Nikon D700
Sep 1, 2015 19:14:06 #
Seeking opinions on the ancient D700 for shooting weddings and portraits given today's sensor technology.
The reason for this question? There is a D700 available on Craigslist with 59k clicks, includes the MB10 grip, two batteries, for CF Cards and a Pelican case for the cards. Asking price of $350.00
Too good to be true? Get me in and just steal my money? Or???
Specifically I guess, how does the D7200 compare in low level light vs. the ancient D700?
The reason for this question? There is a D700 available on Craigslist with 59k clicks, includes the MB10 grip, two batteries, for CF Cards and a Pelican case for the cards. Asking price of $350.00
Too good to be true? Get me in and just steal my money? Or???
Specifically I guess, how does the D7200 compare in low level light vs. the ancient D700?
Sep 1, 2015 20:28:55 #
Sep 1, 2015 22:40:51 #
Sep 2, 2015 07:35:54 #
Bill Houghton wrote:
A $2,000 camera for $350.00 what part of this doesn't look right.
Read the statement "too good to be true"
:-)
Sep 2, 2015 08:41:25 #
Howdie Tim. Been away, and will be away again next week. (Illness in the family in Florida, it never ends)
For what it's worth, I probably would have avoided it, only because I'm guessing for that price, the owner (I use that term loosely) didn't know the value. If the "owner" had purchased it, they would know the value, so I would assume it is "hot."
If you found one that was a little closer to "realistic" in price, it probably would have been an awesome camera. You would have to invest more $$ in lenses, but from what I've read, it is pretty dang good in low light.
For what it's worth, I probably would have avoided it, only because I'm guessing for that price, the owner (I use that term loosely) didn't know the value. If the "owner" had purchased it, they would know the value, so I would assume it is "hot."
If you found one that was a little closer to "realistic" in price, it probably would have been an awesome camera. You would have to invest more $$ in lenses, but from what I've read, it is pretty dang good in low light.
Sep 2, 2015 12:07:10 #
When I emailed him about it, I asked for a serial number...funny that he had "just sold it."
Sep 3, 2015 08:29:35 #
Tim Stapp wrote:
When I emailed him about it, I asked for a serial number...funny that he had "just sold it."
:shock: funny!
Sep 19, 2015 11:02:17 #
Tim,
The D700 is a nice camera and I have a friend that still has his and loves it. However, if you are looking to upgrade to a full frame Nikon and keep the cost reasonable I can highly recommend the D600 or D610. I have a D600 and every time I think about investing in a D750 or even D3 I just don't see how the image quality could be noticeable. Combined with good glass and shooting in raw I am amazed what I can get in low light situations.
The D700 is a nice camera and I have a friend that still has his and loves it. However, if you are looking to upgrade to a full frame Nikon and keep the cost reasonable I can highly recommend the D600 or D610. I have a D600 and every time I think about investing in a D750 or even D3 I just don't see how the image quality could be noticeable. Combined with good glass and shooting in raw I am amazed what I can get in low light situations.
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