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May 16, 2019 17:55:59   #
Jbrustrom
 
Before I bought my used (but new to me) Nikon D7000, I had exclusively used my Nikon 1 J5. I went from the J1, then the J2, then the J3 and finally the J5. Took it everywhere. Currently have the 10 mm 1.8, the 10-30 PD zoom, the 10-30 mm VR zoom, and the 30-110 mm zoom. CPL and variable ND filters. Bag, tripod, half a dozen micro SD cards, extra batteries and chargers (including a car charger!), quite frankly, the works. I had a fondness for this little guy - touch articulating screen, 21 MP 1" sensor. But no EVF and a little 1" sensor. The D7000 has a DX 16 MP sensor with 100% optical viewfinder that gives fantastic photos and two-card setup and all the buttons and dials and menus I could ever want, including two custom setup settings, and I love using it everywhere with the 35 mm 1.8 and the 18-55 ED VRII 3.5-5.6 lenses. That's all I need.

Since buying the D7000, the little J5 has been languishing away.

Hence the dilemma: should I keep little Nikki or give it a new home by selling it?

No idea what it's worth. But money is not the object here; keep or sell is the object.

Do I need more lenses or filters or batteries or storage cards or bags or tripods? No. All set. Do I have GAS? No, quite content with the D7000.

No kids to hand it down to. Been busy spending their inheritance anyway.

So I come to you, dear reader, for your thoughts. Thanks in advance. John

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May 16, 2019 18:01:57   #
Bill_de Loc: US
 
If money is not the object, donate it.

I have given stuff to UHH members, but mostly donate to Habitat for Humanity.

Schools or Boys and Girls clubs could probably use them, or even a library.

I hate to see things gathering dust.

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May 16, 2019 18:04:30   #
Flyerace Loc: Mt Pleasant, WI
 
Even though you are probably not going to use it again, you don't seem ready to get rid of it.

Probably should just keep it close, very close, for a short while, in sight. When you no longer look at it, then it will be time to sell it, trade it, or give it to someone who would appreciate it. You will then do it with no regrets.

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May 16, 2019 18:41:34   #
Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida
 
After we succumb to GAS, and upgrade, many of us selfishly keep our old gear, letting the cameras sit unused collecting dust while someone less fortunate could seriously be thrilled to own them.
But, we keep them like old worthless trophies.

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May 16, 2019 18:45:43   #
Bobspez Loc: Southern NJ, USA
 
The advantage of the one inch sensor is for wildlife, small birds, etc. With the FT-1 autofocus adapter and my 55-300 AFS VR lens I get an 810mm equivalent focal length with my J1 in an easy to carry 2lb. package.
As I'm not ready to buy or carry a 500mm or 600mm lens with my D7000, the J1 satisfies that function for me. To me that's the whole purpose I bought and use the J1. Even though I have a couple of super zoom bridge cameras, the 1" sensor beats them in terms of image quality, and beats the D7000 in terms of weight and cost to achieve that focal length.

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May 16, 2019 21:03:52   #
BebuLamar
 
Jbrustrom wrote:
Before I bought my used (but new to me) Nikon D7000, I had exclusively used my Nikon 1 J5. I went from the J1, then the J2, then the J3 and finally the J5. Took it everywhere. Currently have the 10 mm 1.8, the 10-30 PD zoom, the 10-30 mm VR zoom, and the 30-110 mm zoom. CPL and variable ND filters. Bag, tripod, half a dozen micro SD cards, extra batteries and chargers (including a car charger!), quite frankly, the works. I had a fondness for this little guy - touch articulating screen, 21 MP 1" sensor. But no EVF and a little 1" sensor. The D7000 has a DX 16 MP sensor with 100% optical viewfinder that gives fantastic photos and two-card setup and all the buttons and dials and menus I could ever want, including two custom setup settings, and I love using it everywhere with the 35 mm 1.8 and the 18-55 ED VRII 3.5-5.6 lenses. That's all I need.

Since buying the D7000, the little J5 has been languishing away.

Hence the dilemma: should I keep little Nikki or give it a new home by selling it?

No idea what it's worth. But money is not the object here; keep or sell is the object.

Do I need more lenses or filters or batteries or storage cards or bags or tripods? No. All set. Do I have GAS? No, quite content with the D7000.

No kids to hand it down to. Been busy spending their inheritance anyway.

So I come to you, dear reader, for your thoughts. Thanks in advance. John
Before I bought my used (but new to me) Nikon D700... (show quote)


Sell the 1 system to me cheap please!

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May 16, 2019 22:04:57   #
Gabyto
 
You should just keep for a while longer since you feel attach to it. You can sell it or donate it when you feel ready.

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May 17, 2019 07:38:12   #
khorinek
 
Jbrustrom wrote:
Before I bought my used (but new to me) Nikon D7000, I had exclusively used my Nikon 1 J5. I went from the J1, then the J2, then the J3 and finally the J5. Took it everywhere. Currently have the 10 mm 1.8, the 10-30 PD zoom, the 10-30 mm VR zoom, and the 30-110 mm zoom. CPL and variable ND filters. Bag, tripod, half a dozen micro SD cards, extra batteries and chargers (including a car charger!), quite frankly, the works. I had a fondness for this little guy - touch articulating screen, 21 MP 1" sensor. But no EVF and a little 1" sensor. The D7000 has a DX 16 MP sensor with 100% optical viewfinder that gives fantastic photos and two-card setup and all the buttons and dials and menus I could ever want, including two custom setup settings, and I love using it everywhere with the 35 mm 1.8 and the 18-55 ED VRII 3.5-5.6 lenses. That's all I need.

Since buying the D7000, the little J5 has been languishing away.

Hence the dilemma: should I keep little Nikki or give it a new home by selling it?

No idea what it's worth. But money is not the object here; keep or sell is the object.

Do I need more lenses or filters or batteries or storage cards or bags or tripods? No. All set. Do I have GAS? No, quite content with the D7000.

No kids to hand it down to. Been busy spending their inheritance anyway.

So I come to you, dear reader, for your thoughts. Thanks in advance. John
Before I bought my used (but new to me) Nikon D700... (show quote)


Keep it for sentimental reasons. Every time you look at it on the shelf it will remind you of the "good ol days" you had with it.

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May 17, 2019 08:01:38   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
If you're not using it, sell it. Here's what they've sold for on eBay recently.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=Nikon+j5&LH_Sold=1&LH_Complete=1&rt=nc&LH_Auction=1

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May 17, 2019 08:15:58   #
Gabyto
 
In case you decide to sell it please consider the members from this community since most of us know the quality of the camera. Meanwhile, take some pictures with it and post them. It will be nice to see them.

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May 17, 2019 08:50:16   #
mborn Loc: Massachusetts
 
Gabyto wrote:
In case you decide to sell it please consider the members from this community since most of us know the quality of the camera. Meanwhile, take some pictures with it and post them. It will be nice to see them.



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May 17, 2019 09:59:34   #
Heather Iles Loc: UK, Somerset
 
Jbrustrom wrote:
Before I bought my used (but new to me) Nikon D7000, I had exclusively used my Nikon 1 J5. I went from the J1, then the J2, then the J3 and finally the J5. Took it everywhere. Currently have the 10 mm 1.8, the 10-30 PD zoom, the 10-30 mm VR zoom, and the 30-110 mm zoom. CPL and variable ND filters. Bag, tripod, half a dozen micro SD cards, extra batteries and chargers (including a car charger!), quite frankly, the works. I had a fondness for this little guy - touch articulating screen, 21 MP 1" sensor. But no EVF and a little 1" sensor. The D7000 has a DX 16 MP sensor with 100% optical viewfinder that gives fantastic photos and two-card setup and all the buttons and dials and menus I could ever want, including two custom setup settings, and I love using it everywhere with the 35 mm 1.8 and the 18-55 ED VRII 3.5-5.6 lenses. That's all I need.

Since buying the D7000, the little J5 has been languishing away.

Hence the dilemma: should I keep little Nikki or give it a new home by selling it?

No idea what it's worth. But money is not the object here; keep or sell is the object.

Do I need more lenses or filters or batteries or storage cards or bags or tripods? No. All set. Do I have GAS? No, quite content with the D7000.

No kids to hand it down to. Been busy spending their inheritance anyway.

So I come to you, dear reader, for your thoughts. Thanks in advance. John
Before I bought my used (but new to me) Nikon D700... (show quote)


As Jerry 41 pointed out on Ebay, in total it is rather an expensive kit and it appears that you are not ready to get rid of it yet. As money is no problem just keep it nearby and look at it until the day comes and you decide that it should have to go. As you are quite content with your D7000, have you considered that you will need a backup camera as most of us do? In which case, that old gear will be perfect as your backup.

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May 17, 2019 10:20:21   #
donrosshill Loc: Delaware & Florida
 
Most Camera and Photo Clubs have a program to support the grooming of young youth programs photographers. If you feel that you no longer need that camera why not donate it to one of these programs.
Don

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May 17, 2019 10:50:46   #
Keen
 
Jbrustrom wrote:
Before I bought my used (but new to me) Nikon D7000, I had exclusively used my Nikon 1 J5. I went from the J1, then the J2, then the J3 and finally the J5. Took it everywhere. Currently have the 10 mm 1.8, the 10-30 PD zoom, the 10-30 mm VR zoom, and the 30-110 mm zoom. CPL and variable ND filters. Bag, tripod, half a dozen micro SD cards, extra batteries and chargers (including a car charger!), quite frankly, the works. I had a fondness for this little guy - touch articulating screen, 21 MP 1" sensor. But no EVF and a little 1" sensor. The D7000 has a DX 16 MP sensor with 100% optical viewfinder that gives fantastic photos and two-card setup and all the buttons and dials and menus I could ever want, including two custom setup settings, and I love using it everywhere with the 35 mm 1.8 and the 18-55 ED VRII 3.5-5.6 lenses. That's all I need.

Since buying the D7000, the little J5 has been languishing away.

Hence the dilemma: should I keep little Nikki or give it a new home by selling it?

No idea what it's worth. But money is not the object here; keep or sell is the object.

Do I need more lenses or filters or batteries or storage cards or bags or tripods? No. All set. Do I have GAS? No, quite content with the D7000.

No kids to hand it down to. Been busy spending their inheritance anyway.

So I come to you, dear reader, for your thoughts. Thanks in advance. John
Before I bought my used (but new to me) Nikon D700... (show quote)


With the FT-1 adapter you can use the same lenses on the J5, and D7000, so why not use both cameras?

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May 17, 2019 11:37:53   #
nadelewitz Loc: Ithaca NY
 
Sell. No, buy. Wait, why not just carefully consider for yourself what you want to do. We don't know.

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