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Saab93Aero · 08-19-2009, 05:47 PM

so last night i was trying to get shots of a storm leaving over the ocean, but was using a cheap tripod and my d90 fell off and smashed into the wood of the pier that i was standing on, from about 4 feet up.

i dont believe anything broke, possibly my 18-105, but i can deal with that.

so now im stuck, i want to send in my d90 body to have it looked at but im about to being shooting h.s. sports again in the next 3 weeks, and last time i sent in my d90 it took a little more than 3 weeks to get it back.

so my question is, do i dare stick it out, and not send it in to be checked, with the possibility of a problem popping up down the road while shooting an event?

or send it in and pick up a second body (been wanting to do this for the past month) but do i pick up the new d300s or another d90?

the main thing selling me on the 300s is the 7+ fps, i know i could just get the d300 and still get this, but id just like to get the most updated piece of equipment

so....
1. stick it out, with possibilty of running into a problem down the road?
2. send in d90, and pick up a d300s/d90 while its in the shop

oh, and believe me i'd love a d700, but thats out of the question for now. ehh maybe if someone can really sell me on it.... hahaha

djb5118 · 08-19-2009, 07:27 PM

well it sounds like you might benefit from a pro body (metal construction, weathersealing, etc). If you can't live with the "outdated" (hardly) d300, then get teh d300S and call it a day.

Saab93Aero · 08-19-2009, 09:08 PM

yea i know i could easily get a used 300 for a lower price and still use all my lenses i have, i just figure if there is a newer option out there, i might as well just grab the newest version.

Chris_PA · 08-19-2009, 10:48 PM

All I'm saying is the D300s is $1800 and that's if you can even find one

A mint used D700 runs around $2100

That extra $300 will seem like nothing once you use the D700

djb5118 · 08-20-2009, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris_PA

All I'm saying is the D300s is $1800 and that's if you can even find one

A mint used D700 runs around $2100

That extra $300 will seem like nothing once you use the D700

true, but he would need FX glass (if the OP has glass that can work, its a no-brainer)

you can find a factory refurb d700 for 2k or less online...thats what i did

Saab93Aero · 08-20-2009, 04:00 PM

^ id be tempted if i could really find one at that price, i mean the body by itself is 2400 new, so i guess if i was to get one, i'd just go all out, and grab one new, but i dont think im ready for all thats just yet.

and my lenses arnt for fx, so id be spending a lot more money then im already planning, if i want to upgrade lenses too.

im looking for the faster fps, so if i wanted that on a d700 id have to crop to dx to get the 7 fps, so i guess im leaning towards the 300s as of now, if i can find one in time

djb5118 · 08-20-2009, 05:24 PM

you get 8fps on a d700 with the grip

Chris_PA · 08-20-2009, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djb5118

you get 8fps on a d700 with the grip

And a real size sensor...not those play camera 1.5x crop bodies

Saab93Aero · 08-20-2009, 10:58 PM

^ haha ouch

well i guess ill buy the camera, but can u hook it up with lenses?

08-19-2009, 05:47 PM	#1
Saab93Aero Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2007 Member #5580 iTrader: (1)	wanting to upgrade/ 2nd body so last night i was trying to get shots of a storm leaving over the ocean, but was using a cheap tripod and my d90 fell off and smashed into the wood of the pier that i was standing on, from about 4 feet up. i dont believe anything broke, possibly my 18-105, but i can deal with that. so now im stuck, i want to send in my d90 body to have it looked at but im about to being shooting h.s. sports again in the next 3 weeks, and last time i sent in my d90 it took a little more than 3 weeks to get it back. so my question is, do i dare stick it out, and not send it in to be checked, with the possibility of a problem popping up down the road while shooting an event? or send it in and pick up a second body (been wanting to do this for the past month) but do i pick up the new d300s or another d90? the main thing selling me on the 300s is the 7+ fps, i know i could just get the d300 and still get this, but id just like to get the most updated piece of equipment so.... 1. stick it out, with possibilty of running into a problem down the road? 2. send in d90, and pick up a d300s/d90 while its in the shop oh, and believe me i'd love a d700, but thats out of the question for now. ehh maybe if someone can really sell me on it.... hahaha

08-19-2009, 07:27 PM	#2
djb5118 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Member #5884 My Ride: SC300 iTrader: (0)	well it sounds like you might benefit from a pro body (metal construction, weathersealing, etc). If you can't live with the "outdated" (hardly) d300, then get teh d300S and call it a day. __________________ Live with Passion.

08-19-2009, 10:48 PM	#4
Chris_PA Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: West Chester Member #1541 My Ride: 02 Exploder iTrader: (0)	All I'm saying is the D300s is $1800 and that's if you can even find one A mint used D700 runs around $2100 That extra $300 will seem like nothing once you use the D700 __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

08-20-2009, 05:24 PM	#7
djb5118 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Member #5884 My Ride: SC300 iTrader: (0)	you get 8fps on a d700 with the grip __________________ Live with Passion.

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Saab93Aero Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2007 Member #5580 iTrader: (1)	^ id be tempted if i could really find one at that price, i mean the body by itself is 2400 new, so i guess if i was to get one, i'd just go all out, and grab one new, but i dont think im ready for all thats just yet. and my lenses arnt for fx, so id be spending a lot more money then im already planning, if i want to upgrade lenses too. im looking for the faster fps, so if i wanted that on a d700 id have to crop to dx to get the 7 fps, so i guess im leaning towards the 300s as of now, if i can find one in time

08-20-2009, 10:58 PM	#9
Saab93Aero Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2007 Member #5580 iTrader: (1)	^ haha ouch well i guess ill buy the camera, but can u hook it up with lenses?