D300 heavier than 1DMIII

Recently a friend of mine got a D300 with grip. He was amazed at how heavy it was (without grip) and we both thought the 5d was ligher, but it was to close. I used it for a time an it did seem heavy. But power of suggestion you know.

So I looked it up

Nikon D300 1.82lbs with grip 2.945lbs
Nikon D3 2.7lbs

Canon 5D 1.80lbs with grip 3.17lbs
Canon 1DMIII 2.5lbs
Canon 1DMIIN 2.7lbs

Another reason for me to get a 1DMIII its lighter.

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But duh...heavier always means better quality.

The D300 is a pretty solid, well built body, also the grip is made of metal and not plastic, thus increasing the weight.

Guess I'm the only one that thinks todays cameras are heavy. I can't be the only one to carry it for hours, wishing for lighter gear.

I'm sure a lot of people out there accept the weight thinking because of that the build quality is superb. I suppose the weight gives off more security as well.
I'm sure lugging around a body + grip + nice L zoom lens will get you thinking about weight over IQ and composing your shots...Hopefully this will be address in later models with composite or new, stronger bodies. I bet they would sell off that pretty well...

For now I'm willing to compromise with added weight for good IQ...I'll just hit the gym!

What is the evidence that a heavier camera gives better results. I would think it is more about the person standing behind the camera and how they use it.

I quite like my 5D and 30D without a grip, it is a nice change from the 1 series bodies that I have. I can honestly say that I haven't seen a degradation of quality because one is lighter than another.

ssim wrote in post #5344878
What is the evidence that a heavier camera gives better results. I would think it is more about the person standing behind the camera and how they use it.

I quite like my 5D and 30D without a grip, it is a nice change from the 1 series bodies that I have. I can honestly say that I haven't seen a degradation of quality because one is lighter than another.

I don't think I can provide any evidence besides personal preference. When you hold something in your hands and with it being heavy, wouldn't you assume because of that it's heavy because of the weighted down materials and it being so solid? The XT is fairly light, but when I squeeze it with some force it'll make sound as if it's not build as strong as say a 40D which I have put some pressure on and it genuinely felt tougher.

That's what I was trying to say.

Weight differences can play tricks on you. When something is light it's possible to think it's fragile or flimsy compared to heavier objects which feel sturdy and solid.

As for image quality or anything else, ofcourse it has nothing to do with build quality 8)

EOSBoy wrote in post #5344955
I don't think I can provide any evidence besides personal preference. When you hold something in your hands and with it being heavy, wouldn't you assume because of that it's heavy because of the weighted down materials and it being so solid? The XT is fairly light, but when I squeeze it with some force it'll make sound as if it's not build as strong as say a 40D which I have put some pressure on and it genuinely felt tougher.

That's what I was trying to say.

Weight differences can play tricks on you. When something is light it's possible to think it's fragile or flimsy compared to heavier objects which feel sturdy and solid.

As for image quality or anything else, ofcourse it has nothing to do with build quality 8)

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ed rader wrote in post #5345052
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ssim wrote in post #5344878
I quite like my 5D and 30D without a grip, it is a nice change from the 1 series bodies that I have. I can honestly say that I haven't seen a degradation of quality because one is lighter than another.

ssim, on my point. If I save a pound on the camera, I will be more likely to use it more often.

I recently went to MCRD San Diego. The thought of carrying the 5D and 70-200L 2.8 IS , festivities were from 6am to 6pm, was just enough to get me to leave it home. Although I regretted it later.

Another example. The Canon 1V is 2 pounds. The 5D with grip is 3 pounds. I think a pound makes a difference.

davidfig wrote in post #5344464
Guess I'm the only one that thinks todays cameras are heavy. I can't be the only one to carry it for hours, wishing for lighter gear.

Nope, I agree with you! Today's cameras and lenses all too heavy and too bulky.

I guess the acceptability of big heavy cameras (and lenses) fits the mentality of those who want big and heavy SUVs.