Upgrade question(s): Hi everyone, I’m looking for a full frame Nikon that would have a lens included for about 800-900 USD. I was looking at d810 and d610. Are any used Z cameras...

circa68 Loc: Northeast Pennsylvania

Hi everyone, I’m looking for a full frame Nikon that would have a lens included for about 800-900 USD. I was looking at d810 and d610. Are any used Z cameras available in this price range? Any other recommendations? Where is best place to purchase, KEH, BH, etc?
Thanks so much for any tips!
Chris

mcmama

There’s a D610 w/lens for sale on this site.

Piraterich

I used a d 810 for a few years it was ( and still is) a great camera but it might stretch your budget a little adding a lens I also know a couple of pros that still use a 810 and love it

therwol Loc: USA

circa68 wrote:

Hi everyone, I’m looking for a full frame Nikon that would have a lens included for about 800-900 USD. I was looking at d810 and d610. Are any used Z cameras available in this price range? Any other recommendations? Where is best place to purchase, KEH, BH, etc?
Thanks so much for any tips!
Chris

Don't waste money on a D610. Others on UHH report poor low light performance, poor autofocus performance in low light and mechanical issues. If cost prohibits buying a new camera or used mirrorless, consider the D750 with great low light capability or the D810 with great resolution and IQ that is the equal of newer cameras.

sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

A friend has a D610 and used it for a short time before replacing it. To me, it felt cheaply made. I have a D810 that has over 250,000 shots on it and it is still going strong and is capable of doing far more than I could ever ask of it. I consider it my go-to camera when I want to do something special because it is a professional-grade camera and it was top-of-the-line when released.

My everyday camera is now a Z6 and I do my focus stacking sessions with a Fujifilm X-T20.

shackcf

Check on Nikon's site for reconditioned bodies. I bought my Z6 a year ago July with the FTZ adapter. Have shot over 6000 images so far.

therwol Loc: USA

shackcf wrote:

Check on Nikon's site for reconditioned bodies. I bought my Z6 a year ago July with the FTZ adapter. Have shot over 6000 images so far.

Z6 refurbished $1,279.95, and that's without the FTZ adapter. The OP mentioned a budget of $900 including a lens. There are many great options if one is willing to spend more money. In that price range, a used D750 or possibly D810 is what to look at. The D610 is not up to their quality.

elee950021 Loc: New York, NY

circa68 wrote:

Hi everyone, I’m looking for a full frame Nikon that would have a lens included for about 800-900 USD. I was looking at d810 and d610. Are any used Z cameras available in this price range? Any other recommendations? Where is best place to purchase, KEH, BH, etc? Thanks so much for any tips! Chris

circa68!

I have two Nikon D810s that I bought on eBay and love them! Currently on eBay, they're going for around $700 depending on usage. They're rated to over 150K actuations. With a $100 nifty 50, you would be good to go!

They're probably similarly available on KEH, MPB, B&H, etc for approximately the same price.

Be well! Happy Thanksgiving! Ed

M1911 Loc: DFW Metromess

Nikon has a refurbished Z50 with lens for 800 or two lenses for 1000.

niteman3d Loc: South Central Pennsylvania, USA

KEH has an "excellent" D800 for about $600. Not fast, but outstanding IQ, even by today's standards. Add an 18-200 lens for a hundred dollars (US) more and you're in business. Even add a two year warranty and stay well under $900.

therwol Loc: USA

niteman3d wrote:

KEH has an "excellent" D800 for about $600. Not fast, but outstanding IQ, even by today's standards. Add an 18-200 lens for a hundred dollars (US) more and you're in business. Even add a two year warranty and stay well under $900.

I believe that the 18-200 lens is a DX lens. A decent and overlooked walkabout FX lens is the older 28-105 f/3.5-4.5 AF-D. These tend to go for $100 to $200 used on eBay. The D800, D800E and D810 have similar IQ. They're all built to professional standards. The D800 has the anti-aliasing filter. The other two don't. The D810 is a faster camera with better autofocus than the other two, but all of them stand head and shoulders above the D610.

FastHorses Loc: The Bluegrass

As far as used gear goes, I've had great results with Roberts Cameras out of Indianapolis. Their customer service is outstanding.

https://robertscamera.com/

shackcf

I did mention bodies first. I was also referring to my own experience with Nikon's reconditioned stock. However, thanks for the update on.the pricing of the Z6. I paid a bit less than that.

Walkabout08

I’m getting ready to post my Z7 body for salehere on UHH. My recent review of used Z
full frame Z bodies with a lens is probably a bit more than the price you’ve noted. Remember, you’ll get what you pay for.

Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore

Why limit it nikon? Do you have existing lenes?