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Is there already a thread on this? I'm thinking of replacing my D200 with the new D300. Is it worth it? I don't shoot at high ISO and high FPS isn't necessary. Would I, therefore, only gain the additional megapixels, or is there more to it? Also, is it as or more durable than the D200?

Any thoughts on this would be helpful

http://www.pbase.com/mikelong

This has some indirect info.
http://forum.pbase.com/viewtopic.php?t=33584&highlight=

Expect construction to be on the same level as the D200, if you aren't shooting low-light or high fps, then it probably isn't worth it for you, I'd say save the money and pick up a new lens. 14-24 f/2.8 perhaps?

jdepould wrote:Expect construction to be on the same level as the D200, if you aren't shooting low-light or high fps, then it probably isn't worth it for you, I'd say save the money and pick up a new lens. 14-24 f/2.8 perhaps?

Thanks for this, I'm in the market for a new lens as well.

For professional and semi-professional photographers, waiting for a D300 is a a reasonable choice.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d300.htm
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth.htm
or maybe
http://www.bythom.com/advice.htm
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/is-it-worth-it.htm
and see if you really need more MP....

If you're already into a D-200, there are few real reasons to upgrade. More MP may be pipe smoke and I think you'll find you have to have an addon battery pack to get 8 fps.. Now D-200 to D-3 is almost a no brainer if you're flush with cash..

prinothcat wrote: Now D-200 to D-3 is almost a no brainer if you're flush with cash..

I've got a D200 now, but am seriously thinking about upgrading next month when I visit the states - $5000 US for a D3 is only €3400 at today's exchange rate, not all that expensive (and probably even less expensive next month).

mikelong wrote:

prinothcat wrote: Now D-200 to D-3 is almost a no brainer if you're flush with cash..

I've got a D200 now, but am seriously thinking about upgrading next month when I visit the states - $5000 US for a D3 is only €3400 at today's exchange rate, not all that expensive (and probably even less expensive next month).

Just be careful that where you buy from gives you an international warranty. The warranties over here are a little strange!! Not sure how it works in your neck of the woods but over here Nikon insist you have the warranty registered within 10 days of purchase for it to be valid for the full duration.

djwixx wrote:Just be careful that where you buy from gives you an international warranty. The warranties over here are a little strange!! Not sure how it works in your neck of the woods but over here Nikon insist you have the warranty registered within 10 days of purchase for it to be valid for the full duration.

I wonder too how a warranty through Nikon USA translates into EU or other non US territories...

prinothcat wrote:

djwixx wrote:Just be careful that where you buy from gives you an international warranty. The warranties over here are a little strange!! Not sure how it works in your neck of the woods but over here Nikon insist you have the warranty registered within 10 days of purchase for it to be valid for the full duration.

I wonder too how a warranty through Nikon USA translates into EU or other non US territories...

As long at it's stated as an international warranty it should be fine. Personally I would also assume a company of Nikon's reputation would stand by it's products as long as you have proof of purchase.