frjeff Loc: Mid-Michigan

I recently posted my desire to move from a crop sensor and bridge camera to a reasonably priced FX model. My post asked for help from fellow UHH’s as to models that were decent and would stay within my modest budget.
I had four pages of responses. All helpful and many highly and strongly varied.

Then I received a response wherein the UHH asked me to PM him. And I did so. He replied that he would be sending me a Nikon D700 no longer needed as he had more advanced bodies as well as a mirrorless. All he asked for was my address.

I was blown away and gushed my thanks!

Many had suggested that I save up additional funds and bump up to a D610, D750, etc. so that was my plan. However this generous gentleman has now allowed me to learn with a still sound body at no expense. I will buy a used lens and begin honing my skills. If I decide to move on to a later model FX, I shall pay forward this D700 and my FZ1000 bridge camera.

It is highly refreshing and heart lifting (in this time of such great divisiveness) to be a part of such a helpful and generous group of folks.

I have kept this donor’s identity to myself as I am thinking that would be his desire.
Kudos to all of you!

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

Wow!

PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place

The world still has some good, kind people!

Don

Cheapshot Loc: California.

Well said my friend. Good luck to you and your photography!

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

That is simply wonderful! The D700 is still a great camera. There are still some terrific people in this world.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Great development. Now, what lens are you going to use?

bikinkawboy Loc: north central Missouri

I’ve found what goes around comes around. No doubt that gentleman will sooner or later receive an act of kindness when he least expects it.

frjeff Loc: Mid-Michigan

Thinking the 59mm prime. Better options?

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

59? typo? So you said your reasons were better low-light, better depth of field, wider wide-angle. I'd suggest a model of the 24-70 f/2.8 to put all three of this theories into practice. Or, a 24mm or 35mm prime.

frjeff Loc: Mid-Michigan

50mm prime. Better options?

flip1948 Loc: Hamden, CT

Congrats and a tip of the hat to the donor (whose identity I do know, but will also not reveal).

Keep in mind that Ken Rockwell has been saying for a long time that unless you are doing poster sized prints or excessive crops, nobody needs more than 12mp.

Happy shooting.

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Nice to know there is still some kindness out there. A 50mm is a great place to start.

newsguygeorge Loc: Victoria, Texas

What an wonderfully amazing thing to happen. To whoever this person who gifted you this camera, thank you for reminding us of the good in this world.

Laramie Loc: Tempe

Visit bhphotovideo.com and click the Used link/tab there. Choose Nikon autofocus and pick what you can afford.
Or, visit KEH and repeat.
Or, visit MBP " "

tradio Loc: Oxford, Ohio

That's a great story and the 700 is a fantastic camera.