Full Frame DSLR Advice

[ThePlanner]

I am looking to add a full frame body to my kit bag. I do not have the money for the Body I would like.

My wish list is a D810A, but until then I was considering a used D300s as I have noticed they are going for 100-150 on Ebay and there is one used in a local camera shop for 175. Is it worth buying or just wait for a D810A

I am typically taking family photos and landscapes


My Kit list includes

D7000
Kit Lens 18-105 (DX Lens)
Nikon 24-70 F2.8 VR
Nikon 50mm F1.8
SB-700 Flash

Canon G12

[ThePlanner]

I am looking specifically for the D810 for Astro photography Stuff, I have use the D7000 attached to a telescope for over 4 years for long exposure.

I have invested my cash on lenses that I have used the most, and the new 24-70 which I have had a month has not left the camera yet and was great while on holiday in Italy a few weeks back. But I did find that with the crop sensor the lens was not wide enough for some of the shots and had to go back to the G12 for these which annoyed me a little.

I cannot afford the D800 or D810 at the moment. But I want to use a full frame body, which made me think by a older body the D300s or a D600. But the D600 is still pricey used.

Nikon Kit where I am is a little cheaper than the UK The D810 (Non A Version) is 1700 compared to 2400 in the UK. The D610 is 850 here.

Edited by ThePlanner on Tuesday 18th October 09:48

[ThePlanner]

Oh Thanks, I thought the D300 was full frame

[ThePlanner]

After a lot of reading and thinking about what I do, I decided to buy the D500

Picked up the D500 this afternoon, so will need some time adjusting to it from the D7000

Im happy with the results I have been getting on the D7000 so the other photos I have seen from the d500 on Flickr it will be a step improvement in terms of quality for me.

I will be using the d500 as my general camera to replace the d7000. The d7000 will be a backup camera from now on

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Edited by ThePlanner on Friday 9th December 20:32

[ThePlanner]

I got the d500 from my local shop for £1600 including a 35mm F1.8 lens.

I wanted the d810a but £2600 for the camera was outside my budget. So I have the d500 and will save for some more decent glass

But I'm also claiming the VAT back as I'm a non UK resident.

Edited by ThePlanner on Friday 9th December 20:53

[ThePlanner]

I looked at the d750, but looking at the differences between them. It looked like to me that low light performance was better on the d500. Most of my photos are night or low light



https://flic.kr/p/PSz5Xz

Edited by ThePlanner on Friday 9th December 20:59

[ThePlanner]

Elderly said:

RobDickinson said:

you know the d500 is a crop sensor right? And they get kicked by fx sensors in low light, right?

I know this is from Nikon's marketing dept. but is the OP a vampire?

I am no vampire, but half of my photos are taken at night outdoor.