Playing with Old Nikon DSLRs
May 16, 2021 12:05:21 #
Down the decades, I owned and used all the Nikon Pro film cameras (not every model variation) from the F Photomic Tn to the F5. Of the digital Nikons, the DF has a little of the Pro feel as does the D810. D7200 and D750 are excellent and capable, but for me, they just don't have it. The D2x and D3 both have it and are still enormously capable. It would wipe out my camera budget for a very long time, but I could order a D6. I'd rather work my way up, though as I look at the features of the D4 and D5, I may be satisfied with the D3 for a long time. One feature of the D3 unmentioned is that it seems very responsive to the tiny bit of editing I do, more so than the newer cameras.
To top it all off, I'm having fun and getting good phoos.
To top it all off, I'm having fun and getting good phoos.
May 16, 2021 12:31:23 #
quixdraw wrote:
Down the decades, I owned and used all the Nikon P... (show quote)
Your last sentence says it all quixdraw.
May 16, 2021 12:49:09 #
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May 16, 2021 12:57:22 #
DITTOs Quixdraw. Started out with dual F2's, Nikormat, and other Df Nikons before progressing to D50, D2x, D300, & D7200. Spent many decades camping/hiking through the Sierras capturing thousands of scenic slides. When I depart this earth I hate to see these relegated to the trash. Wonderful times and memories but I truly love the old Nikons. Maybe a D5 or D6 is in my future.
May 16, 2021 13:38:33 #
JeffL
Loc: New Jersey
My old Nikon DSLR is a D80. If I want to take great photos and can’t find a need for WiFi or other enhancements, it works just fine. Another benefit is that I can use my older film Nikon lenses (like my 70-210 heavyweight) and AF actually works. The D80 line did have a significant problem. At some point it would go into error mode. Nikon wanted more than the camera was worth to fix it. I found a repair shop in MA who not only fixed the problem, but cleaned and recalibrated everything for $95.00. So, the D80 is my backup for my D5500. On a fixed retirement income I can’t afford any newer models, so I have to rely on my limited ability instead of hardware.
May 16, 2021 14:36:49 #
Thomas902 wrote:
Working not playing with my well seasoned Nikon D3... (show quote)
What a beautiful model beautifully shot ! I think it proves the point that it isn't the camera that makes the shot but the photographer. I doubt, Mr Thomas902, that you would do any different with a new Z7/D850/D7200. Great shot thanks Mate
May 16, 2021 14:39:27 #
JeffL wrote:
My old Nikon DSLR is a D80. If I want to take grea... (show quote)
A nice working D80 is a fine backup to any camera. Tuned up it can last a long long time. Best wishes.
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May 16, 2021 14:55:01 #
There was a point in "digital evolution" where film still ruled, but that was a long time ago for most applications. I have bunches of photos from my old D60 that are still very decent. That said, I prefer more capable cameras and better lenses than I had then. The newest Nikons mostly have made advances with features I never use. I've probably got everything I need to do covered with present gear.
May 16, 2021 15:04:39 #
quixdraw wrote:
There was a point in "digital evolution" where film still ruled, but that was a long time ago for most applications. I have bunches of photos from my old D60 that are still very decent. That said, I prefer more capable cameras and better lenses than I had then. The newest Nikons mostly have made advances with features I never use. I've probably got everything I need to do covered with present gear.
Three of my Nikons use the 11pt AF system and one uses the old 5pt system. Many will laugh but I find the systems are all quite capable for my needs with fast and sharp focus. Wouldn’t need to fine tune even if I could.Like you said: Does your system cover what you need to do?
May 16, 2021 15:33:35 #
May 16, 2021 16:31:16 #
The Camera does not take a Great photo. The photographer does. I have a D4, D500. Df. But also shooting film with old Cameras. This was taken with a Yashica Mat 124. This is the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad Bryson City NC
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May 16, 2021 17:26:25 #
Thomas....what a beautiful picture. The eyes make the shot. Can't stop staring at them. Thanks.
May 16, 2021 19:47:05 #
Carnpo wrote:
The Camera does not take a Great photo. The photographer does. I have a D4, D500. Df. But also shooting film with old Cameras. This was taken with a Yashica Mat 124. This is the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad Bryson City NC
Indeed, though they are working on cameras that do it all.
May 16, 2021 19:58:43 #
Paul Diamond
Loc: Atlanta, GA, USA
From the time when a quick download via dialup modem required something as simple as my Nikon D3200, I complied without spending $$$ for a camera that over-fulfilled the requirements of the 'industry' of the time for online sales. More current times and much, much faster download speeds required a major upgrade to my two D800E cameras for the studio. When the D850 became available, I was eager to jump to 45.6 MP sensor resolution.
These are the cameras that I still use for my online needs and personal image making.
And, then, I see an image from the 1970's and 1980's, kodacolor negs or ektachrome/kodachrome slides, to show us how low the final resolution we accepted from camera/lens/film of the times. It was the reason that I moved up to my Hasselblad for higher resolution/higher quality images than "any" SLR/35mm film of the time could produce. Even Ansel saw the difference and chose 6x6cm for his higher quality images compared to the 35mm imaging of the time that he also tested and found wanting.
These are the cameras that I still use for my online needs and personal image making.
And, then, I see an image from the 1970's and 1980's, kodacolor negs or ektachrome/kodachrome slides, to show us how low the final resolution we accepted from camera/lens/film of the times. It was the reason that I moved up to my Hasselblad for higher resolution/higher quality images than "any" SLR/35mm film of the time could produce. Even Ansel saw the difference and chose 6x6cm for his higher quality images compared to the 35mm imaging of the time that he also tested and found wanting.
May 16, 2021 21:03:01 #
Paul Diamond wrote:
From the time when a quick download via dialup mod... (show quote)
I see mostly Attic, Links, and virtue signalling as your posts. Show the photos to make your case?
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