Which old Nikon motorised body to get

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I have been on the look out for an old Digital Nikon, one with a motorised body. I would like to bring all my old lenses from my film days back into use, by sticking these old lenses on an old inexpensive motor body.

I will be using this set of lenses and body for park use, and when there is a good chance it will get dropped and bashed about. Just for larks in the parks use :)

I have had my eye on the D90 on ebay, but the bidding price ends up not far from new. So I am looking at even older bodies, not really bothered as long as it has an in body motor.

Just wondering what other older bodies to keep an eye out for ?
 
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D200..

One of the best Nikon bodies ever made IMO.. Built like a brick outhouse, a proper workhorse camera. Miles better build quality over the D90.
 
I know both the D70 and D70s are Motorised whats your budget?

Roy
 
TCR4x4 said:
D200..

One of the best Nikon bodies ever made IMO.. Built like a brick outhouse, a proper workhorse camera. Miles better build quality over the D90.
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Thanks now heading off to see if any going and what for ( ebay )


Roy S said:
I know both the D70 and D70s are Motorised whats your budget?

Roy
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Hi Roy not looking to spend big, as the body is only for throwing over my shoulder or in the boot of the car, then probably getting knocked about in the park ;)
 
Jon, you will find the D70/s a steal for what is a brilliant camera, only 6mp but flash sync is out of this world, and one of the best for IR conversions.
 
TCR4x4 said:
D200..

One of the best Nikon bodies ever made IMO.. Built like a brick outhouse, a proper workhorse camera. Miles better build quality over the D90.
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:plusone:

I still use mine on a regular basis it is indeed a great camera.
 
feek said:
Jon, you will find the D70/s a steal for what is a brilliant camera, only 6mp but flash sync is out of this world, and one of the best for IR conversions.
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Ok thanks feek, I have now got a couple on my watch list.

Thanks for all the above suggestion, I now have it narrowed down to the D70/s D80 and the D200 :thumbs:
 
I bought a D50 just to access old cheap lenses. For $150 Australian plus $50 for a flimsy feeling but super sharp Nikon 28-80 and $70 for an excellent condition 50mm 1:8, it is one of the wisest things I have bought. Very similar to the D70 but arguably better (according to various old reviews). Great to use and fun hunting for bargain lenses on eBay!

Good luck!
 
MJWC1 said:
I bought a D50 just to access old cheap lenses. For $150 Australian plus $50 for a flimsy feeling but super sharp Nikon 28-80 and $70 for an excellent condition 50mm 1:8, it is one of the wisest things I have bought. Very similar to the D70 but arguably better (according to various old reviews). Great to use and fun hunting for bargain lenses on eBay!

Good luck!
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Thanks :)

That is exactly my way of thinking, rather than leave all my old lenses redundant, bring them back into use by way of an old cheap motor body :thumbs:
 
simonblue said:
Nikon DX-1,good tought pro body :)
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May be just a little on the big side, will be lugging it around the park. Prefer something a little smaller, will probably be the D50 D70/s or D80 . I am keeping a keen eye on ebay, will get whatever comes up at the right price first ;)
 
I had a d50 many years ago. Good camera, but above ISO 400 things start to go downhill. Id say ISO 800 is pretty much it's top limit, and that's an emergency setting.
 
How about a Fuji S2pro or S3 pro it is a Nikon body (pro) but with Fuji insides slow but great IQ
 
S3 is an unsung legend. Words cannot describe how beautifully it renders images.
 
Hey Jon where abouts in L'pool are you?
The reason i ask is i have a D70 i may consider selling.
Perhaps we can meet and you can have ago with it.
Of course any selling will be conducted through the proper classifieds for transparency but i generaly dont sell my gear.

Roy
 
Hi Roy I am over in the Aigburth area near Sefton Park near the hustling and bustling Lark Lane area. Yes I do understand all deals have to be done through the Classifieds section, quite right too
 
Well i'm just of to Sefton Pk Lake this morning. If you feel like popping out to say hello.
I'll be the short stout bloke in a tilley hat.
You have a PM Jon

Roy
 
Roy S said:
Well i'm just of to Sefton Pk Lake this morning. If you feel like popping out to say hello.
I'll be the short stout bloke in a tilley hat.
You have a PM Jon

Roy
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Only just saw this post now, and I was in Sefton park also :| pity I did not see post sooner. I was in and around the picnic area by the palm house, I was sheltering from the sun under the trees. Sorry I missed you, I am at Sefton park every morning. Next time you are out and about, maybe you can give me a shout.

Did not stay in the park too long, it was too hot for my dog :)
 
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