WPF - World Photography Forum
Home Gallery Register FAQ Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Welcome to World Photography Forum!
Welcome!

Thank you for finding your way to World Photography Forum, a dedicated community for photographers and enthusiasts. There's a variety of forums, a wonderful gallery, and what's more, we are absolutely FREE. You are very welcome to join, take part in the discussion, and post your pictures!

Click here to go to the forums home page and find out more.
Click here to join.


Go Back   World Photography Forum > Photography Equipment > Cameras


Cameras Discussion on Cameras of all types

Where to from a Nikon D50?

Reply
 
Thread Tools
  #1  
Old 05-05-10, 08:35
buccaneer's Avatar
buccaneer buccaneer is offline  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: South Africa
Age: 75
Posts: 1,939
Default Where to from a Nikon D50?

I have a Nikon D50. If I were to upgrade, what model should I be looking at? I'm told the D90 is the obvious choice but I have no use for the video function. I'd rather spend the money on "more camera".

My main interests are motorsport and wildlife.
__________________
Chris
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 05-05-10, 13:05
yelvertoft's Avatar
yelvertoft yelvertoft is offline  
Guest
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: North Essex, UK
Age: 59
Posts: 8,486
Default

What's your budget?
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 05-05-10, 13:16
buccaneer's Avatar
buccaneer buccaneer is offline  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: South Africa
Age: 75
Posts: 1,939
Default

My budget is about ZAR12 000 - that's about GBP1 000
__________________
Chris
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 05-05-10, 13:24
surfg1mp's Avatar
surfg1mp surfg1mp is offline  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Abingdon, Oxford, UK
Age: 51
Posts: 1,782
Default

Im buying a d90 next week. Apart from the video function the d90 is pretty feature rich and stands up well to the more expensive d300s. I was torn between the £600 for the d90 and alsmost £500 more for the d300s. From reviews i've read the d90 has the exact same sensor as the d300 and image quality is pretty much the same. The only reason id pay the extra for the d300 would be for the weather proofing and allow body. also the ability to shoot at highr ISO which id love but cant justify the extra £500 at the moment.

watch some videos on youtube.....ie d90 and d300.

take everything i say with a grain of salt because generally i have no idea what im talking about.....

Last edited by surfg1mp; 05-05-10 at 13:27.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 05-05-10, 14:57
miketoll's Avatar
miketoll miketoll is offline  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7,477
Default

In general terms I don't think having video makes much if any difference to the cost of a camera. Compare features and build quality/performance and then dial in the lust factor! By that I mean if your heart really wants a d300 but your head says d90 you will never be quite satisfied with the d90, especially if you could just about squeeze to the d300. Do go and handle your short list in a shop if possible before making your mind up as the feel and handling can make a big difference.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 05-05-10, 18:08
Alex1994's Avatar
Alex1994 Alex1994 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Reading, UK
Posts: 806
Default

I'd say buy more/better lenses before you consider upgrading the body. Lenses make a far bigger difference than the body.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 05-05-10, 20:44
nirofo's Avatar
nirofo nirofo is offline  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: North Scotland
Posts: 798
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by buccaneer View Post
I have a Nikon D50. If I were to upgrade, what model should I be looking at? I'm told the D90 is the obvious choice but I have no use for the video function. I'd rather spend the money on "more camera".

My main interests are motorsport and wildlife.
I should hang on a couple of weeks, I believe that several Nikon bodies are about to be upgraded, you may pick up an older model at a good price then!

nirofo.
Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 12:12.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.3
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.