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Canon 7D and Nikon D300s - what do you think?
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PhotoDave219
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Havent gotten a chance to use the D300s yet. NPS wont let me borrow one yet.
Two friends have the 7D. Video is good but the lack of audio controls seem to be a continuing problem.
Image quality on the two seem pretty much on par with one another.
Two friends have the 7D. Video is good but the lack of audio controls seem to be a continuing problem.
Image quality on the two seem pretty much on par with one another.
WDWFigment
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I have tried to stay away from reading DPreview and similar sites as they make me want to continually make upgrades that I can't afford, but isn't the D300s just the D300 with video whereas the 7D is not simply any existing Canon model + video?
I'm probably not the best person to ask, in any case (and I don't have hands on experience, so you didn't ask me!), as I would take the cheaper D90 over the D300s as the additional AF points and the weather sealing don't appeal to me (although the size and additional external buttons do). I'd rather spend that price-difference on glass.
I'm probably not the best person to ask, in any case (and I don't have hands on experience, so you didn't ask me!), as I would take the cheaper D90 over the D300s as the additional AF points and the weather sealing don't appeal to me (although the size and additional external buttons do). I'd rather spend that price-difference on glass.
Ravenscroft
New Member
You are correct sir. The D300s is exactly the same as the D300 but with video and a few video related features, such as the addition of Live View and a selectable frame rate, etc. The 7d on the other hand is a new line from Canon. From what i have seen in reviews and watching my brother and friend using their 7D and D300 respectively, I have to lean on the side of the 7D. If it was a choice between my 40D or even the 50D and the D300/D300s I would go with the Nikon (I didn't because I had good glass for Canon and didn't want to give it up). But since we are talking about the 7D and D300s I would say go with the Canon. I like the built in IR flash control, Higher ISO's, and ofcourse the 1080p video with variable frame rates.
Canon almost hit this one out of the park. I have several friends seriously contemplating switching. I bet as soon as they do Nikon will come out with a camera that will win them back. I love competition in this market, it only bodes well for all of us.
RonAnnArbor
Well-Known Member
Well...
Let me say I am biased toward Nikon equipment an have been for the past 30 years, and the D300S is just superb -- it has much more upgraded than just the addition of video. I bought one as a backup to my D700 and the IQ is virtually identical up to ISO 1600 or so...
THere is more to a digital camera than just the hardware. Nikon has always had, and continues to have, the much better post processing software, That is an important consideration for anyone that doesn't already have something like Adobe Photoshop.
But the Canon 7D is also a fantastic camera, and if you like Canon gear and want to slant your future collection that way, then the 7D is a top of the line camera.
IF you are looking at video as an important consideration, the 7D has better sound -- the Nikon D300S has very poor sound built-in, and you will need an extension mic (they attach in the hotshoe). The Canon is better out of the box for sound.
I would suggest you find a camera dealer and go play with both of them for awhile. The features, in reality, are about identical. Usually, it boils down to which camera system/buttons you like better. Canon users tend to prefer the canon layout on the cameras -- Nikon users will usually prefer the Nikon layout (especially people moving from SLR's to digital SLR's - since the button layout is virtually identical)...
GOod luck with your choice!
Let me say I am biased toward Nikon equipment an have been for the past 30 years, and the D300S is just superb -- it has much more upgraded than just the addition of video. I bought one as a backup to my D700 and the IQ is virtually identical up to ISO 1600 or so...
THere is more to a digital camera than just the hardware. Nikon has always had, and continues to have, the much better post processing software, That is an important consideration for anyone that doesn't already have something like Adobe Photoshop.
But the Canon 7D is also a fantastic camera, and if you like Canon gear and want to slant your future collection that way, then the 7D is a top of the line camera.
IF you are looking at video as an important consideration, the 7D has better sound -- the Nikon D300S has very poor sound built-in, and you will need an extension mic (they attach in the hotshoe). The Canon is better out of the box for sound.
I would suggest you find a camera dealer and go play with both of them for awhile. The features, in reality, are about identical. Usually, it boils down to which camera system/buttons you like better. Canon users tend to prefer the canon layout on the cameras -- Nikon users will usually prefer the Nikon layout (especially people moving from SLR's to digital SLR's - since the button layout is virtually identical)...
GOod luck with your choice!