decision time (Page 3): These guys are no fun! If you have an itch for a new camera.... Go Buy One !! It's just a camera! Have FUN. But if your hesitant ... do this Buy one from a big...

TommiRulz Loc: Corpus Christi, TX

sandheinrichc wrote:

I am wanting a new camera, i am looking at a couple of older models, so i would like to hear opinions on my 3 top choices. I am a portrait photographer so that is the biggest factor in my choice. I am looking at the d300, d7000, and the f5200. I just cant seem to decide. I currently shoot with a d3300. I am suriously confused.
Thsnks in advance.

These guys are no fun! If you have an itch for a new camera.... Go Buy One !! It's just a camera! Have FUN.
But if your hesitant ... do this
Buy one from a big box store with a good return policy, use it for a week and return it after you have scratched your itch. If after a couple weeks if you miss that camera - then go buy it again somewhere with a better deal. If not - try another camera.
I love to torture my Best Buy with this move. I know it's tacky - I would never do it to a 'Mom & Pop' Ohhh but Sam's Club and Best Buy -- watch out.

psychomom Loc: Indianapolis, IN

I had a D5200, and wanted to upgrade to D7100 because it does not have the anti-aliasing filter so photos should be sharper, and it is easier to set things manually (more dials).

There were a few minor things as well (which I can't remember anymore), but these were the major ones.

Then I went the mirrorless route, but I think that if you don't upgrade to D7100 you won't really notice it.

DJO

I think you should consider the D300. They are relatively inexpensive used. Of course you should have a back-up camera; anything can happen on a job. Why the D300? Because only a Nikon DSLR body with a THREE digit model number will support an Ai lens, and there many amazing Ai portrait lenses, also relatively inexpensive used.

I've purchased used Nikon lenses from B&H since the 1980's. Only once in 30+ years did I receive a lens that wasn't sharp. Once in 30 years, it can happen. It was immediately replaced, no questions asked, with a very sincere apology.

CraigFair Loc: Santa Maria, CA.

sandheinrichc wrote:

I am wanting a new camera, i am looking at a couple of older models, so i would like to hear opinions on my 3 top choices. I am a portrait photographer so that is the biggest factor in my choice. I am looking at the d300, d7000, and the f5200. I just cant seem to decide. I currently shoot with a d3300. I am suriously confused.
Thsnks in advance.

The D5200 is of a very similar design to the D3300. It actually may become the go-to camera not the backup.
I had the D5200 before I moved to the D600 Full Frame. It is a good Camera and has good mid-range ISO.
http://snapsort.com/compare/Nikon-D3300-vs-Nikon-D5200
Craig

jimmya Loc: Phoenix

sandheinrichc wrote:

I am wanting a new camera, i am looking at a couple of older models, so i would like to hear opinions on my 3 top choices. I am a portrait photographer so that is the biggest factor in my choice. I am looking at the d300, d7000, and the f5200. I just cant seem to decide. I currently shoot with a d3300. I am suriously confused.
Thsnks in advance.

Don't rule out Canon - they make very fine dslr cameras.

Mark7829 Loc: Calfornia

sandheinrichc wrote:

I am wanting a new camera, i am looking at a couple of older models, so i would like to hear opinions on my 3 top choices. I am a portrait photographer so that is the biggest factor in my choice. I am looking at the d300, d7000, and the f5200. I just cant seem to decide. I currently shoot with a d3300. I am suriously confused.
Thsnks in advance.

Eliminate the D7000. It really was not a good performer with poor DR. I sold mine for the 7200 and though not disappointed, sold that for the D800e. Since the D810, the D800 goes for cheap on ebay. Go full frame. You will not regret it ever.

Reinaldokool Loc: San Rafael, CA

sandheinrichc wrote:

I am wanting a new camera, i am looking at a couple of older models, so i would like to hear opinions on my 3 top choices. I am a portrait photographer so that is the biggest factor in my choice. I am looking at the d300, d7000, and the f5200. I just cant seem to decide. I currently shoot with a d3300. I am suriously confused.
Thsnks in advance.

I see no advantage in any of those cameras over the D3300 which is an excellent camera. If all you want is a backup, find another D3300 Nikon refurb--if possible.

Otherwise, for portraits, check out portrait lenses and better lighting. For the same money, you can buy a whole setup of used Alien Bees and light modifiers.

diannarucker Loc: Iowa

sandheinrichc wrote:

I am wanting a new camera, i am looking at a couple of older models, so i would like to hear opinions on my 3 top choices. I am a portrait photographer so that is the biggest factor in my choice. I am looking at the d300, d7000, and the f5200. I just cant seem to decide. I currently shoot with a d3300. I am suriously confused.
Thsnks in advance.

I am also looking to get another camera. I'm trying to decide between a Nikon d7000 and a d7100. My d90 bit the dust, I currently have a d700 and a d800. I'm a wedding photographer/ children/ seniors etc. I really want to have 3 working cameras. I don't want to go back to the d90 but love my d7000. Is the extra 200 for a used
d7100 worth it?

diannarucker Loc: Iowa

diannarucker wrote:

I am also looking to get another camera. I'm trying to decide between a Nikon d7000 and a d7100. My d90 bit the dust, I currently have a d700 and a d800. I'm a wedding photographer/ children/ seniors etc. I really want to have 3 working cameras. I don't want to go back to the d90 but love my d7000. Is the extra 200 for a used
d7100 worth it?

sorry that should have said d7000 not d700

Macronaut Loc: Redondo Beach,Ca.

Even though your GAS has subsided, when it returns or in the mean time, look at the possibility of getting a FF. Having both APS-C and FF gives you more versatility. Unless of course, all your lenses are DX, then it may not be as practical.

I don't believe you would be gaining much by getting another APS-C camera, except having a spare. :wink:

diannarucker Loc: Iowa

Flyextreme wrote:

Even though your GAS has subsided, when it returns or in the mean time, look at the possibility of getting a FF. Having both APS-C and FF gives you more versatility. Unless of course, all your lenses are DX, then it may not be as practical.

I don't believe you would be gaining much by getting another APS-C camera, except having a spare. :wink:

Not sure you are talking to me or the person who started this thread? I use to use a spare 3rd camera to take photos of local sporting events etc that I am not paid for but love to share with others. My D7000 and the D800 are used for my paid business, but when I also had the D90 I brought it along in case I had any trouble with the other cameras or I didn't want to share my other two cameras with a second shooter. SO keeping that in mind would you suggest just getting another medium frame like the d7000 or upgrade a bit to the d7100, or possibly get another full frame camera. I don't feel comfortable only having the two cameras. I always took out the less expensive to shoot for fun.

Macronaut Loc: Redondo Beach,Ca.

diannarucker wrote:

Not sure you are talking to me or the person who s... (show quote)

Yes, I was addressing the OP or I would have used "quote" :wink:

CO

Reinaldokool wrote:

I see no advantage in any of those cameras over the D3300 which is an excellent camera. If all you want is a backup, find another D3300 Nikon refurb--if possible.

Otherwise, for portraits, check out portrait lenses and better lighting. For the same money, you can buy a whole setup of used Alien Bees and light modifiers.

The D7000 has numerous advantages over the D3300. The D3300 has a pentamirror viewfinder. The D7000 has a solid glass pentaprism - much better. The D3300's flash can't be used as a commander for wireless flash triggering. The D7000's flash has a commander mode. The D3300 has no automatic exposure bracketing. The D7000 does. That's good to have for doing HDR. The D7000 has the U1 and U2 instant recall modes on the top dial. You can store settings and quickly activate them. The D7000 has dual memory card slots that can be configured different ways.