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got about 1k to spend on a used dslr body mostly for outdoor photography. d2x, d7000 or something else? it has to be nikon because i have lots of nikon shit/glass.
I say get a D90 unless you can get a 7000 for very near the same price. I don't see a compelling reason to pay more for the 7k.
The 90s are workhorses and there are bound to be a bunch of them out there with high actuation counts, but I'll bet there are just as many that were oversold to suburban moms that only have 8 or 10k clicks on them.
The 90s are workhorses and there are bound to be a bunch of them out there with high actuation counts, but I'll bet there are just as many that were oversold to suburban moms that only have 8 or 10k clicks on them.
D700. Will do everything you wish.
I assume you have AF-D lenses when you are referring to "a bunch of Nikon shit". The D700 will play nicely with these full frame AF-D lenses and use them to their full potential with its full frameness.
I assume you have AF-D lenses when you are referring to "a bunch of Nikon shit". The D700 will play nicely with these full frame AF-D lenses and use them to their full potential with its full frameness.
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all of my lenses are non-d af-s (35mm shit). i will be purchasing the d versions of 80-200 and 28-70. what is wrong with the d2x? i like that it is ergonomically similar to the f4/f5. obviously would get d4x if i had that kind of cash floating around.
i need something with enough quality to sell larger prints from...
has to have bulb setting, remote shutter release, dof preview...
d2x=$800-ish
d7000=$800-ish
d90=$500-ish
i need something with enough quality to sell larger prints from...
has to have bulb setting, remote shutter release, dof preview...
d2x=$800-ish
d7000=$800-ish
d90=$500-ish
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The D2x is like 8 years old, it's the size of a cinder block, and it weighs a grip.
New plan. If you're going to have to buy AF-D lenses, just buy a kit and keep your AF-S stuff for those occasional use situations.
Costco has the 5100 with two lenses for $850. It may not be a tank like the D90/7000 but it will take pictures like a boss. Read a couple reviews on the 16mp sensor in the 5100 and consider that route.
New plan. If you're going to have to buy AF-D lenses, just buy a kit and keep your AF-S stuff for those occasional use situations.
Costco has the 5100 with two lenses for $850. It may not be a tank like the D90/7000 but it will take pictures like a boss. Read a couple reviews on the 16mp sensor in the 5100 and consider that route.
I have to tell you, I have hand NOTHING but problems with Nikon DSLRs and horrendous experience with Nikon support. I will never buy another. Look at Canon......
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I've had Nikons since the mid 80's. My dad bought a Nikon EM with a 50mm f1.8. It is a manual focus 35mm. He couldn't figure out how to use it so he gave it to me. I've had a few different along the way and now use a D200. I've only had one issue with a Nikon lens over the years and Nikon solved the problem promptly. I can't imagine changing to Canon especially if you have Nikon lenses already.
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ok, so i am having a little issue understanding this lens thing. for instance: my 80-200 2.8d af lens (from the early 90's)...will it still be a 80-200 or do i have to buy a dx lens in 80-200 to keep that same focal length? someone explain how this all works. i thought the focal length of these older lenses increased when you put it on a dslr..??
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the focal length of a lens remains the same no matter what but since the dslr's you are talking about have sensors that are smaller than a 35mm frame of film, there is an increased "zoom" effect. its the same way with medium and large format photography; a "normal" lens in 35mm photography is a 50mm but in medium format its an 80mm and on a 4x5 its a 150mm lens for roughly the same effective field of view.
if you can be patient, i'd imagine the d700 will be in your price range, shortly... i doubt you would be disappointed by that camera. plus, it has a full-frame sensor so you won't have to worry about your lenses behaving differently.
if you can be patient, i'd imagine the d700 will be in your price range, shortly... i doubt you would be disappointed by that camera. plus, it has a full-frame sensor so you won't have to worry about your lenses behaving differently.
I love Nikon, and also have a lot of Nikon lenses. I was looking at a D7000 or a D90 for a long time, trying to convince myself to pull the trigger. I opted for a Sony NEX 5N. Now it's all I'll shoot. Mirrorless, same exact sensor as the D7000, tiny body, very portable, and practically infinite lens adaptability - my favorite is an old Konica Hexannon 50mm f 1.7 I bought at the flea market for $6. Yeah. Six bux. There are even some decent bolt-on lenses being made for the platform; it's growing incredibly fast and Sony was WAY ahead of the curve on this. Rumor has it there's a full-frame version coming soon (and you can believe I'll be getting one) There's also a VERY nice new Fuji mirrorless that's getting a lot of good press.
Here's some of my pics with the 5n.
Here's an article on the full-frame jobber.
Here's some of my pics with the 5n.
Here's an article on the full-frame jobber.