The "What Camera Should Darren Butterworth Get?" thread!

[Darren Butterworth]

Thanks Stephen DPReview is a great site.

Daz

[Krzysztof M]

Darren,

There's another aspect, in my opinion more important in planespotting than colour (though as Mr Browneye said the D300 doesn't really require any adjustments in Photoshop. Same goes for skin colour rendition, the blueish cast of old models is long fixed). I'm talking about speed.

The Nikon D300 in high-speed mode with AA batteries can get you 9fps with 100pics burst at full 12.3MP (tried and timed myself to find mine can do 9fps while Nikon advertises 8-8.5fps in high-speed).

Now compare this with 3.9fps from Canon 5D Mk II with max 78pics, or 6.3fps at high speed from the 50D. D300 is nearly 50% faster than 50D, which matters.

But obviously the lens will be the ultimate factor. Basically only 4 serious telephoto zoom lenses really exist, Canon's 70-200 2.8 L IS vs Nikon's 70-200 2.8 VR which are on the same highest level. On the longer side, Canon's 100-400 IS is equivalent to Nikon's 80-400 VR. While optically both are same, Canon is USM so focuses instantly while the Nikon is a pig and is slower.

Hope this helps.

Edit: Oh, about that photo. Canon has produced 30 million lenses while Nikon has sold 40 million. See, the way they make their promo shots really means nothing.

[NickN]

Pentax.

[David M]

Canon has produced 30 million lenses while Nikon has sold 40 million. See, the way they make their promo shots really means nothing.

Maybe Canon lenses don't break as much?

*ducks from all Nikon users*

David.M.

[Grahame Hutchison]

Today I was shooting some product pack shots in our refrigerated warehouse, it was -5 degrees C and the D300 with Nikon's 70-200 2.8 VR and SB-800 Speedlight functioned perfectly. Fortunately it only took 20 minutes for the shoot as I was wearing a short sleeved shirt.

The D300 specification says Temperature: 0-40C/32-104F, Humidity: under 85% (no condensation)

[Andrew McLaughlin]

Originally Posted by David M

Maybe Canon lenses don't break as much?

*ducks from all Nikon users*

David.M.

Looking for a high five emoticon...!

[Steve V]

Considering that the general consensus appears to be Canon, this means that you probably have a greater pool of people to borrow lenses from

[Nigel C]

Originally Posted by Andrew McLaughlin

Looking for a high five emoticon...!

Will this do?


Or this?


Or maybe?


This might be the one?

[Darren Butterworth]

I Got the 50D

Very happy to say that I wend with the 50D. Thanks everyone for their advice. I think I got a good deal, but it's too late now.
50D with 18-200 lens, 5yr warranty, Inca tripod, Sandisk ExtreemeIII 8gb card, spare battery and Lowepro slingshot bag on 3yr interest free for $2700.

I've got a mate who is a pro with abot 9 lens' that he says I can borrow until I can afford my own.

Thank you again for your help and i can't wait to get to the mound to get some tips.

Thanks

Daz

[Nigel C]

Sounds like a nice buy. Congrats on the Canon!

See above post for appropriate emoticons!