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I have good lenses frm Nikon F3 SLR w/c i want to make use for a NIkon DSLR
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Most Nikon DSLR's will work depending how old your lenses are. The D40, D60, D5000, and D3000 do not have the auto focus mechanism built into the body so they are more limited in terms of usability. If you want to keep the focal length of your lenses exactly the same as when you were using your F3, then you need to use a full frame Nikon with an FX sensor (equivalent to 35mm film) like the D700, D3, D3X - all three are very nice cameras but a lot more expensive than the rest of the Nikon's because of the full frame sensor and because they are made in Japan whereas the rest of the Nikon's are made in Thailand. If you are on a budget I would take a look at the D300, D300s, or the D90. All three use a DX sensor (equivalent to the old APS 24mm film) so the when using your older F3 lenses you have to multiply the focal length by 1.5. An example would be: a 50mm prime lens would become a 75mm prime lens and a 28mm-200mm lens would become a 42mm-300mm lens. In terms of "bang for your buck" the D90 is great camera that takes fantastic pictures because it has the same sensor as the D300 and D300s. There are older Nikon DSLR's I did not mention because they are no longer sold by Nikon and can only be obtained used. Check out the link below (bottom of the page) for the full line/history of Nikon DSLR's. The second link explains the difference between various sensor sizes.
Edit: fhotoace, Thanks for the great link on Nikon lenses!
Most Nikon DSLR's will work depending how old your lenses are. The D40, D60, D5000, and D3000 do not have the auto focus mechanism built into the body so they are more limited in terms of usability. If you want to keep the focal length of your lenses exactly the same as when you were using your F3, then you need to use a full frame Nikon with an FX sensor (equivalent to 35mm film) like the D700, D3, D3X - all three are very nice cameras but a lot more expensive than the rest of the Nikon's because of the full frame sensor and because they are made in Japan whereas the rest of the Nikon's are made in Thailand. If you are on a budget I would take a look at the D300, D300s, or the D90. All three use a DX sensor (equivalent to the old APS 24mm film) so the when using your older F3 lenses you have to multiply the focal length by 1.5. An example would be: a 50mm prime lens would become a 75mm prime lens and a 28mm-200mm lens would become a 42mm-300mm lens. In terms of "bang for your buck" the D90 is great camera that takes fantastic pictures because it has the same sensor as the D300 and D300s. There are older Nikon DSLR's I did not mention because they are no longer sold by Nikon and can only be obtained used. Check out the link below (bottom of the page) for the full line/history of Nikon DSLR's. The second link explains the difference between various sensor sizes.
Edit: fhotoace, Thanks for the great link on Nikon lenses!
Which DSLR camera should I buy?
Kameron G
I am looking into buying a DSLR camera and I am not sure what to buy. I need a camera that is for a beginner but still has good quality. I like the Canon EOS Rebel T1i EF-S, The Nikon D5100, and The Nikon D3100. I don't want to spend over $900 on the camera though. Do you have any recommendations? Thanks! :)
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The Nikon D3100 and D5100 do not have a focusing motor in the camera body. This means that you must use the more expensive Nikon AF-S lenses if you want auto focus. One example: The Nikon AF 50mm f1.8 prime lens is about $140.00 but will NOT auto focus on the D3100 or D5100. The new Nikon AF-S 50mm f1.8 prime lens that will auto focus on those bodies is about $220.00 - an $80.00 difference. The Nikon D90 which is being discontinued has a focusing motor in the camera body as does its replacement the D7000.
Since Canon has released the T3i that's probably a good indication that the T1i will soon be discontinued.
I suggest taking a look at the Sony SLT A55. This DSLR has technology and features not found on any comparably-priced DSLR. It has Sony's Translucent Mirror Technology which allows for full-time continuous auto focus whether you're shooting still images or 1080p HD video. This technology also allows shooting at 10fps (frames per second). The SLT A55 has 2D or 3D Sweep Panorama as well as in-camera HDR. It also has a built-in GPS. To add GPS to a Nikon will cost you an additional $244.90 above and beyond the price of the camera. The A55 has a focusing motor in the camera body so all the legacy Minolta Maxxum AF lenses made since 1985 can be used on it and will auto focus as they should. The A55 also has Sony's version of Image Stabilization in the camera body so a Maxxum AF 70-210mm f4 zoom will not only auto focus on the A55 but will also be an IS lens.
Here are some reviews of the SLT A55:
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/AA55/AA55A.HTM
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/sony-a55-preview.shtml
http://www.digitalphotographywriter.com/2010/08/sony-slt-a55-review-translucent-mirror.html
Here are current prices from B&H http://www.bhphotovideo.com
Canon T1i w/18-55mm zoom lens $669.00
Nikon D5100 w/18-55mm zoom lens $849.95 after a $50.00 Instant Savings from B&H. Ends 6-25-2011.
Nikon D90 w/18-105mm zoom lens $1,099.95 but Temporarily Out of Stock. No date as to when or if it will be available.
Nikon D7000 w/18-105mm zoom lens $1,499.95. Also Out of Stock.
Sony SLT A55 w/18-55mm zoom lens $799.99 after a $50.00 Instant savings from B&H. Ends 7-9-2011.
In my opinion the Sony SLT A55 simply offers more features and benefits and the latest technology for the money.
The Nikon D3100 and D5100 do not have a focusing motor in the camera body. This means that you must use the more expensive Nikon AF-S lenses if you want auto focus. One example: The Nikon AF 50mm f1.8 prime lens is about $140.00 but will NOT auto focus on the D3100 or D5100. The new Nikon AF-S 50mm f1.8 prime lens that will auto focus on those bodies is about $220.00 - an $80.00 difference. The Nikon D90 which is being discontinued has a focusing motor in the camera body as does its replacement the D7000.
Since Canon has released the T3i that's probably a good indication that the T1i will soon be discontinued.
I suggest taking a look at the Sony SLT A55. This DSLR has technology and features not found on any comparably-priced DSLR. It has Sony's Translucent Mirror Technology which allows for full-time continuous auto focus whether you're shooting still images or 1080p HD video. This technology also allows shooting at 10fps (frames per second). The SLT A55 has 2D or 3D Sweep Panorama as well as in-camera HDR. It also has a built-in GPS. To add GPS to a Nikon will cost you an additional $244.90 above and beyond the price of the camera. The A55 has a focusing motor in the camera body so all the legacy Minolta Maxxum AF lenses made since 1985 can be used on it and will auto focus as they should. The A55 also has Sony's version of Image Stabilization in the camera body so a Maxxum AF 70-210mm f4 zoom will not only auto focus on the A55 but will also be an IS lens.
Here are some reviews of the SLT A55:
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/AA55/AA55A.HTM
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/sony-a55-preview.shtml
http://www.digitalphotographywriter.com/2010/08/sony-slt-a55-review-translucent-mirror.html
Here are current prices from B&H http://www.bhphotovideo.com
Canon T1i w/18-55mm zoom lens $669.00
Nikon D5100 w/18-55mm zoom lens $849.95 after a $50.00 Instant Savings from B&H. Ends 6-25-2011.
Nikon D90 w/18-105mm zoom lens $1,099.95 but Temporarily Out of Stock. No date as to when or if it will be available.
Nikon D7000 w/18-105mm zoom lens $1,499.95. Also Out of Stock.
Sony SLT A55 w/18-55mm zoom lens $799.99 after a $50.00 Instant savings from B&H. Ends 7-9-2011.
In my opinion the Sony SLT A55 simply offers more features and benefits and the latest technology for the money.
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