For future reference, here are the serial numbers of an early D3 and D300 I played with recently:
D3 2000019
D300 4000443
Apparently, both cameras were early "demonstration models".
Also, there's a D3 on dpreview.com with serial 2000067.
Jarle
Demo D3, D300 serial numbers
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Jarle,
Tell us more.
Where were these Demos? Norwegian official distributor?
Was the viewfinder a great improvement as they are claiming?
Is the D3 heavier than the D2x?
Kiu
Tell us more.
Where were these Demos? Norwegian official distributor?
Was the viewfinder a great improvement as they are claiming?
Is the D3 heavier than the D2x?
Kiu
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Hi Kiu,
Yes, the cameras were showcased by Nikon Norway. I was allowed to take the D3 outside and play with it for a while, using the new 24-70mm f/2.8.
The D3 feels very much like the D2X. A few differences, but nothing major. I felt right at home. Not sure about the weight (you can check the specs online), but it felt the same.
The viewfinder was not as big and bright as I had expected. In fact, I didn't really notice much difference from the D2X. That being said, the D2X viewfinder is already very good.
In my opinion, the major advantages over the D2X:
- Full frame (which may or may not be an advantage)
- High ISO capabilities (low noise ISO 6400 - wow!)
- Improved autofocus
The D300 also looks like a great camera.
Jarle
Yes, the cameras were showcased by Nikon Norway. I was allowed to take the D3 outside and play with it for a while, using the new 24-70mm f/2.8.
The D3 feels very much like the D2X. A few differences, but nothing major. I felt right at home. Not sure about the weight (you can check the specs online), but it felt the same.
The viewfinder was not as big and bright as I had expected. In fact, I didn't really notice much difference from the D2X. That being said, the D2X viewfinder is already very good.
In my opinion, the major advantages over the D2X:
- Full frame (which may or may not be an advantage)
- High ISO capabilities (low noise ISO 6400 - wow!)
- Improved autofocus
The D300 also looks like a great camera.
Jarle