midrange, 40d is midrange. Thats what pizes says. I see big difference in display, iq at high sensitivity.Can i say d300 is simply a bit better??
But,Imho saving 500$ to get pro lenses makes 40d very sensible choice.Then upgrade for 6d:D Why invest so much into the body now, when in a few years even begginer slr will be better(compare 10d and 450d). But good lenses will rock even after 5 years.
It actually says a lot about the Canon 40D when it has to be compared to the higher category, higher priced Nikon. Both have comparable image quality. You just get that great image quality for hundreds of dollars less with the Canon.
This is all very amusing...as I said it's the man behind the camera.....as I said I have both camera's mentioned here...The Canon 40D is much quicker to move around on the the D300. The D300 cannot auto focus better or faster... I shoot weddings and the Canon silent mode live view is superior. Canon produces a smoother image by far. I like Nikon too there wireless flash command is superior.
I'm a Nikon shooter, I think the 40D and D300 are so close in ability it's foolish to argue. The D300 has more features and upgrades than the 40D, that's why it costs 500.00 more. The edge in this case and time goes to Nikon. Big deal! Canon makes a great product, I'd like to own both Nikon and Canon. I really like Canon's lens selection, you'd have to start analyzing pixels to say that Canon makes better lenses than Nikon. That would be a very stupid statement. Nikon has winners D3/D300
psha. This argument is stupid. I prefer the Canon EOS-1D MARK III... but thats another ball game altogether. However... I also own a Nikon FM10 (yes its older..but eh.. who gives a fuck) and you know what... I like 'em both. So fuck this shit... you have to find what works for you... no matter the brand.
As several folks said previously it's the photographer who will make the most difference here. While the D300 is an awesome camera it will be obsolete in a year and intentionally the Canon 40D is better valued. IMO Canon L lenses generally have the edge in optical quality. I use both Nikon and Canon! .
I agree with part of what your saying. I have a Nikon D200 and love it. The D200 was the making of the 40D, Canon answered back. The 30D was very short lived. As for the question of value, for 500.00 bucks more your getting many useful features in the D300, it has more features than the 40D. If your a casual shooter who would not use all the D300's features yes the 40D is a better value, great camera! If your a serious shooter it's a no brainer go D300 for the extra features.
I Have a Canon and Canon lenses. I've used a nikon D2X, D2H, D200, D70, and D40X. Nikon, is good, but the sensors tend to oversaturate the pictures and make them a bit too vivid. Canon's pictures come out more natural. The D40X is a joke, the D200 is great but not excellent and the D2H is too bulky for a 4mp. AND Canon lenses "L" series are better than Nikon, but 2 brands are always gonna be rivals. Canon may suck, but Nikon Swallows.
Nikon/Fuji is known for producing better skin tones. Canon over saturates much more than Nikon, Nikon shoots cooler, Canon shoots warmer. When you crank up the ISO on Canon you'll produce a very noticeable magenta shade. The reality is you can control saturation in either camera, shoot RAW and it's not a problem.
How is it that when the D200 came out it was compared to the 5D? That is a 1500.00 difference. Even Phil Laskey on Dpreview said the 5D wasn't worth 1500.00 more. And now there is a 500.00 difference between the D300 and the 40D. Stop whining Canon users, you got beat with the D3 and D300. Canon does have a better lens SELECTION but not better lenses. Nikon Glass is legendary. The 40D vs D300. The D300 is the clear winner, if you think otherwise your being ignorant.
This is so true, a camera will NEVER make or break a photo. Lighting, composition are key - BUT if you can't SEE a great photo before you hit the shutter, it won't matter what gear you have.
It's sad to how feature-horny some people are, when - for sure - when they get the features,they'll have no clue what to do with 'em.
Kind of like the American tourists I used to teach skiing, they showed up with the best gear, but couldn't turn or stop for shit...
Lol these two aren't even in the same class, what bullshit this is. The 40D just happens to have a lot of overlap with the higher classed and consequently higher priced D300.
Only you can decide which camera is for you. Which one fits your hands better? Which one feels more intuitive? That's the camera for you! Both Nikon and Canon make excellent cameras which will take excellent photographs in the right hands.
There is a learning curve with any Digital SLR, especially when coming from film.
I'm getting myself lost in the middle of this messy war between Canon and Nikon
well u'all going to laugh but thisis a true history... first I want to buy a dslr camera but due to all the reviews so far I have changed my camera at circuit city 3 times alrealdy this month u guys have to decided I only have more couple days to exchange for canon 40D for the Nikon D300
Man I tell u'all one thing: I have a Canon XTi and wanted to upgrade to the 40D, but after reading about the Nikon D300 and its autofocus calibration I just want to sell all my Canon gear and go Nikon... seems much better value for money...
Haha! Listen to you amateurs talk about this camera. People who are putting this camera down don't know what they are talking about. Especially the "Have fun with your blurry pictures" comment. Nikon by far is one of the most widely used camera models in the world for Everything professional. So...shut up and go back to shooting your point and clicks. This camera is too much camera for you!
40D is made in Japan. D300 is made in Thailand. D300 is quite plastic toy feel, especially the prism part. 40D seems have more solid hand feel. That's what I know. Please don't swear.
u sure what u say? 40D itself too is like plastic feel too...d300 is a magnesium body....who cares where produce nikon, so long it is a great camera. i tested on 20d, it still like a plastic toys to me.
It's the other way around friend! You might want to re-check the product. Everyone who has held both cameras know that the Nikon D300 is a lot sturdier. Canons are known to use more plastics in the cameras. Still great products, but as far as built-wise....the Nikon D300 is definately better.
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Who cares about features, Canon's images look way better and better selection of lens. When you take a picture your not going to show people your features rather your image and it's stunning quality. Canon for the win!
Oops. Haven't kept up lately, huh? The new Nikon 14-24mm blows away anything Canon in the same range. It is on par or better than Cannons 14mm 2.8L Uh, Oh. The new Nikon 24-70mm is also better than Cannon's zoom in that range.
I do like Canon's 18-200mm. Oh, I mean Nikon's 18-200mm. Canon doesn't make one.
A GOOD photographer could take magnificent photos with either of these cameras and no one could tell the difference in the vast majority of shooting conditions and image size. There might be particular features and ergonomics that one prefers, but if your in control of your own processing the final result will be fantastic in either case.
the D300 is double the price, so if it wasn't better built with better features over the 40D then Nikon would need to have a severe look at themselves.
The Canon 40D is $1200 for the body only. The D300 is $1799 and brand a new design. Prices for the D300 will drop, though the extra features are worth the premium.
where i buy all my gear from it is $1200 and $2000, so close to double (AUS btw). Prices will drop but relative to eachother so the difference in price will more or less be the same.
All i am saying is that the Nikon does have better features and handles some things better. But it should, it is much more expensive, i certainly wouldn't want my camera to be compared to one almost half the price in features and quality.
btw 1200x1200 is 1.4mill, it's not THAT expensive :P.
Who cares? Its like comparing Toyota to Honda. Both are great. Im happy with Canon and other people are happy with Nikon. Saying one is better than the other is stupid, they leap frog each other every few years. Just because Nikon comes out with something new this year isnt going to make people who have Canon equipment change neither people with Nikon are going to switch over to Canon.
Leaving picture-quality aside, this comparison is basically unfair. The D300 is an amazing camera and with weather-sealing, an ergonomic body and the high-iso is the more pro-oriented camera of the two. (The LCD, though is what makes it for me, which is ground-breaking). Only from using it for the past week I am realising why pros have always looked for these qualities and have been willing to pay much more for them.
Just holding it, it oozes quality, which makes you feel and look like a pro. The 40D simply doesn't have the same level of construction, because Canon reserves the 1D mark 3 and above for pros. Sooner or later they'll have a 1D mark 4 to compete with this one- but it'll likely be too expensive for most people to consider. In the meantime, everyone who sees my D300 wants one too. That's what you call desirable
As an owner of a 5D, they seem to be more focused on mass production and less on maintaining consistency from unit to unit. After having lockup issues with the 5D it was sent back to repair 4 times. Every time it came back with a new problem. Now it sits on the shelf. Bought a D2xs that has functioned flawlessly since new.
D300 has alot of stuff that is not related to photography. The noise doesnt stand to its hype (on nikon you can see grain on ISO 200 when on canon you dont) and focusing is slow and not reliable compared to 40D. I'm seriously thinking of dumping all nikon lenses and getting 40D or 5D.
I own a Canon 40D, or I should say, owned. I shot with it professionally since release. I now use the D300 exclusively. It is absolutely superior to the 40D as much as i'm sure you don't want to hear. The D300 is simply a better camera, period. If you're interested, I still have some canon glass you can buy off me!
Face it, the d300 is better than the 40d in many many ways. why are people so thick headed, all the reviews, and tests prove it including the guy above me!
I have just purchased a D300, after literally 2 hours of trying this and the 40d there really is no comparison. D300 has much better high iso noise, the screen is incredible and makes reviewing your shots so much easier and more accurate. I could write a whole list of good reasons to pick the D300, only advantage I could see for the 40d was price.
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Where is the Live Histogram and the Live Exposure in Live View mode? Same story repeats as when D200 came along, rumors, specs and totally Photoshopped "test pictures" were floating around, and the GREAT NEW Noise performance hehe, well.. I have tried it a couple of weeks now and my conclusion is that its just as superior as an old Fiat is compared to an Koeniggsegg.. Fanboy cam, nothing else :) Pro choose Canon, easy as that. Move on kids, ... neeeext.
D300 just has the 51 point AUTO FOCUS (not manual). 40D has live display which D300 dont have, Manual 9 point focus and has tons of other features which may not be in Nikon. Nikon is very expensive being a competitor of Canon.
I will consider Nikon if i can get it for cheaper then 40D other then that i cant find any specified reason to do that.
D300 51 points is slow. Its optimum is 9 points mode but has only 3 cross type sensor. 40D has 9 points all cross type sensors with additional cross diagnol sensor at the centre.
I like D300 cause it have tons of features.. but again nikon have very exp lenses.. compare to canon.. and it is $500 expensive then 40d... i guess i will still wait for one more month before i decide i buy one.. i need to see how much lensed will cost me too..
d300 is more pro oriented and may have better high ISO range. It costs more, but it's the one to buy if you have the money. The 40D is great for the price.
Nikon alwasy had more features while Canon has better image quality + low noise as well as a larger lens selection which are priced lower than Nikkor's. You could get a 40D+flash+lens+4GB Mem Card+battery grip with better image quality for the same price as the D300. Canon is always a smart buy.
The 40d is a beast. Total workhorse. Fast and rugged.
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i found information of the upcoming D4 and D800 from here:
canonandnikonnews.blogspot.com/
Antietep 1 month ago
The Canon guy is SO MUCH better than the Nikon guy !
mikeismad61 4 months ago
nikon D300 is much much much better than 40D of canon come on
pablowito 10 months ago
Isn't it pronounced nee-kon not nai-kon?
nsfx 10 months ago
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man, that is a great live view...
pdlpictures 11 months ago
Nikon D300 Price And Full Specifictions on:
nikond300 price .net
fep4e 1 year ago
nikons are for sissys and gays
nofatchicks30 1 year ago
@nofatchicks30 real men dont give a shit what people like you think.
dllawson 1 year ago
Canon rally did a poor job at describing the camera. I have a 40D and I love the hell out of it. It's built like a tank, it's super fast, and it's reliable. It's never quit on me in bad weather conditions.
mmhtproductions 1 year ago
This guy was talking about sending photos using wireless. What did he mean? Is the camera have a built in wireless system?
tokzepplin 1 year ago
the nikon representative seems so exaggerating bout his nikon camera. well anyway canon are much more steady presentation. that's why canon are better ;)
Xyb3rTeCh 1 year ago
nikon d5000 or canon 500d??????
ihateyaacov 1 year ago
@ihateyaacov Canon 50D.
HanyApple 1 year ago
@ihateyaacov Nikon D5000
timoxomit 1 year ago
nikon d5000, i love mine
belac5 1 year ago
go and pick canon 550D its the best in its class ;)
Xyb3rTeCh 1 year ago
canon 550D! its the best in its class. no other camera can come across this one
Xyb3rTeCh 1 year ago
@Xyb3rTeCh its because, everytime Canon upgrade, they add additional features. :D
bobongDemata 1 year ago
best review of d3oo!!
haziq93anura 2 years ago
My friend has a 450D(entry-level, obviously), I have a 40D. He borrowed an L lens(premium lens of Canon) and used it, THE IMAGES WERE UNDENIABLY BETTER THAN WHAT MY CAMERA CAN DO:|
It's not entirely about the camera body imo
It's always about the lens! (And maybe a good flashgun xD)
RyanTheTuber 2 years ago
Do you shoot in automatic? bc if he shot in manual and you shot in automatic then there will be differences. But other than that you're right.
IntensePizza 2 years ago
Both of us shot in Auto to be "equal." It's an undeniable fact, L lenses are more important than the camera body itself.
RyanTheTuber 2 years ago
what lens do you have on your 40d?
smrt1000 2 years ago
a Canon 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Gah, I'm off to get myself a lensbaby XDDD
RyanTheTuber 2 years ago
and the photographer also man. we shouldn't forget that. xD
N6600 2 years ago
Everyone knows that it all comes down to skill XD
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yup, u got that right.",)
N6600 2 years ago
@RyanTheTuber
yes yes yes in term of image quality, it is the same
I think why canon 450d appear to be better due to the LCD monitor!
I persaonlly have canon 450d and 40d and lots of L lens and I used lens on both body under same condition, 450d always appear better ! and when I put em in the computer, it remains the same!
the reason I use 40d , since it shoot 6.5fps
the reason sometime I carry 450d as a Back up and it is so light to carry!
handsomelok 2 years ago
I got this right before the D300s came out. im still happy with my D300
crazyca0 2 years ago
i have a nikon d300 and i think its the best camera around for around £1k,i dont like the way the menu's look cheap and tacky on the canon on this review
butlerscabin2008 2 years ago
it's about what you need and what you want. My Fuji is my dark deep performer, Olympus is the dry crisp one. Any from Sony to Hassleblad have their personality. More MP is bad if the sensor is too small. The more features means more amateur. I want a leica with ap and ss, that's it. But $5000 is too crazy.
vichiousfishes 2 years ago
to all you people talking about many focusing pints ... mmm have u ever heard of D.O.F.?????? i just wonder
iggie950 2 years ago
The number of focus points has nothing to do with Depth of Field.
nosaeRfOecioV 2 years ago 10
@nosaeRfOecioV It does not mean the same thing as DOF but it can determine where you focus and change how the DOF is planed across an image.
johnnyLikeVideo 10 months ago
canon vs nikon, which brand entry level Dslr produce the most pleasing image quality for the eye, if you were to compare the results side by side, D60 vs a XSi or something comparable like this. I tend to believe the canon is superior with a crispier and a sharper image than the Nikon. Anyone agree or disagree> please reason, I am planning to buy between a xsi or a the new D5000. I don't want to hear biases, plz if you have very good personal experience with the two brands, give me a feedback.
LTF85199 2 years ago
well, if you're considering brands, then keep in mind that the reason to go with canon is the wide selection of lenses and the sharper images they produce. canon also has resolution on its side, however, they seem to be giving in to the megapixel war, which is bad. nikon dslrs produce more natural, film like images and are typically faster and more versatile. they dont have as wide of a variety of lenses as canon though.
heardyetforsaken 2 years ago
nikons also win with low noise, but because of their relatively lower resolutions. however, for the average person, 10-12 is plenty. 6 mp is usually fine, which is why i'd say the d40 would be a great entry-level dslr. also the most economic way to go :D
sorry i went biased there XD canons are great too. any will produce great images, neither is better than the other. just look at things that are more important to you.
heardyetforsaken 2 years ago 8
the D300 is not considered an entry level dSLR
CzarThePlezer 11 months ago
Thank you, this is exactly what I was looking for, the traditional image quality behavior of brands. some brands tend to exceed on sharpness and clarity while others excel on color and richness. Then you have people that split into which ever that matter most to them.
LTF85199 2 years ago
Thats not true,Nikon has a much wider range of lenses, The F-Mount has always been their lens mount since way back and any nikon lens can be mounted with a few exceptions on modern day DSLRs.Canon abandoned their FD mount a long time ago.Nikon lenses are also typically higher performance,usually I only have to go down one stop to get rid of any vignetting or softness.Canon's typically need 2 or 3 for optimal images. Its all just preference, images are about whats in front of the camera not in it
ionsquare778 2 years ago
Get the D40 as heardyetforsaken has suggested.
instantvoid 2 years ago
the xsi is 200 dollars more
not really a fair comparison =O
jewmonkey125 2 years ago
300D is an orgasm for me
Birdman507 2 years ago
an orgasm from a cheap hooker
lax18xal 2 years ago
sorry for not being able to afford the expensive ones blah blah blah
Birdman507 2 years ago
hahahhahahahaha ;)
snowinferno 2 years ago
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Why should I lose my time putting my personal shots on Flickr like I am losing my time answering you?
LongimanusShark 3 years ago
? excuse me why the hostility. flickr is generally a place to put your personal photography as most professional work has restrictions on its use... unless you use it as a tool to advertise or even sell your work... i don't haha i as just being friendly and curious im sorry you don't have time for people. Next time save the response and go spend your fleeting seconds doing something else, i wont hold it against you :D
sacredgeometry 3 years ago
D300 is much better regarding noise elimination in High ISO. Let aside the D700 which compete in a totally different class. Canon is always really bad at producing amazing images in High ISO
LongimanusShark 3 years ago
are you joking? please tell me you are kidding. This is the first gen of nikon cameras to produce anything even in the field of canons high iso low noise levels. If you look at the 5d is still performs as well as the d300 in noise. I shoot a d300 and d3 trust me i could never shoot canon but what you just said was just rubbish.
sacredgeometry 3 years ago
Have you tried the 50D. It is a joke for the price it costs.
LongimanusShark 3 years ago
no but i have tried all the other XXds and even though they have nothing on new nikors compare them to the d200s iq and the jokes are reversed
sacredgeometry 3 years ago
you got to be kidding me. 50D is one of the best canon cameras i've ever had. I bet you never tried them. you only pretend that you know about cameras. 50Ds focusing is almost as fast as the 1d series. and a lot of wild life photographers and sports photographers are using 1D.
dont get me wrong, d3, d3x, d700 and d300 are superb. i just dont like people being smart ass.
vonzen 3 years ago
what are you talking about "Canon is always really bad at producing amazing images in High ISO". do you still remember before d300 came out? canon was always better than nikon in terms of high ISO until nikon started using CMOS sensor. d30 is better than d1, D60 and 10D, is better than D100, 20D is better than D70, 30D is better than D200. Xti is better than D80. what are you talking about canon suck in high ISO?
vonzen 3 years ago
I said AMAZING images. Do you know the word AMAZING? Do you understand the words of your native language?
LongimanusShark 3 years ago
I've tried both the D300 and the 50D. During sunny days, cloudy freezing days, at night and indoor. Well, there is nothing to compare. The D300 outclass its opponent in High ISOs, they are about the same in lower ISO and the Auto-Focus of the 50D is joke compared to the one on the D300. I do not pretend anything. Canon is a great brand. It is just that I have never been stunned by their cameras under low light
LongimanusShark 3 years ago
when was the first release of D300? a year ago? Man, its too obvious that you just started photography. I know you just fell in love with your Nikon and you want it to win. Like they everyone say, "Love your own".
vonzen 3 years ago
For info, I have a D700...
LongimanusShark 3 years ago
What is the point? Nikon has never impressed me in High ISOs either until the arrival of D300, D700 and D3.
LongimanusShark 3 years ago
haha that was my first impression too!
sacredgeometry 3 years ago
oh do you have a flickr for you personal/ non professional shots? just out of interest i am kinna nosey i love seeing peoples work
sacredgeometry 3 years ago
yeah. i do.. do you have one? can i see it?
vonzen 3 years ago
yeah ofcourse you can just follow my username its only family snaps and random bits and bobs but your welcome to have a look.
Peace
Brian
sacredgeometry 3 years ago
I have to say i am completely stunned with your work. You have a good eye for composition and also very good in graphic designing. Did you go to school for this or did you pretty much thought yourself? My user name in flickr is the same as my username here as well. :)
vonzen 3 years ago
that is so very kind i use flickr as a scrapbook to be honest the only pro work i do is stock photography umm nope i have never had lessons just really love doing it. I love your ir work it is incredibly beautiful. Where do you find your models ...wait this is silly i will add you on flickr.
Peace
Brian
sacredgeometry 3 years ago
Ic cool. you are naturally talented then. i wish i have an eye like you. lols.
you can find models all over Florida. and every beautiful girls here likes to post.
vonzen 3 years ago
I thought that ISO only ranged from 200 to 1600, what's up with the 3200 ISO and what would you use it with??
ccctripodccc 3 years ago
Sports/Action
travers114 3 years ago
iso goes alot more than that the d3 goes to 25600 umm and i have seen some asa/iso 25 films before.
sacredgeometry 3 years ago
wow, everything is awsome...apparently
61862006 3 years ago 2
hate it how the yanks cale it Nike on
Wetting himself over a 12 mpix camera!
lol
PiNKGstring321 3 years ago
He works there. I'm sure he would know how to pronounce it.
PulletSurprise 3 years ago
hmm, Americans have problems pronouncing Nikon and EOS (and especially Aluminium)
specdecible 3 years ago
I absolutely agree with you specdecibel! Saying the same here, they can not pronounce Nikon (Yanks: Nike On) normal and ALUMINIUM (Same in Dutch as in Australian / UK english) dudes seriously (me Dutch and even I can pronounce it better than him, just pay attention at school!
PiNKGstring321 3 years ago
Let me guess, your British or Japanese and you say Nee-Kon? Give it a rest...who cares how people say it...just love the damn camera and go out and use your time taking pictures instead of complaining about how people say Nee-Kon!!
ShutterBug717 3 years ago
specdecible you hit bullseye with that i mean they cant prenounce it, its pronouced Ni-Kon and E-os not Ny-Kon and E-ose
MidgetAnMassiveFilms 3 years ago
i am Nikon Fans..... i don't care about Canon Camera... i got F90, D70s and D300... who cares who's the winners of the brand.. most important is the best photo wins the year...
cfl1116 3 years ago
I have the 40D but I envy the D300 design.. It's so pretty and ergonomic
Flandersned08 3 years ago
"A PRO WOULD TAKE AN AWARD WINNING WITH A PINHOLE CAMERA"
yes, sure... a pro is a magician who doesn't need any technology. That's why a pro only uses "point and shoot" cameras (he doesn't need to spend a lot of money in expensive body and lenses).
eieui 3 years ago
? hahaha yes i hope that wasnt sarcasm i am a professional photographer and i ( along with my d300) do use a point and shoot it happens to be a lieca but Shhhhhhhhhhh
Peace
Brian
sacredgeometry 3 years ago
awesome cameras though I wish I can have a 1 week try of the Nikon D300 coz I never have used a Nikon cam before, seriously...
ryanracca 3 years ago
any professional photographer knows that a disposable kodak is the best by far...
wasabeeguy 3 years ago
agreed.
kontrix 3 years ago
i second that
sacredgeometry 3 years ago
thats just not correct in any way.
hoah 3 years ago
im a canon person so canon all the way. and yes i am bias
prankster01234 3 years ago
40d over the D300 anyday.
AEdooode 3 years ago 3
haha i used to be canon so i completely understand but i completely disagree the d300 is a much better camera play with both and im sure you will agree.
sacredgeometry 3 years ago
The Nikon is $500 more, so I'd hope so.
kathmann 3 years ago
its not even features or build its because if you try to do anything on a 40d you will soon realise that you pretty much have to take it away from your face, i control pretty much anything i need for shooting on most nikons without moving the camera. Its just so much more ergonomic. Saying that i still belive canons IQ is better.... haha then again in the pro line its so close its pointless arguing.
sacredgeometry 3 years ago
I dunno, i still like canons ergonomic. i have nikon cameras too but they are very harder to control. for instance, changing your ISO when you have a heavy lens is a pain in a butt in nikon. you would have to use your left thumb to do it. therefore you need to let go of your heavy lens. also theres too many buttons on nikon cameras which makes it so confusing. The thing is, i feel much more comfortable with canons ergonomic than with nikons. but both cameras are great. its justa matter of taste.
vonzen 3 years ago
they are not hard to control once you get used to them, i lived with canon dslrs since the d30 (2001) and trust me i know its a matter of taste but it hurts your hands after a while you either have to move you hand position or contort them in some unnatural way to control them.
dont get me wrong it is a matter of personal taste i guess holding a camera with a heavy lens one handed isnt really an issue for me either but i can understand why it would be for some weight is a biggy for some.
sacredgeometry 3 years ago
Thats true. once you get used to it, you find it easy. But D30 is different from 30D and UP though. D30 is too small compare to 30D and +. even 20D is also small for me. The newer cameras fits perfectly on my hands. The buttons are well positioned. it feels like it was designed for me. Also the scrolling wheel is a really smart idea. it makes me work faster. i just like the feel of the canon on my hand. but m not saying nikons ergonomic is bad, i just cant get used to it.
vonzen 3 years ago
d300 costs like a 5d so why dont go all the way?
Konstig0meb 3 years ago
the 40d is better than the d300 ?
cammeradude 3 years ago
Both cameras are amazing. 300d is higher-midrange, 40d is midrange. Thats what pizes says. I see big difference in display, iq at high sensitivity.Can i say d300 is simply a bit better??
But,Imho saving 500$ to get pro lenses makes 40d very sensible choice.Then upgrade for 6d:D Why invest so much into the body now, when in a few years even begginer slr will be better(compare 10d and 450d). But good lenses will rock even after 5 years.
Btw im 40d owner and im very happy with it.
milosjanata 3 years ago 3
Canon 40D is better and about 500-600 dollars cheaper.
IQ is comparable and has been for quite a few years.
btdvox 3 years ago
It actually says a lot about the Canon 40D when it has to be compared to the higher category, higher priced Nikon. Both have comparable image quality. You just get that great image quality for hundreds of dollars less with the Canon.
west176 3 years ago 4
You suppose to compare full frame camera so this comparison is idiotic, If he starts to compare 1D and 5D then it would be more fair.
dngo77 3 years ago
This is all very amusing...as I said it's the man behind the camera.....as I said I have both camera's mentioned here...The Canon 40D is much quicker to move around on the the D300. The D300 cannot auto focus better or faster... I shoot weddings and the Canon silent mode live view is superior. Canon produces a smoother image by far. I like Nikon too there wireless flash command is superior.
arrtstrat 3 years ago
I'm a Nikon shooter, I think the 40D and D300 are so close in ability it's foolish to argue. The D300 has more features and upgrades than the 40D, that's why it costs 500.00 more. The edge in this case and time goes to Nikon. Big deal! Canon makes a great product, I'd like to own both Nikon and Canon. I really like Canon's lens selection, you'd have to start analyzing pixels to say that Canon makes better lenses than Nikon. That would be a very stupid statement. Nikon has winners D3/D300
Frosty1962 3 years ago 2
psha. This argument is stupid. I prefer the Canon EOS-1D MARK III... but thats another ball game altogether. However... I also own a Nikon FM10 (yes its older..but eh.. who gives a fuck) and you know what... I like 'em both. So fuck this shit... you have to find what works for you... no matter the brand.
aramilalpha 3 years ago
As several folks said previously it's the photographer who will make the most difference here. While the D300 is an awesome camera it will be obsolete in a year and intentionally the Canon 40D is better valued. IMO Canon L lenses generally have the edge in optical quality. I use both Nikon and Canon! .
arrtstrat 3 years ago
I agree with part of what your saying. I have a Nikon D200 and love it. The D200 was the making of the 40D, Canon answered back. The 30D was very short lived. As for the question of value, for 500.00 bucks more your getting many useful features in the D300, it has more features than the 40D. If your a casual shooter who would not use all the D300's features yes the 40D is a better value, great camera! If your a serious shooter it's a no brainer go D300 for the extra features.
Frosty1962 3 years ago
He is Stiv from Nikon - interesting video.
NikonD60 3 years ago
I Have a Canon and Canon lenses. I've used a nikon D2X, D2H, D200, D70, and D40X. Nikon, is good, but the sensors tend to oversaturate the pictures and make them a bit too vivid. Canon's pictures come out more natural. The D40X is a joke, the D200 is great but not excellent and the D2H is too bulky for a 4mp. AND Canon lenses "L" series are better than Nikon, but 2 brands are always gonna be rivals. Canon may suck, but Nikon Swallows.
RM0765 3 years ago
Nikon/Fuji is known for producing better skin tones. Canon over saturates much more than Nikon, Nikon shoots cooler, Canon shoots warmer. When you crank up the ISO on Canon you'll produce a very noticeable magenta shade. The reality is you can control saturation in either camera, shoot RAW and it's not a problem.
Frosty1962 3 years ago
How is it that when the D200 came out it was compared to the 5D? That is a 1500.00 difference. Even Phil Laskey on Dpreview said the 5D wasn't worth 1500.00 more. And now there is a 500.00 difference between the D300 and the 40D. Stop whining Canon users, you got beat with the D3 and D300. Canon does have a better lens SELECTION but not better lenses. Nikon Glass is legendary. The 40D vs D300. The D300 is the clear winner, if you think otherwise your being ignorant.
Frosty1962 3 years ago
HEY GUYS, A PRO WOULD TAKE AN AWARD WINNING PHOTOGRAPH WITH EITHER A EOS-1Ds Mark III CAMERA OR WITH A PINHOLE CAMERA.
THE PHOTOGRAPHER MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE (cameras just make our life easier)
theredrooter 3 years ago
True, true. Gear is great but knowledge and experience are better.
Frosty1962 3 years ago
This is so true, a camera will NEVER make or break a photo. Lighting, composition are key - BUT if you can't SEE a great photo before you hit the shutter, it won't matter what gear you have.
It's sad to how feature-horny some people are, when - for sure - when they get the features,they'll have no clue what to do with 'em.
Kind of like the American tourists I used to teach skiing, they showed up with the best gear, but couldn't turn or stop for shit...
Pathetic.
majklondon 3 years ago 2
ha-ha-ha....right ! you can have the best camera in the world but you also need to be a good photographer to be able to take a best shot !
joie7777 3 years ago
Lol these two aren't even in the same class, what bullshit this is. The 40D just happens to have a lot of overlap with the higher classed and consequently higher priced D300.
orangeacid 3 years ago
Then, please suggest a Canon equivalent for people to compare apples to apples.
nosaeRfOecioV 3 years ago
ALSO
DOES ANYBODY AGREE WITH ME?
AND I can tell this because that's all I did this month
I think the nikon has a better fell grip and seems like it's easier to learn
what you guys have to say?
also I think canon is more used is USA but world widely it's nikon? what u guys say?
lberettal 3 years ago
Canon is more widely used all over the world for practically everything. In particular, journalism.
orangeacid 3 years ago
This simply isn't the case anymore. Additionally, with Nikon's new products, people will switch from Canon to Nikon, which is a new phenomenon.
One can't deny Nikon is doing a lot of things right, and catering to the Pro is just one of them.
nosaeRfOecioV 3 years ago
Only you can decide which camera is for you. Which one fits your hands better? Which one feels more intuitive? That's the camera for you! Both Nikon and Canon make excellent cameras which will take excellent photographs in the right hands.
There is a learning curve with any Digital SLR, especially when coming from film.
nosaeRfOecioV 3 years ago
well I got to be honest with u'all
I'm getting myself lost in the middle of this messy war between Canon and Nikon
well u'all going to laugh but thisis a true history... first I want to buy a dslr camera but due to all the reviews so far I have changed my camera at circuit city 3 times alrealdy this month u guys have to decided I only have more couple days to exchange for canon 40D for the Nikon D300
WHAT THE FUCK GUYS
HELP ME OUTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT DAMN IT
lberettal 3 years ago 2
Man I tell u'all one thing: I have a Canon XTi and wanted to upgrade to the 40D, but after reading about the Nikon D300 and its autofocus calibration I just want to sell all my Canon gear and go Nikon... seems much better value for money...
9t7t2 3 years ago
I've just sold my all canon gear (400d etc) and now Im waiting 4 my d300 :)
Duuzi 3 years ago
yep I'm in the same boat now
big mistake I've done in my life
I'm now stuck with the 40D forever
selling mine for $1.100 which I just paid $1.499 trying to save some money but nikon is way ahead
damn it I'm so mad at myself
lberettal 3 years ago
Man I am in the EXACT same boat. Luckly I have not purchased much gear for my Xti. I will be selling it by summers end and moving on to the D300
alotsum 3 years ago
Haha! Listen to you amateurs talk about this camera. People who are putting this camera down don't know what they are talking about. Especially the "Have fun with your blurry pictures" comment. Nikon by far is one of the most widely used camera models in the world for Everything professional. So...shut up and go back to shooting your point and clicks. This camera is too much camera for you!
layaj7133 3 years ago
40D is made in Japan. D300 is made in Thailand. D300 is quite plastic toy feel, especially the prism part. 40D seems have more solid hand feel. That's what I know. Please don't swear.
BBnose 4 years ago
u sure what u say? 40D itself too is like plastic feel too...d300 is a magnesium body....who cares where produce nikon, so long it is a great camera. i tested on 20d, it still like a plastic toys to me.
kimurapapaya 4 years ago
Bullshit - I have a 40D and was holding my friends D300 feels alot tougher and more solid.
diversq 4 years ago
It's the other way around friend! You might want to re-check the product. Everyone who has held both cameras know that the Nikon D300 is a lot sturdier. Canons are known to use more plastics in the cameras. Still great products, but as far as built-wise....the Nikon D300 is definately better.
DevilsCuz 3 years ago
Have you even -touched- a 40D? it's a solid magnesium body with a stainless steel interior frame.
Orcinus24x5 3 years ago 2
Exactly Ekim53, people who go on about Cannon being supierier to Nikon or vise versa obviously prefer brands over photography.
jengusjnr1977 4 years ago
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Who cares about features, Canon's images look way better and better selection of lens. When you take a picture your not going to show people your features rather your image and it's stunning quality. Canon for the win!
PoppinOtang 4 years ago
Oops. Haven't kept up lately, huh? The new Nikon 14-24mm blows away anything Canon in the same range. It is on par or better than Cannons 14mm 2.8L Uh, Oh. The new Nikon 24-70mm is also better than Cannon's zoom in that range.
I do like Canon's 18-200mm. Oh, I mean Nikon's 18-200mm. Canon doesn't make one.
nosaeRfOecioV 4 years ago 2
Stop being in denial! Nikon is garbage!
xslaveryx 4 years ago
read some reviews, try the camera, or even betta learn to take pics
theredrooter 4 years ago 3
that's true.
the d300 is on average $500 more though. the comparison is still a little unfair.
that being said, both cameras are amazing
copete77 4 years ago 5
Oh hush you fan boy! Have fun with your blurry Nikon images!
xslaveryx 4 years ago
nikon picture colors are more beautiful than canon's
tearyjerky 4 years ago
A GOOD photographer could take magnificent photos with either of these cameras and no one could tell the difference in the vast majority of shooting conditions and image size. There might be particular features and ergonomics that one prefers, but if your in control of your own processing the final result will be fantastic in either case.
ekim53 4 years ago 11
the D300 is double the price, so if it wasn't better built with better features over the 40D then Nikon would need to have a severe look at themselves.
Don't understand this comparison at all.
Ospif1 4 years ago 3
The Canon 40D is $1200 for the body only. The D300 is $1799 and brand a new design. Prices for the D300 will drop, though the extra features are worth the premium.
For clarification:
1200X1200=2400
nosaeRfOecioV 4 years ago
where i buy all my gear from it is $1200 and $2000, so close to double (AUS btw). Prices will drop but relative to eachother so the difference in price will more or less be the same.
All i am saying is that the Nikon does have better features and handles some things better. But it should, it is much more expensive, i certainly wouldn't want my camera to be compared to one almost half the price in features and quality.
btw 1200x1200 is 1.4mill, it's not THAT expensive :P.
Ospif1 4 years ago
go compare the price wiht olympus if you want to ? its like durian compare to mango..two diff class camera.
kimurapapaya 4 years ago
Who cares? Its like comparing Toyota to Honda. Both are great. Im happy with Canon and other people are happy with Nikon. Saying one is better than the other is stupid, they leap frog each other every few years. Just because Nikon comes out with something new this year isnt going to make people who have Canon equipment change neither people with Nikon are going to switch over to Canon.
BakaTheCow 4 years ago 5
Leaving picture-quality aside, this comparison is basically unfair. The D300 is an amazing camera and with weather-sealing, an ergonomic body and the high-iso is the more pro-oriented camera of the two. (The LCD, though is what makes it for me, which is ground-breaking). Only from using it for the past week I am realising why pros have always looked for these qualities and have been willing to pay much more for them.
Starfires 4 years ago
Just holding it, it oozes quality, which makes you feel and look like a pro. The 40D simply doesn't have the same level of construction, because Canon reserves the 1D mark 3 and above for pros. Sooner or later they'll have a 1D mark 4 to compete with this one- but it'll likely be too expensive for most people to consider. In the meantime, everyone who sees my D300 wants one too. That's what you call desirable
Starfires 4 years ago
As an owner of a 5D, they seem to be more focused on mass production and less on maintaining consistency from unit to unit. After having lockup issues with the 5D it was sent back to repair 4 times. Every time it came back with a new problem. Now it sits on the shelf. Bought a D2xs that has functioned flawlessly since new.
scabberdoug 4 years ago
+ 40D has digic 3 processor...which makes it even better...
dhallsaurabh 4 years ago
D300 has alot of stuff that is not related to photography. The noise doesnt stand to its hype (on nikon you can see grain on ISO 200 when on canon you dont) and focusing is slow and not reliable compared to 40D. I'm seriously thinking of dumping all nikon lenses and getting 40D or 5D.
yaleynikov 4 years ago
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Let me know if you do. I'll gladly take the Nikon lenses off your hands...
myzenthing 4 years ago
Obviously you have not played with a D300 yet.
Shutterguy 4 years ago
Wow! How do you know that? :-)
Yes you are right i was rather taking pictures.
D300 is really good to play with and to hold in hands. But picture quality doesnt cut it which is sad.
yaleynikov 4 years ago
I own a Canon 40D, or I should say, owned. I shot with it professionally since release. I now use the D300 exclusively. It is absolutely superior to the 40D as much as i'm sure you don't want to hear. The D300 is simply a better camera, period. If you're interested, I still have some canon glass you can buy off me!
cjshull 4 years ago
Look at the details in shadow. It shuffles pixels there and creates all kind of rainbow effects.
Take a portret picture of someone and look at her neck.
Sure the camera is better than my Nikon D40, but not that much better to cost almost 5 times more than nikon D40.
yaleynikov 4 years ago
Face it, the d300 is better than the 40d in many many ways. why are people so thick headed, all the reviews, and tests prove it including the guy above me!
Shutterguy 4 years ago
Apart from image quality, focusing speed and live view.
hizento 4 years ago 2
image quality as in noise wise?
focus speed in low light (where it is more important)
and 2 modes of lve preview?
i think the D300 wins hands down
Shutterguy 4 years ago
All the tests I've seen prove that the D300 has alot better image quality...
InPezonator 4 years ago
D300 is awesome......!!!
searchingsol 4 years ago
I have just purchased a D300, after literally 2 hours of trying this and the 40d there really is no comparison. D300 has much better high iso noise, the screen is incredible and makes reviewing your shots so much easier and more accurate. I could write a whole list of good reasons to pick the D300, only advantage I could see for the 40d was price.
LordCreo 4 years ago 4
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Where is the Live Histogram and the Live Exposure in Live View mode? Same story repeats as when D200 came along, rumors, specs and totally Photoshopped "test pictures" were floating around, and the GREAT NEW Noise performance hehe, well.. I have tried it a couple of weeks now and my conclusion is that its just as superior as an old Fiat is compared to an Koeniggsegg.. Fanboy cam, nothing else :) Pro choose Canon, easy as that. Move on kids, ... neeeext.
SteveMeLoyden 4 years ago
"Pros" such as yourself who troll on You Tube? Try again Steve.
gordonf238 4 years ago
D300 just has the 51 point AUTO FOCUS (not manual). 40D has live display which D300 dont have, Manual 9 point focus and has tons of other features which may not be in Nikon. Nikon is very expensive being a competitor of Canon.
I will consider Nikon if i can get it for cheaper then 40D other then that i cant find any specified reason to do that.
hanzakbar 4 years ago
sorry just heard it now D300 does have live view.. lol
hanzakbar 4 years ago
D300 is weather sealed, 40D is not. 51 AF points, VGA screen. I think it's worth the extra money
smokanci 4 years ago
40d is weather sealed. Look under the battery compartment and the lens as well, both share the same material as well.
hanzakbar 4 years ago 2
what about the buttons lol
stricken55 4 years ago
D300 51 points is slow. Its optimum is 9 points mode but has only 3 cross type sensor. 40D has 9 points all cross type sensors with additional cross diagnol sensor at the centre.
hizento 4 years ago 2
Who cares about autofocus?
They belong on P&S cameras...
InPezonator 4 years ago
errr i think u made a mitake.
d300 has a 15 cross-type sensors.
jerk1985 3 years ago
errr i think u made a mitake.
d300 has a 15 cross-type sensors.
jerk1985 3 years ago
Im sorry but im goin w the canon
its cheaper
1700 fer the d300 body?
too high
bgskater6 4 years ago
I like D300 cause it have tons of features.. but again nikon have very exp lenses.. compare to canon.. and it is $500 expensive then 40d... i guess i will still wait for one more month before i decide i buy one.. i need to see how much lensed will cost me too..
seithji 4 years ago
d300 is more pro oriented and may have better high ISO range. It costs more, but it's the one to buy if you have the money. The 40D is great for the price.
CaptRB 4 years ago
i was going to get the 40d but when i read about the d300 i decided to wait... i guess we'll find out if it is worth $500 more in a few
superflythumper 4 years ago
Definitely Nikon!!!
tssalgado 4 years ago
Nikon alwasy had more features while Canon has better image quality + low noise as well as a larger lens selection which are priced lower than Nikkor's. You could get a 40D+flash+lens+4GB Mem Card+battery grip with better image quality for the same price as the D300. Canon is always a smart buy.
Maxxumless 4 years ago