I first saw this video about 3 years ago and that started my relationship with Used Photo Pro, and the D300. The D300 is an awesome camera with outstanding results for cheap. In those 3 years I have bought about $15000 worth of all kinds of used gear from UPP and I now have 5 D300 bodies. Anyone who says that 12MP is not enough for great images is just full of shit. I can say that beyond a doubt, I am a big fan of the D300 and what it is capable of producing. I have read that based on 1) printer ability and 2) the limits of the human eye to see detail anything over 16MP is a waste of money if you do not intent to crop heavily in post production.A side note here, there are CF card adapters that enable you to use SD cards. Thanks Ken for introducing me to UPP and the D300.
Got mine D300 this year in March. Less than 200 euros, around 19K clicks on it, full kit with package and stuff, this thihg is really like new. Combined it with 50mm 1.4 ai nikkor, bought for 80 bucks on ebay. And this combo delivers absolutely stunning images, I was really impressed... I mean it costs combined less then average smartphone and it completely beats the crap from their fancy iphones and other garbage people tend to call "cameras" these days. What a time to live, man, what a time.
I LOVE my D300s just can not see me passing it off ever. I am sure the D300 is the same. Total Tanks and such a n ice handling camera with super imo weight and balance. My D7100 is great but somehow just can not match the 'classic feel' and shooting of my D300s. Bloody cheap and excellent deal there...crazy.
I'm agree with you, I have D7100 too but I think D300 is more rewarding for many moments of challenging photography ... PRO body feeling to the hands...and right controls in the right places
Just stumbled across this old video but had to comment. I'm an amateur photographer, got serious about cameras when the D300 first came out. Went to, at the time, the only camera shop around and held and played with LOT's of cameras at the shop. After discussing all my different type's of photo's I would be taking, such as low light wildlife my selection got narrowed down drastically. The D300 was still on the list. It felt really good in my hands compared to the other plastic cameras and took outstanding photo's. So I picked up the D300 with a 50mm, 18-200mm, 150-500mm and a SB800. I still love it and would not get rid of it or upgrade any time soon. I've taken all kinds of photo's with my setup including family wedding pics and they loved them. Could not tell that an amateur took them instead of a pro. Sad thing, I paid $1,500 for the D300 when new.
I have a D700 and use of my brother's D300. Both are great cameras (the D700 is still far superior); however the D300's low light performance is awful! MY first every camera (a D3100) was better. I Would say that the D300 is great at everything except low light... Another great video Ken!
I love my D300. It's been replaced by a D800, then a D810 and now a D850, but I can't see myself parting with it. It takes wonderful shots It's survived drenching rains and has always been reliable and a pleasure to use.
For any beginner who wants a good professional camera on the cheap, a D300(s) is an excellent choice. Do not ignore the kind of value these cameras represent! I have thought about selling mine, but I can't get what it is worth to me. It will make a great backup to my new D500.
The D300 blew me away.....then I got the D700/D4/Df etc......but the D300 was my first DSLR that I really enjoyed using! (And I'd had about 5 other digital cameras before that as I went digital around 1998 which was too soon! D50 was my first DSLR.)
My favorite 2 cameras ever! You can keep the D7100 and D750. Love the D3 and D4! Not impressed with high pixel cameras with flip flop screens and Cry-fi.
I’m returning to photography after a 25 year break. Got a D300 for $99 with low shutter count. Even using it like a manual with iso adjust, it’s immediately familiar having shot with an 8008 as my last camera…. Bonus, all my lenses work fine. I never used af anyway for my style
I just got one with 9000 clicks for $195. I can take it go Mexico and use my TG5 for video and back up. It's also a good self defence weapon against bandidoes.
I own 2 D300. :) Just great. One of them is still used in 2020. It is not an iso beast, everything about iso 1250 is getting worse, but regarding everything else it is a beast! And I love that big lcd to this day btw
Hey Ken, I bought an excellent, used D700 several months ago, based on your recommendation and I couldn't be happier. I'd like to upgrade my D40, so is the D300 still a viable option? I had started out thinking about a D7100 or a D500, but the thought of using the same battery and grip (along with the dirt cheap price of the D300) has me looking at a D300... Where do you stand on this in 2020? Thanks!
I bought D300 instead of my d40x. It's otsanding choice. AF is much better. Also handling and controls are much better. Serial shots with mb-d10 (fits to d700) are much faster.
it is, I don't mind and I am not worried about not having a 2ndary slot. Also it'd be something I would use for wedding photography. The only thing that I worry about is the 12mp, I am in the bounderies of wondering if it could still compete in quality in today's market. Side note; I really appreciate your thoughts and your work. I tend to watch your videos on a ritual basis.
Thank you for vindicating my recent decisions. I just sold the D7200 - my primary camera on the 200-500. I'd recently purchased a used D300 with a very low shutter count as a back up....In fact hardly used it. Now will be buying a D700 to pair with a 28-300 lens. And the 200-500 will go on on the D300. So the exact set up that you're advocating here - the D700 and the D300 with the the battery grip - with a FL reach ranging from 28mm to 750mm!
Did u manage to get D700? i picked one up from Bangalore with a shutter count of 1600 😂. Not a single issue or dust or anything. Came with original box and battery also mint condition. Very happy with the purchase. In next couple of years I will procure a used D4s and D700 will be my backup camera.
I currently have a d800 and I’m looking for a second camera. Thinking of a d700 to get the advantage of bigger sensor and pair the FX lenses I already have. Or a d300 to take advantage of the “zoom” I get when paring it with FX lenses. But I still don’t know if using the fx lenses on the DX is idd a good idea or if depth of field will be affected negatively. I read a lot about the poor low light performance of the d300, but combining it with a small flash would it be good enough for shooting at parties and weddings as a second camera ? I appreciate all suggestions and comments. Thanks in advance.
I have a D300. It is a fine camera. I would think the D700 would do a little better in low light since it has an FX sensor. I haven't used mine much since I have 2 D800s and a D500 a year ago. The image quality of the D300 is really good but I know this video is 2 years old now. The D300 is made like a tank
dude.. i don"t care about movie mode or video format, have you compared the D300s & D300, are they give the identical image quality at high ISO ( 1600 / 3200 ISO ) ??? i love my D700 and need backup camera for my work. is there any reason to choose D300s over the D300 ??? thx..
If I was you I'd get another D700 as the backup. Same buttons in the same place is always faster on a shoot! And you use the same FX lenses and get the same results.
The D300 is awesome. I bought it new many years ago. Shortly after the purchase Nikon came out with the full frame D700. . (go figure). I recently bought the D810 and now shoot both when in the field. I'm still getting use to the feel of the D810 as some of the buttons and other things have changed. I highly recommend the D300.
The D300 and D300s both have three 1/3 ISO stops below ISO 200 Nikon terms it Lo1. Any issues setting the ISO to Lo1 in terms of picture quality? The D700 I believe has the same Lo settings ie lo1 (ISO100) Lo.7 (ISO125) and Lo.3 (ISO160)
@@jimidgaffigan8731 D300 is still better than a d5xxx I owned both and selled the 5200 years ago.. Got a 2nd D300 instead. Since I am not making any vids the D300s is not needed.
I got the D300 for 13 years before it broke down. Now I have the D700 and I could reuse the vertical grip and all batteries. Now I'm saving for a used D850 but maybe get a used D500 as backup.
Hey. .. I have a d5300 but I'm on a budget. I want to get another camera that supports metering on the older lenses and has a built in af motor. I really like the feel of the older lenses without all the fancy ( expensive) vr etc. Not to mention the awesome awesome Image quality from the older cheaper lens. Anyway. ..my question is d300 or d300s? Is the 200 dollar Jump to the d300s worth it?
Nikon addressed this stating that "all regional pronunciations around the world are equally correct". Source: petapixel.com/2018/09/07/the-official-way-to-pronounce-nikon/
+Theoria Apophasis At about the 4:12 mark you clearly say D7100, which is no biggie as far as bloopers go, but I'm sure a few people's ears perked up at hearing 350 dollar D7100s were available. I really appreciate the videos, by the way. You give good advice on quality gear that doesn't cost the world.
If you are mostly shooting in good light outdoors......the D700 is fantastic! If you want better low light performance you'll have to pay more....my favorite Nikon camera of all time (and I used almost all of Nikon DSLR's.....drum-roll please.......the Df!)
Hi Ken, Thanks for mentioning my favourite old camera. I forgive you for sending me a WEIRD email when I asked you to mention the old 200 & 300. However in the UK you would pay a bit more. I paid $400 for my mint D300 with 14k actuations. Kind regards Oliver PS D200 mention next?
+Theoria Apophasis Hey, what do you think about the old D2X ? For 250 dollars, 50.000 actuation, to shoot macro and "not really fast moving" wildlife :)
hi Angy PH.!!!!! I sold my D7000 and want to buy a camera used for the same price I can choose between the D700 and D7100 , which would you recommend me ? Greetings and thanks
Theoria Apophasis its hard to get CF cards for my nikon d700, which of the new sandisk CF cards can i buy? I think the d700 is not just great for portraiture. Even for street photography and photojournalism its super fast...
The D610 is a bit smaller, and newer, and more expensive. If money is no option I'd say go with the D610. I know some shooters that like theirs. I personally used the D700 for a few years and know it kicks ass, and it costs less. Both use full frame FX lenses. I used the 28-300 Nikkor lens for years but once I went to the 24-70 2.8 and 70-200 2.8 the IQ of my shots vastly improved.
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I first saw this video about 3 years ago and that started my relationship with Used Photo Pro, and the D300. The D300 is an awesome camera with outstanding results for cheap. In those 3 years I have bought about $15000 worth of all kinds of used gear from UPP and I now have 5 D300 bodies. Anyone who says that 12MP is not enough for great images is just full of shit. I can say that beyond a doubt, I am a big fan of the D300 and what it is capable of producing. I have read that based on 1) printer ability and 2) the limits of the human eye to see detail anything over 16MP is a waste of money if you do not intent to crop heavily in post production.A side note here, there are CF card adapters that enable you to use SD cards. Thanks Ken for introducing me to UPP and the D300.
Well this makes me feel like I made a solid purchase last night 👊
Got mine D300 this year in March. Less than 200 euros, around 19K clicks on it, full kit with package and stuff, this thihg is really like new. Combined it with 50mm 1.4 ai nikkor, bought for 80 bucks on ebay. And this combo delivers absolutely stunning images, I was really impressed... I mean it costs combined less then average smartphone and it completely beats the crap from their fancy iphones and other garbage people tend to call "cameras" these days. What a time to live, man, what a time.
I LOVE my D300s just can not see me passing it off ever. I am sure the D300 is the same. Total Tanks and such a n ice handling camera with super imo weight and balance. My D7100 is great but somehow just can not match the 'classic feel' and shooting of my D300s. Bloody cheap and excellent deal there...crazy.
Doesn't the D300s have 2 card slots? My D300 only has one. I think that is the big difference.
I'm agree with you, I have D7100 too but I think D300 is more rewarding for many moments of challenging photography ... PRO body feeling to the hands...and right controls in the right places
I have both a D300 and D7100. I like the images from the older camera better. Just found another D300 on EBay. 5100 clicks; $240.
D300 came out before the D700. Awesome camera. Built like a tank. Perfect match with the 17-55mm 2.8
Just stumbled across this old video but had to comment. I'm an amateur photographer, got serious about cameras when the D300 first came out. Went to, at the time, the only camera shop around and held and played with LOT's of cameras at the shop. After discussing all my different type's of photo's I would be taking, such as low light wildlife my selection got narrowed down drastically. The D300 was still on the list. It felt really good in my hands compared to the other plastic cameras and took outstanding photo's. So I picked up the D300 with a 50mm, 18-200mm, 150-500mm and a SB800. I still love it and would not get rid of it or upgrade any time soon. I've taken all kinds of photo's with my setup including family wedding pics and they loved them. Could not tell that an amateur took them instead of a pro. Sad thing, I paid $1,500 for the D300 when new.
I have a D700 and use of my brother's D300. Both are great cameras (the D700 is still far superior); however the D300's low light performance is awful! MY first every camera (a D3100) was better. I Would say that the D300 is great at everything except low light...
Another great video Ken!
I just got a sweet deal on a d300s with 7k shutters for $400. Getting back into photography now just looking to start with a 50mm 1.8g
I'm still using mine, now that the D500 is out (I know it has been for a while) I'm sort of tempted but I'm still taking damn fine shots with it
I love my D300. It's been replaced by a D800, then a D810 and now a D850, but I can't see myself parting with it. It takes wonderful shots It's survived drenching rains and has always been reliable and a pleasure to use.
For any beginner who wants a good professional camera on the cheap, a D300(s) is an excellent choice. Do not ignore the kind of value these cameras represent! I have thought about selling mine, but I can't get what it is worth to me. It will make a great backup to my new D500.
The D300 blew me away.....then I got the D700/D4/Df etc......but the D300 was my first DSLR that I really enjoyed using! (And I'd had about 5 other digital cameras before that as I went digital around 1998 which was too soon! D50 was my first DSLR.)
My favorite 2 cameras ever! You can keep the D7100 and D750. Love the D3 and D4! Not impressed with high pixel cameras with flip flop screens and Cry-fi.
the d300 produce colorful image (more red growth), love the skin tone of d300
Fuji S5 is amazing too!
Hi Ken. Do you recommend the 70-300mm Vr for the D700?! I'm on a budget and can't afford other expensive zoom lenses. Thanks
I’m returning to photography after a 25 year break. Got a D300 for $99 with low shutter count. Even using it like a manual with iso adjust, it’s immediately familiar having shot with an 8008 as my last camera…. Bonus, all my lenses work fine. I never used af anyway for my style
I just got one with 9000 clicks for $195.
I can take it go Mexico and use my TG5 for video and back up.
It's also a good self defence weapon against bandidoes.
YOu can get a D200 for $125 off ebay. They are still fantastic cameras if you dont shoot low light
modernphotographer I have a D200 too. It's still pretty good.
I own 2 D300. :) Just great. One of them is still used in 2020. It is not an iso beast, everything about iso 1250 is getting worse, but regarding everything else it is a beast! And I love that big lcd to this day btw
Hey Ken,
I bought an excellent, used D700 several months ago, based on your recommendation and I couldn't be happier. I'd like to upgrade my D40, so is the D300 still a viable option? I had started out thinking about a D7100 or a D500, but the thought of using the same battery and grip (along with the dirt cheap price of the D300) has me looking at a D300... Where do you stand on this in 2020? Thanks!
I bought D300 instead of my d40x. It's otsanding choice. AF is much better. Also handling and controls are much better. Serial shots with mb-d10 (fits to d700) are much faster.
i got my d300 a few weeks ago for 150 bucks. mint.
Nikon d300 was my first Nikon. Then up graded to a d700.
Which Canon was the direct competition for the D300 / D300s? Was it the 7D?
Yep the 7D
This is a advert even if this guy is unpaid it is still nothing but a advert
would you still recommend the Nikon D700 now in 2017 as a 2nd camera?
how cheap u find one for? for portraiture yes….amazing camera
it is, I don't mind and I am not worried about not having a 2ndary slot. Also it'd be something I would use for wedding photography. The only thing that I worry about is the 12mp, I am in the bounderies of wondering if it could still compete in quality in today's market.
Side note; I really appreciate your thoughts and your work. I tend to watch your videos on a ritual basis.
12mp is plenty if u don't do crop.
Thank you for vindicating my recent decisions. I just sold the D7200 - my primary camera on the 200-500. I'd recently purchased a used D300 with a very low shutter count as a back up....In fact hardly used it. Now will be buying a D700 to pair with a 28-300 lens. And the 200-500 will go on on the D300. So the exact set up that you're advocating here - the D700 and the D300 with the the battery grip - with a FL reach ranging from 28mm to 750mm!
Did u manage to get D700? i picked one up from Bangalore with a shutter count of 1600 😂. Not a single issue or dust or anything. Came with original box and battery also mint condition. Very happy with the purchase. In next couple of years I will procure a used D4s and D700 will be my backup camera.
should I buy a D700 in 2018 just just the have a FULL FRAME.. is it worth it.. photo only no need for video
If you have money to invest in lenses, yes.
I owned the D700 and end up selling it. Low light is horrible. I switched over to Sony and never looked back.
I currently have a d800 and I’m looking for a second camera. Thinking of a d700 to get the advantage of bigger sensor and pair the FX lenses I already have. Or a d300 to take advantage of the “zoom” I get when paring it with FX lenses. But I still don’t know if using the fx lenses on the DX is idd a good idea or if depth of field will be affected negatively.
I read a lot about the poor low light performance of the d300, but combining it with a small flash would it be good enough for shooting at parties and weddings as a second camera ?
I appreciate all suggestions and comments. Thanks in advance.
Got both still in 2021, and I still love them!
I have a D300. It is a fine camera. I would think the D700 would do a little better in low light since it has an FX sensor. I haven't used mine much since I have 2 D800s and a D500 a year ago. The image quality of the D300 is really good but I know this video is 2 years old now. The D300 is made like a tank
if the camera made very good pictures two years ago, then it still does that today. I just bought it.;-)
@@ScaramouchedaVinci Thank you!
dude.. i don"t care about movie mode or video format, have you compared the D300s & D300, are they give the identical image quality at high ISO ( 1600 / 3200 ISO ) ???
i love my D700 and need backup camera for my work. is there any reason to choose D300s over the D300 ???
thx..
If I was you I'd get another D700 as the backup. Same buttons in the same place is always faster on a shoot! And you use the same FX lenses and get the same results.
The D300 is awesome. I bought it new many years ago. Shortly after the purchase Nikon came out with the full frame D700. . (go figure). I recently bought the D810 and now shoot both when in the field. I'm still getting use to the feel of the D810 as some of the buttons and other things have changed. I highly recommend the D300.
+OBXKEV $230 is a "no duhhh" for some peeps. :)
$230 with 6 months warranty from Used Photo Pro (317) 536-1805
+Theoria Apophasis - I may have to buy another for sparing purposes. I wish that were the price when I bought it. (lol)
hehehehe, thats pretty damn cheap
make a great (cheap) Xmas gift :P
Just got a D300s with 44k shutter clicks for 80 dollars from Craigslist... sometimes I forget how time kills the value of digital cameras.
Ken's the Fujimoto guy now... BOOO!! Lol! Just kidding Ken..
The D300 and D300s both have three 1/3 ISO stops below ISO 200 Nikon terms it Lo1. Any issues setting the ISO to Lo1 in terms of picture quality? The D700 I believe has the same Lo settings ie lo1 (ISO100) Lo.7 (ISO125) and Lo.3 (ISO160)
Thanks for the website. I just found the camera body that I want for really cheap. THANKS!!!
I have a D300s and so does my friend. We will not part with them.
Ever.
@@jimidgaffigan8731 D300 is still better than a d5xxx I owned both and selled the 5200 years ago.. Got a 2nd D300 instead. Since I am not making any vids the D300s is not needed.
I got the D300 for 13 years before it broke down. Now I have the D700 and I could reuse the vertical grip and all batteries. Now I'm saving for a used D850 but maybe get a used D500 as backup.
Hey. .. I have a d5300 but I'm on a budget. I want to get another camera that supports metering on the older lenses and has a built in af motor. I really like the feel of the older lenses without all the fancy ( expensive) vr etc. Not to mention the awesome awesome Image quality from the older cheaper lens. Anyway. ..my question is d300 or d300s? Is the 200 dollar Jump to the d300s worth it?
Matthew Emillio yes if you want additional video and and additional SD card slot. It's worth the additional amount.
Rodel Castillo thanks, I actually decided to hold off on buying a camera.
I see these for around $140 dollars now in FULL working order. Amazing dealsssss
They basically look completely the same without the battery grip
Got one for 300 with 35mm 1.8 g lens. Fuckin love mine
What eyecup does your D700 has?
How does the Nikon D300s compare with subsequent Nikons up to the D500?
Unfortunately, both have the AA filter.
Would love to know your opinion on the Canon 85mm f1.2 here in England it's £2,800!! Personally I think it's a waste why these crazy prices?
Stop pronouncing Nikon Wrong.
Nikon addressed this stating that "all regional pronunciations around the world are equally correct".
Source: petapixel.com/2018/09/07/the-official-way-to-pronounce-nikon/
Just bought a D300 to go along with my D700 awesome bit of kit
Which is good nikon d700 or D300 or D7000?
D7200
Tats mean you ain't serious...just playing...
Does it take dx lens
Yes. the D300 uses DX lenses. The D700 uses FX lenses (for best results).
Just bought one for $100. Portrait Innovations went out of business.
I just picked up a D300s, vertical grip and lens for $400 CDN! Only 20000 clicks on it.
What about the D300s? worth it?
If you say exquisite more more f*cking time..LMAO:)
Hello Ken Can i replace my d7000 with d300s?
my d7000 is providing me soft images even after fine tuning.
Angry, in 2020 would you recommend an used D700 for my first FX
with what budget?
@@KenTheoriaApophasis I have about 2000.
for what use?
@@KenTheoriaApophasis I use my D300s for Sports and action stuff. Would like better Low light performance.
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh, used D500 for sports action
Where the hell can I get a d7100 for $350?
+patio87 nowhere
i said D7000
+Theoria Apophasis At about the 4:12 mark you clearly say D7100, which is no biggie as far as bloopers go, but I'm sure a few people's ears perked up at hearing 350 dollar D7100s were available. I really appreciate the videos, by the way. You give good advice on quality gear that doesn't cost the world.
whoops, i guess i did :P
thanks ,this video help me ,I like a old Nikon camera
One question I've had is why do many camera, as the d300, have to goto the boost setting for higher ISO, not just native?
I changed my eyecup to his recommendation nikon dmk-17 I think
Подари мне одну в Россию, зачем тебе 2 камеры Американец? Хоть кропнутую, хоть полнокадровую. А я тебе взамен русские народные книги вышлю и сувениры.
because i lived there
Is the 700 still good today?
If you are mostly shooting in good light outdoors......the D700 is fantastic! If you want better low light performance you'll have to pay more....my favorite Nikon camera of all time (and I used almost all of Nikon DSLR's.....drum-roll please.......the Df!)
Yes.
Hi Ken, Thanks for mentioning my favourite old camera. I forgive you for sending me a WEIRD email when I asked you to mention the old 200 & 300. However in the UK you would pay a bit more. I paid $400 for my mint D300 with 14k actuations. Kind regards Oliver
PS D200 mention next?
Tenho D750, D300, D5100...e no dia a dia, uso a D300
how do you compare d300 vs d750?
Besides both being a DSLR, they don't really have anything in common.
My holiday gift to me :)
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+Theoria Apophasis Hey, what do you think about the old D2X ? For 250 dollars, 50.000 actuation, to shoot macro and "not really fast moving" wildlife :)
Agreed Ken. If you can't stretch to a D7100 then get the D300. Amazing value
+RCPHOTOMAN $230 with 6 months warranty from Used Photo Pro (317) 536-1805
D7000 series are not in the D300 league
Camera will Go through FUCK HELL and Back Trust Me !!
Would you buy one with a high shutter count? Say 100,000+?
+Sean Sutton WHICH CAMERA?????
only if the price is right, but yes.
which camera
D300 $259 106,000 actuations
hi Angy PH.!!!!! I sold my D7000 and want to buy a camera used for the same price I can choose between the D700 and D7100 , which would you recommend me ? Greetings and thanks
for what use?????? Refurb D7100 for about $490 would be best
+Theoria Apophasis editorial and fashion!!
ohhhhh, if not much cropping the D700 for portraiture
+Theoria Apophasis tks!!!!
Theoria Apophasis its hard to get CF cards for my nikon d700, which of the new sandisk CF cards can i buy? I think the d700 is not just great for portraiture. Even for street photography and photojournalism its super fast...
Would you buy a d700 with a shutter count of 142,000 and is in very good condition?
at what price?
£457
£457, which is about $600. I what to use it for portrait photography. Can the D700 shutter last longer than 150,000? Thanks for replying back to me
I got my d700 a few months back for that price with 30k on the shutter count, the less used examples are to be found Oluwatosin.
I scored one for $250!
$230 wow
Hey angry man what would
You recommend me nikon d610 vs D700?? Have a great day! Thanks in advance
The D610 is a bit smaller, and newer, and more expensive. If money is no option I'd say go with the D610. I know some shooters that like theirs. I personally used the D700 for a few years and know it kicks ass, and it costs less. Both use full frame FX lenses. I used the 28-300 Nikkor lens for years but once I went to the 24-70 2.8 and 70-200 2.8 the IQ of my shots vastly improved.
The D700 was crap for me. Glad I sold it for high price before the price of it dropped.