What Nikon camera should I buy?
Oct 26, 2011 10:41:23 #
I currently own a Nikon D80, which I have never been pleased with, and am in the market for a new camera but need to stick with Nikon. I am considering the 7000D. Any suggestions on what camera I should purchase?
Oct 26, 2011 11:40:18 #
bsmiley
Loc: KY
If money is not an issue and if you really want to stick with a Nikon the reviews I have heard, the D7000 is the best camera Nikon has ever put out. You can't go wrong with it. Also, all Nikon lenses are interchangeable which is great.
Oct 26, 2011 11:43:48 #
buy whichever nikon camera feels the most comfortable to you. Go to a real camera store and try out the various models, what type of photography you do and what your plans are will determine if you need a professional, prosumer or amateur model. why do you not like the d-80? whatever you are not happy with will help determine what you should buy.
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Oct 26, 2011 13:33:34 #
I own the D7000 and love it. I had the D80(went for a swim) then d90. I have loved each one more then the last..so I guess Nikon is making better and better equipment.
Oct 27, 2011 05:40:49 #
effrant
Loc: New Hampshire
I'm gonna chime in here, and in total agreement with the D7000. Mine is fairly new, but I become more impressed daily.....
Oct 27, 2011 06:31:21 #
A major part for why people buy a new camera is for its capabilities for their current or futures needs. example - Does it need video capabilities, do you need less noise at higher ISO, are you shooting action shots where you need more frames per second, does it need to be full frame sensor, do you need easy access to the camera controls without going to a menu, etc. You also need to consider you budget, how the camera feels when you are talking you photo, and determine the "must haves and would likes in the new camera,". I hope this helps, Arnold
Oct 27, 2011 08:03:44 #
pick the format you want to be at in 1-2-3 years DX or FX and get a camera in that range, The glass investment is your most important aspect to equiptment. As you buy your glass you will stick with that camera. FX is nice I have a D700 and LOVE my baby.
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Oct 27, 2011 08:31:51 #
I have my eye on the D700 but need HD video. Hopefully that is in the works on this great camera.
Oct 27, 2011 08:54:56 #
Mike Little
Loc: Ozark, Missouri
A friend fave me a good piece of advice, but the sx20 from Fugi the lens thats on it goes from28-700mm, he says it takes good clear pictures. And the price is not near as expensive as other cameras at 500.00.
Oct 27, 2011 08:58:44 #
Oct 27, 2011 09:12:00 #
I have had a Nikon D7000 for about three months but have been doing photography for many years. I think the Nikon D7000 is about the best you can get in that price range. It takes a lot of time to learn the camera but once you do you are in command of a powerful tool.
There are only two drawbacks that I know of.
I prefer the FX format over the DX format of the D7000 but the price of the FX cameras is out of range.
I do a lot of HDR photography and the D7000 is limited to only 3 automatically bracketed shots. It is not too bad working around this but wish it would do at least 5.
There are only two drawbacks that I know of.
I prefer the FX format over the DX format of the D7000 but the price of the FX cameras is out of range.
I do a lot of HDR photography and the D7000 is limited to only 3 automatically bracketed shots. It is not too bad working around this but wish it would do at least 5.
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Oct 27, 2011 11:04:31 #
Thank you all so much for your comments. I think I will definitely purchase the D7000 now.
What I don't like about the D80 is that I can never seem to get the sharp images I want, have a hard time with the focus and I also don't like the color. My images always come out too red and I have worked and worked on changing settings and just can't seem to get it right. I have to adjust images in Photoshop and would rather have the photo right the 1st time and not have to do so much editing.
I am a semi-professional photographer right now and will be retiring in a few years and hope to take more photographs as I have more time. Work sure interferes with my fun!!!!
What I don't like about the D80 is that I can never seem to get the sharp images I want, have a hard time with the focus and I also don't like the color. My images always come out too red and I have worked and worked on changing settings and just can't seem to get it right. I have to adjust images in Photoshop and would rather have the photo right the 1st time and not have to do so much editing.
I am a semi-professional photographer right now and will be retiring in a few years and hope to take more photographs as I have more time. Work sure interferes with my fun!!!!
Oct 27, 2011 11:54:38 #
Hi,
Probably the right choice if you have lenses that reuquire the camera to have the focusing motor. I recently bought a d5100 and am very happy with it but I was starting fresh with the camera and lenses. The D7000 appears technically superior in a number of ways. Wish I had thought about the weather sealing!
One of the advantages of the D7000 is color rendition, a concern you express. I don't get what supposedly affects that.
Here is my source:
http://snapsort.com/compare/Nikon-D5100-vs-Nikon_D7000
I suspect the software is nearly the same. They note that the D5100 has in-camera HDR whilst the D7000 does not. I wonder why not? So far I have been more impressed with the Active D-Lighting than the in-camera HDR. If you are a maual purist this won't matter at all.
I see they claim neither has image stabilization. While strictly true for the camera the D5100 has vibration control built into the lenses.
Regards,
Larry Leach
Probably the right choice if you have lenses that reuquire the camera to have the focusing motor. I recently bought a d5100 and am very happy with it but I was starting fresh with the camera and lenses. The D7000 appears technically superior in a number of ways. Wish I had thought about the weather sealing!
One of the advantages of the D7000 is color rendition, a concern you express. I don't get what supposedly affects that.
Here is my source:
http://snapsort.com/compare/Nikon-D5100-vs-Nikon_D7000
I suspect the software is nearly the same. They note that the D5100 has in-camera HDR whilst the D7000 does not. I wonder why not? So far I have been more impressed with the Active D-Lighting than the in-camera HDR. If you are a maual purist this won't matter at all.
I see they claim neither has image stabilization. While strictly true for the camera the D5100 has vibration control built into the lenses.
Regards,
Larry Leach
Oct 27, 2011 13:57:04 #
Jujumac wrote:
I currently own a Nikon D80, which I have never been pleased with, and am in the market for a new camera but need to stick with Nikon. I am considering the 7000D. Any suggestions on what camera I should purchase?
Looks like snob appeal to me. If you didn't like the first Nikon---why the hell you want another? Note that every electronics store and super market seems to only sell Nikon and Canon cuz that's all the amature recognizes. Try 'em all and purchase what you want, not what some buyer got a deal on needs to sell you!...CTP
Oct 27, 2011 14:25:33 #
I have a D60 and a D7000. The 7000 is my favorite because of the ease of changing settings. You don't have to navigate menus to make quick changes. I love my D60 as well. Money is always a consideration, so in the long run, if you have lenses that are AF and not AFS, you need to choose a camera that has the lens motor drive in the camera. My D60 does not have the motor drive, so I have to choose lenses that are AFS only. With my D7000, I can shoot with virtually ANY AF lens and still use the auto focus. I love both cameras and use both regularly. It is also going to depend on what you do with the camera...if you are an aspiring pro or just an enthusiast. The D5100, D5000, D3100, D3000, D60, D40, D40x are NOT AF compatible and the D90, D80, D70,D70s, D50, D100,D700, D300s, D300, D200, D7000 ARE AF compatible. You can find this info at http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/compatibility-lens.htm. Ken Rockwell is a fount of knowledge about cameras and also compares and reviews both Canon and Nikon at www.kenrockwell.com. He is plain spoken and tells the honest truth. Good luck and happy shopping!
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