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I have been keeping an eye out for an older motorised Nikon body, and been looking at the D300s and the D90 roughly about £300 and £200 respectively. I have been looking at them because they have the internal focus motor, that I can use with my older lenses. Plus they also both do video. Just wondering what other old Nikon bodies could I look out for, with similar spec as the above bodies?
 
D7000. Focuses AF-D lenses, does video, and has a more modern sensor than either of the two cameras you mentioned.

Additionally, it's a steal on the secondhand market.
 
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If video is important then iirc the D90 was the first Nikon DSLR with video followed by the D300s (not the D300). If video isn't important then the D200, D100, D1 and D70/D70s all have motors
 
D7000. Focuses AF-D lenses, does video, and has a more modern sensor than either of the two cameras you mentioned.

Additionally, it's a steal on the secondhand market.
Don't know how I missed that one, just had a quick look. As you say, it is a good price.. Now added to the list, thank.


If video is important then iirc the D90 was the first Nikon DSLR with video followed by the D300s (not the D300). If video isn't important then the D200, D100, D1 and D70/D70s all have motors
I saw a D300 that I was about to bid on, until I realised the difference..

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yes deffo would like the video function.
 
another thumbs up for d7k i love mine and takes all my older lenses i use on my f90
 
As above really, I've owned a D7000 and a D300 together. The image quality of the D7000 was better, I never really used a lot of video but can't compare anyway as my D300 never had it. Dual card slots of the D7000 was handy too, as was its smaller size. With a grip it felt a lot more balanced with longer lenses, the D300 didn't seem as bad. The high ISO was probably better too but the D300 was no slouch either, that's not something it gets praised for but I guess it was always overshadowed by the D700 maybe.

The D300 was more robust and I always got along better with its AF system, bigger but fitted my hand well.

You'll not go far wrong with either as they're both really good, if I was to choose again now I'd probably choose the D7000 but that's just my opinion! :)
 
In my opinion of a non video maker...... The d7k has better video as far as I'm aware the d90 video doesn't autofocus ..... But believe the 7k does
 
D7k produce better video and image quality better, but the D300s body is more robust and better AF. Should manual focus on video anyway lol.
 
As above really, I've owned a D7000 and a D300 together. The image quality of the D7000 was better, I never really used a lot of video but can't compare anyway as my D300 never had it. Dual card slots of the D7000 was handy too, as was its smaller size. With a grip it felt a lot more balanced with longer lenses, the D300 didn't seem as bad. The high ISO was probably better too but the D300 was no slouch either, that's not something it gets praised for but I guess it was always overshadowed by the D700 maybe.

The D300 was more robust and I always got along better with its AF system, bigger but fitted my hand well.

You'll not go far wrong with either as they're both really good, if I was to choose again now I'd probably choose the D7000 but that's just my opinion! :)



In my opinion of a non video maker...... The d7k has better video as far as I'm aware the d90 video doesn't autofocus ..... But believe the 7k does

Originally I did have my eye on the D90, then quickly onto the D300s as it does look pretty good for an old camera. But since I have been told about the D7000 I am leaning towards that body. Spotted a few on &$*& auction site, and they are going for somewhere in the region of £350

I think I will go for either the D7000 or the D300S , whatever come up first. Provided it's a low mileage good condition body..
 
Also, I maybe wrong, but IIRC the D90 was single SD card, D300 was single CF card, the D300s CF & SD card and the D7000 is twin SD cards.
 
The video on the D7000 is significantly better, the sensor is better, and the camera is likely to be newer than a D90/300s. The only advantage of the 300s is build quality, but the 7000 is hardly badly built - the Nikon prosumer bodies are sturdy and well built.

The video function on the D90 is primitive at best.
 
I have had them all,at present have a D700 and a D7100, the best choice in my opinion would be the D7000 if you must have Video, its much better than the D90, Twin Card slots help too.
 
Also, I maybe wrong, but IIRC the D90 was single SD card, D300 was single CF card, the D300s CF & SD card and the D7000 is twin SD cards.
I like the idea of two card slots , at the moment the D90 is dropping to the bottom on my list. :)
 
The video on the D7000 is significantly better, the sensor is better, and the camera is likely to be newer than a D90/300s. The only advantage of the 300s is build quality, but the 7000 is hardly badly built - the Nikon prosumer bodies are sturdy and well built.

The video function on the D90 is primitive at best.
I saw a few old reviews on YouTube, and the D300s does look pretty good. So far that will be my second choice after the D7000. On the search now :)
 
I have had them all,at present have a D700 and a D7100, the best choice in my opinion would be the D7000 if you must have Video, its much better than the D90, Twin Card slots help too.
So still looking good for the D7000 :)
 
Wex Photographic have some second hand D7000 in good condition for £333 which should come with a 12 month warranty :)
 
Just been reading the description of the bodies, and they do have worn rubber and scratches, with sensor scratches also. Some have paint loss also. Will keep checking back on their site, thanks for the link. I will also keep an eye on $%&* auction site. Seen a couple described as great condition, low shutter count etc. Just want to see how things go, before I jump in with a bid :)

Thanks again for the link
 
Just been reading the description of the bodies, and they do have worn rubber and scratches, with sensor scratches also. Some have paint loss also. Will keep checking back on their site, thanks for the link. I will also keep an eye on $%&* auction site. Seen a couple described as great condition, low shutter count etc. Just want to see how things go, before I jump in with a bid :)

Thanks again for the link

Take your time. There are a multitude of D7000s on the used market - a buyer's market, for sure. Almost all the major secondhand dealers will have at least one D7000, and plenty will have them regularly coming in and out.
 
Take your time. There are a multitude of D7000s on the used market - a buyer's market, for sure. Almost all the major secondhand dealers will have at least one D7000, and plenty will have them regularly coming in and out.
Just been reading up a little on the D7000, both on the D7000 owners thread on here, and on youtube. I know it's an old body, but seems to be focusing issues :thinking:
 
I might trawl around Cash Converters / Generators etc and see what they have in, while keeping an eye on auction sites. Not 100% sure about the D7000 , now I have read they have problems focusing. But so far, still D300s and D90 as possibles. Yes I know they are old stuff, but not that bothered really. As I have old lenses I want to be able to use again.
 
If you read about every problem ever mentioned on any internet forum ever, you'd never buy any camera model, any lens, any memory card, any computer...

Many modern DSLRs often have one or two manufacturing issues when they are initially manufactured, and these are often ironed out quickly. A camera that was produced in such large quantities, such as the D7000, the vast majority of them are going to be fine. A small number of users report these problems online, and it often generates a lot of press, but it often distracts from the fact that most cameras coming off the manufacturing line are absolutely 100% fine. With a piece of engineering as complex as a DSLR, things can go wrong occasionally.

The idea of going to Cash Converters seems bizarre - you are worried about a camera that might have focusing issues, but you want to buy the camera from a company with no specialist experience in used cameras. Any of the well known used cameras dealers are likely to have properly checked the camera, ensured that there are no defects, accurately described the camera, and most give a proper 6 month (or longer) warranty.
 
If you read about every problem ever mentioned on any internet forum ever, you'd never buy any camera model, any lens, any memory card, any computer...

Many modern DSLRs often have one or two manufacturing issues when they are initially manufactured, and these are often ironed out quickly. A camera that was produced in such large quantities, such as the D7000, the vast majority of them are going to be fine. A small number of users report these problems online, and it often generates a lot of press, but it often distracts from the fact that most cameras coming off the manufacturing line are absolutely 100% fine. With a piece of engineering as complex as a DSLR, things can go wrong occasionally.

The idea of going to Cash Converters seems bizarre - you are worried about a camera that might have focusing issues, but you want to buy the camera from a company with no specialist experience in used cameras. Any of the well known used cameras dealers are likely to have properly checked the camera, ensured that there are no defects, accurately described the camera, and most give a proper 6 month (or longer) warranty.
I suppose very true to all the points you mention above.

Anyway, I will keep an eye on wex and a few other places. Will pop on to wex site again, have another look see if I can get tempted :)
 
The focussing issues were for early models IIRC and they were fixed by Nikon FOC. I have had two and for me they have both been fine with no problems with AF. There was some issues with the 35 1.8g focussing on the body, but it wasn't wide spread and can be fixed with the fine tuning of lenses using the camera fine tune method.

I agree with @freecom2 about buying from a camera dealer and theres one on Wex now with a shutter count of 1,511 which is very low. To me it seems a fair price @ £350 with the Warranty you get. Also, I have found when buying used from dealers, they can be over critical in their assessment to cover there backsides. It's been the case when I have bought from Wex & FFordes.

http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-used-nikon-d7000-digital-slr-camera-body/p1576190
 
Also to add, I found the files from the D7000 to be a bit nicer than the ones from the D7100. The d7000 uses the Sony sensor and the D7100 uses a Toshiba one. They have gone back to Sony with the D7200.
 
The focussing issues were for early models IIRC and they were fixed by Nikon FOC. I have had two and for me they have both been fine with no problems with AF. There was some issues with the 35 1.8g focussing on the body, but it wasn't wide spread and can be fixed with the fine tuning of lenses using the camera fine tune method.

I agree with @freecom2 about buying from a camera dealer and theres one on Wex now with a shutter count of 1,511 which is very low. To me it seems a fair price @ £350 with the Warranty you get. Also, I have found when buying used from dealers, they can be over critical in their assessment to cover there backsides. It's been the case when I have bought from Wex & FFordes.

http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-used-nikon-d7000-digital-slr-camera-body/p1576190
Thanks for the link, going to have another good think. Then I will make a decision to purchase or not :)
 
I had a super D7000 and a stunning D 300s ,sold them both to get a brand new D7100 worst choice of my life ,after lots of trouble I got a refund and switched to canon .

The d300s is the better camera by far ,once took a21 shot burst of a swan flying directly towards me every shot was perfect .

My lad has a d810 and has just ordered a 7200 so I will soon have a chance to test one
 
I had a super D7000 and a stunning D 300s ,sold them both to get a brand new D7100 worst choice of my life ,after lots of trouble I got a refund and switched to canon .

The d300s is the better camera by far ,once took a21 shot burst of a swan flying directly towards me every shot was perfect .

My lad has a d810 and has just ordered a 7200 so I will soon have a chance to test one
Thanks for that, certainly plenty to think about. Going to take a little more time I think :)
 
D50, D70, D200 but no video function, albeit you can pick a used D50 up for around £60! With a D200 being around £150-£200 or there is the D300 which you can find for around £250
 
D50, D70, D200 but no video function, albeit you can pick a used D50 up for around £60! With a D200 being around £150-£200 or there is the D300 which you can find for around £250
Thanks, for the info. I think I am hovering between the D300s and the D7000 at the moment. Got a couple of possibles :)
 
D300s is better then the D7000 if the following applies to you:

- Fast burst
- Better AF system
- Bigger body to balance bigger lens
- More robust body

otherwise the D7000 is better with the following:

- Dual SD card slot
- Better ISO performance
- More pixel for cropping if thats your thing
- Smaller
- less weight
- Better video

I had both at one point but I was using the D300 as my main simply because it handle better for the day time sports I was doing. Otherwise for quality like portrait and landscape I definite use the D7000. Not to mention video work too.

Now I don't do video and I sold both for D3/D700
 
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D300s is better then the D7000 if the following applies to you:

- Fast burst
- Better AF system
- Bigger body to balance bigger lens
- More robust body

otherwise the D7000 is better with the following:

- Dual SD card slot
- Better ISO performance
- More pixel for cropping if thats your thing
- Smaller
- less weight
- Better video

I had both at one point but I was using the D300 as my main simply because it handle better for the day time sports I was doing. Otherwise for quality like portrait and landscape I definite use the D7000. Not to mention video work too.

Now I don't do video and I sold both for D3/D700
Thanks for taking the time to post all that. Still looking at a couple now, got them in my watch list. Just waiting to make the move :)
 
I tried a couple of bodies today, with some of my old lenses. Did not progress very far, so for the time being I am putting things on hold. I have had a slight hiccup :(
 
What lens were you using? for old manual focus lens you need to set the lens profile on the camera setting.
 
I tried a couple of bodies today, with some of my old lenses. Did not progress very far, so for the time being I am putting things on hold. I have had a slight hiccup :(
Assuming these are AF lenses then make sure to set the lens to it's minimum aperture, typically f22 but not knowing which lenses it's a bit of a guess ;)
 
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