Professional Nikon camera

Can someone recommend a Nikon dslr that is used and popular with professional photographers?

<p>Why don't you ask Nikon?</p>

<p>The newly announced D5 is Nikon's top-of-the-line professional dslr. The D4S is its most recent predecessor. Either would be excellent for pro work.<br>

Paul</p>

<p>Nikon D5, Nikon D4S, Nikon D4, Nikon D3S, Nikon D3, those are the Pro-Full Frame DSLR's Nikon has made over the years.</p>

<p>i doubt you'll find a used D5 on the market, as they just came out recently. you might have better luck with a D3 or D3s. those are still pretty expensive, however; a more budget-friendly pro DSLR would be a D700. alternately, you could look at a high-end DX body--the other cameras i mentioned are all full frame--such as the D7100 or D7200.</p>

<p>The D4, D5, D800, D810 all come to mind. Different "professional photographers" will gravitate to different camera models. There is no one "best" camera.</p>

<p>Kent in SD</p>

<p>Nikon offers special services to professional photographers who use its products, and become members of NPS (Nikon Professional Services). They qualify by showing proof that they work as photographers and ownership of certain cameras and lenses. The list of equipment required for renewing NPS membership, <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0ahUKEwjcjpWpidjMAhVK74MKHZ1rCDYQFggcMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnikonpro.com%2FRenewal-NPS-Equipment-List.pdf&usg=AFQjCNHl77oJcR5xsPT2glLL3x9N1k3z8A&bvm=bv.122129774,d.amc&cad=rja"><strong>which is found here</strong></a>, is a reasonable indication of what cameras Nikon considers to be "professional."</p>

<p>As Kent noted, different cameras which may be considered "professional" will be used by different photographers, or be suitable for different jobs.</p>

<p>3yrs ago in Japan I was in Harajuku and I saw maybe a pro (not sure) he had a Nikon D3 with a 35mm F2 AF-D yes the older lens. In 2004 in Japan again the first time at the hostel I was staying at a French (stock / street) photographer used a Nikon F/N90 with a 20-35 2.8.</p>

<p>Here in NZ we have a local magazine that is free which is geared towards pro's and serious amateurs. Yes the D3, D4 etc. But if you swing it around and look into say fine art or portraiture working professionals they are using the D700 and D800/810 and likewise the Canon 5D both the Mark II and Mark III. I also know photography friends who are local pro's who have given us seminars and some who have move to Sydney etc. Some of them also use Fuji mirrorless, he used to use a Canon 5D and the 1DX or something. Didn't Bob Krist use a Nikon D7000 type camera and then gone towards mirrorless and he might even be using a Sony RX100 more recently at least on a trial basis?</p>

<p>Why is it important a camera is used by professionals, or popular with them? Professionals tend to choose a camera that has the feature set they need (and more emphasis on durability, usually). What are your requirements?<br>

And which lenses do you have to match those requirements?</p>

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<p><em> a high-end DX body......such as the D7100 or D7200.</em></p>

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<p><em><br /></em>"DX pro" is the older D300s or the newer D500, but for sure not the 7xxx series</p>

Depends on what you use it for. Sports and news pros choose cameras for speed and durability, like the D4/D5 series.

Those do not produce better images than the consumer market D610 and D750, they just shoot faster and are built more

robustly. But they're also a lot heavier and more expensive, so for most people it would be a mistake to buy one. Pros

who shoot weddings and portraits are more likely to use the lighter weight cameras - the D810, D750 etc. A couple weeks

ago I was at a wedding where a very good pro photographer was using a D610 without issue.

 

Most people will do just fine with a more consumer oriented camera like a D7200. Those are very capable and except for

build robustness and frame rate are better than the D300's that a lot of pros were using a few years ago. Even a smaller model like a D3000 or D5000 series is excellent for most uses, though a lot of people don't like them because they have fewer direct controls and are too small for some people's handling preferences.

<p>I'm a professional doing concerts, events and catalogue. I use two D300s bodies and a variety of f/2.8 lenses. My next step will most likely be the D500.</p>

<p>The camera you decide to use is but a tool. Having a 'better' camera body, and a 'better' lens will allow you to create images that are good. How well you can sell your images is another issue.</p>

<p>The criteria that make a camera "professional" for some uses like "sports" or "portrait studio" are not necessarily the criteria that are important for a general shooter, even a "professional" one.<br>

Some of the entry-level and many of the "pro-am" level cameras may be superior for many kinds of general shooting such as travel and landscape, for example.<br>

Instead of getting hung up on labels, define what you are trying to accomplish and choose the tools that seem to serve those needs most exactly.</p>

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<p>"Can someone recommend a Nikon dslr that is used and popular with professional photographers?"</p>

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<p>For decades, I have used Nikon professional film cameras (F, F2, F3, and F4). If I were to select a digital SLR off the Nikon Professional Services List, I would pick the Nikon D810.</p>

<p>The D700 is reasonably affordable used now for non-pro users.</p>

<p>The D200 and D300 are nice, with many pro features, and conveniently available used.</p>

<p>I believe all three of those will work with AI, and mechanically coupled AF lenses.<br>

Nice if you have many of those lenses, or want to buy some for low prices.</p>

<p>For many years, the D700 was very popular with pros, and I believe still is, for those who don't jump to the newest as soon as possible.</p>

<p>It would be helpful to know what kind of photography you would be doing as different cameras are better suited for different genres.</p>

<p>Probably wants a gift for a professional photographer.</p>

<p>Not a good idea to buy professional photographers gifts of cameras, far better to let them choose what they need.</p>

<p>One thing to look out for when buying used pro cameras is "shutter actuations" (how many pictures it's taken), typically a pro's camera has been used a lot, maybe too much! </p>

<p>The OP just posted a question and never respond back! I suspect that so I say ask Nikon.</p>

<p>BeBu--there are many of these on the Forum. Folks give very excellent answers and the OP is off to the galaxy. Wish there was some sort of filter.<br>

Paul</p>

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<p>Not a good idea to buy professional photographers gifts of cameras</p>

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<p>depends on the camera. i will accept an 810, D5, Hasselblad X1D, or Leica SL without hesitation, especially if you throw in a new carbon fiber tripod.</p>

<p>Yes but that only if the OP buying it for you. For someone else he/she may want other cameras better.</p>

<p>Nice little pro shopping list there Eric! but "used" (well used - possibly at the very end of their usable life) bought on that auction site - I suppose they'd make nice ornaments</p>

<p>I am not sure the OP is asking for "Used" cameras, just cameras that are owned and bought by pros.</p>