Hello wise NSOP! I might be switching from Canon to Nikon due to the fact the school I might be attending shoots Nikon and it would be a pain in the butt to have to keep "borrowing" theirs if i needed a certain lens. A couple quick questions. One, I know plenty of you have done this, how long does it usually take to sell everything? And two, do you think its really worth it. Regardless, I would need to upgrade if i wanted to keep shooting Canon to like a t2i, 50D or 7D so it would be a compatible camera to what they shoot in Nikon. Thoughts? thanks a ton!

1. You can probably sell your stuff fairly easily on POTN... keep in mind that it may take a bit to sell entry-level gear because people are usually upgrading, like you.
2. No, it's not worth it to switch. You will shoot the same unless you do something very specialized. I'm not saying you shouldn't do it, or that it won't be more convenient for you, but don't expect it to change your photography at all.

Good to know about POTN, I know it wont have any effect on my photography. The main reason I might switch is that they only shoot nikon and it might be a pain to have to always borrow when i need a lens that i dont have in a canon version or even the flashes/syncs. And I dont want to worrie about someone else already have borrowed the camera and then im crap out of luck you know?... Also i have a 10-20, 55-250is, 50, 18-55, and two 430ex flashes(to give people an idea what i already have and would have to sell)

You'll sell your stuff quick. I enjoyed the switch from Canon to Nikon. It gave me an opportunity to reevaluate my gear and shooting preferences. My work flow is much better with the Nikon and I find the camera easier to use/work with. Now this could be just because I've gotten the chance to start from scratch with my own brand new system.

A D300s or a used D300 wouldn't be a bad option at all. I you wanted to go FF the D700 will cost you a pretty penny but it is a truly fantastic image taking machine.

your kit zooms will be the hard sells because as Mark said others are looking to upgrade... So list them cheap (look them up on KEH and undersell them). Switching isn't bad but there's not much difference out there except for in the FF bodies. Nikon is about speed and canon about MP. I get the same images pretty much. As John said, a D300 or D300s is a great camera, but I'd also look at a D90.

Expect to pay $2000-$2100 for a good d700 right now. I just sold a D300 for $950. You cand get into a d90 for about $650-700.

Originally Posted by jacobsen1

your kit zooms will be the hard sells because as Mark said others are looking to upgrade... So list them cheap (look them up on KEH and undersell them). Switching isn't bad but there's not much difference out there except for in the FF bodies. Nikon is about speed and canon about MP. I get the same images pretty much. As John said, a D300 or D300s is a great camera, but I'd also look at a D90.

The D90 is the camera they use, so im trying to find something comparable to that or just more info on that camera(help nikon guys! haha)

Originally Posted by a.hoglen

Expect to pay $2000-$2100 for a good d700 right now. I just sold a D300 for $950. You cand get into a d90 for about $650-700.

The d700 is a liitttlee out of my price range... haha so ive been focusing on the d300 or the d90


ps, anyone know of a nikon forum like POTN?

Originally Posted by NickSchietromo

ps, anyone know of a nikon forum like POTN?

Nikon Cafe, you need to sign up to see 90% of the content though. You should also check out the Nikon sections at dpreview & Fred Miranda.

I have the d90 & love it, it is plenty of camera for me at this point. I do have upgrading to a used d300 in the back of my mind though just to try something different.

Originally Posted by brian1971

Nikon Cafe, you need to sign up to see 90% of the content though. You should also check out the Nikon sections at dpreview & Fred Miranda.

I have the d90 & love it, it is plenty of camera for me at this point. I do have upgrading to a used d300 in the back of my mind though just to try something different.

I have seen the d90 and d300 side by side and even though they have the same sensors, it does seem like the d90 handles higher ISO noise just a tad better.

I would own one if I wanted anything to do with video. I stuck with the d300 because of the creature comforts of it. I like the size and heft. and they are exactly like a d700 on the outside.

Originally Posted by a.hoglen

I have seen the d90 and d300 side by side and even though they have the same sensors, it does seem like the d90 handles higher ISO noise just a tad better.

I would own one if I wanted anything to do with video. I stuck with the d300 because of the creature comforts of it. I like the size and heft. and they are exactly like a d700 on the outside.

hmm, good to know! for the record, ive been meaning the d300S (newer one?)

Nikon D5000, 12.9 MP, No af Motor, 11 AF points, 4 FPS, No Top Screen 200-6400, 720p Video, Sd Cards
NEW $749.99, LN-$499.00 (body Only) -Keh.com


Nikon D90, 12Mp, 720p, 100-6400,11 af points, 4.5 FPS, Top Screen, Front and Rear Dials (shutter and F/stop), Sd Cards
LN- $719.00 (body only) - Keh.com



NIkon D300s, 12mp, 51 point AF, 720p Video, 8 FPS, Dual CF and SD card slots
NEW $1,799.95 LN- $1,449.00


Nikon D300, 12mp, 51 point af, 6 FPS, CF Cards,
LN- $1,269.00 (body Only) Keh.com


NIkon D200, No video, No Live view, 10mp, 5 Fps, 11 point af, Cf Cards, 5-6 fps,
EX $599.00 (body Only) Keh.com

Get a d300s, and dont look back. I had a d80, and when I got a D300, I never wanted to use the d80. The d300 has so many functions and is extremely easy to use. The lower nikon models seem to have functions hidden in menus, while the pro-sumer models (d300 & d700) have all the functions easily accessible with a button. The d90 and d300 produce nearly identical pictures (IQ and ISO), but it is the better functions that the D300 has that make it a better camera.

Originally Posted by Tylersladen

NIkon D300s, 12mp, 51 point AF, 720p Video, 8 FPS, Dual CF and SD card slots

Nikon D300, 12mp, 51 point af, 6 FPS, CF Cards,

D300 can shot 8 FPS with the batteries with the MB-10, as can the D300s. However, without the battery grip, the D300s is only 7 FPS.

Another traitor!

and if you don't want video or SD card the D300 can be had for as low as $850 if you are looking. I love the ergos of the d300 over the D90/D80 series.

Another option is keeping your Canon gear, then buying a used D50 or D70 for about $200 to $300 for school.

You are so not going to give a rats ass about Canon gear once you start shooting with a Nikon..

Get the D300 or D300s, you won't regret it in anyway. You will have more then enough camera to work at a pro level in the future as well. Also you will be that much more of a step ahead of the next kid with a D90..

thanks for all the feed back guys! this is going to be a tough decision...

Originally Posted by a.hoglen

they (D300) are exactly like a d700 on the outside.

not exact, the viewfinder is much bigger and better on the D700, but it's more proud which makes it an issue in a pelican case (I'm not comfortable with my D700 in my pelican that my 5D went in perfectly, the viewfinder is just enough taller to make it VERY tight...)

I took photos with a Nikon this weekend. It felt like a camera to me.

Originally Posted by jacobsen1

not exact, the viewfinder is much bigger and better on the D700, but it's more proud which makes it an issue in a pelican case (I'm not comfortable with my D700 in my pelican that my 5D went in perfectly, the viewfinder is just enough taller to make it VERY tight...)

I was referring to the controls and size. The view finder is a little bit different and the housing is a touch more robust.

Nick, you're dead to me.....


damn conformists...

when i made the change... i sold all my gear on craigslist... i actually made money on pretty much all my lenses. all you have to do is hold out for that "special" buyer who didnt really do their research on prices.


when selling stuff... i always go craigslist first (ill list for a few weeks) because there are no fees/shipping, then POTN with paypal... and finally ebay... basically im trying to avoid fees as much as possible.

Originally Posted by Dragicon

Get a d300s, and dont look back. I had a d80, and when I got a D300, I never wanted to use the d80. The d300 has so many functions and is extremely easy to use. The lower nikon models seem to have functions hidden in menus, while the pro-sumer models (d300 & d700) have all the functions easily accessible with a button. The d90 and d300 produce nearly identical pictures (IQ and ISO), but it is the better functions that the D300 has that make it a better camera.

Yeah I noticed that when going from d50-d200

Originally Posted by Dragicon

D300 can shot 8 FPS with the batteries with the MB-10, as can the D300s. However, without the battery grip, the D300s is only 7 FPS.

My bad lol

Originally Posted by jciotti

You are so not going to give a rats ass about Canon gear once you start shooting with a Nikon..

Get the D300 or D300s, you won't regret it in anyway. You will have more then enough camera to work at a pro level in the future as well. Also you will be that much more of a step ahead of the next kid with a D90..

If i was in this situation I'd go with a D300s

Originally Posted by Dragicon

Get a d300s, and dont look back. I had a d80, and when I got a D300, I never wanted to use the d80. The d300 has so many functions and is extremely easy to use. The lower nikon models seem to have functions hidden in menus, while the pro-sumer models (d300 & d700) have all the functions easily accessible with a button. The d90 and d300 produce nearly identical pictures (IQ and ISO), but it is the better functions that the D300 has that make it a better camera.

For you guys who prefer the D300 over the D90's ergonomics, are you referring to the difference in the L hand dial?
D300

D90


or the rear controls?

D90


D300

^
the grip that you feel with your right had is much more solid and comfortable on the d300(s) than the d90. I would say this, If you want to shoot wildlife or action, get the d300s. If you dont care about any fast paced shooting, then get the d90.

Originally Posted by Dragicon

^
the grip that you feel with your right had is much more solid and comfortable on the d300(s) than the d90. I would say this, If you want to shoot wildlife or action, get the d300s. If you dont care about any fast paced shooting, then get the d90.

so true.

so how do you adjust WB, ISO and Quality on a D90? I see they're mapped to the rear buttons, but rears and what? The only nikon I've ever shot is a D700...

Originally Posted by kayone

For you guys who prefer the D300 over the D90's ergonomics, are you referring to the difference in the L hand dial?
D300

D90


or the rear controls?

D90


D300

All of that and the fact that it's a little bigger. I didn't care for the left hand scroll wheel at first but when I realized how to use it properly it wasn't bad. Now I don't think I'd like going back to the D90/80/70 version.

If you add the MB-D10 battery grip it all seems to come together nicely.

Originally Posted by jacobsen1

so how do you adjust WB, ISO and Quality on a D90? I see they're mapped to the rear buttons, but rears and what? The only nikon I've ever shot is a D700...

You have to use the rear buttons which is a pain.

My only grip about the D700 so far is that I wish it had the CF card door latch like the D300 does.

Another thing that has yet to be mentioned is that you get a few more features in the menus on the D300/700. One of the nice things is the AF fine tune and auto ISO (the D90 might have this feature).

I wouldn't hesitate to step down to a D90 over the D300s if I was looking to do video. The price difference could net you a tokina 11-16 or sigma 30/50mm 1.4.

Originally Posted by jacobsen1

so how do you adjust WB, ISO and Quality on a D90? I see they're mapped to the rear buttons, but rears and what? The only nikon I've ever shot is a D700...

the rear button plus the shutter dial.

Whut??

Originally Posted by AndyJohnson

Seems so cool,i like its resolution its very clear and sharp,can you share the store you purchased ?

?

its weird how the d90's AF button is on top....

Originally Posted by danm

Nick, you're dead to me.....


damn conformists...

ouch.... just cried a little... haha

i tried Nikon Cafe but in order to see their sale section i have to post... anyone know of a website that people post used nikon gear that i DONT have to have a post count to look at? FYI, im looking for a tammy 17-50 non vc if anyone sees one, let me knowww!

Fredmiranda.com

Originally Posted by unamused

its weird how the d90's AF button is on top....

I don't even use it

yeah, thanks. At first it was the reaction to them not being where they are on my D700. But then I remembered all the button on the back on a D700 are JUST press buttons, not press AND turn, so they combined them. I actually prefer that D90 layout... I wish they had that on the D700, but with C1~C3 on the dial like my 5Dii had. I also prefer the rear LV button, but I'd miss the rear AF button unless the AE lock button can be used, I NEVER use AE lock and ALWAYS use rear AF...

I don't find much of a difference in Canon and Nikon, and if there has to be one selected from the two it would be Nikon al the way. It has got some great cameras embedded with some great features. D90 would be my choice as this is the best one that would serve your purpose. Easy to handle and good features what more would yo be looking in a camera of the likes of Nikon. Hope this was of some help to you.

except that he switched months ago???

Originally Posted by a.hoglen

except that he switched months ago???

+1 but thats okay, thanks for the input!

hehe.

D300s w/ 17-50 and 70-300.

As for how it's working he'll have to answer that himself, but he's been posting some rad shots from it.

Originally Posted by jacobsen1

D300s w/ 17-50 and 70-300.

As for how it's working he'll have to answer that himself, but he's been posting some rad shots from it.

Thanks Ben! I loooovvveee it!I got the d300s off FM(dude ended up being a WIKED pain in the butt.....), the 17-50 off craigslist and the 70-300 off FM as well. the d300s itself is awesome, great build, easy to use, and is really fun to use. The 17-50 2.8 is also a great lens, super sharp and pretty light. The 70-300 VR kicks ass, the VR is awesome! Overall, loving the new set up. Check out my flickr if you want to see some of my recent shots with it.

Originally Posted by unamused

its weird how the d90's AF button is on top....

while the old thread is bumped...what's weird about it? I think it might be misunderstanding of what it does. Press the button with forefinger and scroll with the thumb through AF options (AF-S/A/C).

D90 compared to D300 has dedicated live view button and frustrating manual focus video. Not that this is an issue with the new "s".