are u saying that its better to grab 70200 first? coz even i bought d700, i still keep this d90 as my collection.since it my birthday gift..

guys! need help here.. anyone can recommend me a best bang for buck package of d300s? including SB, BG and few must have lenses. max is 8k.. need to get it by end of this week.. do recommend me some shops around kl selangor.. tq

Ask yourself, do you need the telephoto range from 70200? If yes, then 70200. If not, D700.

how about the older 80-200 two-touch? that doesn't have VR though but it's cheaper and that'll allow you to save up just a little bit more to get a D700

What are you using the camera for?

I would definitely recommend the D7000 over the D300s. You've a nice budget there! D7000+MB-D11+SB900(or SB910?)+17-55 if I had 8k to spend on a new DX system.

waa.. is it?i got use my fren d7000 and d300 b4. somehow, i fell in love with d300.. thats why im considering the d300s.. i 'll be more on sport photography because currently im working in event management for youth and sport section..

+1.
eventhough d7k its better in term of IQ etcetera, there's also few user out there prefer d300s, because of the size and the 51 focus point.
and the combination of D7k +MB-D11+SB900/SB910+17-55 F2.8 = boombastic DX King!!!

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Added on December 12, 2011, 11:56 ami think i need it. but at the same time my D90 didnt give the satisfaction result with my 2470, maybe because the lens didnt give out his full potential on DX Crop body..aiya tough decision though..

im just afraid the 80200 didnt give satisfaction, especially to the color the lense produced compared to the VRII

This post has been edited by Irbean: Dec 12 2011, 11:56 AM

its always better to get glass first, but in d700 case i think get body first. its freaking hard to find d700 brand new in stock right now.it took me so long i almost gave up finding one in stock (tq fotokem! )
however, i think nikon wont drop d700 from production anytime soon, they will continue produce d700/d800 since both bodies cater to different target market (700 for photo/800 for video) and 70200, u can buy anytime cos its a new lens.
and since u got 2470 already, can just use the 2470 as ur daily lens. 2470 more then enuff to cover all sorts of events

This post has been edited by MrAkay: Dec 12 2011, 12:31 PM

but somehow, i still prefer d300s.. how much is 17-55 F2.8? and is SB910 around here in malaysia?

Good suggestion. Well, some people would just love to get the latest and greatest. To each his own.

Yes, the D300s would be better for what you're going to use it for.

What can happen if the camera cant tahan cold? I very scared leh... But then I'm sure there are D3100 users in korea also..

aiya..how much d700 u bought previously? might heading for d700 then..

forgot bout my question..tq..will try dat...

6500, u have to really rajin ask if got stock or not haha. most stores tell me they dont want to display d700 anymore cos usually they have 1 or 2 left only. 1 store tried to sell me d700 + sb900 combo pack for 7900.. i was like wtf? mentang2 la 1 whole malaysia takde stock..

tahan one la, if the camera cant tahan common cold in korea then how they sell it in world wide? unless you hiking to those like -20 degree in mountain Everest la.

What he said. The thing you should worry instead is the battery, cold weather tend to drain battery faster. Happens to me during my trip but not until the point where it'll drain so serious but then again, when i was there the temperature was around 15+ and lowest around 8-9c

Problem is the operating temp is 0-40C

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Added on December 12, 2011, 2:18 pmThe battery thing I am aware of.. Scariest part tho since I don't have extra battery... Have to keep it nice and cosy all the time ><

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Added on December 12, 2011, 2:21 pmSo now I'm wondering, is there like some kind of portable power supply which I can plug my charger in on the go?

This post has been edited by BenSow: Dec 12 2011, 02:21 PM

Get the D300s then.

70-200 VR2 is easier to handle compared to the 80-200, better weight distribution. Also better in all aspects except price tag

D800 will replace the D700, I would say D700 will phase out. Its either D800 or D4.

RM6500!? Wow price have increased quite a bit. I know D700 price went up a little because SB900 drop price as the shops gets 1 D700 + 1 SB900 from Nikon each time.

http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photog...cles/12476.aspx

http://photo.stackexchange.com/questions/5...in-cold-weather

and you wont shoot in late night right? usually shoot in morning or noon somewhere warmer and evening sure go back to hotel and enjoy hot bath?

ya better get a spare battery like the suggestion said.

Another battery cost RM189... Don't think my dad let.. Since it's just because of one trip lol.. I guess I'll just have to live with it..

BTW I don't get the plastic bag method.. Seal it in the plastic bag and leave it in the cold or warmth?

And then in cold do batteries run out faster or lose efficiency faster? Is it let's say I use until died already, I warm it up a little then it still can provide some juice?

This post has been edited by BenSow: Dec 12 2011, 02:36 PM