Stay with D300S - or go to K-5???

rlloyd3 · 10-02-2010, 05:28 AM

I'm an old (like 72) Nikon shooter - Nikon F all the way to F100, then a D200. I then changed to Pentax; a K20D with 20-35, 17-70 and a Komine 70-210 series 3.
All was well, then I sold the K20D and got a K-7. Beautiful Camera!!!! BUT, I had the green line issue (which got fixed) and continued to see the noise in the dark areas when I went for higher ISOs (latest firmware). I do some of this for money, so flash is not always an option - so, I sold the Pentax gear and went back to Nikon - a D300S and several lenses (3). Now comes the K-5. Within the next week I need to make a decision as I have the opportunity to sell the Nikon at a "no loss" price.
The big question is - is there really a significant difference from a "results" perspective. Both systems hace great legacy lens compatibility, and both are well made, weather sealed cameras. We're talking family portrait work - sometimes with significant croping, and a some landscape stuff. I hope this is the correct thread or forum section - and I'm sure that I'm not the only D300S user with this question. Looking for insight into this little delima!!!!

Clicker · 10-02-2010, 06:24 AM

You more or less have a complete 3 lenses Nikon system other than being a weather proofed body, i doubt the K5 brings anything new for you, i say best to keep your Nikon and enjoy creating images rather than worrying if the K5 will do it for you.

JohnBee · 10-02-2010, 07:18 AM

Well considering the D7000 is out, I really don't see why or how you could justify jumping systems at this point in time.

causey · 10-02-2010, 07:27 AM

If you can wait for a couple of months, then you can sell the Nikon you have (as you said, at no loss) then decide whether you want either the D7000 or the K-5. Both are supposed to have the same sensational new sensor.

KungPOW · 10-02-2010, 10:24 AM

I would wait for the early reviews of the K-5 and the D7000.

Remember the K20D had the hot pixel issue, then the K-7 had the green line....

rlloyd3 · 10-02-2010, 06:52 PM

According to the Owner's Manual, the D300s has a "Magnesium alloy weather-sealed body" - but that is just incidental to the issue for me as I tend to try to keep it out of the rain.

So, Thanks Guys!!! I believe it is a good idea, then, to wait on the full reviews and even the correct price on the K-5 for North America - I suspect I've got at least a month before it shows up on the shelves, and then a few more for reviews.

I think may be I was close to being "off topic" here, but I wasn't sure where to put this one.

THANKS for your help - good shootin'

Bob

**bkpix** · 10-03-2010, 05:31 PM

Bob:

It's nice to know we're never too old to fret about switching systems.

Bob

10-02-2010, 05:28 AM	#1
rlloyd3 Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 10	Stay with D300S - or go to K-5??? I'm an old (like 72) Nikon shooter - Nikon F all the way to F100, then a D200. I then changed to Pentax; a K20D with 20-35, 17-70 and a Komine 70-210 series 3. All was well, then I sold the K20D and got a K-7. Beautiful Camera!!!! BUT, I had the green line issue (which got fixed) and continued to see the noise in the dark areas when I went for higher ISOs (latest firmware). I do some of this for money, so flash is not always an option - so, I sold the Pentax gear and went back to Nikon - a D300S and several lenses (3). Now comes the K-5. Within the next week I need to make a decision as I have the opportunity to sell the Nikon at a "no loss" price. The big question is - is there really a significant difference from a "results" perspective. Both systems hace great legacy lens compatibility, and both are well made, weather sealed cameras. We're talking family portrait work - sometimes with significant croping, and a some landscape stuff. I hope this is the correct thread or forum section - and I'm sure that I'm not the only D300S user with this question. Looking for insight into this little delima!!!!

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10-02-2010, 06:24 AM	#2
Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241	You more or less have a complete 3 lenses Nikon system other than being a weather proofed body, i doubt the K5 brings anything new for you, i say best to keep your Nikon and enjoy creating images rather than worrying if the K5 will do it for you.

10-02-2010, 07:18 AM	#3
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	Well considering the D7000 is out, I really don't see why or how you could justify jumping systems at this point in time.

10-02-2010, 07:27 AM	#4
causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,757	If you can wait for a couple of months, then you can sell the Nikon you have (as you said, at no loss) then decide whether you want either the D7000 or the K-5. Both are supposed to have the same sensational new sensor.

10-02-2010, 10:24 AM	#5
KungPOW Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,699	I would wait for the early reviews of the K-5 and the D7000. Remember the K20D had the hot pixel issue, then the K-7 had the green line....

10-02-2010, 06:52 PM	#6
rlloyd3 Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 10 Original Poster	According to the Owner's Manual, the D300s has a "Magnesium alloy weather-sealed body" - but that is just incidental to the issue for me as I tend to try to keep it out of the rain. So, Thanks Guys!!! I believe it is a good idea, then, to wait on the full reviews and even the correct price on the K-5 for North America - I suspect I've got at least a month before it shows up on the shelves, and then a few more for reviews. I think may be I was close to being "off topic" here, but I wasn't sure where to put this one. THANKS for your help - good shootin' Bob

10-03-2010, 05:31 PM	#7
bkpix Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Creswell, Oregon Photos: Albums Posts: 570	Bob: It's nice to know we're never too old to fret about switching systems. Bob