Nikon Announces D300s and D3000

[Saknika]

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Nikon's DSLR family is growing once again with the release of two models aimed at very different users. The D300 is aimed at prosumers, toting a 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor and 51-point autofocus system on top of HD video capture and 7 fps shooting for $1799.95 (street). The D3000 is aimed at the lower section of the market, opting for a 10.2-megapixel DX-format sensor and a heap of different exposure modes and a guide mode designed to help beginners learn the photographic ropes. It also drops in August for $599 for a kit with a AF-S NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens.

Saw this not too long ago, and I'm kind of intrigued. It looks like Nikon is definitely upping their standards, but it's nothing that I would like, personally.

[comicIDIOT]

I'd like to see how Canon counters the D300. No camera they have does HD & 7fps with 51AF points.
The 5DMkII is full HD with 3fps and 9AF; Perhaps a 5DMkIII is in the works. FPS is more important than AF points.

Also, you're topic title states the D300 is a D300s but the quote there says D300... Which is correct?

[Saknika]

I think whoever typed the article had a mistype, because as far as I know it's a D300s, since the D300 has been out for a while. I simply copy and pasted that quote.

And I'm pretty sure Canon does have a 5DMkIII in the works.

[ScottWood]

The D300s looks like an interesting camera, but my next step will be to a full frame body, most likely a D700 or whatever replaces it.

The enviorments that I shoot in requires that my cameras be somewhat protected from the elements. In the Nikon world, that means something like a D200, D300, D700 and up.

I looked at the D300 when it came out, but there wasn't enough of an increase over the D200 to justify the cost. The only limitation I have with my D200 is the high ISO, and even the D300 or D300s will not get to the quality levels of the D700 or D3.