There's nothing like a full frame camera and a Nikon 24-70. I shot my first set of images with my used D700 at a basketball game and compared to the D300 I use, nothing beats it. The tones are crazy amazing and the depth (feel of the image not DOF) is great. Granted, you do need to do slight RAW processing to get the best image.
I disagree with a few things you said, first third party lenses can give you exceptional quality! Also one of the main advantages is of a full frame camera is the image quality, even though both have the same megapixels the pixels them selfs are going to be much cleaner and crisper with the FX sensor. Please do a little more research next time before you start trying to teach people.
@AmazingMrguy if you can afford a full frame camera you should get good lenses, if not then go for a cheaper camera and spend your money on good glass. tokina is the only lens i would trust. I dont know where you get the idea that I disagree with image quality being better on full frame. All i say is low isos dont show a big difference between the two and that is the truth. full frame all the way for higher iso value where image quality is far superior.
Thanks for the video, good stuff. I'm dead broke right now, and I'm getting by with a Nikon d80. After watching this video, I'm thinking of saving up for the d300. I primarily shoot surfing, and on top of saving for the d300, I'm also saving for a water housing (about 1500 frickin dollars). With surf photography, you can't really go far with out the housing. Do you recommend saving up for the d300? Would it make a much better difference than the d80?
As a novice photographer would you recomnend, would you recommend a d7000 (new) or a (d300) used? I like landscape photog. I learned a lot from your video, very concise.
I like your video but I do have 1 thing to say about 3rd party lenses. I want to compare the Sigma 70-200 2.8 vs the Nikkor 70-200 2.8 non VR. There is hardly a difference. Tests after tests have been compiled and proven that the cost associated with the nikkor 70-200 2.8 vs the Sigma is huge given the image quality produced. In this case, I would go with a Sigma 70-200 2.8 over the Nikkor just because of the minimal difference in quality.
Great review, However I wish I understood just what he is saying. He explained himself very good but I have a Nikon D40X, just bought a D300S, the camera is way over my head.
@Billyboy3934 yeah thats a big jump, I shot with a D40X for about 2 years, then jumped to a D300, but I was already shooting manual etc on the D40x so really wasn't a difference for me.
Not really a camera-specific "comparison". Most of the video explains fx vs dx sensors and other general elementary stuff. I was expecting more about each camera. Do people shopping in this price range really not know that a dx sensor "gives you more reach"?
@in2food fx vs dx is a difference between the cameras, this is a comparison not a detailed review of each camera. and yes a ton of people, believe it or not, find this review helpful.
@QQQQcon I have a girlfriend who wants to make studio portrait size photos, say 24in wide or so. What do you feel about buying the d300 or d300s vs the d700? If I understand correctly the d700's advantage is mostly in dim lit photos and larger prints?
@Quasimoto44 the d7000 will give you better results than the d300 and d300s. For a studio the d7000 will preform as well as the d700 as long as you use iso below 1600.
That was a superb review/comparison, that really has me rethinking resolutions I was so sure about just ten minutes ago. I want to buy a D700, and I was sure it was the camera I need and have to have until now. I prefer to shoot in ambient light at wide aperture settings, which is why I'm so in love with the D700, but now... Now, maybe I don't need to spend so much money to have a quality camera. I don't know. He makes really good points about good lenses vs good cameras. Very informative review
@miguelduarte91 if I were you, wait until the Nikon D3100 comes out or get the Nikon D5000. D3100 doesn't really have much advantage over the D5000. go on Dpreviews and find out.
Thank you. A very succinct and plain English explanation of the difference between the D300 and the D700. My main interest is bird photography in goodish light, so on the basis of your explanation it seems that the D300 is the one for me.
@QQQQcon would you get a d700 over a d3s? Im trying to decide. The d700's iso is plenty good for me, so that isnt an issue, even tho the d3s has unbelievable iso powers. but what other specs are significantly better on the d3s
The D700 also has shorter DOF, D700 shooting at 8ft using a 75mm at F4 is comparible to D300 using a 50 at F2.8 to create the same DOF. Notice D700 = F4 and D300 = F2.8 for similar DOF.
The above makes D700 better choice for portriats, and sometimes beyond the D300's capabilities.
You helped me a lot my friend. Thanks for your review. I have read the Ken Rockwell's comparison before. Now I have just listened you and things are more clear now in my head. HAKAN
hey guy which mm lens gives the wrap around circular effect?and which iso value is best for all round general photography,i have a d300 with 17-55mm lens is it ok for wedding photography?
You bought a D300 and 17-55 but don't know if it can be used at weddings ?
Answer on your question :
Yes it can be done , but you should buy a external flash and if possible a lens with more zoom. Like the 70-200 or 70-300. For weddings I would say the 70-200 because of it's F/2.8 aperture. If possible , the 24-70 F/2.8 would make the job even easier.
D.X sensor (1.5 crop) doesn't make your object Closer or bigger. this is a common mistake.
to put things simple. the size of the object being pictured is not changing on either DX or FX. the F.O.V is what actually changes. DX see less 50% then FX sensor but not magnify 50% more.
@liorbenshabbat I know that. I am not that ignorant. but it makes it look as though you are getting closer and if you have a d700 and a d300 which both have 12 mega pixels and you use a 200mm lens the d300 is going to literally get you a closer shot as compared to the d700 which you need to crop down to 5 mega pixels to get the equivalent. I want to explain it in terms that make sense to a beginner.
Thanks,However, i still doubt since i can afford only one D700 or D300s, and i have reviewed your UTube u've 2cameras,& i think it's hard work, I personally want only 1 & the best camera which's variety used. My personal use to take picture everyday life, architecture , landscape,portrait, wedding, and insect not 4 selling. Can u recommend me to specific 1& what are accessories needed to produce good pictures like a professional do. Er how many lans 're needed and any thing else?...
can u recommend me to the best one-i like to take picture for everyday life,portraits,wedding,architectures building and temple,landscape, bird and animal, action picture too, and i plan to buy few good professional lens (what are they?)to achieve my previous goals. Can u guide me to needed accessories...My potential is D300s since video is included, but i heard that D700 more expensive since it combine D3 and D300 body...i still doubt...
Lets see how your beloved 5D MK2 works at sport events , motor/race car events or (very) dark environments. The D700 crushes the 5D MK2 at those places...
Bought my D700 and 24-70 F/2.8 yesterday and made over 350 photo's already. Great camera , but I keep my 70-300VR , 18-55 VRII , 50mm 1.8 and D3000 body. Only the 18-55 is DX and it costs 130 euro's second hand so not worth selling.
@Lucky13Entertainment 5D2 has better ISO ya moron. it can goes more than nikon crappy d700. though fps is an exception but who needs a fast fps in a full frame body? 5D2 is meant for studio and wedding shot, u stupid. think of the pixel of both camera. ohh wait... i'm a sony user. sony alpha rocks!
@Lucky13Entertainment excuse me, the 5D2 is way much cheaper than the D700. this concludes that nikon never drop their price for their horribly overpriced gear. don't you know you don't really need that fps for sport shooting in a full frame? crop sensors is the way for sport shooting. its crop factor allows you to get more zoom from your lens.
@ajlepisto Keep in mind that with a teleconverter like the TC-14E, you will lose a stop of light, so you will have to crank up the ISO a stop anyway. You will be using ISO3200 with the TC-14E on the D700 instead of ISO1600 without the TC-14E on the D300s. Teleconverters also have limited compatibility with lenses, but you should be fine if you're using the 70-200 2.8
@ajlepisto i agree. get the d700 for sure. less noise at higher ISO, and the sensor is larger so it collects more light such that your shutterspeed will increase - which u need for sports. Warning! using a teleconverter will increase your maximum aperture. for example, A 300mm f-4 with 1.4X teleconverter becomes a 420mm f-5.6.
@ajlepisto@ajlepisto i agree. get the d700 for sure. less noise at higher ISO, and the sensor is larger so it collects more light such that your shutterspeed will increase - which u need for sports. Warning! using a teleconverter will increase your maximum aperture. for example, A 300mm f-4 with 1.4X teleconverter becomes a 420mm f-5.6.
Thanks for a good review..! I just bought a D90 as my first DSLR (and I love it:-). Once I have learned using it though, I would love getting a D300s or the D700 as my next camera.
hey thanks for the video. Which Camera do you recomend for a budget under 1000 USD, that can take good picture but shoots HD videos and have a good performance shooting at night. Something like the Canon Mark III but cheaper
Thanks for this very informative review. you should really do more camera reviews and tutorials. Your stuff is some of the clearest and easiest to understand, because you dont assume too much prior knowledge.
That is singularly the best and most informative review I have ever seen!Very very easy to understand the pros and cons of each camera.Thankyou and Merry Christmas!!
i really need a telephoto lens but im a lil bit short on money i coulnt afford much more than 1500 dollars (AU dollars) at the moment and i need a preety decent apature what would you reccomend?
you would be wasting your money that lens is pretty bad. the only other lens that I can think of is the 24-70mm lens, which is amazing but is expensive.
well, I got a lot of recommendations on the nikon 24-70mm. now i've got three choices: the 24-70mm, 70-300mm or the 50mm 1.4G. I am planning to get two of these, but since there is a lot of money will be spent, I need to get recommendations first. Which ones would you recommend on the d700? Thanks
Oh yeah? I heard prime lenses are superior to zoom lenses so in that case what would be the best 3 primes for fx? I already have the 50mm 1.8, what would primes would best replace the 24-70?
I really think this video is some how biased towards D300. With D700, the wider angle you get with a 50mm f1.4 lens is awesome, and you get the same DOF, means a perfect bokeh with a wider angle.
I own a D700 and with the 24-70mm NIKKOR on it... its out of this world. The quality of the photographs is on another level. D300 with the best lense cannot defeat D700 with an old lense on it. The full-frame advantage makes all the difference. Seriously. Out of this world quality.
I was wondering about the 1.5 crop factor on D300.
If you shoot 200mm focal length on D700 and crop the photo to have a 300mm focal length equivalent, will the picture quality be the same?
..because in the video, you mention that the D300 actually lets you should 300mm fl equivalent with focal length set to 200mm since you'd be multiplying 1.5.
If you crop the nikon d700 frame to match that of the nikon d300 you will only have 5 mega pixels left compared to the 12 mega pixels of the nikon d300. The image quality of the nikon d300 image would be much better.
I would like to add to your comment about the mega-pixel comparison between the D300 and the D700. Yeah they are the same and the quality will not be different, however the larger sensor in the D700 will help your "composition" and take better photo's than the D300.
Unfortunartely you have not grasped the concept of the 1.5 crop. It does not technically bring the object closer or it does not change the focal length. A 200mm does not turn into a 350mm as the focal length is not affected.
Yes the sensor is different on a DX as opposed to a FX. The only thing that is different is that the sensor "crops" the image by 1.5 so therefore gives the impression that the lens itself is multiplied by 1.5.
I know that I just dont state it in the review because it is easier to state that a 200mm focal lenth lens is really equivelant to 300mm, which it is. But yes I know it is a cropping factor and that the 200mm lens is still a 200mm lens.
Of course, technically speaking, the "gets you 1.5x closer" line is marketing propaganda. It makes you think you're getting something that's somehow better, right?. What you're actually getting is a 1.5x *reduced field of view*. You're not getting any closer. You just can't see as much of what you're looking at. That's why DX format camera viewfinders are so tiny to look through.
That is a good question. I know that noise on film is different than digital. But not if it is better or worse. I use ISO 50 velvia film so noise is no problem for me.
Not quite. On film, ISO is determined by how many light sensitive particles are on the film, so if more are deposit onto the film the grainier it would be. However, heat on a CCD or CMOS will also trigger noise. So film has the advantage of giving lower noice at low ISO or long exposures. However, CMOS or CCDs will give better on high ISO/short exposures.
I do shoot sports and planes (which... needs long lenses, that's all I have to say) and so because I am dreaming of a 70-200 in the future, maybe D300's for me. Not until I saw the D300 test shots that I shoot at ISO200, it is already starting to chunk a little which D700's will keep free of those chunks at ISO3200 but then it is so much more expensive (and 70-200 only gives 70-200 any
There's nothing like a full frame camera and a Nikon 24-70. I shot my first set of images with my used D700 at a basketball game and compared to the D300 I use, nothing beats it. The tones are crazy amazing and the depth (feel of the image not DOF) is great. Granted, you do need to do slight RAW processing to get the best image.
RoundTheBendFilms 3 days ago
Thank you for breaking this all down into layman's terms. Peace!
iatrimble 1 month ago
Bro, can i use a 18-70mm 3.5-4.5 type lens (i mean kind of cheap lens) on a d700 ?
tiestosoul 1 month ago
@tiestosoul dx lens are no good on fx cameras like the d700 except in dx mode which is only 5 mega pixels on the d700
QQQQcon 1 month ago
@QQQQcon cheers, i will go for a d300 then
tiestosoul 1 month ago
I disagree with a few things you said, first third party lenses can give you exceptional quality! Also one of the main advantages is of a full frame camera is the image quality, even though both have the same megapixels the pixels them selfs are going to be much cleaner and crisper with the FX sensor. Please do a little more research next time before you start trying to teach people.
AmazingMrguy 2 months ago
@AmazingMrguy if you can afford a full frame camera you should get good lenses, if not then go for a cheaper camera and spend your money on good glass. tokina is the only lens i would trust. I dont know where you get the idea that I disagree with image quality being better on full frame. All i say is low isos dont show a big difference between the two and that is the truth. full frame all the way for higher iso value where image quality is far superior.
QQQQcon 2 months ago
Thanks for the video, good stuff. I'm dead broke right now, and I'm getting by with a Nikon d80. After watching this video, I'm thinking of saving up for the d300. I primarily shoot surfing, and on top of saving for the d300, I'm also saving for a water housing (about 1500 frickin dollars). With surf photography, you can't really go far with out the housing. Do you recommend saving up for the d300? Would it make a much better difference than the d80?
saltyglass 3 months ago
@saltyglass if you think you need the speed of the d300 then yes it is worth it. the d300 can shoot alot faster than the d80.
QQQQcon 3 months ago
As a novice photographer would you recomnend, would you recommend a d7000 (new) or a (d300) used? I like landscape photog. I learned a lot from your video, very concise.
TOPLVAGENT 5 months ago
@TOPLVAGENT d7000 anyday
QQQQcon 5 months ago
I like your video but I do have 1 thing to say about 3rd party lenses. I want to compare the Sigma 70-200 2.8 vs the Nikkor 70-200 2.8 non VR. There is hardly a difference. Tests after tests have been compiled and proven that the cost associated with the nikkor 70-200 2.8 vs the Sigma is huge given the image quality produced. In this case, I would go with a Sigma 70-200 2.8 over the Nikkor just because of the minimal difference in quality.
cyphenice 8 months ago
DX is apc sized sensor- FX is Full Frame
RMackphotography 8 months ago
I dont understand how Nikon names their series. D300-DX, D700-FX, D7000-DX,
appacana 9 months ago
thanks for the video, good voice, good introduction and good talk. I love your video and its content
kimoanh01 11 months ago
Good Review
PoliticalSense 11 months ago
tooo underesposed !!!!
riheljana 1 year ago
for studio work would you say d700 or d300s both with 24-70 2.8
SRAphotog 1 year ago
@SRAphotog d700
QQQQcon 1 year ago
Nikon D300 Price And Full Specifications on:
nikond300 price .net
fep4e 1 year ago
Do you have a flickr account?
coquiangel 1 year ago
@coquiangel yes the link is on my main page
QQQQcon 1 year ago
Great review, However I wish I understood just what he is saying. He explained himself very good but I have a Nikon D40X, just bought a D300S, the camera is way over my head.
Billyboy3934 1 year ago
@Billyboy3934 yeah thats a big jump, I shot with a D40X for about 2 years, then jumped to a D300, but I was already shooting manual etc on the D40x so really wasn't a difference for me.
HokieFanatic1 1 year ago
Is the D400 coming out soon?
MrChelove 1 year ago
Not really a camera-specific "comparison". Most of the video explains fx vs dx sensors and other general elementary stuff. I was expecting more about each camera. Do people shopping in this price range really not know that a dx sensor "gives you more reach"?
in2food 1 year ago
@in2food fx vs dx is a difference between the cameras, this is a comparison not a detailed review of each camera. and yes a ton of people, believe it or not, find this review helpful.
QQQQcon 1 year ago
@QQQQcon
I myself found it very very helpful...
amirkhayn 1 year ago
@QQQQcon I found it really helpful, thanks.
H3Media 1 year ago
Thanks for posting. This is the best comparative review I've come across!!
zapotedomingo 1 year ago
copyright is not stupid. Just ask to use it, I do and they say yes.
AdlerChalk 1 year ago
this is the Best review ive ever seen on these 2 cameras... very accurate and definitely helped me... D300 it IS !!!! thanks alot BRO!
adonigh 1 year ago
Hi, How does the d700 compare to the d300 in terms of iso? How much stop is it better? Does the 1600 iso on the d300 looks like 6400 on d700? Thanks!
bboi0813 1 year ago
@bboi0813 d700 is a lot better at least a full stop at higher iso.
QQQQcon 1 year ago
@QQQQcon I have a girlfriend who wants to make studio portrait size photos, say 24in wide or so. What do you feel about buying the d300 or d300s vs the d700? If I understand correctly the d700's advantage is mostly in dim lit photos and larger prints?
Quasimoto44 1 year ago
@Quasimoto44 the d7000 will give you better results than the d300 and d300s. For a studio the d7000 will preform as well as the d700 as long as you use iso below 1600.
QQQQcon 1 year ago
@QQQQcon Thanks much!
Quasimoto44 1 year ago
That was a superb review/comparison, that really has me rethinking resolutions I was so sure about just ten minutes ago. I want to buy a D700, and I was sure it was the camera I need and have to have until now. I prefer to shoot in ambient light at wide aperture settings, which is why I'm so in love with the D700, but now... Now, maybe I don't need to spend so much money to have a quality camera. I don't know. He makes really good points about good lenses vs good cameras. Very informative review
rimofheaven 1 year ago
Excellent reveiw & tips. The info you gave wes really spot on. thankyou : )
mellraizer 1 year ago
hi man :D
I want to buy the D700, but i think Nikon is gonna come out wid a new camera!
What you recomend?
miguelduarte91 1 year ago
@miguelduarte91 I would wait this month, something might come out.
QQQQcon 1 year ago
@QQQQcon hi, thanks for your help, I wait this month :D
miguelduarte91 1 year ago
@QQQQcon The d700s is coming with hd video (so I've been told) but I couldn't/can't wait, getting the d700 next week.
RedWine2go 1 year ago
@QQQQcon I think there will be a new model coming for d300s rather than d700, d9000
sarelle500gr 1 year ago
@miguelduarte91 if I were you, wait until the Nikon D3100 comes out or get the Nikon D5000. D3100 doesn't really have much advantage over the D5000. go on Dpreviews and find out.
Darkdeity9194 1 year ago
Thank you. A very succinct and plain English explanation of the difference between the D300 and the D700. My main interest is bird photography in goodish light, so on the basis of your explanation it seems that the D300 is the one for me.
frogsholecreek 1 year ago
is the d300s a profesiional camera? and wich one is better for sports photography?
javikilledit 1 year ago
@javikilledit it is a semi pro camera and the d700 is better for night time sports because of its low noise at high iso.
QQQQcon 1 year ago
@QQQQcon its mostly outdoor sports like bmx and skateboarding is the d700 still the ideal one?
javikilledit 1 year ago
@javikilledit if it is still in the day time the d300 is fine
QQQQcon 1 year ago
@QQQQcon would you get a d700 over a d3s? Im trying to decide. The d700's iso is plenty good for me, so that isnt an issue, even tho the d3s has unbelievable iso powers. but what other specs are significantly better on the d3s
pmbazman15 1 year ago
@pmbazman15 no I would get the d700
QQQQcon 1 year ago
@javikilledit don't go for nikon. pick 50D or 7D. it has better specs than the old nikon d300s and better bang for your buck!
Xyb3rTeCh 1 year ago
The D700 also has shorter DOF, D700 shooting at 8ft using a 75mm at F4 is comparible to D300 using a 50 at F2.8 to create the same DOF. Notice D700 = F4 and D300 = F2.8 for similar DOF.
The above makes D700 better choice for portriats, and sometimes beyond the D300's capabilities.
Clydesdale2045 1 year ago
i heard D5000 has the same sensor as the d300 im glad i got the D5k but i still favor the d300 for a future camera.
CustomGundam150 1 year ago
You helped me a lot my friend. Thanks for your review. I have read the Ken Rockwell's comparison before. Now I have just listened you and things are more clear now in my head. HAKAN
zihbant 1 year ago
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@zihbant Which one did you finally buy?
shomerajib 1 year ago
Thank you so much. your advise is the most practical.
peperzine 1 year ago
Very nice, alot of good info. Looks like I'm going to have to upgrade from D70 to the D700 :)
FansSports 1 year ago
hey guy which mm lens gives the wrap around circular effect?and which iso value is best for all round general photography,i have a d300 with 17-55mm lens is it ok for wedding photography?
moedem 1 year ago
@moedem
You bought a D300 and 17-55 but don't know if it can be used at weddings ?
Answer on your question :
Yes it can be done , but you should buy a external flash and if possible a lens with more zoom. Like the 70-200 or 70-300. For weddings I would say the 70-200 because of it's F/2.8 aperture. If possible , the 24-70 F/2.8 would make the job even easier.
And the 'wrap around circular effect'
Nikon DX Fisheye 10.5mm F/2.8
Lucky13Entertainment 1 year ago
@Lucky13Entertainment cheers guy
moedem 1 year ago
hello!!
borozonx 1 year ago
Thanks for the review....I learned a lot! Please keep posting more reviews!
youmantube2009 1 year ago
You got a mistake...
D.X sensor (1.5 crop) doesn't make your object Closer or bigger. this is a common mistake.
to put things simple. the size of the object being pictured is not changing on either DX or FX. the F.O.V is what actually changes. DX see less 50% then FX sensor but not magnify 50% more.
liorbenshabbat 1 year ago
@liorbenshabbat I know that. I am not that ignorant. but it makes it look as though you are getting closer and if you have a d700 and a d300 which both have 12 mega pixels and you use a 200mm lens the d300 is going to literally get you a closer shot as compared to the d700 which you need to crop down to 5 mega pixels to get the equivalent. I want to explain it in terms that make sense to a beginner.
QQQQcon 1 year ago
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BeMoonlit 1 year ago
@BeMoonlit they both can produce good black and whites.
QQQQcon 1 year ago
@QQQQcon
Thanks,However, i still doubt since i can afford only one D700 or D300s, and i have reviewed your UTube u've 2cameras,& i think it's hard work, I personally want only 1 & the best camera which's variety used. My personal use to take picture everyday life, architecture , landscape,portrait, wedding, and insect not 4 selling. Can u recommend me to specific 1& what are accessories needed to produce good pictures like a professional do. Er how many lans 're needed and any thing else?...
BeMoonlit 1 year ago
@QQQQcon
can u recommend me to the best one-i like to take picture for everyday life,portraits,wedding,architectures building and temple,landscape, bird and animal, action picture too, and i plan to buy few good professional lens (what are they?)to achieve my previous goals. Can u guide me to needed accessories...My potential is D300s since video is included, but i heard that D700 more expensive since it combine D3 and D300 body...i still doubt...
BeMoonlit 1 year ago
canon 5dmk2 pawns this crappy nikon d700
Xyb3rTeCh 1 year ago
@Xyb3rTeCh
Lets see how your beloved 5D MK2 works at sport events , motor/race car events or (very) dark environments. The D700 crushes the 5D MK2 at those places...
Bought my D700 and 24-70 F/2.8 yesterday and made over 350 photo's already. Great camera , but I keep my 70-300VR , 18-55 VRII , 50mm 1.8 and D3000 body. Only the 18-55 is DX and it costs 130 euro's second hand so not worth selling.
Lucky13Entertainment 1 year ago
@Lucky13Entertainment 5D2 has better ISO ya moron. it can goes more than nikon crappy d700. though fps is an exception but who needs a fast fps in a full frame body? 5D2 is meant for studio and wedding shot, u stupid. think of the pixel of both camera. ohh wait... i'm a sony user. sony alpha rocks!
Xyb3rTeCh 1 year ago
@Xyb3rTeCh
Lol , ISO noise levels are way lower on the D700 than on the 5DII.
Just google it and you will see.
Iso performace of the D700 is the best iso performance you can get these day's for that kind of money.
And the FPS are VERY important for sports and action photography.
3.9 is kind of pathetic for a 1800 euro camera...
Lucky13Entertainment 1 year ago
@Lucky13Entertainment excuse me, the 5D2 is way much cheaper than the D700. this concludes that nikon never drop their price for their horribly overpriced gear. don't you know you don't really need that fps for sport shooting in a full frame? crop sensors is the way for sport shooting. its crop factor allows you to get more zoom from your lens.
Xyb3rTeCh 1 year ago
@Xyb3rTeCh Uhm, no. Its not cheaper....
FinlandApollo 1 year ago
im going to shoot sports a lot, and obviously low light -
You think it's better to use the D300 at higher ISOs, or using the D700 and then cropping in?
Right now I've got the D200 - and I don't have a 300mm 2.8, so I'll probably be using a 70-200 2.8 with a 1.4x to get that kind of reach.
ajlepisto 1 year ago
@ajlepisto I would get the d700.
QQQQcon 1 year ago
@ajlepisto Keep in mind that with a teleconverter like the TC-14E, you will lose a stop of light, so you will have to crank up the ISO a stop anyway. You will be using ISO3200 with the TC-14E on the D700 instead of ISO1600 without the TC-14E on the D300s. Teleconverters also have limited compatibility with lenses, but you should be fine if you're using the 70-200 2.8
joshladella005 1 year ago
@ajlepisto i agree. get the d700 for sure. less noise at higher ISO, and the sensor is larger so it collects more light such that your shutterspeed will increase - which u need for sports. Warning! using a teleconverter will increase your maximum aperture. for example, A 300mm f-4 with 1.4X teleconverter becomes a 420mm f-5.6.
fredrikredin 1 year ago
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@ajlepisto @ajlepisto i agree. get the d700 for sure. less noise at higher ISO, and the sensor is larger so it collects more light such that your shutterspeed will increase - which u need for sports. Warning! using a teleconverter will increase your maximum aperture. for example, A 300mm f-4 with 1.4X teleconverter becomes a 420mm f-5.6.
fredrikredin 1 year ago
I have a D90 with several lenses DX so should I get the D700 and have both?
eman110858 1 year ago
@eman110858 I had your problem to when I went from dx to fx. In the end I sold all except my full frame lenses. I like just having one body.
QQQQcon 1 year ago
great review, much appreciated, well summarized, think the D300s is the one for me !
ginnser 1 year ago
great review, much appreciated, well summarized, think the D300s is the one for me !
ginnser 1 year ago
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Which one has better video recording, in terms of HD quality
bananabanana 1 year ago
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Which one has better video recording, in terms of HD quality
bananabanana 1 year ago
Which one has better video recording, in terms of HD quality
bananabanana 1 year ago
@bananabanana neither of them have the ability to shoot video. the d300s does though.
biscuitbub123 1 year ago
can the d700 shoot in hard conditions like snow or heavy rain ?
pomexable 1 year ago
@pomexable yes it can. but you dont want to get it soaking wet.
QQQQcon 1 year ago
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pomexable 1 year ago
Thanks buddy. That was really useful info.
I think i will go with the d300. Im using a Fujifilm S5 pro at the moment, which im not really happy with. Cheers.
KUPPSKAGNEY 2 years ago
D700's sensor is about 2.2 times larger than D300 not 1.5.
1.5 times matters only with focal length (not actual focal length though) and not sensor size.
D700 is aprox 36x24mm (864mm2) and D300 is 23.5x16.7mm (392mm2).
shinmiura0227 2 years ago
I know I am taking about the length of each side of the sensor not the area, but yes you are right. I phrased it wrong in my video.
QQQQcon 2 years ago
I love this guy-He is able to give so much information in a quick & concise way-Thank you!
After watching I am going to stick w/the d300-Thanks again!
bohemiantinker 2 years ago
great review!!! Best!
what about portrait work, what do you recommend? thank you!
AdelineKatie 2 years ago
d700 is what most people choose because of the high iso quality. depends whether you are shooting in low light or not.
QQQQcon 2 years ago
how does the 300 look with 400-800 iso? thanks!
AdelineKatie 2 years ago
decent, 800 is better than 400. on the d700 it is loads better.
QQQQcon 2 years ago
ur so clear, such a good teacher, cheers man!!!
willjessel 2 years ago
interesting 'they should not be reviewed against each other' - erm what are you doing?
pwils10 2 years ago
Thanks for a good review..! I just bought a D90 as my first DSLR (and I love it:-). Once I have learned using it though, I would love getting a D300s or the D700 as my next camera.
humlakullen 2 years ago
hey thanks for the video. Which Camera do you recomend for a budget under 1000 USD, that can take good picture but shoots HD videos and have a good performance shooting at night. Something like the Canon Mark III but cheaper
1individeo 2 years ago
a nikon d90 is the best you can get
QQQQcon 2 years ago
D5000. It's like a D90, but cheaper.
mo0nbug 2 years ago
Thanks for this very informative review. you should really do more camera reviews and tutorials. Your stuff is some of the clearest and easiest to understand, because you dont assume too much prior knowledge.
Mrbiggerjobs1000 2 years ago 2
DAHH LARSS lol
great Review budd
TheRealChina 2 years ago
That is singularly the best and most informative review I have ever seen!Very very easy to understand the pros and cons of each camera.Thankyou and Merry Christmas!!
BogusBoy2121 2 years ago
Excellent review. Thank you, it was very helpful.
rhuedepo 2 years ago
Hi
nice vid man
but u forget to mention that the d700 has the 1.5 dx crop mode in it wich is great featuer
I have d700 and i really like it
and the d300 really one of the best dx camera on market
mukhaa0aa 2 years ago
any experiences with the 35mm f/2?
iiingriiid 2 years ago
If it's not nikon you got crap
nikonguy102 2 years ago
i really need a telephoto lens but im a lil bit short on money i coulnt afford much more than 1500 dollars (AU dollars) at the moment and i need a preety decent apature what would you reccomend?
fadeddreemz 2 years ago
nikon 80-200mm f/2.8 is cheap and amazing
QQQQcon 2 years ago
Good job. Rather basic comparison, but you hit all the important points.
GBNova 2 years ago
Do you actually own a d700?
Pedro30ish 2 years ago
No, but I used the camera extensively at a local camera store before making this review. This is what I do for all my camera reviews.
QQQQcon 2 years ago
Err... very simple car explenation:
D300 -> D700
is like
Skoda Oktavia stock -> Skoda Oktavia with Ferrari engine. :D
ElMirc 2 years ago
i have a d700. what all-purpose lens would you recommend? thx
111ImNumber1 2 years ago
There is no real decent all purpose lens for the nikon d700, the nikon 24-105mm lens is not that great.
QQQQcon 2 years ago
What about the nikon 24-120mm? thanx
111ImNumber1 2 years ago
you would be wasting your money that lens is pretty bad. the only other lens that I can think of is the 24-70mm lens, which is amazing but is expensive.
QQQQcon 2 years ago
well, I got a lot of recommendations on the nikon 24-70mm. now i've got three choices: the 24-70mm, 70-300mm or the 50mm 1.4G. I am planning to get two of these, but since there is a lot of money will be spent, I need to get recommendations first. Which ones would you recommend on the d700? Thanks
111ImNumber1 2 years ago
nikon 24-70 and 50mm are best
QQQQcon 2 years ago
Oh yeah? I heard prime lenses are superior to zoom lenses so in that case what would be the best 3 primes for fx? I already have the 50mm 1.8, what would primes would best replace the 24-70?
CEEPMDEE 2 years ago
Nikon 24mm f/2.8, nikon 50mm f/1.8, nikon 80mm f/1.8
QQQQcon 2 years ago
THANKS!
by the way what tripod do you have or recommend?
CEEPMDEE 2 years ago
I would recommend a carbon fiber tripod.
QQQQcon 2 years ago
thank you for your advice.
QoolQalmQollectedConor...
ha,haaa I couldnt make out your last name sounds like Quinn
CEEPMDEE 2 years ago
flickr?
xxpreoxx 2 years ago
yes go to my main page and the link to my flickr is there in the description section.
QQQQcon 2 years ago
kk sickkk :P
xxpreoxx 2 years ago
You are such a good and smat man, thank you, you explain it so simply and easy to understand!
opachki777 2 years ago
good Review
colliedogjoy 2 years ago
Thanks mate. Always a good honest review from you. You just tell it how it is i feel..
kennycoll 2 years ago
it sounds like u cant even own a entry level DSLR and that ure jealous of this equipment. go get a life dude,
odir69 2 years ago
yOU R THE MAN!! EXCELENT REVIEW!! AWESOME DUDE...
I´M PHOTOGRAPHER AND GOING TO THE D700 ´CAUSE THE FX FORMAT. PERIOD
totyfotos 2 years ago
You helped me a lot to solve my doubts...
Thank you!!
iucledenis 2 years ago
Overall, good expatiation, plus details information.
catfishxyz 2 years ago
I really think this video is some how biased towards D300. With D700, the wider angle you get with a 50mm f1.4 lens is awesome, and you get the same DOF, means a perfect bokeh with a wider angle.
trahman79 2 years ago
I dont think so. I would rather own the nikon d700 anyday.
QQQQcon 2 years ago
Nice review......
Does the sensor on D300 and D90 the same?
btw
I'm not a professional photographer but i luckily own
D60,D70,D80,D90 and D700 hehehe
(it's an EXPENSIVE hobby indeed)
PinoyPSP3000 2 years ago
yes they have the same sensor.
QQQQcon 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
5 years ago it used to be expensive hobby to me too, but im dealing with real estates today and this hobby means nothing to me.
BarrackObamah 2 years ago
I own a D700 and with the 24-70mm NIKKOR on it... its out of this world. The quality of the photographs is on another level. D300 with the best lense cannot defeat D700 with an old lense on it. The full-frame advantage makes all the difference. Seriously. Out of this world quality.
ChristopherAdderley 2 years ago
isnt nikons widest lens 10.5 ? :o
Dens1ty 2 years ago
It is a dx lens so it is really the equivalent of 16mm on a dx camera. Also it is a fisheye not a wide angle lens.
QQQQcon 2 years ago
very good review. thanks
emmisonsi 2 years ago
Thankyou. Realy helpfull and straight forward info. My heart is deffo set on a D300 soon as i have the cash saved...
kennycoll 2 years ago
i love ur videos..
I was wondering about the 1.5 crop factor on D300.
If you shoot 200mm focal length on D700 and crop the photo to have a 300mm focal length equivalent, will the picture quality be the same?
..because in the video, you mention that the D300 actually lets you should 300mm fl equivalent with focal length set to 200mm since you'd be multiplying 1.5.
laptin217 2 years ago
If you crop the nikon d700 frame to match that of the nikon d300 you will only have 5 mega pixels left compared to the 12 mega pixels of the nikon d300. The image quality of the nikon d300 image would be much better.
QQQQcon 2 years ago
awesome review!
i have the d300 and i love it!..
but you almost gave me a panic attack because you where bouncing the hole time....
theusedbox 2 years ago
ehm...i disagree with you about the lensbrands and quality thingy some nikon lenses actually do suck more than other lenses
renner77 2 years ago
I am sure there are some, but not many. I have used and owned many lenses including third party lenses and most of the time nikon lenses are better.
QQQQcon 2 years ago
I would like to add to your comment about the mega-pixel comparison between the D300 and the D700. Yeah they are the same and the quality will not be different, however the larger sensor in the D700 will help your "composition" and take better photo's than the D300.
TSOfan 2 years ago
Unfortunartely you have not grasped the concept of the 1.5 crop. It does not technically bring the object closer or it does not change the focal length. A 200mm does not turn into a 350mm as the focal length is not affected.
Yes the sensor is different on a DX as opposed to a FX. The only thing that is different is that the sensor "crops" the image by 1.5 so therefore gives the impression that the lens itself is multiplied by 1.5.
To conclude a 200mm lens remains a 200mm lens.
buggy831 2 years ago
I know that I just dont state it in the review because it is easier to state that a 200mm focal lenth lens is really equivelant to 300mm, which it is. But yes I know it is a cropping factor and that the 200mm lens is still a 200mm lens.
QQQQcon 2 years ago
Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge!!!
Netdo7 2 years ago
it sounds like you are inside (because of echo)
bluewiz20films 2 years ago
very very pro review :)
syszone 2 years ago
NIce work! I haven't seen your previous vid however I'd rather pay attention to you and rather not have music competing with your dialog.
TSOfan 2 years ago 5
Question:
Is there a way top disable the DX cameras from automatically "getting you 1.5x closer" to your subject?
ak9jsz 2 years ago
No the camera has a dx sensor meaning that it is 1.5x smaller than a full frame sensor so you get 1.5x closer.
QQQQcon 2 years ago
Gotcha! Thanks man.
ak9jsz 2 years ago
Of course, technically speaking, the "gets you 1.5x closer" line is marketing propaganda. It makes you think you're getting something that's somehow better, right?. What you're actually getting is a 1.5x *reduced field of view*. You're not getting any closer. You just can't see as much of what you're looking at. That's why DX format camera viewfinders are so tiny to look through.
Cominacha 2 years ago
Nice job.
I have a D80, so I assume much of what you said about the D300 applies to it also.
Someday, I may buy the D700. For now, I'll hold on to the D80... and my money!
KutWrite 2 years ago
Great information...I knew this but you put it across really well...well done ;-)
jonfletcher147 2 years ago
QQQQcon, you have said that "film cameria is equivalent of full frame" so does it possess the same high level of performance in high ISO's?
pplayer666 2 years ago
That is a good question. I know that noise on film is different than digital. But not if it is better or worse. I use ISO 50 velvia film so noise is no problem for me.
QQQQcon 2 years ago
Not quite. On film, ISO is determined by how many light sensitive particles are on the film, so if more are deposit onto the film the grainier it would be. However, heat on a CCD or CMOS will also trigger noise. So film has the advantage of giving lower noice at low ISO or long exposures. However, CMOS or CCDs will give better on high ISO/short exposures.
CanonSux2 2 years ago
Oh, I see. Thanks.
pplayer666 2 years ago
I just want to ask:
I do shoot sports and planes (which... needs long lenses, that's all I have to say) and so because I am dreaming of a 70-200 in the future, maybe D300's for me. Not until I saw the D300 test shots that I shoot at ISO200, it is already starting to chunk a little which D700's will keep free of those chunks at ISO3200 but then it is so much more expensive (and 70-200 only gives 70-200 any