Help!!
Dec 27, 2017 09:19:36 #
I am suspecting that you are referring to the D700 and not the B700. If you already have a D3400 and you seem to be happy with it and you need a back up why not another D3400? Same camera with same features and same ergonomics. Nothing new to learn.
The D700 has been a very good camera (I do not own one) but it is full frame and the lenses you are using for the D3400 will only limit its capabilities. You will need full frame lenses to get the best performance from the D700 and that means more money to spend. In my book a back up camera is a similar camera to what I am using now.
The D700 has been a very good camera (I do not own one) but it is full frame and the lenses you are using for the D3400 will only limit its capabilities. You will need full frame lenses to get the best performance from the D700 and that means more money to spend. In my book a back up camera is a similar camera to what I am using now.
Dec 27, 2017 09:26:32 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
Mr. Fixit wrote:
Hi..........Thank You for your reply! My budget is 1K or less and I'm open to suggestions but I've used Nikon since forever and have the lenses.
I also want 20Megs or better, and I'm open to used if purchased from B&H or KEH or someone as good.
I also want 20Megs or better, and I'm open to used if purchased from B&H or KEH or someone as good.
You can get a refurb D5600 from Cameta for $519.
Dec 27, 2017 09:34:50 #
JPL wrote:
I think you need to check first what cameras are compatible with your lenses. Are the lenses autofocus lenses? If so do they have internal focusing motors or is the autofocusing connected to a motor in the camera. If they need a camera with internal autofocus motor you need a camera from the D7xxx line of cameras.
Great advice!
Dec 27, 2017 09:42:26 #
IDguy wrote:
You can get a refurb D5600 from Cameta for $519.
Or a D7200 for $769 from Cameta with a one year warranty. And it may use those old lenses. Thom Hogan lists this body as “highly recommended”. Just saying......
Dec 27, 2017 10:23:57 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
Mr. Fixit wrote:
Good Morning............I'm thinking of buying 2 Nikons and have limited funds. A D3400 & a B700 for back up. I use a D3400 for work and its a work horse! I have several older Nikon lenses which are very sharp but very heavy, I'm an older guy now and love to take long walks with the camera and shoot what I see. Any opinions would help. Thank You for your attention.
Get a pocket camera for snapshots. 😜😜
Dec 27, 2017 13:00:58 #
If you're a casual shooter - that is not needing to shoot in raw. Maybe change brand - my friend shoots with a Sony rx10 III - his shot blow away my nikon d90!
But if you want to stay Nikon I think I would look at the d7100 or 7200.
Weight - as an older guy also - and had neck problem - the weight was killing me. I both a "Cotton carrier" system. Holds the camera tight to your chest so it doesn't flop around on walks and goes over the shoulders - resembles a bullet proof vest. Love it for hiking/walking.
Good luck
But if you want to stay Nikon I think I would look at the d7100 or 7200.
Weight - as an older guy also - and had neck problem - the weight was killing me. I both a "Cotton carrier" system. Holds the camera tight to your chest so it doesn't flop around on walks and goes over the shoulders - resembles a bullet proof vest. Love it for hiking/walking.
Good luck
Dec 27, 2017 13:12:04 #
amfoto1
Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
You mention having and wanting to use some older lenses.... Be sure to consult the Nikon camera and lens compatibility charts and info available online.
https://www.nikonusa.com/Images/Learn-Explore/Photography-Techniques/2011/Which-Nikkor-is-Right-for-You/Media/NIKKOR-lens-compatibility-chart.pdf
https://www.nikonians.org/reviews/nikon-slr-camera-and-lens-compatibility
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/compatibility-lens.htm#afp
The D3000-series and D5000-series cameras you're considering, in particular, have some limitations. There are also some newer lenses that won't work fully on some D7000-series, etc. (though it may be "fixable" with a firmware update).
I've also heard that the D3400 is a downgrade from the D3300 in some ways. Might be worth tracking down one of the earlier models.
You can compare model features pretty easily at the B&H Photo website (up to four different models).
Another website that can be useful for comparisons is http://cameradecision.com/compare/Nikon-D3300-vs-Nikon-D3400
However, sometimes those sites overlook fine details such as the differences others have noted, where the D3300's built in flash is more powerful and the D3400 lacks a self-cleaning sensor, which the D3300 includes.
I've also noticed that the D3000-series models are hard to find sold as "body only". Most places only offer them with a kit lens or two, which you may or may not want (and often the second lens is the AF-P 70-300mm DX, which lacks VR.... which makes no sense since image stabilization is much more useful on telephotos such as that). "Body only" D5000-series model might be little or no more expensive than a D3000-series model with a kit lens.
D5000 series cameras have a number of upgrades, but I think the most important are their more advanced autofocus systems (more AF points to choose among, and more of those points are higher performance "cross" or "dual axis" type). The D5000 series cameras also typically have articulated LCD screens, which can be quite handy. Some of the other added features of the D5000-series may or may not be important to you (or me).... such as GPS, wireless connectivity, yada, yada.
D7000-series have a true pentaprism, where the D3000/5000-series use a pentamirror. The pentaprism generally makes for a bigger, brighter viewfinder, but adds cost and a bit of weight. D7000-series also have further autofocus upgrades, more weather sealing, usually higher continuous shooting frame rates, and are compatible with more types of Nikkors. They have an in-body focus motor to be able to autofocus some of the earlier AF Nikkors, which is something all D3000/5000 models lack.
D3000/5000 have top shutter speed of 1/4000 and 1/200 flash sync, and their shutters are probably rated for about 100,000 cycles. D7000-series have top shutter speed of 1/8000 and 1/250 flash sync, and a shutter rated for 150,000 cycles. D7000-series also offer micro focus adjustment feature to be able to fine tune the accuracy of AF lenses, which the "lesser" models lack. But D7000-series also are "beefier".... typically weigh in up to as much as a half lb. more than D3000/5000 series models.
Nearly all recent D3000, D5000 and D7000 series models use a similar APS-C size, 24MP sensor. HOWEVER.... D3000-series models are 12-bit, offering less color depth and less dynamic range than the 14-bit sensors found in D5000/7000. The latest D7200 and D7500 also have higher settable and usable ISO... there have been significant improvements made in that respect with the last one or two generation sensors.
Also do careful comparison if considering older used, refurbished or even recently discontinued models still available new. For example, one issue someusers had with D7100 was it's small image buffer.... It had to slow or pause to clear after only a short burst of images at high continuous shooting rates (which might be a problem to sports photographers, but not to landscape photographers). The D7200 saw a significant improvement in this respect.
And, the D7500 is actually slightly lower resolution at 21MP (vs 24MP in D7100, D7200 and recent D3000/5000 models). This is to allow it to shoot at higher frame rates than the other models.... 8 frames per second (vs 5 or 6 fps). The less crowded 21MP sensor also may make even higher ISO usable (and Nikon has made possible to set it ridiculously high, though users will have to decide whether or not the image quality at super high ISO is acceptable).
Touchscreen LCD monitors are found on some of the newer cameras.... which some people really like.
Another feature found on some recent models (D7200 and later?) is Anti-Flicker, which goes a long way to solving the age-old problem when shooting under fluorescent and similar lighting that cycles at 60hz (in the U.S.) and causes a lot of exposure/color tint problems for photographers. This feature found on recent Nikon and Canon (don't know about others) "senses" the peak output of the lighting and times the shutter release to coincide with it.... And it works! Where I used to see around half my images ruined when shooting under that type of lighting (and had to shoot lots and lots of extra shots to be sure).... Now using Canon with the Anti-Flicker feature I see very few images lost to exposure problems. I've heard the feature works just as well in Nikon cameras that have it.
So, a lot depends upon what, where and how you want to shoot.... You'll need to do careful study and comparison of models, taking your own requirements into consideration.
Besides used (which will typically be older models that were traded in), you also might want to look at refurbished and "open box". These are often demo units that have seen very little actual use, may have the same warranty as new, and often are the most recent and current models... at a bit of a discount. Just this year Nikon USA has begun selling refurbished directly via their website (the way Canon USA has done for several years). Might be worth a look. There are still some refurb Nikon found at the major retailers, too, as well as open box deals. So, shop around!
Hope this helps!
https://www.nikonusa.com/Images/Learn-Explore/Photography-Techniques/2011/Which-Nikkor-is-Right-for-You/Media/NIKKOR-lens-compatibility-chart.pdf
https://www.nikonians.org/reviews/nikon-slr-camera-and-lens-compatibility
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/compatibility-lens.htm#afp
The D3000-series and D5000-series cameras you're considering, in particular, have some limitations. There are also some newer lenses that won't work fully on some D7000-series, etc. (though it may be "fixable" with a firmware update).
I've also heard that the D3400 is a downgrade from the D3300 in some ways. Might be worth tracking down one of the earlier models.
You can compare model features pretty easily at the B&H Photo website (up to four different models).
Another website that can be useful for comparisons is http://cameradecision.com/compare/Nikon-D3300-vs-Nikon-D3400
However, sometimes those sites overlook fine details such as the differences others have noted, where the D3300's built in flash is more powerful and the D3400 lacks a self-cleaning sensor, which the D3300 includes.
I've also noticed that the D3000-series models are hard to find sold as "body only". Most places only offer them with a kit lens or two, which you may or may not want (and often the second lens is the AF-P 70-300mm DX, which lacks VR.... which makes no sense since image stabilization is much more useful on telephotos such as that). "Body only" D5000-series model might be little or no more expensive than a D3000-series model with a kit lens.
D5000 series cameras have a number of upgrades, but I think the most important are their more advanced autofocus systems (more AF points to choose among, and more of those points are higher performance "cross" or "dual axis" type). The D5000 series cameras also typically have articulated LCD screens, which can be quite handy. Some of the other added features of the D5000-series may or may not be important to you (or me).... such as GPS, wireless connectivity, yada, yada.
D7000-series have a true pentaprism, where the D3000/5000-series use a pentamirror. The pentaprism generally makes for a bigger, brighter viewfinder, but adds cost and a bit of weight. D7000-series also have further autofocus upgrades, more weather sealing, usually higher continuous shooting frame rates, and are compatible with more types of Nikkors. They have an in-body focus motor to be able to autofocus some of the earlier AF Nikkors, which is something all D3000/5000 models lack.
D3000/5000 have top shutter speed of 1/4000 and 1/200 flash sync, and their shutters are probably rated for about 100,000 cycles. D7000-series have top shutter speed of 1/8000 and 1/250 flash sync, and a shutter rated for 150,000 cycles. D7000-series also offer micro focus adjustment feature to be able to fine tune the accuracy of AF lenses, which the "lesser" models lack. But D7000-series also are "beefier".... typically weigh in up to as much as a half lb. more than D3000/5000 series models.
Nearly all recent D3000, D5000 and D7000 series models use a similar APS-C size, 24MP sensor. HOWEVER.... D3000-series models are 12-bit, offering less color depth and less dynamic range than the 14-bit sensors found in D5000/7000. The latest D7200 and D7500 also have higher settable and usable ISO... there have been significant improvements made in that respect with the last one or two generation sensors.
Also do careful comparison if considering older used, refurbished or even recently discontinued models still available new. For example, one issue someusers had with D7100 was it's small image buffer.... It had to slow or pause to clear after only a short burst of images at high continuous shooting rates (which might be a problem to sports photographers, but not to landscape photographers). The D7200 saw a significant improvement in this respect.
And, the D7500 is actually slightly lower resolution at 21MP (vs 24MP in D7100, D7200 and recent D3000/5000 models). This is to allow it to shoot at higher frame rates than the other models.... 8 frames per second (vs 5 or 6 fps). The less crowded 21MP sensor also may make even higher ISO usable (and Nikon has made possible to set it ridiculously high, though users will have to decide whether or not the image quality at super high ISO is acceptable).
Touchscreen LCD monitors are found on some of the newer cameras.... which some people really like.
Another feature found on some recent models (D7200 and later?) is Anti-Flicker, which goes a long way to solving the age-old problem when shooting under fluorescent and similar lighting that cycles at 60hz (in the U.S.) and causes a lot of exposure/color tint problems for photographers. This feature found on recent Nikon and Canon (don't know about others) "senses" the peak output of the lighting and times the shutter release to coincide with it.... And it works! Where I used to see around half my images ruined when shooting under that type of lighting (and had to shoot lots and lots of extra shots to be sure).... Now using Canon with the Anti-Flicker feature I see very few images lost to exposure problems. I've heard the feature works just as well in Nikon cameras that have it.
So, a lot depends upon what, where and how you want to shoot.... You'll need to do careful study and comparison of models, taking your own requirements into consideration.
Besides used (which will typically be older models that were traded in), you also might want to look at refurbished and "open box". These are often demo units that have seen very little actual use, may have the same warranty as new, and often are the most recent and current models... at a bit of a discount. Just this year Nikon USA has begun selling refurbished directly via their website (the way Canon USA has done for several years). Might be worth a look. There are still some refurb Nikon found at the major retailers, too, as well as open box deals. So, shop around!
Hope this helps!
Dec 27, 2017 15:38:18 #
latebloomer
Loc: Topeka, KS
jethro779 wrote:
I would suggest the D7100. You can get a new one at the Nikon Store for $799.95 and a refurbished one at B & H for $629.00. I have 1 & it's a fine camera. It also will use the old lenses.
several years ago I got a used D7100 from KEH that only 37 clicks on it. KEH will not tell you hiow many shutter clicks are on a camera. Rogers in Minnesota (Indiana perhaps) might tell you. I am not certain about this.
Dec 27, 2017 19:38:47 #
Thanks ALL for the GREAT input, I've got a lot to digest! I live about 1.5 hrs from B&H and will have to make a trip into the city maybe. Handle each, bring my lenses and see what's what. THANKS again
Dec 28, 2017 09:05:28 #
Steady Eddie wrote:
Thanks ALL for the GREAT input, I've got a lot to digest! I live about 1.5 hrs from B&H and will have to make a trip into the city maybe. Handle each, bring my lenses and see what's what. THANKS again
If you list your lenses here I can easily tell you what cameras can use them. Then you can prepare better before visiting BH by knowing what cameras to look at.
Dec 29, 2017 03:54:28 #
Hi JPL Thanks for the reply
1. Nikkor kit lens 35-70 f 3.5-4.8 f mount
2. Nikon lens series E 70-210 f4 f mount
3. tokina lens AF 100-400 f4.5 f mount
I never expected this much help, thanks again
1. Nikkor kit lens 35-70 f 3.5-4.8 f mount
2. Nikon lens series E 70-210 f4 f mount
3. tokina lens AF 100-400 f4.5 f mount
I never expected this much help, thanks again
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