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Thank you for all your comments!
Ok, so what are the main advantages of the D300 over the D7000. What are if any the disadvantages of using CF cards to the SDHC cards I currently use?
Thanks
Jon
The D300 or it's update the D300S are solid, waterproof bodies. They focus and fire faster than consumer models and are build to withstand more abuse. They are heavier and a tad bigger in the hand. The D300 has slightly more noise at high ISOs ...BUT... its a cleaner noise, less colour artefact, and more like old film grain.
When it was launched the D300 was way ahead of other DX cameras. It's a testament to its quality that it STILL hasn't been updated to the D400 after 5? years. At the time I did predict it would become a classic....the last 'pro' DX body!
That may still be true given Nikons reticence to launch a D400.
Personally I think the D7000 or the slightly faster D7100 would fit your needs ...but if a D300 comes up at a good price it would be a good contender.
I thought the D300 had both CF and SD slots? The D7000 has two SD slots.
CF cards were the original card and more robust...especially when pulling the card in and out of the camera or card reader. SD cards having their terminals exposed on the side can be more easily contaminated or damaged...in particular static can be generated when sliding the contacts out. In the early days it was easy to spike the card and corrupt contents....but I think they have developed a lot since then.
I still take care the camera is switched off when removing SD cards.
I think the market is more focused on SD cards now...so prices and capacities favour SD.
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Eric