Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/02/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Felix, I am so used to m rangefinders that anything seems heavy! Thanks for the comparisons. Leo On Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 3:08 PM, F?elix L?opez de Maturana < felixmaturana@telefonica.net> wrote: > > > > 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > -- Leo Wesson Photographer/Videographer 817.733.9157