Nikon D3000?

[Nano]

Another question, I found a
Canon Rebel used for $375 with only 3854 pictures taking with it, according to the owner.
good deal? or do I haggle? anyone have any experience with Canons?

[NU-2reef]

Canons are good cameras. I have a eos rebel and am pleased with it. I got it as a gift but if I had my choice it would be Nikon. My background is in lens manufacturing and Nikon is one of my top two choices for lens quality. The other is Carl zeiss.

Either way both take great shots but I find canon more user friendly. I guess it's just what I got used to working with.

[Nano]

thanks for the reply, I'm more familiar with nikon as I have had 2 so I may stick to what I know, I am considering having a look at the used Canon rebel XSI but if its used it may need a new shutter in the future

[scubadawg]

http://www.shutteractuations.com/

Maximum Shutter Actuations Life Prediction:
Nikon D4:
Kevlar / carbon fibre composite shutter with 400,000 exposure durability
Nikon D3, D3x, D3s:
Kevlar / carbon fibre composite shutter with 300,000 exposure durability
Nikon D800/D800E:
Kevlar / carbon fibre composite shutter with 200,000 exposure durability
Nikon D700:
Kevlar / carbon fibre composite shutter with 150,000 exposure durability *
Nikon D7000, D300s, D300:
Factory tested Shutter life 150,000 actuations
Nikon D5100, D5000, D3100, D3000, D90:
Factory tested Shutter life 100,000 actuations
Nikon Older Models:
Don’t have enough Information, Like D80 is to be said up to 50000 actuations. But Most newest model min have 100k actuations tested on the factory.

If your camera shutter has worn out, you can repair it at your camera service center, it will cost you 100 – 250 $. They will disassemble your camera and replace the shutter with the new one, and reset the shutter count to zero again, and start counting. In other word shutter count is representation of your camera shutter life expectations, not your camera life. After you change your camera shutter you can shoot normal again. Just like your car tire has worn out and you can change a new tire and your car start working again.

I prefer Nikon, I have 2 Nikon D200's, purchased the D300, then sold it to a friend to buy a D700, and just picked up the D800 last week, which I ordered in Feb.

A shutter should almost last you a lifetime, unless your shooting sports.

[Nano]

thanks for the reply scubadawg, I know my friend is a photographer and she has the Nikon D90 and suggests that over the d3100 or others I listed I have found one used for $600 with 2 lenses 4 batteries charger case etc with 12k shots it looks like a pretty nice unit, and at 12k shots it should be a few years before the shutter has to be replaced

[scubadawg]

IF you can budget $700.00 I would buy the Nikon D3200 with lens, this is what I would buy. Comes in Red or Black, the newer cameras have better low light shooting, I can shoot ISO 6400 with my D700, that looks like my D200 at ISO 800 or 400, Remember this is brand new with warranty, and you will have this camera for a few years.
I have no choice but to keep my D200's, they fit in my underwater camera housing for scuba diving, I would love to buy a new housing, but that's about $5000.00 for new housing plus ports and gears.

https://www.thecamerastore.com/produ...-f35-56-vr-red

http://www.dpreview.com/previews/nikond3200

http://en.nikon.ca/Nikon-Products/Pr...492/D3200.html


Don't let the D3200's compact size and price fool you—packed inside this easy-to-use HD-SLR is serious Nikon power: a 24.2 MP DX-format CMOS sensor that excels in any light, EXPEED 3 image-processing for fast operation and creative in-camera effects, Full HD (1080p) movie recording, in-camera tutorials and much more. What does this mean for you? Simply stunning photos and videos in any setting. And now, with Nikon's optional Wireless Mobile Adapter, you can share those masterpieces instantly with your Smartphone or tablet!

[Nano]

lol is that a sales pitch

I dunno, My budget is about $600 ATM. Sold the FW tank so I can budget the $350 from that plus the extra $250. So I am between the D90 used with 12k shots or a new D3100 for $50 less

I have played a bit with both and they are both really easy cameras just dont know how much camera I need for Shooting the tank and everyday crap.