looking for best budget pro/mid level upgrade from my nikon d3300: I have been doing amateur photography for 5 years+ now. My skill level is prob midlevel now although I have very...

martinehle Loc: Marquette, MI

I have been doing amateur photography for 5 years+ now. My skill level is prob midlevel now although I have very limited editing skills. Anyways, I am looking for a viable upgrade from a nikon d3300 as it is pretty old and outdated. I am not looking to spend 2000 dollars but was looking for reasonable budget ugrade suggestions?

ChristianHJensen

buy a used D500 and don't look back

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

martinehle wrote:

I have been doing amateur photography for 5 years+ now. My skill level is prob midlevel now although I have very limited editing skills. Anyways, I am looking for a viable upgrade from a nikon d3300 as it is pretty old and outdated. I am not looking to spend 2000 dollars but was looking for reasonable budget ugrade suggestions?

The Nikon Z50 would probably be perfect for you.

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

martinehle wrote:

I have been doing amateur photography for 5 years+ now. My skill level is prob midlevel now although I have very limited editing skills. Anyways, I am looking for a viable upgrade from a nikon d3300 as it is pretty old and outdated. I am not looking to spend 2000 dollars but was looking for reasonable budget ugrade suggestions?

Define reasonable . . .

uhaas2009

I bought the Nikon 810 used with low shutter count. Im glad I did-this body I don’t outgrow knowledge wise

yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey

Check out the Nikon Z50 (in person if possible). You'll feel at home with the menu structure and controls, and it's a great entry path into mirrorless. With the FTZ adapter, you can use any of your existing AF-I, AF-S, AF-P lenses with full compatibility. Image quality is outstanding, and despite the low price this is not a crippled entry-level camera by any means. Although I own and still use a D3S and D800E, the Z50 is often the camera I grab these days.

If you're interested in sample Z50 images, check out any of the photo gallery images I posted after Christmas 2020.

vpeek1947 Loc: Louisville, Ky

Full frame D750 works great for me

Electric Gnome Loc: Norwich UK

I would go for the Z50 with 2 lens kit. In fact I own a D850 and will get the Z50 kit shortly as a compact but quality low cost travel system. Check out picture quality by searching Flickr. Also if you get the FTZ adaptor you can use any Nikon DX lenses you already have.

billt1970 Loc: Gambrills, Maryland

SuperflyTNT wrote:

The Nikon Z50 would probably be perfect for you.

keywest305 Loc: Baltimore Md.

I have a beautiful D3s with 22,000 on it for sale. Camera box charger manual and two batteries.

tdozier3 Loc: Northern Illinois

martinehle wrote:

I have been doing amateur photography for 5 years+ now. My skill level is prob midlevel now although I have very limited editing skills. Anyways, I am looking for a viable upgrade from a nikon d3300 as it is pretty old and outdated. I am not looking to spend 2000 dollars but was looking for reasonable budget ugrade suggestions?

I upgraded from a D3200 to a D7500 and it's fantastic. I have no regrets

Ava'sPapa Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

yssirk123 wrote:

Check out the Nikon Z50 (in person if possible). ... (show quote)

And here I thought you were just another pretty face. I see your comments a lot but I never saw your photos until I just viewed your photo gallery. You sir, take phenomenal photos.

charlienow Loc: Hershey, PA

Welcome to the hog.

You might want to check out the d7200, d7500 and the d500. They are all dx cameras and will use your current lenses. I have the 7200 and love it. I feel the 7500 is a step below the 7200 because of only 1 card slot and a little lower pixel count. The d500 is a top dx camera. One of the drawbacks for me is the it does not have a built in flash. Although that is not to big of a deal because I don’t use the built in flash often. But to do off camera flash it does not have the built in commander that triggers a remote flash. You would have to buy a commander to use on the hot shoe.

Anyway that my 2¢. Good luck and post some pictures with your new rig.

Chuck

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

I agree with those who suggested the Z50 and with the two lens kit and the FTZ adapter you would be very well set. I have a D850 and D500 but the Z50 gets the most use. It was an easy transition because the menus were familiar and easy to use. It takes great pictures, too. The main advantage for me was the size and weight. Even with the 50-250 lens, it is light and compact. I chose not to get the adapter because I didn’t want to negate the weight advantage by adding heavier DSLR lenses.

You should go to Nikon USA and read all the features and benefits. The camera is very capable!

yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey

Ava'sPapa wrote:

And here I thought you were just another pretty face. I see your comments a lot but I never saw your photos until I just viewed your photo gallery. You sir, take phenomenal photos.

Thanks Ava'sPapa - glad you liked them.