Is my D70 going to last ?

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Currently shooting with a pretty much brand new D70.

My plan in my camera career is to go like this

D70 - D300 - 5DmkII (or 5dmkIII if its out by then)

This is, master DX cameras and switch to canon FX, as IMO 5d > D700.

But my question is, do i really need the D300, will it make my shots better or easier, will it perform better with regard to ISO, or will my camera do ?

I currently have the 18-70mm nikkor + 70-300mm nikkor non vr, and i plan sell the 18-70 and get a 10-20mm and a 24-70mm f2.8 nikkor.

I shoot lots of things, all my photography is here and I improved massivly in my first week!

John

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:thinking: you might want to exaplin the logic behind moving to another Nikon camera, with all nikon glass, then suddenly switching to canon?

and fwiw, I have a D70s and a D300, the d300 is a vastly superior piece of kit, but if are genuinely going to make the jump, why not straight into canon now before you spend of shed load of cash on Nikon glass? Also, the D700 is a mighty weapon, the D3 moreso, so perhaps you should consider further options. Finally, apart from the DX/FX differences [IQ, etc] you won't see much difference in terms of actually operating the cameras between a D700 and a D300, so again, maybe a re-evaluation of your thinking is in order.
 
As YV really, why invest loads in nikon to hen switch to cannon. Having learnt the nikon system and all its idiosychroses(sp) you are then going to change to cannon and have to relearn a completely new menu system and all the littl idiosychroses (sp) of the canon system, seems daft to me. what is your reasons to say the 5d is better than the d700?
 
Stick with one brand once you have a selection of glass - you'll only lose a load of money if you switch systems.

With regard to the D300, if you want to upgrade from a D70 then do it - you'll get better handling, features and high ISO performance, oh, and better AF. Mind you, if you've only been togging for a week as you say then I'd probably just stay as you are, hone your technique and then upgrade at a later date when you're sure the investment will be worth it.

Also, why aim to go full frame? There is a tendency on this site for people to think FF is the natural progression; just because it seems more 'pro' because of A) the price, and B) the apparent spec improvements, doesn't nesseccarily make it the best choice. It's very much a case of suiting your kit to the job at hand. Some of the crop sensor cameras these days are as good as FF in the hands of average Joe; the 7D looks good, the D300 is the benchmark and models like the A700 are great.

Good glass is is essential, but the most expensive body often isn't the best option...
 
Yes I agree, if you think you're going to switch to Canon in 2 bodies upgrade time, for heavens sake get a Canon 10D now. Similar age and price as D70S. Personally, you can't go wrong with Nikon.
 
Stick with the D70 until you feel you've outgrown it's capabilities :thumbs:


I'm off to get my Fisher Price camera out......
 
I'm just starting out myself and TBH I'm a bit confused as to why you are thinking so far ahead already. Why not just get to grips with your D70 and then upgrade if and when you feel it is going to be of benefit? Then you will know why you are upgrading and which camera is going to be best for your needs.

Also as others have said - if you really have your heart set on a Canon FX then why not start out with an entry level Canon?
 
thesmileyone said:
Ok, thanks :D

Can i confirm that any glass i buy for the D70 would work with an FF Nikon in the future ?
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To add a little to what Arkady's already said...

All the lenses will work with the current crop of FF Nikon bodies however, those designed for Dx bodies will be cropped since the image circle provided by the lenses will not fill the whole frame of the larger sensors. The lenses are designated Dx by Nikon, DC by Sigma and Di II by Tamron. I think Tokina also use Dx to describe their APS-C specific lenses. It's possible (but I hope, improbable) that future higher end FF bodies may drop the in-body AF motor. If they do, lenses designated AF-S (Nikon) or HSM (Sigma) or the equivalent in Tamron and others lineups will be needed.

In line with most other advice posted higher up this thread, it really doesn't make much sense to start on one system with the intention of jumping across to another in a few years' time - besides, while the current Canon FF bodies may offer exactly what you want NOW, who's to say that in 5 yewars' time the situation will be the same?
 
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