beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
I've just got myself on the preorder list for a D300 at Grays Of Westminster - they reckon it could be Feb before I get one though 
Nikon D3/D300 news
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lobster
Well-Known Member
i just found one
http://nikonimaging.com/global/products/digitalcamera/slr/d3/sample.htm
third picture down.
impressive.
http://nikonimaging.com/global/products/digitalcamera/slr/d3/sample.htm
third picture down.
impressive.
editor
hiraethified
I've sold quite a few pics recently so that's giving me the excuse to indulge myself in a new camera. So tell me about the D300. The high ISO stuff looks great.
Anyone used one? How much bigger than the D80 is it? What's the weatherproofing like (that's a bit of an issue for me). Is it really worth the upgrade?
Anyone used one? How much bigger than the D80 is it? What's the weatherproofing like (that's a bit of an issue for me). Is it really worth the upgrade?
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
I'll let you know as soon as mine arrives!
Paul Russell
Psychogeographer
beesonthewhatnow said:I've just got myself on the preorder list for a D300 at Grays Of Westminster - they reckon it could be Feb before I get one though
I hate to say this, but they have them in Jessops at the mo. At least there's been one in Weymouth Jessops for a while now.
Edit: looking at the Jessops website, quite few of their stores have them.
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
Hmm, must ring Grays then when I've got a moment!Paul Russell said:
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
Live view is something I'll never use, and IS is built into the 18-200 lens I've ordered with iteditor said:I'm *very* tempted.
Shame it hasn't got image stabilisation though but that 6400 ISO looks sweet. And live view!
editor said:
I don't think there's anyway you'll regret getting one.
It will feel a fair bit bigger & chunkier than what your used to but you'll aclimatise quickly enough.
Weather proof wise, They're pretty good apparently, I've used a rented D200 a fair bit on location including a couple of drizzly days and it's fine - it's wasn't a concern that crossed my mind.
Is it worth the upgrade? if you've got the dosh, I'd say100%.
(I've got one on loan for a w/end from my rental place in a couple of weeks so I'll have a good fiddle then, but having been more than happy with the D200, I'm pretty sold already)
Paul Russell
Psychogeographer
This is hardly cutting edge news, as I read it in, erm, Amateur Photographer today in Borders, but according to their review the D3 seems to be remarkable.
If you have 3 grand and can carry around something the size of your own head, it probably is quite useful.
If you have 3 grand and can carry around something the size of your own head, it probably is quite useful.
disco_dave_2000
la la lapland
I received an email a couple of days ago saying that some internet firm - Microglobe - has them in stock.
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We are happy to inform you that the new Nikon D300 Digital SLR Camera is in stock at £1249
You can place your order on line or call us on 0207 240 6774
Alternatively please let us a suitable time via e-mail: [email protected] so that we can call you back
Nikon D300 12.3 MP Digital SLR Camera Body £1249
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...........
We are happy to inform you that the new Nikon D300 Digital SLR Camera is in stock at £1249
You can place your order on line or call us on 0207 240 6774
Alternatively please let us a suitable time via e-mail: [email protected] so that we can call you back
Nikon D300 12.3 MP Digital SLR Camera Body £1249
...........
editor
hiraethified
So, it's my very last day in New York - long, long after I'd give up trying to find a D300 anywhere within reach of the city (I'd scoured the web and been up to the technology wonderland that is B&H) - and I'm walking up 5th Avenue and decide to pop into a 'Tottenham Court Rd-style' photo shop called Willoughbys for a lens cap (really!).
I see a display model of the D300 and ask if they have any in stock, expecting the usual "they're on back order" reply.
But the owner says, "Sure - we got 'em in stock for $1,799 - and how would you fancy getting the Nikkor image stabilised 18-200mm zoom, with UV filter bundled in - with the whole package costing you $2,675?" (that's around £1,350).
Just how quick do you think my credit card came out?!!!
I see a display model of the D300 and ask if they have any in stock, expecting the usual "they're on back order" reply.
But the owner says, "Sure - we got 'em in stock for $1,799 - and how would you fancy getting the Nikkor image stabilised 18-200mm zoom, with UV filter bundled in - with the whole package costing you $2,675?" (that's around £1,350).
Just how quick do you think my credit card came out?!!!
editor
hiraethified
Cheers. The shop details you gave me were out of stock (thanks again, btw), and the 5th Ave store matched them for price, so I was well chuffed.Pie 1 said:Glad you got one
It's an awsome bit of kit. I had a demo of the D300 & D3 yesterday from my rental guys.
Fucking enjoy.
editor
hiraethified
Here's a few snapshots taken on the D300/18-200mm.
It's a really fanstic camera and a big step up from the D80.
More: http://www.urban75.org/london/london-january-2008.html
It's a really fanstic camera and a big step up from the D80.
More: http://www.urban75.org/london/london-january-2008.html
editor
hiraethified
Blimey. That's some generous gift!Just seen this and I am lucky enough to be getting one for valentines day
Blagsta
Minimum cage, maximum cage
Just seen this and I am lucky enough to be getting one for valentines day
Blimey!
You're one lucky gal!I'm very jealous.
