mint condition d300s
with 18-55mm vr lens
and nikon SB-700 flash include case and stand
8GB sandisk CF card and a camera bag included
He wants $1250. Is this a good price? Is there any conceivable reason I would want this camera over my D5100?
The D300s will focus with all Nikon AFD lenses (pre-owned=cheaper), is more rugged and would give you faster frames per second. Wether this is something you need/want is all up to you to decide. IQ wise, your 5100 (correct me someone if I'm wrong) has the same sensor as the 300s.
5100 does have the same sensor as the D7k as far as i have read. If you go into reading about the world of sensors, it is a bit clouded in mystery. There was even rumours of Nikon going into the manufacturing of their own sensors, but i would find that hard to believe and a huge investment that has many pitfalls.Thanks for correcting me. The 5100 has the same sensor as the 7000. I guess (second guess) the D300s has the same sensor as the D90 then...
You could probably buy a new D7k kit for the same price or less
Ted, looking at your shots I think you're doing fine with the camera you have now. Would a new camera make a better photographer out of you, I doubt it.
My humble opinion is that camera bodies are expenses while camera lenses (good glass) are investments.
It's your money.