sunvalleylaw
Yep.
Today, I reawakened my desire to update my camera rig. I shot a roll of PanX B/W at my son's XC meet, and am hoping it comes out. I loved holding my hold Nikon FE (that body always felt so great in my hands) and shooting away. It was a challenge to find good light that would let me close down the aperture for good depth of field, with enough speed, and focus to a point close to where I wanted to shoot. I hope some good shots come out of the effort. But it also made it clear that I would like to go ahead and join this century. (while holding on to my old lenses, which have become old friends.)
I am looking (after saving a few bucks) to invest in a Nikon DSLR camera body, and likely one automatic lens that covers a good range. I am looking at a D600/610 (I have a line a near new 610 I can get from a trusted friend/pro who wants to get an 810) or maybe if i cannot pay what my buddy wants for the 610, a 700 or D3s. I want to stay away from the 3100/5100 types for one reason: they do not accept my old lenses. I want to purchase only one newer autofocus etc. lens for general use, and want to use the lenses I learned on, Kiron built Vivitars. Maybe dumb, but I really want to be able to use these old lenses. (a 70/150 and a 28mm).
Any Nikon users who can give me some insights into the camera bodies? And also into the new lenses? What brands are good, (very good is good enough, I don't need absolute pro models). What focal lengths are best for general use? etc. Seems like most cameras come with a 25-185 or something like that.
PS. I really wish I could afford a Nikon Df, as it looks very much, ergonomically speaking, similar to my own camera that I have had since I earned Eagle scout and this camera back in 1981. But at $2800, that is a no go.
I am leaning toward the 600/610 if I can buy used as it seems at 24 megapixels, that it will last me a long, long time, just like my old camera.
I am looking (after saving a few bucks) to invest in a Nikon DSLR camera body, and likely one automatic lens that covers a good range. I am looking at a D600/610 (I have a line a near new 610 I can get from a trusted friend/pro who wants to get an 810) or maybe if i cannot pay what my buddy wants for the 610, a 700 or D3s. I want to stay away from the 3100/5100 types for one reason: they do not accept my old lenses. I want to purchase only one newer autofocus etc. lens for general use, and want to use the lenses I learned on, Kiron built Vivitars. Maybe dumb, but I really want to be able to use these old lenses. (a 70/150 and a 28mm).
Any Nikon users who can give me some insights into the camera bodies? And also into the new lenses? What brands are good, (very good is good enough, I don't need absolute pro models). What focal lengths are best for general use? etc. Seems like most cameras come with a 25-185 or something like that.
PS. I really wish I could afford a Nikon Df, as it looks very much, ergonomically speaking, similar to my own camera that I have had since I earned Eagle scout and this camera back in 1981. But at $2800, that is a no go.
I am leaning toward the 600/610 if I can buy used as it seems at 24 megapixels, that it will last me a long, long time, just like my old camera.