Playing with Old Nikon DSLRs (Page 4): Probably because it's the only CCD?

MichaelMcGrath Loc: Ireland

bobforman wrote:

I never sell or give away old cameras. I use my D200 occasionally on hikes in spite of having a D3x, 7200 and 850. It's just a fine old camera that continues to take great photos.

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Probably because it's the only CCD?

ronpier Loc: Poland Ohio

MichaelMcGrath wrote:

Probably because it's the only CCD?

I have a special affinity for CCD sensors. Have two and enjoy shooting them. Unique images, Just not high ISO capability.

Dean37 Loc: Fresno, CA

My Nikon D100 works fine, but not anywhere near my D200 and D300. My Nikon D200 and D300 are what I use, as they can use most Nikkor lenses, of which I have many. For me I prefer the Nikkor 18-200 on the D300 and the Nikkor 12-24 on the D200.

I do use my Nikon P7800 when I want something light, but I prefer the feel of the D200 & D300 with their battery grips which makes them heavier, more stable and fit my large hands.

I'm not a hiker and usually don't walk too much, being 6' 2" in my middle 80's with the aches and pains of doing things I probably shouldn't have. Airplanes are to fly in not to jump out of, racing motorcycles is for smaller people as is racing cars. Playing football with leather helmets & no face protection is near suicide and something I should have passed on.

Quixdraw Loc: x

Dean37 wrote:

My Nikon D100 works fine, but not anywhere near my... (show quote)

Transported back in time, I'd bet you'd do the same things again - I would! My set is a bit different than yours, and I'm a skosh younger, but similar end game.

Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

quixdraw wrote:

I've been having a fine time since last December l... (show quote)

I own two DSLR's and two mirrorless cameras. The thing i dislike about mirrorless is the battery life, my Nikon mirrorless is the old j5 with the adapter so i can use the lens from the DSLR's, the lens work very well with the little j5 but battery life sucks. I'm with you...i think i'll keep my DSLR's.

Quixdraw Loc: x

Ched49 wrote:

I own two DSLR's and two mirrorless cameras. The thing i dislike about mirrorless is the battery life, my Nikon mirrorless is the old j5 with the adapter so i can use the lens from the DSLR's, the lens work very well with the little j5 but battery life sucks. I'm with you...i think i'll keep my DSLR's.

I was tempted by the Nikon J series, but went with the Ricoh GXR and various modules, primarily to use old Leica M3 lenses. Small, handy, sharp - works well, but I don't use it very much anymore.

Dean37 Loc: Fresno, CA

quixdraw wrote:

Transported back in time, I'd bet you'd do the same things again - I would! My set is a bit different than yours, and I'm a skosh younger, but similar end game.

You are correct! Each activity was what I really wanted at the time and I would do the same ones plus a few that I didn't mention.

Flickwet Loc: NEOhio

I love my D2X, i use it with the old 25-50 and the 50-135 f3.5 for certain subjects and just to have fun

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Quixdraw Loc: x

Flickwet wrote:

I love my D2X, i use it with the old 25-50 and the 50-135 f3.5 for certain subjects and just to have fun

flip1948 Loc: Hamden, CT

Thomas902 wrote:

Below is a Beauty Editorial shot with the 12 year old Nikon D3x and a 15 year old AF-S 200-400mm f/4G IF ED VR at ISO 100. The D3x is equal to the D810 in it's basement ISO and I can manage controls externally on it's user interface... No need to look at the back or top of the camera, I honestly prefer that scenario....

I am not jealous of your equipment because I am a realist and the mint D610 I purchased about a month ago is what I could afford and makes me happy.

That being said I am very jealous of your models and the marvelous shots you take of them. Green with envy here.

flip1948 Loc: Hamden, CT

larryepage wrote:

I have never retired my D300s. It is still a great camera. Sometimes a 12mp image is exactly what is called for...

Ken Rockwell has said for quite some time nobody really needs more than 10 or 12 MPs.

Quixdraw Loc: x

flip1948 wrote:

Ken Rockwell has said for quite some time nobody really needs more than 10 or 12 MPs.

I get a kick out of Ken and look at his reviews from time to time. At least in terms of Nikon, I've found him as good a source as most. I agree, that MP is sometimes overrated, but if you get into shooting insects with sometimes tiny crops, and you want sharp, more is better. 24 or 36 suits me fine.

flip1948 Loc: Hamden, CT

quixdraw wrote:

I get a kick out of Ken and look at his reviews from time to time. At least in terms of Nikon, I've found him as good a source as most. I agree, that MP is sometimes overrated, but if you get into shooting insects with sometimes tiny crops, and you want sharp, more is better. 24 or 36 suits me fine.

I know and that's why I "settled" for 24mp with my new to me D610.

The one thing I don't like about Rockwell is how he constantly denigrates Sigma who makes some of the sharpest available lenses with their Art series. He always says they may not work with the camera you buy 10 years from now.

At my age I may not be working 10 years from now and I want the stuff I buy to work with what I have now.

Quixdraw Loc: x

flip1948 wrote:

I know and that's why I "settled" for 24mp with my new to me D610.

The one thing I don't like about Rockwell is how he constantly denigrates Sigma who makes some of the sharpest available lenses with their Art series. He always says they may not work with the camera you buy 10 years from now.

At my age I may not be working 10 years from now and I want the stuff I buy to work with what I have now.

To me that is like criticizing someone else's date. I get Nikon lenses for Nikon cameras, and the same for other brands I have. Easier, and everything works as it should. I bought another brand once, and unloaded it as soon as I could afford the Nikon equivalent. Another alternate brand came with a Nikon film body I bought, good lens, but I already had it covered with a Nikon and gave it to a friend. Just one way, but it works for me!

flip1948 Loc: Hamden, CT

quixdraw wrote:

To me that is like criticizing someone else's date. I get Nikon lenses for Nikon cameras, and the same for other brands I have. Easier, and everything works as it should. I bought another brand once, and unloaded it as soon as I could afford the Nikon equivalent. Another alternate brand came with a Nikon film body I bought, good lens, but I already had it covered with a Nikon and gave it to a friend. Just one way, but it works for me!

Don't get me wrong all of my current lenses are Nikkors, but I would have absolutely no problem buying a Sigma Art lens.

Oooops, I lied. I do have a Sigma 600mm mirror lens that I bought in 1985. The only problem with that lens is that it's white so people may think I'm shooting a Canon (oh the Horror).