 karyl dalbey |
Upgrading my Nikon camera? Any suggestions as to what the best upgrade from the Nikon D40X camera. I would like to stay in the Nikon line and would appreciate any suggestions as to which camera I should consider. Thanks! Karyl Dalbey
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- Usman M. Bajwa Contact Usman M. Bajwa Usman M. Bajwa's Gallery |
I am not an expert on the subject, but would imagine the choice of a new camera will depend a lot on your budget. I also know quite a few would get faster lenses with the extra money they save. Megapixels only matter if one is interested in blow-ups. I know expensive cameras have faster frames per second rate which comes handy in sports photography. Suggest you check a very good site with lots of information on Cameras/lenses/photography = http://kenrockwell.com/ Hope this helps. Usman.
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karyl dalbey |
Thanks for your suggestions and thoughts on Megapixels. I will explore the photography site. Karyllll
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Jeffrey R. Whitmoyer |
I have the D300 and love it, the D90 shares a lot of the same capabilities plus video for less money. Since you have 10mp already, the extra pixels won't make a tremendous difference in image size, but you should have an expanded ISO range without a lot of extra noise. Hidden in Usmans advice is a gem to consider. You have adequate mp, maybe an investment in better glass might serve you better than a new camera. Nikon is very good about having glass that is compatible between models, once you have the glass all you would need is to upgrade bodies when there is a technical advance you want or need. Jeff
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- Dennis Flanagan Contact Dennis Flanagan Dennis Flanagan's Gallery |
Even if you don't buy, I suggest going to a store that specialized in Camera's. Don't do a Best Buy type store, I'm not sure the sales people know that much. Find a salesperson and talk to them. Another thing is physically handle the camera. Make sure it feels ergonomically comfortable in your hands, and is solidly built. Don't trust something you've never handles to mail order without first giving it a "test drive".
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karyl dalbey |
Thanks for your imput. I was thinking along the lines of the D300 but was looking for some feedback from others. One criteria I felt is important is compatable lens with my D40X so that would save money and I would only have to upgrade the body. I have three good, expensive lens for my D40X so that aspect is important to me and should narrow down my choices. I havn't looked but assummed that the lens would be interchangable. Thanks! Karyl
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Jeffrey R. Whitmoyer |
I believe your lenses will work with the D300. As I recall, the D40X needs a drive motor in the lens which is why a lot of the Nikon autofocus lenses won't work on auto. They will work as manual focus lenses. Since you have suitable glass, I would highly recommend the D90 or the D300. I'm guessing that your glass is specific for the CX sized sensor so would not be compatible with the full sized sensor models such as the D3X or D700. Jeff
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photographybyyulia.com - Yulia Basova Contact Yulia Basova Yulia Basova's Gallery |
Karyl, this is really hot topic for me also. I am looking for any advice which camera to buy for more professional use (I have D40 now). Thanks for asking this question. Jeff,
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karyl dalbey |
Thanks for answering one aspect of my question as to compatibility of Nikon lens. I thought the D300 was a compatible body but wasn't sure. I need to take it all in to the camera store to be sure. Karyl
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Bob Cammarata |
Nikon Lens Compatability Chart
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Danny B. Head |
I started with the D-60 and just upgraded to the D-300-S. The D-40 and D-60 are very small bodies and feel a little "too small" in my hands. However, I have been very happy with the D-60. The disavantage for both of these models is that neither support the autofocus offer in many Nikon lens. There has been lens I would have liked to owned, but would not work with the D-60 (or D-40). As I understand it, the D-300 or D-300-S will work with any Nikon (digital)lens. The D-300 (just replace with the D-330-S)would be the top of the line before going to the full size sensor. Once you go to the full size sensor, your lens options are much, much smaller. I have friends that stepped up and spent $5000 to $8000 for a model with the full size sensor and are second guessing the money spent.
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Peter K. Burian |
Karyl: Well for not much money, the D3000 is a fine camera. One step up, the D5000. I doubt you would need to go to a more expensive camera. See my Reviews of both the D3000 and D5000 at AND http://www.photocrati.com/nikon-d5000-digital-slr-review-field-test-report/ Cheers! Peter www.peterkburian.com
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fax-sinclair.com - Fax Sinclair Contact Fax Sinclair Fax Sinclair's Gallery |
I shoot with a D50 and want to upgrade to the d5000. Will my AF MICRO Nikkor 60mm 1:2:8 D work and auto-focus? How about the Tamron AF28-80 F/3.5 -5.6?
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Peter K. Burian |
Fax: No. Neither lens will autofocus with the D5000. In a Nikon brand lens, you need one designated as AF-S. NOTE: the Sigma HSM series AND most of the *newer* Tamron lenses will autofocus with the D5000. When you check the Specs for any Tamron lens at www.tamron.com it will tell you whether that lens has the necessary motor for focusing with the D5000 (or with the D40 and D60.) It will autofocus with those cameras ONLY if the Specs say: BIM - Nikon with Built-In Motor - Available But in other aspects the D5000 is a fabulous camera. www.photocrati.com/nikon-d5000-digital-slr-review-field-test-report/ Peter www.peterkburian.com
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Peter K. Burian |
P.S. You might consider the Nikon D90 instead. It will autofocus with both of those lenses. http://www.photocrati.com/nikon-d90-digital-slr-camera-review-field-test-report/ Peter
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fax-sinclair.com - Fax Sinclair Contact Fax Sinclair Fax Sinclair's Gallery |
Aloha Peter, Mahalo plenty! I read your wonderful review and looked at the lens guide, but could not make heads or tails out of it! Thanks so much for responding!
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Peter K. Burian |
Fax: Yeah, don't read the lens guide at tamron.com Just check the specifications for individual lenses to see whether your lens is shown as .... BIM - Nikon with Built-In Motor - Available .... If it's NOT then you will not get autofocus with that lens, with the D5000. But yes, with the D90. Peter (Mahi-mahi .... that's all the Hawaiian I know.)
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fax-sinclair.com - Fax Sinclair Contact Fax Sinclair Fax Sinclair's Gallery |
Aloha Peter, Your reviews are great -- been reading up on lenses and cameras -- trying to decide hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Here's another Hawaiian word for you, Ono. Means really, really good. Just like your advice. (Also a fish!)
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Peter K. Burian |
ONO!!
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Charlotte R. Bellamy |
I've been tussling with which camera to upgrade to from my D40X (which I LOVE). Im happy with everything about the camera except for the noise at higher ISO levels. I do a lot of natural light photography and need to work indoors with newborns, so am desperate for more light. I bought a great 50mm 1.4 lens with motor for my D40x so really do not want to go buying more lenses. I understand that the D300s is as far as I can go without making a change to all my lenses and camera. And I did go and handle the next camera up from the D300s and the more expensive one was so much more heavy, i'm not sure I could cope with that weight the type of photography I do.
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Peter K. Burian |
Yes, the D300 and the D300s are the highest level Nikon cameras that accept your lenses. The D700 and the pro cameras need the larger (called FX) lenses and not your smaller (called DX) lenses. I think you would be happy with the D5000 but sure, the D300 is a fabulous camera and there's no need for the D300s. See my D300 Review at http://www.photocrati.com/nikon-d300-digital-slr-camera-review-field-test-report/ Peter
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