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<blockquote data-quote="JoeLewisPhotography" data-source="post: 36738" data-attributes="member: 3571">The frames per second is only going to matter if you shoot sports or anything fast moving, and if you shoot in JPG.&nbsp; Otherwise, 1 FPS difference isn't THAT much.Any Nikon lens will work with either body.&nbsp; Both bodies are crop sensor, the D700, D3, D3S, D3X are FX or full frame.The difference is this (simply put)...say you have a 50mm lens...In a FX or full frame camera, that 50mm is a TRUE 50mm focal length, where a DX/crop sensor, the same lens is more like 75mm.&nbsp; Full frames also have larger pixels, resulting in better low light (high ISO) performance.Funny that you found the D700 to be more comfortable in your hand&nbsp; than the D300s, as the D300s is known for its &quot;comfort&quot; being a wider body.I went back and forth for a month before deciding on the D300s.&nbsp; it just had more for ME.&nbsp; keep in mind the magnesium (metal) body of the D300s, as opposed t the mostly plastic D7000....and better weather proofing as well.Personally, I think a D300s would take you further, but may pose a bit of a challenge to get started on (no auto mode), and the D7000 is a great starter, but may limit you a bit when you get more serious.If it makes your decision easier...I am selling my D300s....gently used for an awesome price (check classified section)</blockquote>

[QUOTE="JoeLewisPhotography, post: 36738, member: 3571"] The frames per second is only going to matter if you shoot sports or anything fast moving, and if you shoot in JPG. Otherwise, 1 FPS difference isn't THAT much. Any Nikon lens will work with either body. Both bodies are crop sensor, the D700, D3, D3S, D3X are FX or full frame. The difference is this (simply put)...say you have a 50mm lens...In a FX or full frame camera, that 50mm is a TRUE 50mm focal length, where a DX/crop sensor, the same lens is more like 75mm. Full frames also have larger pixels, resulting in better low light (high ISO) performance. Funny that you found the D700 to be more comfortable in your hand than the D300s, as the D300s is known for its "comfort" being a wider body. I went back and forth for a month before deciding on the D300s. it just had more for ME. keep in mind the magnesium (metal) body of the D300s, as opposed t the mostly plastic D7000....and better weather proofing as well. Personally, I think a D300s would take you further, but may pose a bit of a challenge to get started on (no auto mode), and the D7000 is a great starter, but may limit you a bit when you get more serious. If it makes your decision easier...I am selling my D300s....gently used for an awesome price (check classified section) [/QUOTE]

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