TORN I AM: HELP ME BLUETSUNAMI!!!

[TVC15]

http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/5062/nikon-d300-vs-canon-eos-40d-a-hands-on-workout.html

I dunno which I want.  The D300 is a lot better, but is it really $600 dollars better?  Actually, it's more like is it $1000 plus dollars better, because I'd have to buy lenses.

Fuck, I am leaning towards the 40D now.  I can get the 40D and a nice new wide angle lens for just the cost of the D300's body.

FUCK, D300 LET ME TOUCH U

[TVC15]

I am kind of leaning towards the 40D now. . .grrr

[Smooth Groove]

When in doubt, always get the more expensive model.  It's how I buy videocards. 

[TVC15]

When in doubt, always get the more expensive model.  It's how I buy videocards. 

Well, here, the more expensive model is effectively 1k more than the cheaper model, and I am not sure if it is 1k dollars better.  Especially when the cheaper camera does some things better than the more expensive model.

[Smooth Groove]

$1000 is ok as long as you know that you're getting what you want.  I got the premium and sport packages ($5000) for my car just to make sure that I had the best. 

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Of course, not having to pay a dime make the decision much easier. 

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[TVC15]

$1000 is ok as long as you know that you're getting what you want.  I got the premium and sport packages ($5000) for my car just to make sure that I had the best. 

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Of course, not having to pay a dime make the decision much easier. 

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I just don't think an extra grand is worth it.  It would be if the D300 blew the 40D out of the water in every department.  The D300 has a few advantages, but it is significantly slower than the 40D, which makes some of its extra features not as useful.  What's the sense of having 50some autofocus points if it takes twice as long to focus on anything?  It also doesn't shoot as fast as the 40D.  It appears to be better at high ISOs and have slightly better colors, but those things can be corrected in Photoshop.  I dunno, for all of its strengths, paying 1k more for a slower camera is just eh.

[Smooth Groove]

Go for the 40D then.  It doesn't sound like you'll be happier with the more expensive model.   Did you check out the coupon I posted?