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Lil bastard · 03-14-2008, 07:13 PM

Yea, the Nikon glass is very good and the ED-IF VR stuff is exceptionally so, the 18-200 in particular.

I've only had the D300 for a few hours and I haven't fully explored the "Active D-Lighting" aka DeLight. As I said, everything is still on its default settings.

I particularly like the fact that with the D300, you can dial-in individual lenses (up to 12 of them) and it's a relief to finally have a clear viewfinder again without all the cross hairs, grid lines and stuff. Haven't had that since my F3HP days.

The D70 is no slouch either. I seriously considered that 2 yrs. ago, but just couldn't see it as a backup camera to my D100.

I hope I can sell the D50 quickly w/ no drama. It's really a great camera for the avg. guy as opposed to the more complex gear. It's various auto modes make anyone look like they're a pro, so I think it has a broader appeal than a D70, 100, or 200 for the avg. guy. Let's hope so!

03-14-2008, 07:13 PM	#3
Lil bastard Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Du Monde Posts: 2,199	Yea, the Nikon glass is very good and the ED-IF VR stuff is exceptionally so, the 18-200 in particular. I've only had the D300 for a few hours and I haven't fully explored the "Active D-Lighting" aka DeLight. As I said, everything is still on its default settings. I particularly like the fact that with the D300, you can dial-in individual lenses (up to 12 of them) and it's a relief to finally have a clear viewfinder again without all the cross hairs, grid lines and stuff. Haven't had that since my F3HP days. The D70 is no slouch either. I seriously considered that 2 yrs. ago, but just couldn't see it as a backup camera to my D100. I hope I can sell the D50 quickly w/ no drama. It's really a great camera for the avg. guy as opposed to the more complex gear. It's various auto modes make anyone look like they're a pro, so I think it has a broader appeal than a D70, 100, or 200 for the avg. guy. Let's hope so! __________________ 1990 Porsche 964 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 1976 BMW 2002 1990 BMW 325is 1999 Porsche Boxster (gone, but not forgotten) http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/a...smiley-003.gif Never drive faster than your Guardian Angel can fly!