Rozzie Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 I want to upgrade and it will also be my birthday present. OH will spend to $2000 or so. Suggestions? I have quite a few lenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Be helpful to know: - what you currently have for a body - what lenses you prefer - what you like to shoot - what your current body isn't doing for you - what you want your new body to do that your current one doesn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 What have you got Roz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozzie Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 D70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 These are actually quite important questions to answer for upgrades, if you please - what your current body isn't doing for you - what you want your new body to do that your current one doesn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozzie Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 How about "I just want a new camera"??? More MPs etc, etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I've got a D80, if I could upgrade it would be to a D300 or a bit more expensive a D700 I haven't checked for a whole but maybe here is a newer model out? Just seen this http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond300s/ A couple of years old now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 (edited) That works, too! Just be aware that more MPs is not necessarily better - it's about the sensor. Marketers just use MPs coz it's easy to sound bite and people believe that a bigger number on most things is better The D700 is hugely popular and everyone I know who uses one likes it. Personally, I'd take the $2000 towards new lenses or a trip away to use the body I had if I didn't really NEED a new body But then, I'm still shooting and adoring my 40Ds which are several several generations old now and I love to go do stuff! BTW I haven't compared Nikon prices lately but I think I heard that BH Photo has some very good prices at the moment. Edited October 16, 2011 by kja Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I second the D7000. I know a couple of professionals that have bought it as a back up, apparently it kicks butt in low light (more so than the D300s, which I have). It also has video capabilities (not sure if that's important to you or not). I am still dreaming of the D700 (but that's around $3K). Dreaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 kja - is BH grey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 There are two options with many of their cameras and lenses. It will say if it's a grey market import in the description. frankly, I don't understand the fuss on the difference. I've never had a problem buying either way. Though I've had very few problems at all with anything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I have grey lenses, but I get nervous at the thought of buying a grey body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicko Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 very good read! http://www.nikon.com.au/en_AU/pagearticle.page?DCRPath=templatedata/en_AU/free_format_content/data/standardpages/grey_market.xml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 (edited) Nice scare tactics on that link LOL the only thing that *may" be an issue would be the warranty, but a great number of sellers of grey market items offer a Mac Warranty or similar which is often cheaper than the lens with standard warranty (and you can get a longer period, too). I just think each purchaser needs to be aware of the realities of buying "grey market" items and then make the choice that works best for her/him. Sometimes those items will be an easy buy and sometimes one will choose to spend a bit more upfront for a non-grey. Also note that some manufacturers try to limit warranty on bodies or lenses to the country of purchase - even if you buy from an authorised dealer. Theoretically, that means if you buy a body from some manufacturers in London and come to Australia and something happens in the warranty period, they may make you send it back to England for repair under warranty. I personally have not had this happen nor has anyone I know - the country the person was in when the problem occurred dealt with it under warranty with not much hassle. It may be something to consider when purchasing. With as few problems as I've had with gear over the years, warranties don't rank very high on my needs list, in all honesty. YMMV Edited October 18, 2011 by kja Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicko Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Yep true, I work for Nikon so im a bit biased Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Do you get to play with fun stuff Chicko? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicko Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 That i do :D i just wish i was as talented and had more of the 'eye' for it to make great shots like you guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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