Nikon D700 vs. D300 vs. D90 Review (Part 1)

[PhuNguyen88]

is there anyway we could mod or get an adapter for the D300 eyepiece view finder to look exactly like the D700 !

[YIMMA996TT]

Worst video ever

[Milliehippo]

Thanks, ive had my D90 for over a year and had never bothered to find out how to check how many shots i had left on the memory card, i really need to read the manual!!

[LeDrummerDu88]

7:55, wrong, wrong, WRONG

[gamingmidget]

@LeDrummerDu88 agreed :D

[LeDrummerDu88]

@gamingmidget Yep^^ no dedicated liveview button on the D700, whereas the D300s has one

[gamingmidget]

@LeDrummerDu88 i was more on about him saying live view is for beginners lol, :D macro and product photographers use it to get really sharp focus :D

[SPORTIVEPHOTO]

If you are shooting a wedding in a dark church then you need a D700 (or a D3) Simple.

[m109r1800]

I use a D90 as a back up and picked up a battery grip for 60 bucks, I think the D7000 is the best camera for the money.The D90 replaced mY D200 .

[Mrdabu2]

In your opinion which one the best for photography NIKON or Canon? Thanks for your reply.

[SPORTIVEPHOTO]

@Mrdabu2 Both brilliant makes of camera with many many years of investment and experience, nothing between them really, if there was then when you went to the Olympics (I have been to 5 as a pro) you would only see one make of camera but you see a pretty even split, there is no way either are bad that is for sure.

[maevetaylorkx]

@red12dirt i think that distance between what appears semi professional and expert is little now. d7000 is all we all need. go to... freedslr . com remove spaces and take an opportunity to bring home a new Nikon D7000

[Lov3fm]

all icare about is image quality

[willcitoman97]

what was the camera to the right of the d90?

[iobylliW]

@willcitoman97 looks like a d70

[jakal1591]

the sliding of your handy cam shaken up all the wax from my ears...thanks

[gliderama]

This video is about gadget geekery not photography. If you don't appreciate the D700's viewfinder then why do you need a pro camera?

[ddp0804]

Can you plz tell which one is better d300or canon d7?

[shonasam840]

@ddp0804 1. Its Canon 7D not d7.. :P

2. Go with Nikon D300s..

[Demonods]

VERY NICE VIDEO good job man !

[thecrazyunboxer505]

whats better d700 or canon 7d whitch has a better image quality thats all i care about please i begging answer

[LeonidAlexander]

Great review, but I wish you didn't move the box around because it made an awful sound I'm particularly allergic to.

[lorikzzz]

When you use the D3 series , the D700/D300 will feel like toys

[Garubolas]

how come nikon nowadays make overp[riced crap? i bought my nikon analog camera almost 20 years ago and its still owrking but my nicon DSL have broken down in less tahn 3 years. I've gone thru 3 of thier DSLR crap. It seems that NIkon design their camera to be replaced every 3 years no matter how well taken care. overpriced crap

[6481726]

Funny dolly :)

[delonge5000]

it's NOT the camera that matters.What matters is you as a photographer being in the right place freezing the right moment.A guy with a 150$ camera who shot an unexpected dramatic event is worth more than a guy with 3000$ camera who stays at home playing wii.CONSUMERIST SHEEP.

[drewmasterflex14]

@delonge5000 Not everyone that wants to make an informed decision before spending a good amount of money on a product is a "consumerist sheep". Also, while it's true that the person matters more than the camera, having a nice camera has it's own advantages. Your idealized depiction of two people is silly and depicts reality in rare cases. Photographs are not just right place, right time. Art is usually the picture itself and not just the event depicted, which takes careful planning.

[prmass1]

Why do people pronounce nikon as NIIIII-CON instead of KNEEEE-CON. Just go to the KNEEE-CON website and see the official video reviews.

[BlackAcid23]

Nice work, man.

[SkatZherKapiCat]

what is mcuh better to buy? D700? D300? or D90? Pls response. I need your answers. Gonna buy one :D

[ragnarocking]

Does the D700 feel really awkward in your hands, compared to the D90? I have average size hands -- is it something I'll get used to quickly, or are ergonomics just not one of the D700's strong points, like the D300/D90? No local camera store stocks this beast, so the only way I can get one of these D700s in my hands is by renting it off the internet for $270 (which I'd like to avoid, of course). Thanks

[geomox4]

@ragnarocking I think the D700 feels great. It is heavier than my D90 without the battery grip on it. But if you have a grip on the D90 it's almost the same. I have big hands so I bought Camera Armor for my D90 and I love it. The D700 doesn't seem to need it. A friend just got a D300s and I didn't like the feel at all compared to the other two. If the D700 is what you want I don't think you'll regret it.

[ragnarocking]

@geomox4

thanks for the reply - I pulled the trigger on the D700 + bg last week and you're right... I don't regret it. It does feel slightly "different", though, not awkward.

[dianosa]

dude, thanx... u saved my life n now i owned the d90. maybe someday if i got extra money i'll go to the 300s... thanks once again ur reviews ROCKS!

[wverge57]

The Chrome shutter button on the D90 is classy and stylish. How could anyone think flat black plastic looks better than Chrome??? I always thought they made a mistake putting the cheap, tacky plastic button on the more expensive cameras.

[wverge57]

I own two D90's and have tried out both the D300 and the D700. I prefer the D90's handling to either of the others. Those of you looking to buy a Nikon DSLR should hold each of these in your hands a little while before you shell out up to 3 times the dough for one of the other bricks. The D700 is big and heavy. Over 50% heavier than the D90. Many people mistake heavy for Pro and light for Cheap. Try each out in a store first.

[007Hunkguy]

I just bought nikon D300s. What size of lens works better for wide view and in darker area.

[jimbotunale]

wow, is that all yours?

[mikerumbaua]

I have been trying to nail down these differences for a long time.

for you which one is the best,.i will buy soon,..please let me know,..

Many thanks!

[GR3ML1N0]

@mikerumbaua D700 is the best!

[FrodoDojo]

Excellent!!!

I have been trying to nail down these differences for a long time.

Many thanks!

[edamps2002]

what video cam did you use for this video? thanks!! this is a very nice review

[TimR1ca]

what was the 4th camera next to the D90 at the far right?

[iMatsR]

It is a D70.

[thenewey]

Nice review

[bollwerkman]

5 stars mate! Superb video.

[stavrophotography]

I meant to ask. I know live view tends to eat up the battery. How does each camera perform in that regard?

[stavrophotography]

I want to upgrade from the d50 to one of these. Which one would you recommend? I do portrait and working with models and people in general. fast action aviation and sports. nature,landscape,band and general photography.

[REFORMEDSTUDIOS]

It really depends on how much you`re willing to spend. I just the D90, with a 18-200mm VR11 Lens, and I love it for about 700.00 for camera, Lens was 800.00,. The D300 is about 1,700.00, it`s weather proofed, shoots mor FPS. I couldn`t go into all the details here but for the biggest bang for your buck the D90 is a great camera. If you`re a professional I would probably do for the D300, if money is no option go for the D700...

[vancouverdogdowncast]

i have the d90 and it withstands rain just fine. the d300 is just not worth it in my opinion. the quality of the image is exactly the same as d90. the d700 is only thing i would consider in the future, but im waiting for a d700x :)

[geomox4]

@vancouverdogdowncast Do you have anything covering your D90 in the rain? I'm always afraid of getting mine wet. This is the first camera I've owned that is not weather proof. You know how the owners guide reads, Not to wet, Not to hot, Not to cold. I'm surprised they don't tell you to keep it wrapped in bubble wrap. At room temperature, of course.

[dragnarxx]

there is no diffrence u hav nikon d40 or nikon d700 because if u just have lot's of money and want to ''Look like photograph'', u can't do beautiful photos.. I see that many people think, that they will do better photos with seorius nikon d700 or canon 5d..

[1individeo]

the Canon 5D Mark III actually has better video at night than Most video Cameras.

[lybones]

I love my D90!. The next Nikon legacy.

[1individeo]

Good camera but Video is bad

[borozonx]

de eso nada,hace muy buen video

[humlakullen]

@lybones. Same here:-)! After having done a lot of research before I bought my first DSLR, I finally decided to get the D90. Best decision I ever made...

[wiggyster]

At first I was going to get the D300, but after lengthy research the D700 seems like the more sensible plan.

D300 noise is a fair bit worse than the D700.

Only thing I wish the D700 had is dual SD/CF slot.

Video mode? Who cares, just buy a Kodak Zi6 for £70, which shoots 720p and better sound quality than the D300s.

Also the fact the D700 actually has the exact same image quality as the D3x for 1/3 the price is great.

[DemonicGenocide]

D3x has twice the resolution. and the advantage of having video on a dslr is the fact that u can shoot video with different lenses etc.

[wiggyster]

Twice the resolution, but a stupidly small ISO range, and slow FPS. Unless you're printing HUGE photos, virtually every week it's un-needed.

Nikon D-SLR's still suck at video, jello effect is overwhelming and the built in microphones suck.

A ~£300 dedicated camcorder will be full HD, 70x optical zoom plus have built in 80+GB HDD.

Video on D-SLRs is still a gimmick, but admittedly okay for capturing the odd moment.

[DemonicGenocide]

you're forgetting the fact that DSLR video still has one big advantage... the lenses.

[tcr18h]

I bought the D300s (with the Nikon 10-24mm lens) but could have stretched to the D700 body. The reason being was the lenses. I'd have needed to spend a lot more to get the full frame lenses to make full use of the D700 superb performance. My long term plan is to add full frame lenses starting with the 24-70mm f2-8 and then in a few years get the D700/800 or whatever takes it's place.

[IbnSaeed]

Excellent review. Thanks alot. I was looking for making a purchase either a D90 or D5000.

[DemonicGenocide]

D90!!!! lol

[904SF]

a few questions... 1.) Doesnt the d300/d300s only have the P , S , A , M,. Modes? and the only difference between the d300 and the d300s is the video right? Like the proce is the same?

[904SF]

I have a nikon d60. After I learn the fundamentals of photography what would be a good camera to upgrade to?

[DemonicGenocide]

d90 is a fantastic camera

[904SF]

so if I were to take a picture with the Canon 50D and a picture with the Nikon D90, the picture quality wouldnt be TOTALLY different right?

[DemonicGenocide]

I've never used a 50d but they have a higher resolution. All I know is if you're looking for a NIKON(!) then the D90 is a fantastic camera for the money. I've used one quite a bit and for £700 or whatever it is these days its fantastic. semi-pro body for entry level prices. I'm concidering getting one as a second body. oh and it has hd video remember.

[nocturnus1985]

wrong.

[nocturnus1985]

sorry,you are wright:)

[xjoncamposx]

The 40D is better than the 50D and the D90 is better than the 40D.

[904SF]

How is the 40D better than the 50D? The 50D is the 40D's successor.

[xjoncamposx]

How about you do a bit of research and try them both out.

[royraiden]

And has worse image quality than the 40d.

[Xyb3rTeCh]

i own a 50D and i think the bump on the MP made the images prone to noise than the 40D

[royraiden]

The way I see it the really successor to the 40D is the 7D(even though it should be in a different category).The 50D was just an improvement on features and higher MP, but that comes at a price.Anyone one owning a 40D should not consider upgrading to a 50D.The difference in features just does not worth it.

[amrulkareem]

i bought my d300s and it is superbbb. the buttons are similar with d700 only it has video, HD 720

[904SF]

so whats the difference betweed d300s o and d700?

[ToxicBear]

without the battery grip the D700 shoots at 5fps, the d300s shoots at 7fps. the d300s does 720p video while the d700 is just for photos. the d300s has a cropped sensor while the d700 has a full frame one, which means u need decent quality lenses to go along with it (£1000 upwards).

[Cfbien]

Great review. I am looking to upgrade from my D50 and was torn between the D300 and the D700. I had not even considered the D90. BTW what does the "S" stand for in D300S???

[904SF]

idk? nikon just thought it would sound cool? lol :P:P

[NikonPhotoShoot]

Did you get the D300S Yet?

Can't wait to see your review.

[PRAGMATICIST]

hey, nice videos, i wanted to ask whether the door latch in teh d90 is a real problem? have u ever foind it to just open up wen u trying to take fotos? is it something that hiders teh overall quality of the camera like the olympus 520?

[Bader88]

I have the D90 ... no its not a problem the door latch never opened by mistake

[Sh1n1ngForc3]

Yup! Already pre-ordered. When I get it in I will compare the D5000 and the D300s to show what Nikon has done with there menu systems etc.

[NAGULNR2]

@Sh1n1ngForc3 i am planning on going FX but i gotta ask u a question i am used to the featherlight d5000 will the weight of the d700 really bother me that much?

[roger767]

are you gonna get the D300s?

[ToxicBear]

brilliant review!! i'm currently trying to decide whether i should go for a d300 or d700. this review helps a lot in knowing its key differences. thanks :)

[ruderuud]

Nice sliding system you have

[szugic]

great review!!

p.s. Did I hear a babu voice? :D

[Visualantis]

The D90 Video mode is made for people who are shooting stills and find something that really shoot me shot in motion. For instance if your shooting a tiger in the wild and it jump on you, the video mode might come in handy to explain your lost arm or such.

But it's not a replacement of video cameras. It's an option that you have at your hand when needed.

But it's my reason to get the D90. I have plenty of situations in which i wish I had a video camera at hand. I am a DP and a HD cam is heavy

[MiglianinoFilms]

@Visualantis

"I wish I had a videocamera at hand"..

Well, if the infamous tiger jumps on you and eats your arms I wonder how could you hand the camera then :P

[rwilling]

I enjoyed this review very much. you focus on the relevant stuff that have not already been discussed in other videos. I already have the d300, so it couldn't help me, but it was quite interesting anyways to see how well the competition does. a confusing thing to me was that the aspect ratio of your videos. they are hugely distorted so that I don't even recognize the d300 as one. the camera-shift actually was quite hilarious. loved that. keep on doing great reviews. I appreciate. :)

[wilbertohernandez]

Thank you for the very informative review!!!

[cizmthemantiz]

Nikon D300 is the best! Most ergonomic, bang for your buck camera that does not fool the shooter by drowning him with all these bells and whistles! Nikon D300 is the PERFECT camera!

[nya13]

The camera slide left to right is funny!haha

[retepvosnul]

Why can't a guy talking all camera not get the freaking aspect ratio for online vid right ? the distortion is horrible.

[001FJ]

Thank you again for the helpful video. If you still have the D700, is it possible to do a video on its operation, e.g.: speed of focus on moving objects such as children, how well it expose the scenes, etc.? I know it might be too much to ask but I think many people will appreciate it :) (If you could use a lens like the 50mm f1.8 that would be even more awesome!)

[Hieuy772]

GREAT GREAT GREAT review i currently have the D90 maybe upgrading to a D700 Soon What do you think

[ZalaTunzi1]

thanks, a good service you rendered, much appreciated.

[RamboHH]

Very Useful!

Thanks for this I currently own a D40 but I am changing to an D90 or D300 !

D700 maybeee ;) if my budget says OK :]

but D90 or D300 for sure! I am still need to think about which to take! This is a very useful review!!!

Going to watch all !!! THANKS MATE! GOOD JOB!

Going to watch for now UEFA CUP Hamburg - City ;) GO Hamburg!!!

[sacredgeometry]

how do you feel about the cf car compartment? have you ever had issues with its design compared to the d300...whats the sealing like?

does it feel more solid than the d300? becuase the d3 cerainly does.

[DevilsCuz]

Great videos man. I'm a huge fan of Nikon and I would have to say I'm very impressed with the D90. Such a great camera for it's size.

[fustah]

What exactly does the mirror lockup function for? Beside cleaning the sensor. Thanks.

[Mystyfikator69]

It's for reducing camera shake. You know... once you press the shutter buton the mirror goes up, camera have time to lose vibrations and then wait for second shutter button press to open shutter and expose sensor. It's a very good function especially with the long exposures.

[sacredgeometry]

and wonderful for macro work

[vagnervagulak]

nice video man.... i just bought a d90 because of the cheap price compared to the others. if have could bought a d300 or more but i really did not need it.... thanks for your video.

[Sh1n1ngForc3]

its a good choice if you don't need the 6 fps and want a slightly better low light high ISO performance. The autofocus may not have 51 points but it still beats some of Canon's high end focusing systems.

[sacredgeometry]

unless you need the durability the d90 i would say being a d300 owner is a better camera overall

[Tomeperuser]

Thank you very much for this swell explanation. I have a D90 and am in the process of learning about Nikons. Your clear and concise help was great; now I'm going to your Part II.....Tome

[Sh1n1ngForc3]

glad you found it useful

[mavrockk7]

is it worth buying the d90 over the d80?

[Sh1n1ngForc3]

The D90 is a huge improvement when compared to the D80. In fact it has slightly better high ISO performance when compared with the more expensive D300 (although its very hard to tell). Definitely shell out the extra cash for the D90 you won't regret it.

[richsmile376]

i have to agree with u sh1n1ngforc3. i have held the three cameras and when it comes to handling i am most comfortable with the d300. nice vid bro

[Sh1n1ngForc3]

thanks for the feedback. I'm glad you agree.

[Sh1n1ngForc3]

Exactly Pedro. Thanks for your comments.

[pedrojorgeclaro]

I have a D90, is real that she (a she :D my "piri") heats up, but is not that huge deal. last month i shoot a presentation 5X5minutes=24 and was litle heat.. couldnt tell the diference if it was my hand sweting or the camera...for me not an issue i think its a good camera comparing features vs price

[Sh1n1ngForc3]

The D90 CMOS sensor heats up when it is exposed and processing that much info and light for an extended period and so must shut down after 5 minutes of continuous filming. It is not a file size limitation or anything like that although you must have the appropriate amount of memory.

[Atlixco1984]

Why do you only get to shoot 5 minutes of hd video? im sorry if this is a dumb question but id like to know...