Upgrading from Nikon D50
Apr 9, 2012 13:06:55 #
Hi everybody,
Wondering if anybody has any advice on what camera would be professional enough to use to do portriats, weddings, senior pictures basically that type of photography for sale. I have the Nikon D50 and absolutly love it, but it only has 6.1 pixels. Have been researching nikons and looking at the D5100 not sure if this would be a good upgrade, but like the price. I also would like something compatable with my D50 equipment, I have for my D50 that I would like to continue to use is, for lighting-Speedlights(1)SB800,(2)SB600's.(3) lens-Nikon DX AF-SNikkor 18-55, Nikon DX VR AF-S55-200mm, and a Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm. I also use Camera Control Pro 2 software.
Wondering if anybody has any advice on what camera would be professional enough to use to do portriats, weddings, senior pictures basically that type of photography for sale. I have the Nikon D50 and absolutly love it, but it only has 6.1 pixels. Have been researching nikons and looking at the D5100 not sure if this would be a good upgrade, but like the price. I also would like something compatable with my D50 equipment, I have for my D50 that I would like to continue to use is, for lighting-Speedlights(1)SB800,(2)SB600's.(3) lens-Nikon DX AF-SNikkor 18-55, Nikon DX VR AF-S55-200mm, and a Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm. I also use Camera Control Pro 2 software.
Apr 9, 2012 13:39:39 #
Have you looked into the D7000? I have several D100's, a D300, and the D7000. I won't part with any of them but I really like the D7000.
Apr 9, 2012 15:12:28 #
Apr 9, 2012 21:45:31 #
Apr 10, 2012 10:16:33 #
Well..... if money is not a concern, go for the cadillac the d800.
It rivals medium format camera pics.
It rivals medium format camera pics.
Apr 10, 2012 10:26:52 #
I use aq D90, D80, and D50 for Weddings. The D50 has my 11-18 mm lens on it. I have never had anyone notice the differance in the quality of any of the prints. No one has said this pictures is terrable you must have used a camera with only 6.1 megapixels. I would go with the D7000 because it has a motor for lenses that don't. If you could pick up a D90 I would take it over the 5100 for the same reason. I think that if you want to work without a flash you will need a faster lens in a midrange zoom. I use a tamron 35-105 fixed f/2.8. Keep your D50 for a backup and 2nd camera with a longer lens. - Dave
Apr 10, 2012 21:01:07 #
photeach
Loc: beautiful Kansas
No issues with soft focus? The few negative reviews I have read wondered if the D7000 focused a little behind where it should be focusing. Take your time answering, as I have a few more months to save up for what looks like a real gem.
Mac wrote:
quote=San Hi everybody, br Wondering if anybody h... (show quote)
Apr 10, 2012 21:08:20 #
photeach wrote:
No issues with soft focus? The few negative revie... (show quote)
No soft focus for me. Maybe that was a lens problem.
Apr 10, 2012 21:12:37 #
photeach
Loc: beautiful Kansas
Could be. I'm such a nervous nelly and always force myself to read the 1-star ratings on Amazon to see the very worst things people say.
Mac wrote:
quote=photeach No issues with soft focus? The fe... (show quote)
Apr 10, 2012 21:47:29 #
photeach wrote:
Could be. I'm such a nervous nelly and always force myself to read the 1-star ratings on Amazon to see the very worst things people say.
I do that too. I want to know what problems people have with whatever I'm looking at. But if the positive reviews outnumber the negative, that gives a pretty good indication that it is a good buy.
Apr 10, 2012 23:38:41 #
I have had no problems with my D7000 "soft" focusing. Go to the search menu on this forum and type in "D7000 Backfocus" and read MT Shooter's input on this topic. I utilize Nikon lenses with my D7000 but I also use several Sigma lenses and have found no problems.
Apr 11, 2012 09:07:54 #
I just shot a wedding with the D5100, which I think is an excellent camera for the money. I was using a Nikon 55-200mm lens and got some great portraits. Color was excellent. I love my D5100.
Apr 11, 2012 11:00:09 #
Thanks for your comment AK Dreamer on the D7000.
My D-80 went "belly-up" a couple weeks ago and although I may still spend the money to have it repaired, I decided to get the D7000. Can't wait to start using it. Also, again noting your comment, I have an additional lens which is a Sigma and have had no problems with it.
Thanks again.
Dave
My D-80 went "belly-up" a couple weeks ago and although I may still spend the money to have it repaired, I decided to get the D7000. Can't wait to start using it. Also, again noting your comment, I have an additional lens which is a Sigma and have had no problems with it.
Thanks again.
Dave
Apr 11, 2012 11:25:14 #
Mac wrote:
I do that too. I want to know what problems people have with whatever I'm looking at. But if the positive reviews outnumber the negative, that gives a pretty good indication that it is a good buy.
photeach wrote:
Could be. I'm such a nervous nelly and always force myself to read the 1-star ratings on Amazon to see the very worst things people say.
I do that too. I want to know what problems people have with whatever I'm looking at. But if the positive reviews outnumber the negative, that gives a pretty good indication that it is a good buy.
I dothe same thing. Do you have a cut-off or a percentage that makes you say yes or no to a piece of equipment?
Apr 11, 2012 11:53:59 #
photeach
Loc: beautiful Kansas
I don't worry about percentages because I think the camera companies write a lot of the reviews. I just look for key words that trigger concern, and back focus got me worried. I would set a lot more store by what the Hoggers say than what they say on the Amazon reviews.
Kestrel1029 wrote:
quote=Mac quote=photeach Could be. I'm such a n... (show quote)
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