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The Nikon SB600 is a perfect match as I use it regularly with my Nikon D300 DSLR and have used it with D200, D70, & D50 cameras.

It has price advantages over the SB700 and SB900, while it has a motorized zoom and sideways swivel (necessary for "portrait" oriented shots) that the SB400 doesn’t have.

Though it’s discontinued, it’s till my favorite Nikon flash.

I am looking for a Nikon D300 camera. I have found a price variance for the exact same camera of about $1300, well under $1000 and well over $2000, no accessories, no difference. Why such a huge price difference, and how can you be sure you are not falling for an internet scam? I am talking about the camera body only.

If a deal seems too good to be true its probably a scam. Just go to http://www.resellerratings.com and check the seller.

Here are two examples based on a scale of 10.0 being perfect:

Broadway Photo: Lifetime rating 1.18; 6 month rating 1.0

Adorama: Lifetime rating 8.38; 6 month rating 9.18

Care to tell me which company you’d buy from? I’m guessing Adorama.

I’m thinking of getting a Nikon D300 soon, and here in Australia the cheapest I’ve found is $2800 ish with lens.

I found out that all D300s are made in Thailand though, and since im going there later this year, I’m wondering whether it will be worth waiting to buy it there for a cheaper price.
Any one know if its significantly cheaper or not?

Thanks

Nikon and Canon have very strict rules when it comes to retailing their cameras. You may save a few pennies, but then the question becomes, "what about the warranty in OZ?"

I can buy both for the same price. I have no lenses right now (all of my camera equipment got stolen), but I shoot all types of photography.

Does any one have any suggestions?

I would choose Nikon D300s 12MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=sr_nr_i_0?rh=i%3Aelectronics%2Ck%3ANikon+D300&tag=bestdeals-y-20&keywords=Nikon+D300&ie=UTF8&qid=1276590096

Because the price is different… just to know. Thanks!

Here is a link that compares the two plus the flagship D3

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=nikon_d3%2Cnikon_d300%2Cnikon_d90&show=all

You will notice that the most important difference is the kind of memory card used and a faster top shutter speed on the D300. You will also notice that the D300 is a much larger camera. Other than that, they are very similar, making the D90 a very good value

…lower prices for the D200?
I fully intended to buy a Nikon D200 until the D300 was announced. But the price on the D200 is so attractive (I’ve seen it for $700.00) I wonder if the D300 is really that much better and worth the extra money. I’m thinking that I can use the money saved for a new lens.

The D300 will be better as a lower light fast focus camera (read sporting events or anything shot outside and moving.) The 2 additional megapixels will not be noticed in prints unless you were to print them huge, like 20 x 30. Even then you probably couldnt tell the difference.

The D300 is also unproven, just fancy specs at this point, not to mention you probably wont be able to touch one for months after the release (huge waiting lists already.) The D200 is a fantastic camera, now at an unbeatable price. IMHO, you are better off with really good glass, unless like I said, you really need the key features the D300 has and are willing to wait a while.

Full disclosure: I own a D200 and shoot mostly landscape, though I also shoot NHRA drag races at the local track as an official track photog, so the D200 isnt to shabby in focusing fast either. My D200 work has been published and used in marketing.

I really like the nikon D300 but the price it a little high for my budget does any one know of a camera similar to it? if so please list the name of it and how it is similar (or the main things i want to know is how many frames per seconded it takes how high the ISO goes, if it buffers, if it has a live view LCD and if its lens is changeable)
THANKS SO MUCH!
or if you know of a camera that its great for action & sports please list the name of it and why u like it or why it is good.
thanks!

I recommend Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP semi professional Digital SLR Camera with 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens
Fusing 12.3-megapixel image quality inherited from the award-winning D300 with groundbreaking features, the D90’s breathtaking, low-noise image quality is further advanced with EXPEED image processing. Split-second shutter response and continuous shooting at up to 4.5 frames-per-second provide the power to capture fast action and precise moments perfectly, while Nikon’s exclusive Scene Recognition System contributes to faster 11-area autofocus performance, finer white balance detection and more. The D90 delivers the control passionate photographers demand, utilizing comprehensive exposure functions and the intelligence of 3D Color Matrix Metering II. Stunning results come to life on a 3-inch 920,000-dot color LCD monitor, providing accurate image review, Live View composition and brilliant playback of the D90’s cinematic-quality 24-fps HD D-Movie mode.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ENOZY4?ie=UTF8&tag=digitalbestbuy-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001ENOZY4"

http://astore.amazon.com/nikond90dslr09-20/detail/B001ENOZY4

See I was really excited to be able to buy a nice camera and I had plans to buy the 90d with the 18-105 mm lens… and it would be about 1300 but then I read reviews and although they say its a good camera… its not a good camera to be able to take professional pictures… for that they suggest the nikon d300 … so I ask myself what is better the d90 with the lens or the d300 just the body? i can’t afford lenses!!!

D90 takes just as good a picture compare to D300. Actually it takes better picture than D300 because it’s using newer technology (if you don’t nit pick, difference is small).

D300 is "professional" because it’s made with magnesium alloy frame (D90 is plastic if I’m not mistaken). It is also faster and more flexible, making it easier for a professional photographer to use it (but it’s more complicated and hard for a newcomer who never used a dslr before!).

D300 weights a lot too. Try holding something 3-4lbs and go around your house for an hour. That will be what you’ll feel if you buy the D300, unless you spend more money on support/harness system that holds your camera.

Other notes:
- D90 has video, if you want it.
- 18-105mm lens is a very good lens, very sharp, but focus a little slow.