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I've recently got back into taking photos since a few years out and recently went on a course. My current camera body is a D100 which I have had since the week they came out in the UK (I didnt realise it was that long ago :) ) and after looking at some of the cameras that people had on the course, I have the urge to upgrade the body. The question is 'what to' - when I got my D100 there was a lot less range.

Stuff I like to do - includes animal/flower macros and animals, people, candids and I'd like to try out some landscape stuff as I have never really done that before. I also really like buildings - yes I know its a mix - its basically if it moves I'd like to photo it and if it doesnt move then I'll shoot it too.

My current lenses are a Sigma 70-210D 4-5.6, Sigma 28-105D IF 3.8-5.6 and a Tamron 90mm f2.8 macro. I know I'll have to change the lenses probably apart from the Tamron, which is my favorite lens.

So anyone got any recommendations - I'd like something that feels a bit like the D100, is pretty hard wearing (I used to have an F3 and loved the ruggedness of it) and because I have very small hands would like something that is nicely laid out and nice to grip. Once I have a decent shortlist I can then try and go to the local camera shop to try some out.

thanks in advance
 
Firstly what budget :shrug:

Secondly what are the things in the D100 that are not good enough for what you want to do or what new features do you feel you need :thinking:.

You could either go for a D200, D300 if you want better High ISO, D90 for a smaller cheaper upgrade, D90 or D300s if yuo want video - the choice is great.

If you want somthing that is a bit smaller but still has the newer features and will probably work with all your current lenses then the D90 may well be the way forward.

Hope this helps :thumbs:
 
What is it that you current body doesn't delivery and what do you want from the camera. At the end of the day, all the new gizmo's in the world won't take a good image, and with extra MPixels, comes more problems with noise and blurred detail, do you need a new body or perhaps an investment in better optics would be a wiser option.

Personally, my 20D still takes good images, and that's superseded by several generations of camera body, but attached a decent lens and it still produces the goods. I would invest in some better lenses, rather than a camera body to start with. A lens is more of an investment than a camera body.
 
yep i forgot budget - anything under 2k really.

I dont mind second hand so will be looking at some decent second hand lenses as well. I wanted higher MP and greater ISO range - would like to do some rugby shots at some stage as well. I'll still be keeping my d100 as a second body but on occasions it starts to play up a little - takes all black shots (and no i didnt leave the lens cap on :) ), doesnt focus so has to be switched on/off and battery taken out. Not really interested in video capabilities. I havent bought any camera equipment in about 9 years (think thats how old my d100 is) so also have the urge to get something new (its the gadget hunter in me)

Am possibly weighing up a d300 against a d90.
 
thanks for all the recommendations - its appreciated. And thanks too for some ideas on what lenses I can upgrade to. Looks like I am going to be hunting for a D300 then :) - will see if one comes on the trader part on this forum in the next couple of weeks. I do like their screens on the back as well - mine is a little weenie
 
zeitghost said:
Stuff I like to do - includes animal/flower macros and animals, people, candids and I'd like to try out some landscape stuff as I have never really done that before. I also really like buildings - yes I know its a mix - its basically if it moves I'd like to photo it and if it doesnt move then I'll shoot it too.
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Most of what you like shooting would be better with a full frame model, but if the animals you photograph are small or distant wildlife uou might want the crop factor of the D300 (same as your D100). But if you don't need that crop factor, I'd recommend going full frame and getting a D700.
 
I'd stick with the D100. Its still a very capable camera. 2k on lenses and some time redeveloping your portfolio would be the way to go. :)
 
King_Boru said:
I'd stick with the D100. Its still a very capable camera. 2k on lenses and some time redeveloping your portfolio would be the way to go. :)
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:agree: significantly better lenses would be the way I would go and keep the D100
 
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