Second Camera choice
Feb 22, 2012 22:59:12 #
I have a D5100 need advise on a second one I am a nikon man so can we stay there don't want to buy lenses for other models i was thinking if i need to buy a FX like the new D800 or would i be over reaching i am still just a amateur but i have done four weddings and a number of sports games for high school an Jc colleges ,any advise would be appreciated
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Feb 23, 2012 06:09:18 #
effrant
Loc: New Hampshire
You don't mention what you have for glass now, going full frame might require new, expensive lenses. What isn't your D5100 doing?
Feb 23, 2012 08:45:56 #
larrydc46 wrote:
I have a D5100 need advise on a second one I am a nikon man so can we stay there don't want to buy lenses for other models..
I went from a D90 to the D7000, and I love it. They seem to be available again. Sometime in the future, there will be a D7100, but I wouldn't put off buying waiting for it. After I got the D7000, I bought two D70's on ebay. I use one as a second camera, and I had the other converted to infrared. The two cameras and the conversion cost less than your D5100. Used cameras can be fine. Remember, your D5100 is a used camera, too.
The D800 is a big step up in price, size, weight - with what benefits to you?
Feb 23, 2012 08:53:11 #
Feb 23, 2012 13:20:03 #
larrydc46 wrote:
I have a D5100 need advise on a second one I am a nikon man so can we stay there don't want to buy lenses for other models i was thinking if i need to buy a FX like the new D800 or would i be over reaching i am still just a amateur but i have done four weddings and a number of sports games for high school an Jc colleges ,any advise would be appreciated
Having had a video production business for about 10-years I believe in the idea that "it takes money to make money."
So, if you're involved in more and more paying jobs then it would make sense to me to buy the best gear you can afford to further your business.
Best of luck with it... Jim
Feb 23, 2012 13:27:58 #
You have to stay with the DX format, or scrape your glass. What do you hope to gain???
Feb 23, 2012 13:34:28 #
effrant wrote:
You don't mention what you have for glass now, going full frame might require new, expensive lenses. What isn't your D5100 doing?
The D5100 is fine just really notice when i am doing sports or even when i was doing the weddings a second camera would have been nice not to have to change lenses while working all the time and with sports i also video. I was actually thinking of the D7000 and if it was not for that D800 coming out next month i may have already bought the 7000 . Im not working at this as often as i like spending the $3000 for it is just so hard .but the 7000 is very close to the 5100 better to and i see the 7000 for $610 and its just for to have a second camera on hand but it is DX Im so tossed in the air. have to make my mind up by 3-17-12 before semi pro ball start the other thing is i know all my lenses will work with the 7000
Feb 23, 2012 13:49:40 #
larrydc46 wrote:
The D5100 is fine just really notice when i am doing sports or even when i was doing the weddings a second camera would have been nice not to have to change lenses while working all the time and with sports i also video
effrant wrote:
You don't mention what you have for glass now, going full frame might require new, expensive lenses. What isn't your D5100 doing?
The D5100 is fine just really notice when i am doing sports or even when i was doing the weddings a second camera would have been nice not to have to change lenses while working all the time and with sports i also video
I would look for a remanufactured 5100 or 5000 body. A D90 would also work nicely.
Feb 23, 2012 14:05:36 #
Feb 23, 2012 14:45:04 #
effrant wrote:
Go for a D7000, the best crop camera alive today......
Thanks for the advise ,Do anyone know the difference between a import model an a US model of the D7000, just found out that is how Digital Depot sell it so cheap
Feb 23, 2012 15:18:52 #
Usually the import camera has a reduced warranty duration, like 90 days.
Feb 23, 2012 15:33:06 #
Feb 23, 2012 15:35:23 #
effrant
Loc: New Hampshire
Also, Nikon can refuse to work on gray market items, just spend a few extra bucks and buy a new or refurbished USA model.....
Feb 23, 2012 15:41:27 #
the D800 has 36 meg.. No one needs it unless you NEED 36 meg.. It will not give you any better looking photo and takes up massive amounts of camera and computer space.. Not to mention how long it would take to email me a 36 meg.. in face Google the king of emailing, only allows a 20 meg file... If I'm not mistaken. Are you looking to upgrade or for a back-up?
Feb 23, 2012 15:47:34 #
sloscheider wrote:
Where are you finding a D7000 for $610???
Digital Depot , but it is a import model
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