New camera thoughts

[colinl]

Stories can certainly develop a momentum of their own on the net. This one wasn't that much of a concern. There are a stack of happy D7000 owners around here.

I thought either way would get me a good camera, what I was struggling with was which would suit my needs best, as they were very similar prices. I don't get to buy a camera often, but then none of do I suppose

[N*A*M]

congrats
i think the D7000 is hard to get and slightly overpriced at the moment, making D300s quite a bargain

the D300s is a helluva camera so don't even think twice about what could've been with other choices
good move on the SB600 too

[farmer_rob]

Hope you like it.

[rellik666]

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.

I understand that Rob, it seems the price point has brought the D7000 into direct competition with the D300s rather than the lower end of the market. All I was trying to say is that there are other things to look at rather than ISO performance at ISO 9million or whatever it is.....(and one a side note, i have never used anything about 1600 and then that was rare....how many everyday users need ISO whatever???), and pixel count....

i think the D7000 is hard to get and slightly overpriced at the moment, making D300s quite a bargain

Should have just said this......

[farmer_rob]

dpreview rate the d7000 just behind the d300s - . The price is distorted because the d7000 is new and the d300s has been out for a while - if you look at the RRP, I think you will find there is still a big gap in Nikon's eyes. Taking Nikon US's prices - as they are on the website - d300s US$1,699.95, d7000 US$1,199.95 and d90 US$899.95. $US500 premium for d300s.

[colinl]

It was the price aspect that fuelled my initial thoughts regarding these two cameras. I think that the impending up grade for the d300s may have impacted on pricing too and some places might be trying to move their older stock. The d300s that I've ordered was actually cheaper than the d7000's I was looking at.

[colinl]

Well the new camera and flash arrived. It looks and feels great! The battery is on charge and I'm on holidays for six weeks, so I'm really exited about getting out and using it.

Thanks for all the feedback guys.