Nikon D100: Bought it when first came out and was a casual user. Exposure meter failed and I stopped using the camera and lost interest in photography. Now retired and want to explore...

Ricco43

Bought it when first came out and was a casual user. Exposure meter failed and I stopped using the camera and lost interest in photography. Now retired and want to explore the photo world again. Nikon does not currently support this model. Need recommendations on Which Nikon body to replace the D100. Features/functions do not have to be substantially more than D100 but hopefully improved. Do not wish to spend a lot for a replacement. Thanks from a new member of this forum. Rick

Don, the 2nd son Loc: Crowded Florida

D7200

cjstanley

You can probably find a decent D300 for somewhere around $400 and have a camera that will do just about anything you want to do. I'm sure you'll get dozens of people recommending the latest and greatest but if you know how to use a camera in the first place, you don't NEED the latest technology.

exakta56 Loc: Orford,New Hampshire

I agree, the D300 has served me very well. However, the D5300 with its rotating LCD screen is a really nice feature. Nikon finally figured that out and feature it on the D500. You gotta wonder why it took so long.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Ricco43 wrote:

Bought it when first came out and was a casual user. Exposure meter failed and I stopped using the camera and lost interest in photography. Now retired and want to explore the photo world again. Nikon does not currently support this model. Need recommendations on Which Nikon body to replace the D100. Features/functions do not have to be substantially more than D100 but hopefully improved. Do not wish to spend a lot for a replacement. Thanks from a new member of this forum. Rick

Welcome to our forum!

The D7xxx series has a focusing motor in the body, while the D3xxx and D5xxx don't, if that matters to you. I usually look for refurbished bodies first. They look like brand new, and come with all the bits and pieces you would get with a new one. I've also bought used on ebay. Nikon just announced the D5600. Take your time.

Read comparisons and specs, and decide what features are important to you.
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CO

Another advantage of a D7xxx series or higher Nikon is that you get a pentaprism viewfinder. The D3xxx and D5xxx series Nikons have a pentamirror viewfinder. They use mirrors (usually plastic) to direct the light to the eyepiece. The glass prism in a D7xxx or higher camera gives a larger, slightly brighter view. The U1 and U2 memory settings on the mode dial are nice. You can recall frequently used functions in a second. The body has extensive weather sealing.

Bugfan Loc: Toronto, Canada

To save money and still have a first rate camera I'd go for a D300.

You're already sort of used to the D100. I have a D200 that I've been happy with for years though I admit I don't use it often now. The D300 was the successor to the D200 and is bristling with features.

Stay away from the 3xxx and 5xxx bodies, they do not have the features you would be looking for.

mcveed Loc: Kelowna, British Columbia (between trips)

I'd check eBay for a D300 or even better, a D300s. The 's' version is two years newer (2009 vs 2007) is slightly improved at still photos but also shoots video. Either one would be the most economical way to replace your D100. Expect to pay between $300 and $350 for the body only.

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

mcveed wrote:

I'd check eBay for a D300 or even better, a D300s. The 's' version is two years newer (2009 vs 2007) is slightly improved at still photos but also shoots video. Either one would be the most economical way to replace your D100. Expect to pay between $300 and $350 for the body only.

Great camera.
Still use mine.
Get the "s" model.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Ricco43 wrote:

Bought it when first came out and was a casual user. Exposure meter failed and I stopped using the camera and lost interest in photography. Now retired and want to explore the photo world again. Nikon does not currently support this model. Need recommendations on Which Nikon body to replace the D100. Features/functions do not have to be substantially more than D100 but hopefully improved. Do not wish to spend a lot for a replacement. Thanks from a new member of this forum. Rick

As the owl said, the D7200 is a good camera, and you can probably find one refurnished.

D7100 for $599.
http://www.cameta.com/refurbished-nikon.cfm

Bravo

Great/intelligent response. I am a retired vet and formerly made my living as a professional photographer. My first digital camera was an Olympus E20n and I used it for youth sports. It/I did an excellent, competent job. These days I use a Nikon D200 manually with an old Seconic L508 meter. They do everything I require.

Fotomacher Loc: Toronto

Used D300s

AzShooter1 Loc: Surprise, Az.

I went from my D100 to a D300 and am very happy. I also bought a D300 for my son. You can get them at a great price these days from Amazon or through E-bay. I paid under $400 for each. If you can get the E model that has video capabilities.

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

AzShooter1 wrote:

I went from my D100 to a D300 and am very happy. I also bought a D300 for my son. You can get them at a great price these days from Amazon or through E-bay. I paid under $400 for each. If you can get the E model that has video capabilities.

It's the "S" model that has video.
You may be confusing it with the Nikon D800E that has an electronically controlled Optical Low Pass Filter.

Gianfranco47 Loc: Senoia GA

I hate the continuous run to buy new models of cameras to update the specs into them , this is possible only for people who works doing photo services or for a newspapers in this case the cameras are paid by the company , do not forget that the good photos are made with good lenses and not by good bodies and bad lenses , D300 is a good camera and it is enough for the majority of the hobbyst photographers if you want to get an FX camera the D700 the oldest is still a very good camera , save the money to buy good lenses