Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/02/26

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Subject: [Leica] Re: OT : Leo D3/D300
From: felixmaturana at telefonica.net (FÂelix LÂopez de Maturana)
Date: Tue Feb 26 13:07:55 2008
References: <200802241541.m1OFb979053176@server1.waverley.reid.org>

>
> I am not a fan of either the Nikon or Canon software.  Clearly developed by
> > people who don't use it.
> >
> > I'm looking at upgrading from my d200 so I'm interested in d300-d3
> > comparisons.
> >
> > Leo

Leo

I own and use both the Nikon D3 *and* D300. Besides the inherent 
differences due to size sensor as view factoe (x1 in the D3; x1.5 in the 
D300) there are some significant differences

- weight and size: D3 is bigger and weightier and therefore more 
uncomfortable specially carrying a set of lenses
- D300 has a incorporated flash that proves to be very usefull sometimes
- D3 finder is better
- noise is far better in D3 however D300 is among the best in APS sensor 
size cameras
- D300 has got a cleaning sensor system that do work while cleaning D3 
sensor *is* a true nightmare (IMHO)
- body materials are too similar but I believe that D3 is a stronger 
camera than D300
- D3 is significantly quicker in every aspect

Summarizing if you need a sturdy, speedy and pro camera and are used to 
sensor cleanig and don't mind a really weighty bag the D3 is your camera 
but if you are not worried about image quality above 1.600 ISO and do 
prefer a smaller camera choose the D300.

Excuse my bad English

Felix


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