Originally Posted by
farmer_rob
Roo, Why wouldn't you be happy with the d300s? The d7000 is not a replacement for the d300 series. IMO it lies between the d90 and the d300 in useability/functions. However, it has better tech than the d90 (more AF points, newer metering) and a newer sensor than both the d90 and the d300 (higher ISO, more MP). IMO, the d300s will be replaced before the d7000 and if the d7000 is a guide, the d300s replacement will be a great camera.
BTW, Focus Area and AF-A/AF-S/AF-C can be set by a button and the command dials (button is in center of Autofocus/manual lever on the front of the camera). You can program the ae lock to be "focus on". DOF preview is on the front of the camera too.