The D300s is a little brother to the D3S, built like a tank, and it produces great images! Everyone always wants the greatest and latest. What matters is how well you use the tool in your craft.
Could not agree more. Older camer just means you have to work a little harder to get great shots. I think starting with an older camera will make a person a better photographer as you have to think more
Thanks for the review. I picked up a D300s and 50mm AF-D lens a couple of years back after a long break from photography. It’s a great camera for the price, even if they currently aren’t as cheap as a few years ago. I’ve since moved on to a more modern mirrorless camera (selling the D300s to make space), but may pick one up again to pair with my F100.
I picked up a body only D300s from CEX for £115. I had the lens on a F70, 28-85 is a great lens. Then went on the CEX website and bought a 35-70 that’s my go to lens. I love it.
My D300 has a bunch of dead pixels on the sensor so I seldom use it anymore but it was a great camera and weather sealed as well.Wanted to use it on my older AFD lenses along with my D700 but I got a used Zfc to replace it. Maybe the 300s has a different sensor because it has video. Good review. Regards Gerry
I think the main difference between to D300 and D300s was video and slightly faster continuous shooting. I fond I'm very heavy rian the top lcd can fog up a bit but does not affect the camera.
Dead pixels is no problem if you shoot in raw. When you import raw files in lightroom it automatically takes care on any dead or stuck pixels. Does not work with jpeg so use raw.
Yep, I have more older cameras such as a D700, D3x which have developed dead pixels but lightroom saves the day. Or you can remap your sensor at a Nikon service point but when you shoot in raw no problemo.
Thank you so much for telling me that I had no idea that Lightroom did that. I’ve never used it but I always shoot in raw anyways. Now I can use my D300 again it was a great camera and still is. We live in a throwaway society, and I hate to throw anything away. But last few months I bought a Nikon Zfc and that sensor is much better in low light than my D3 hundred was. 1600 ISO was the max for that camera before it started to get really noisy. Although apparently the new Noise software is excellent and takes away all the noise so there’s obviously hope for that camera but I sure enjoy shootingwith Zfc, it’s just like my old Nikon FE camera which I shot with for years on film. Regards Gerry
The D300s is a little brother to the D3S, built like a tank, and it produces great images! Everyone always wants the greatest and latest. What matters is how well you use the tool in your craft.
Could not agree more. Older camer just means you have to work a little harder to get great shots. I think starting with an older camera will make a person a better photographer as you have to think more
Thanks for the review. I picked up a D300s and 50mm AF-D lens a couple of years back after a long break from photography. It’s a great camera for the price, even if they currently aren’t as cheap as a few years ago. I’ve since moved on to a more modern mirrorless camera (selling the D300s to make space), but may pick one up again to pair with my F100.
It has been a great camera for me getting into photography. I'm looking to upgrade to a d750 this year
I picked up a body only D300s from CEX for £115. I had the lens on a F70, 28-85 is a great lens. Then went on the CEX website and bought a 35-70 that’s my go to lens. I love it.
And the 35-70 was £15
I have got most of my lens from CEX. You cam find so great deals. How are you finding the D300S
@@ScottTraynor absolutely love it. I’ve taken some amazing photos with it here is South Shropshire. I’m saving for a zoom lens.
My D300 has a bunch of dead pixels on the sensor so I seldom use it anymore but it was a great camera and weather sealed as well.Wanted to use it on my older AFD lenses along with my D700 but I got a used Zfc to replace it. Maybe the 300s has a different sensor because it has video. Good review. Regards Gerry
I think the main difference between to D300 and D300s was video and slightly faster continuous shooting. I fond I'm very heavy rian the top lcd can fog up a bit but does not affect the camera.
Dead pixels is no problem if you shoot in raw. When you import raw files in lightroom it automatically takes care on any dead or stuck pixels. Does not work with jpeg so use raw.
Did not know light room did that automatically. That's really good.
Yep, I have more older cameras such as a D700, D3x which have developed dead pixels but lightroom saves the day. Or you can remap your sensor at a Nikon service point but when you shoot in raw no problemo.
Thank you so much for telling me that I had no idea that Lightroom did that. I’ve never used it but I always shoot in raw anyways. Now I can use my D300 again it was a great camera and still is. We live in a throwaway society, and I hate to throw anything away. But last few months I bought a Nikon Zfc and that sensor is much better in low light than my D3 hundred was. 1600 ISO was the max for that camera before it started to get really noisy. Although apparently the new Noise software is excellent and takes away all the noise so there’s obviously hope for that camera but I sure enjoy shootingwith Zfc, it’s just like my old Nikon FE camera which I shot with for years on film. Regards Gerry
Even though it's old, the Nikon D300s is still very sharp. Much better than canon
It is a really good camera. I love it. What do you use?
@@ScottTraynor d90 sir. Even though I have the money to upgrade to a higher camera, I don't like it