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Visuals Offline Upload & Sell: On p.1 #1 · From D300 to D40? WHy Not? Hey guys, I'm wondering if I'm going crazy but it just doesn't make sense to own gear I don't shoot. I do love photogrpahy but I can't find the time to enjoy taking a pic and its been like that for a while, at one point I thought I would do some weddings on the side as a side gig but honestly, I hate running after people, I'd rather shoot landscape, and fine art. I have a D300 with 17-55mm and a Sigma 30mm f1.4 with a SB600. They all just sit there. I was thinking maybe I should sell it all and get a portable D40. Keep my Sigma 30mm f1.4...........Not sure what I would do with my 17-55mm yet. Talk to me tell me your thoughts Cheers Feb 08, 2010 at 04:32 AM

Mike Yamin Online Upload & Sell: On p.1 #2 · From D300 to D40? WHy Not? I had a D300, but then sold it and bought an Olympus E-420 because of its small size. I just find that I'm much more likely to carry a smaller camera around (the E-420 fits in one little LowePro bag with an extra lens). The D300 wasn't so big anyway, but it was just a bit too much for me to want to bring along on casual outings. I have now learned that I would really prefer multiple cameras for different uses. The E-420 is good in controlled situations, but something like a D700 would be much better for more demanding times, when I need things like great AF and low light performance. I'm much happier with my E-420 and wanting a D700 than I was with just a D300. The size and simplicity of the E-420 makes photography feel fun and pure again, because it physically and functionally isn't in the way at all. Edited on Feb 08, 2010 at 04:45 AM · View previous versions Feb 08, 2010 at 04:42 AM

Filipinoise Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #3 · From D300 to D40? WHy Not? Maybe sell the D300 and get a D90 instead of a D40? Feb 08, 2010 at 04:42 AM

Mike Mohrmann Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #4 · From D300 to D40? WHy Not? The question you have to ask yourself is if you will even use the D40? If not, sell it all and get a quality P&S. A camera is only good if you use it. If you do decide to go D300->D40 (or D90 like someone suggested), realize that your CF cards won't work in either the D40 or the D90. That's another cost consideration. Feb 08, 2010 at 04:42 AM

Jammy Straub Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #5 · From D300 to D40? WHy Not? Mike Mohrmann wrote: The question you have to ask yourself is if you will even use the D40? If not, sell it all and get a quality P&S. A camera is only good if you use it. +1 Maybe a m4/3 body or G11 would be something you'd be more likely to make images with. A DSLR, even if it's smaller, is still not pocketable or something that's easy to carry when your not specifically out to take photos. Feb 08, 2010 at 04:49 AM

Paul.K Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #6 · From D300 to D40? WHy Not? I'd be interested in your 17-55mm Feb 08, 2010 at 05:35 AM

mrkon Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #7 · From D300 to D40? WHy Not? sell the 17-55 and get a used GF1+14-45 kit for $800? Feb 08, 2010 at 07:10 AM

mortyb Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #8 · From D300 to D40? WHy Not? I haven't had the D40 myself, but I've read that it supposedly gives very, very nice images and colors. For landscapes and fineart though, if you're planning on printing, you may be limited by 6 MP. I recently got an E-P1 + 20mm 1.7, and that is a sweet and fun combo. I find myself bringing it with me more than I do with my DSLR. And the best camera is the one you bring, so... Feb 08, 2010 at 09:43 AM

panos.v Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #9 · From D300 to D40? WHy Not? Jammy Straub wrote: Mike Mohrmann wrote: The question you have to ask yourself is if you will even use the D40? If not, sell it all and get a quality P&S. A camera is only good if you use it. +1 Maybe a m4/3 body or G11 would be something you'd be more likely to make images with. A DSLR, even if it's smaller, is still not pocketable or something that's easy to carry when your not specifically out to take photos. +10 If you don't use it why leave it in a bag until it is worth nothing. A D40 with the 30 and a 16-85 or Tamron 17-50VC will be more than enough for almost everything the average person needs to shoot. Apart from the famous "duck in the pond at 300mm" shot. Feb 08, 2010 at 10:20 AM

lou f Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #10 · From D300 to D40? WHy Not? for those two subjects your going to notice the resolution drop, absolutely get something cheaper and lighter but keep the 12mp resolution. d90 or d5000. Feb 08, 2010 at 11:36 AM

dengar Offline Upload & Sell: On p.1 #11 · From D300 to D40? WHy Not? The D40 body is so cheap now that I would just add it to your collection. Feb 08, 2010 at 11:45 AM

jonshonda Offline Upload & Sell: On p.1 #12 · From D300 to D40? WHy Not? If you don't like photography enough to keep the D300, just get yourself a nice d40 and 18-55 kit lens and call it a day! Feb 08, 2010 at 01:37 PM

ckcarr Online Upload & Sell: On p.1 #13 · From D300 to D40? WHy Not? What's a D300 body going for these days? $1,000 to $1,150 ? (Just guessing) You can get a D5000 Nikon refurbished at Adorama for $525 right now with the kit 18-55mm lens. And put $500 back in your pocket. Feb 08, 2010 at 01:48 PM

Doug Weasner Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #14 · From D300 to D40? WHy Not? Moving from a D300 & 17-55 to a D90 & a 16-85 shaves an entire pound off of the weight of the camera & lens setup, and wouldn't give up much if any IQ while expanding zoom range at both ends. VR makes up for f2.8 on hand hold ability at least. You wouldn't give up much low-light capability if you hung on to your Sigma 30 1.4. Feb 08, 2010 at 03:04 PM

bakatari Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #15 · From D300 to D40? WHy Not? mrkon wrote: sell the 17-55 and get a used GF1+14-45 kit for $800? +1 The GF1 is a great option. If you haven't looked at them, do some research on it. I have a friend that just stepped down from his DSLR to go this route. Feb 08, 2010 at 07:06 PM

Visuals Offline Upload & Sell: On p.1 #16 · From D300 to D40? WHy Not? Thanks for you responses guys I think I've Got it.. I'll consider the m4/3 system My 17-55 and D300 are extremely mint with original receipts!! Stay tuned guys You all are the absolute best! Feb 09, 2010 at 05:49 AM

Visuals Offline Upload & Sell: On p.1 #17 · From D300 to D40? WHy Not? http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/865948/0#lastmessage I Feb 10, 2010 at 01:52 AM

Eric Williams Offline Upload & Sell: On p.1 #18 · From D300 to D40? WHy Not? I've been there, and done that. I'm very satisfied with having a D60 (two, actually - one for my wife when we travel, 2nd body when I shoot alone) and for the money they're hard to beat. I picked them both up as refurbs in the $250-$275 range. Before I did this i seriously considered M4/3, but I really enjoy a real viewfinder. From what I found out, it's not the camera. My photos suck just as bad with a D60 as with a 5D MK II. YMMV. Feb 10, 2010 at 03:27 AM

Two23 Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #19 · From D300 to D40? WHy Not? If you aren't using it much, it is just dead money sitting in the closet. To figure out what to replace it with, think carefully of what you like to photo. Will a good pocket camera such as Canon G11 or Panasonic Lumix do that? Or, a D5000 with kit lenses? My guess is that if you aren't even taking what you have with you, something that fits in your pocket might better fit your style. Kent in SD Feb 10, 2010 at 04:04 AM

camerapapi Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #20 · From D300 to D40? WHy Not? I see no reason keeping gear that is not used. Unquestionably, the D300 is a great camera but the D40 is also very good in its own right and it is lighter and easy to carry anywhere. But if you do not use the D40 either.... William Rodriguez Miami, Florida. Feb 10, 2010 at 09:18 AM

veroman Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #21 · From D300 to D40? WHy Not? Since you seem to want to shoot landscapes and therefore might have the patience to use a slower camera, buy this S2 Pro for $225.00 and be amazed when you see the pics. You might even end up using it a lot! It outperforms Nikon's D40/D60/D90 and D5000 and is closer to Canon's 1Ds in actual IQ. Its resolution, measured in line pairs per millimeter, is nearly the same as the D300 and D2x, somewhere in the range of 90.5! Most cameras are 40-55 lpm. It also has excellent DR. Colors are to die for. It's a really slow, slow camera, has a dinky screen, a stupid 2-battery system and other quirks, but it feels great in the hand and has the substance of a real camera compared to a small P&S or micro 4/3. Its resolution is 12MP ... interpolated in-camera using Fuji's processing engine. Native resolution is 6MP ... but what a 6MP it is! I don't know of anyone who had ever regretted owning a Fuji S2 Pro. http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/863580 - Steve Feb 10, 2010 at 01:59 PM

Visuals Offline Upload & Sell: On p.1 #22 · From D300 to D40? WHy Not? Hey guys, Just an update, My Nikon 17-55 is gone, so is my D300.. Believe it or not I'm not thinking about that Olympus Ep2. It looks great!!! Also considering the D5000 ( after reviewing the noise levels from the D3000 and D60 etc) But then there was a huge Bomb shell....Canon released that 550D with capability to shoot 1080p at 50fps and 720p at 60...18mp and over 6400 ISO... What are they doing over there at Canon? That's serious specs with low light capability for $800. Earlier I mentioned that I would get the Nikon 24mm f1.4 but not for $2200, If I so choose I could that the 24mm f1.4 L for half that here on the forum.. One thing is certain.... The gear I had, I didn't use, I will continue to evaluate why and make a sound decision as to which direction I may go. There's no rush... Cheers Feb 12, 2010 at 06:55 PM

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