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Apr 30, 2012 13:51:48   #
Stef C Loc: Conshohocken (near philly) PA
 
I am getting so sick of being limited to "AF-S" for autofocus with my D3100. There are so many cheaper options that are older models of just "AF"

I really am considering giving the D3100 a boot in exchange for an upgrade. Any recommendations on a DSLR with interal focus motor.. I'm not sure I can afford the D7000 at this point..

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Apr 30, 2012 15:02:34   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
Stef C wrote:
I am getting so sick of being limited to "AF-S" for autofocus with my D3100. There are so many cheaper options that are older models of just "AF"

I really am considering giving the D3100 a boot in exchange for an upgrade. Any recommendations on a DSLR with interal focus motor.. I'm not sure I can afford the D7000 at this point..


D90, D300, D7000, all good choices, obviously the D7000 would be the best choice but for the price, so the D90 might be a better option for you. The AF-S lens limitation on Nikons introductory DSLRs are aggravating, but they are all VERY good lenses. The AF on them is much faster than most standard AF Nikkor lenses.

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Apr 30, 2012 15:12:27   #
Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA
 
Stef C wrote:
I really am considering giving the D3100 a boot in exchange for an upgrade. Any recommendations on a DSLR with internal focus motor
MT Shooter has the right idea. My D90 is my general photography camera, and is quite the workhorse. My D5000 (no motor) is dedicated to my 105G macro lens. I would encourage you to keep your D3100 as a back-up camera, with your favorite AF-S lens attached.

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Apr 30, 2012 15:20:36   #
Stef C Loc: Conshohocken (near philly) PA
 
the D90 in low light kind of worries me with ISO only up to 6400... how does yours perform in low light?

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Apr 30, 2012 16:24:59   #
nikonesian Loc: Midwest USA
 
Not as good as the D7000, but pretty acceptable up to 1600. I use a D90 and try not to get too far north of that mark. I sould also add I'm almost always hand held.

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Apr 30, 2012 16:32:12   #
GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City
 
Stef C wrote:
the D90 in low light kind of worries me with ISO only up to 6400...

How many of us remember shooting that high in the film days? "only" up to 6400? Ain't technology grand?

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Apr 30, 2012 17:22:02   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
I am still trying to figure out the POINT of cameras utilizing ISO 25,400 and above. What exactly could be a PRACTICAL purpose of it? The pics I have seen shot at those astronomical ISO settings were not worth the time or the pixels, every one has been terrible.

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Apr 30, 2012 17:25:59   #
GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City
 
MT Shooter wrote:
I am still trying to figure out the POINT of cameras utilizing ISO 25,400 and above. What exactly could be a PRACTICAL purpose of it? The pics I have seen shot at those astronomical ISO settings were not worth the time or the pixels, every one has been terrible.


To get around the fact that some don't like, or more likely, don't know how to use flash or other light.

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Apr 30, 2012 17:30:24   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
GoofyNewfie wrote:
MT Shooter wrote:
I am still trying to figure out the POINT of cameras utilizing ISO 25,400 and above. What exactly could be a PRACTICAL purpose of it? The pics I have seen shot at those astronomical ISO settings were not worth the time or the pixels, every one has been terrible.


To get around the fact that some don't like, or more likely, don't know how to use flash or other light.


And here I thought one should always educate themselves about a process before looking for less precise alternatives. Silly me!

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Apr 30, 2012 17:33:08   #
GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City
 
MT Shooter wrote:
GoofyNewfie wrote:
MT Shooter wrote:
I am still trying to figure out the POINT of cameras utilizing ISO 25,400 and above. What exactly could be a PRACTICAL purpose of it? The pics I have seen shot at those astronomical ISO settings were not worth the time or the pixels, every one has been terrible.


To get around the fact that some don't like, or more likely, don't know how to use flash or other light.


And here I thought one should always educate themselves about a process before looking for less precise alternatives. Silly me!
quote=GoofyNewfie quote=MT Shooter I am still tr... (show quote)

Why learn something if you can spend more money?
Your ARE silly! :!:

I'm sure there is some use for it, besides being a money-maker for manufacturers.

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Apr 30, 2012 17:35:21   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
GoofyNewfie wrote:
MT Shooter wrote:
GoofyNewfie wrote:
MT Shooter wrote:
I am still trying to figure out the POINT of cameras utilizing ISO 25,400 and above. What exactly could be a PRACTICAL purpose of it? The pics I have seen shot at those astronomical ISO settings were not worth the time or the pixels, every one has been terrible.


To get around the fact that some don't like, or more likely, don't know how to use flash or other light.


And here I thought one should always educate themselves about a process before looking for less precise alternatives. Silly me!
quote=GoofyNewfie quote=MT Shooter I am still tr... (show quote)

Why learn something if you can spend more money?
Your ARE silly! :!:

I'm sure there is some use for it, besides being a money-maker for manufacturers.
quote=MT Shooter quote=GoofyNewfie quote=MT Sho... (show quote)


OH YEAH!
What was I thinking???

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Apr 30, 2012 17:38:50   #
Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA
 
I am working on an app to convert ISO to MPH, so my camera can go super-sonic.

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Apr 30, 2012 17:41:19   #
GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City
 
Nikonian72 wrote:
I am working on an app to convert ISO to MPH, so my camera can go super-sonic.

You'll need faster lenses so they can keep up.

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Apr 30, 2012 17:54:11   #
Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA
 
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Nikonian72 wrote:
I am working on an app to convert ISO to MPH, so my camera can go super-sonic.
You'll need faster lenses so they can keep up.
I had not thought about that! Maybe I can convert that Zeiss 50mm f/0.7 limited production lens built for the NASA space program, or the Nikon TV-Nikkor 35mm f/0.9, fastest Nikon lens ever made, or one of the other lenses listed here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lens_speed

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Apr 30, 2012 17:56:27   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
Hmmmm, is this thread officially hijacked now?
LOL

Sorry Steph!

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