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<blockquote data-quote="Elliot87" data-source="post: 550457" data-attributes="member: 25183">I haven't used the D5300 so can't comment personally on the differences from my own experience. I think reading Danno's posted reviews and cwgrizz's post should tell you what you need to know.I'd second the recommendation to look at factory refurbs as that could make it more affordable. You may also just want to go to a bricks and mortar store and handle both cameras, you may find one feels better to you than the other. Also if you have no Nikon gear yet I wouldn't rule out looking at other camera brands (don't shoot me fellow Nikonites). I don't know a lot about the Canon line up but I do believe the 7D has higher frames per second and better buffer than the D7100. Canon also make a 400mm f5.6 prime lens which would make an excellent upgrade to a 70-300mm lens if you find that isn't enough for your needs. If Nikon made one I'd probably have bought it but their 200-500mm is now an alternative. Anyway the Canon body might have some features that you would want for wildlife but it may also have some downsides such as lower resolution 18mega pixels vs 24mp. You really have to research it for yourself but if I was starting again from scratch I'd consider it even though I love my Nikons.P.s. I apologise for my blasphemy!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Elliot87, post: 550457, member: 25183"] I haven't used the D5300 so can't comment personally on the differences from my own experience. I think reading Danno's posted reviews and cwgrizz's post should tell you what you need to know. I'd second the recommendation to look at factory refurbs as that could make it more affordable. You may also just want to go to a bricks and mortar store and handle both cameras, you may find one feels better to you than the other. Also if you have no Nikon gear yet I wouldn't rule out looking at other camera brands (don't shoot me fellow Nikonites). I don't know a lot about the Canon line up but I do believe the 7D has higher frames per second and better buffer than the D7100. Canon also make a 400mm f5.6 prime lens which would make an excellent upgrade to a 70-300mm lens if you find that isn't enough for your needs. If Nikon made one I'd probably have bought it but their 200-500mm is now an alternative. Anyway the Canon body might have some features that you would want for wildlife but it may also have some downsides such as lower resolution 18mega pixels vs 24mp. You really have to research it for yourself but if I was starting again from scratch I'd consider it even though I love my Nikons. P.s. I apologise for my blasphemy! [/QUOTE]

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