cheapest possible backup body for d7000
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The cheapest body with a motor would be a D50, followed by the D70/s and then the D100, D80 and on to the D200 etc....
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I think a used D90 for about £350 is your best bet, they are virtually identical externally
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Depend if you want a reliable body that will get you a shot, or whether you want similar performance (high ISOs in particular) to your D7000. If it's the former, I'd go for a D200 just for the reliability and build, although it has its limitation at higher ISOs. If you want better sensor performance and overall tougness isn't as high up the list, go with the D90
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Going against the grain here. I reckon a back up should be the equivalent of your main body. After all if you need the features of the D7000 why would you trust anything else to be a replacement in a crisis.
Don't mean to be harsh, just my take on it.
Don't mean to be harsh, just my take on it.
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I agree totally - it's best to have two identical bodies so make the transfer seemless - but he wants to do it on a budget so he won't be able o afford anything near a D700-level camera...
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Plus one - I struggle with a D50 as my spare, great camera mind you but not in the same league as D5000. all boils down to the pennies at the end of the day though.
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I wouldn't say you have to have the same body as backup but I would say it has to be able to offer the level of photos that you've been contracted to provide. If it is essential of have high ISO to give you the shots then make sure you have it, if you are shooting a lower ISOs then not so difficult.
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I have 4 different bodies, but for my non paid use I accept that it takes me time to adapt, so its not an issue.
If work is paid and requires quick response such as a wedding or business event then two identical bodies would be so much easier to handle.
That said with a D90 you could set it to program with auto ISO to give the minimum shutter speed you want, which would get you out of a hole and get the shots if your main camera fails. The point here is we are talking back up, check the classifieds for the number of cameras "bought as back up, never used" that are available.
On balance I would go for the D90 option, in many ways it's still my favourite camera, it delivers consistently good results. Took some photos of my daughter's prom on Friday, D90 at up to 1250 ISO in the changing light. Back home even after a heavy crop I was able to produce decent a4 prints that showe no evidence of grain - what more do you want from a back up camera?
If work is paid and requires quick response such as a wedding or business event then two identical bodies would be so much easier to handle.
That said with a D90 you could set it to program with auto ISO to give the minimum shutter speed you want, which would get you out of a hole and get the shots if your main camera fails. The point here is we are talking back up, check the classifieds for the number of cameras "bought as back up, never used" that are available.
On balance I would go for the D90 option, in many ways it's still my favourite camera, it delivers consistently good results. Took some photos of my daughter's prom on Friday, D90 at up to 1250 ISO in the changing light. Back home even after a heavy crop I was able to produce decent a4 prints that showe no evidence of grain - what more do you want from a back up camera?