Hi Everyone.
I have been reading various topics on the site for the past two hours. I have been trying to do my research before making a purchase. I have been interested in a Nikon DSLR for a while now. I had it narrowed down to the d300s and the d7000. I was leaning towards the d300s but now I am leaning towards the d7000. I have noticed that it has similar features but it also offers a lot more that fits my wants. The price is great as well! My problem is that I really do not understand how to read the features. I have compared both cameras on nikonusa.com. I understand half of the things but not all of it. Could someone help me out on what to look for? What makes a camera better than the other. I am posting on here because I am more interested in the d7000. I really would like to know more about this camera and what I am reading about.
For example, I understand what ISO sensitivity is. My problem comes into effect when they begin adding numbers. Is it the higher the number the better the quality? Does this apply to all features? The d7000 has ISO 100-6400 while the d300s has ISO 200-3200. Which is better and why? Certain cameras have 6 FPS while others have 7 FPS. Which is best? Is 16.2 million pixels better than 12.3 million? Why does the sensor size matter? Are higher numbers better? The storage media on the d300s includes CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA). What is this exactly? Any extra details that you can explain to help me know what to look for would be great!
As you can tell, I am a beginner. I want to know what I am looking into. I have read different posts but overall, I think I just need to post on here all my questions. I feel like I am rambling. I do want to make a choice based on price and assuming that I know what I am talking about when I really do not have a clue. I don't want to make an unconscious purchase. I want to make a smart purchase. As well, this is a big investment for me. I love taking pictures but have yet to step into the professional or semi-pro field. I do it more as a hobby but would love to learn to take better pictures but I need a better DSLR. I have mainly had digital cameras. I own the coolpix s8100 (which i love). As I have read, it is not so much about the camera but the skills the photographer has. I just want to make sure I have the right equipment to start learning about my new hobby. I plan to improve on my skills with one of these cameras. I know I am just a beginner but I am going to have it for a long time and plan to build on my skills with it. I know it is going to take a lot of time to learn about it but I am willing to invest time into it. I plan to buy one of these cameras and have it for years to come. I don't plan on buying another one for a few years so I want to make sure I get the right one. As well, I want to know that when I buy it, I am starting off on a good note. Sorry for sounding like such a beginner but I really want to understand how to read these comparisons. Sorry for rambling.... I just have so many questions. Thank you!
I have been reading various topics on the site for the past two hours. I have been trying to do my research before making a purchase. I have been interested in a Nikon DSLR for a while now. I had it narrowed down to the d300s and the d7000. I was leaning towards the d300s but now I am leaning towards the d7000. I have noticed that it has similar features but it also offers a lot more that fits my wants. The price is great as well! My problem is that I really do not understand how to read the features. I have compared both cameras on nikonusa.com. I understand half of the things but not all of it. Could someone help me out on what to look for? What makes a camera better than the other. I am posting on here because I am more interested in the d7000. I really would like to know more about this camera and what I am reading about.
For example, I understand what ISO sensitivity is. My problem comes into effect when they begin adding numbers. Is it the higher the number the better the quality? Does this apply to all features? The d7000 has ISO 100-6400 while the d300s has ISO 200-3200. Which is better and why? Certain cameras have 6 FPS while others have 7 FPS. Which is best? Is 16.2 million pixels better than 12.3 million? Why does the sensor size matter? Are higher numbers better? The storage media on the d300s includes CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA). What is this exactly? Any extra details that you can explain to help me know what to look for would be great!
As you can tell, I am a beginner. I want to know what I am looking into. I have read different posts but overall, I think I just need to post on here all my questions. I feel like I am rambling. I do want to make a choice based on price and assuming that I know what I am talking about when I really do not have a clue. I don't want to make an unconscious purchase. I want to make a smart purchase. As well, this is a big investment for me. I love taking pictures but have yet to step into the professional or semi-pro field. I do it more as a hobby but would love to learn to take better pictures but I need a better DSLR. I have mainly had digital cameras. I own the coolpix s8100 (which i love). As I have read, it is not so much about the camera but the skills the photographer has. I just want to make sure I have the right equipment to start learning about my new hobby. I plan to improve on my skills with one of these cameras. I know I am just a beginner but I am going to have it for a long time and plan to build on my skills with it. I know it is going to take a lot of time to learn about it but I am willing to invest time into it. I plan to buy one of these cameras and have it for years to come. I don't plan on buying another one for a few years so I want to make sure I get the right one. As well, I want to know that when I buy it, I am starting off on a good note. Sorry for sounding like such a beginner but I really want to understand how to read these comparisons. Sorry for rambling.... I just have so many questions. Thank you!