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Hello All!
I am looking to upgrade from a Nikon D70 (which I got used a couple of years ago, but it now 10+ years old) to a much newer camera. My father is starting a new business, so one area that I will be using my photography is to photography things for the business. I am also wanting to get more into photography with capturing God’s creation and special moments in my family and friend’s lives.
I have come across two cameras that I am interested in so far (please feel free to give different suggestions too, I have only tried Nikon, but I am willing to try something else); The Nikon D750 and the Nikon D800. I am wanting a full frame sensor as well. I am wanting to keep the price to under $2000 (I am looking at refurbished or used) because I am saving up for it.Thank you ahead of time for any advice, suggestions, etc…
Wow, going from a D70 to a D750/D800 is going to be quite a huge step! I’m just curious as to the reason that you want a full-frame sensor. Is it due to the extra megapixels/resolution, shallower DOF, or just because it’s a better camera?
Depending on your answer, there are definitely other options available in the high-end APS-C sector of the market. The Canon 7D Mk II, Canon 80D, or the Nikon D7200, or even the Nikon D500. The Nikon D610 is another full-frame option, as well as the Canon 5D Mk III and 6D. Then there’s the lesser known market of Pentax. The Pentax K-3/K-3 II (APS-C sensor) are highly regarded for their image quality and sturdy build and weather resistance. And if you’re sure that you want a full frame, Pentax just released their full frame camera this year, the Pentax K-1! From the few people who have received their pre-ordered ones, it looks like it is as good as or better than the Nikon D810 (which is an upgrade from the D800.) The best part is, it fits in your budget brand-new at only $1769!
One thing to consider, is what lenses you may already have for your current Nikon camera. Do you have a lot of money invested in good glass for Nikon already, or are you just shooting with kit lenses? Almost any good photographer will tell you to invest more in lenses than in the camera. You can’t get a bad camera these days, it’s the lens that will have a big factor in how “professional” your pictures are. Camera bodies wear out in 10 years or less, (as you found out), but a good lens can last you a lifetime.
Thanks for the reply! I am wanting a full frame sensor because I want nice, high quality pictures, and so my thought was to get a full frame. I am no expert though, so maybe a crop sensor will do the same thing. I am wanting a camera that I will not “grow out of” (so to speak) for a long time. I am wanting a camera that will last.
My initial research for a camera was the Nikon D7200. Any thoughts on that one? I am just worried that I will outgrow it or that it won’t take the pictures that I want it to. But, maybe that is just me. 🙂
My D70 came only with a kit lens, but my family also bought me a 70-300 lens. When I upgrade, I am wanting to eventually (if not with the camera, depending on how much it is) to get VR lenses.Thanks again!
I don’t think you would have any regrets with the D7200. I have a D7100 and I’m very happy with it. Rather than spend your whole budget on a full frame body, I would recommend spending less on the body and having some money left to invest in quality glass. A D7200 (or even a D7100) with quality lenses is going to serve you very well and you probably won’t “outgrow” it for a very long time, if ever.
I agree with @Dan-Cope, you’ll be much better off to spend $800 on a D7200 and spend the rest of your budget on good glass. Adorama has a deal right now for $769.95 for the D7200 body only (Refurbished).
Is your kit lens just the 18-55mm lens? If so, you’ll definitely want to find a more high-quality lens, like the Nikon 18-140mm for all-around use.
If you’re going to be using your new camera for product photography, I would also highly recommend the “nifty fifty” Nikon 50mm f/1.8 lens.
In addition to the lenses that @buddingphotographer suggested, I would highly recommend the Nikon 12-24mm F/4 if you’re really interested in landscape photography. It sells new for over $1,100, but right now Adorama has several of them used with a “D” rating for $589. I would not be afraid to buy used from Adorama and the “D” rating means that it should be almost like new. That along with the recommendations that @buddingphotographer made would give you a great setup for under $2,000. Plus you could still use the 70-300 that you currently have.
Thank you both! I think I will do just what y’all recommended with getting a Nikon D7200 with several nice lenses.
Thanks again! I really appreciate it!You are very welcome! Enjoy your new camera!
BTW, I didn’t realize that your kit lens was the Nikon 18-70mm; I just figured it was the cheapo 18-55mm. Since you have a slightly better than usual kit lens, you don’t have to get the 18-140mm unless you want the extra 70mm of telephoto reach. You could save up and get a wider lens as @Dan-Cope suggested, or maybe a 17-50 f/2.8
Another thing to consider is lighting. If you don’t buy too many lenses, you’ll have enough cash for a flash! That will help with portraits, and photographing in the dim indoors.
Ah yes, I have the 18-70 as well and it is a good lens! If I were you I would definitely save the cash and buy a flash or perhaps some filters etc. instead of buying the 18-140. My suggestion for the 12-24 f/4 is based on the fact that my primary interest is landscapes and it’s a fantastic lens for that purpose. I love the wide angle and find myself shooting at 12mm a lot, but the 17-50 f/2.8 is a great suggestion and would be a better option for photographing events and people or the products for your dad’s business.
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