Who still uses discontinued Nikon DSLR Bodies?

[les_lammers]

<p>Be American...be deep in debt...whip out the plastic for the latest and greatest. :-)<br>

As long as a camera produces pleasing images it is not obsolete. Screw the marketeers!</p>

[pasi_h_gg]

<p>Well now´s the time to get obsolete film cameras and have some fun! As an amateur in the 80´s never dreamed of having two F3´s loaded with b/w and velvia on standby. Still an amateur with my obsolete D80 though... :-D</p>

[snommisbor]

<p>I shoot a 1940's Crown Graphic, a 80's F4, a 90's M6, and a now discontinued D300. Everything I hang on my wall comes from these old worthless cameras. Of course I have never hung a test chart on my wall. Keep shooting with what you are happy with.</p>

[pasi_h_gg]

<p>Well now´s the time to get obsolete film cameras and have some fun! As an amateur in the 80´s never dreamed of having two F3´s loaded with b/w and velvia on standby. Still an amateur with my obsolete D80 though... :-D</p>

[mizore]

<p>I want the teeshirt "My other camera is a Hasselblad C-500", which I could never have afforded in the day when it was new.<br>

My current digital camera found its way into my hands because someone else wanted a D700. My first film SLR found its way into my hands because someone wanted a Minox.</p>

[boinkphoto]

<p>I like that. You could probably make money with "My other camera is..." shirts! ;-)</p>

<p>In regards to obsolete film cameras, I'm definitely using Mamiya M645 stuff loaded with Velvia. They're basically giving the Mamiyas and lenses away now.</p>

[Andy Collins]

<p>The abbreviated title of this thread on the home page is, "Who still uses discontinued Nikon..." or something to that effect, which would actually be the more appropriate question for me, to which the answer would be the FE2. I don't use Nikon DSLRs ( I'll be using a Canon 7D as of next week, but as far as Nikon DSLRs are concerned, I think the D300 is a <em>brilliant</em> camera) so I couldn't answer the complete question, but I thoroughly enjoy and love the FE2 and intend to use it and my manual Minoltas for a long time yet to come.</p>

[conwaygroup]

<p>Obviously most agree that the photographer makes a great photo, not the camera. I also shoot with discontinued slr's and dslrs.<br>

Earlier in this century, I was much more prone to be interested in the latest and greatest equipment being marketed by Nikon. The advances in technology were more significant from one generation to the next then. Lately it seems the technology curve has flattened somewhat. A newer model may now only offer an additional feature (such as HD video) as opposed to a radical new ccd or major advances in resolution.</p>

[mtk]

<p>Ahhh what a relief to find this post! Count me in for a D80, Nikon F WITH NO METER! and an F100. Couldn't be happier!</p>

[sd_woods]

<p>On the advice of KR, I got a D40. Now that I'm a little better educated, I would never take his advice again, but to be honest with you it has turned out pretty well. Oh and Phil, beautiful shot</p>

[peterafle]

<p>I shot with a D50 for several years, and took pics that are now blown up to 30x40 in my office (see Greenland iceberg shot below). After 5 years with the D50, I just upgraded to a D90, mostly to gain a little more control and low-light/highISO capability, but I'm not giving up my D50 any time soon. It's been around the world with me, from Iceland to Paris to Bali, and rarely let me down.<img src="http://images2b.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp53252%3Enu%3D3233%3E684%3E442%3EWSNRCG%3D3236%3B%3B%3C957636nu0mrj" alt="" width="800" height="531" /></p>

[john_strong2]

<p>Hi all,<br>

I'm new to Photo.net, though I've been admiring the galleries here for some time. I have a ways to go before I'm comfortable posting anything here!<br>

Anyway, I have a D80 that I really love. However, I have been salivating over the new D300s, but it's hard to justify the cost when my current camera does so well. So instead I've focused on 'bulking up' my accessories, like adding a second SB600 flash and some other portrait type stuff, umbrellas, stands, etc. Still, that D300s calls me...it's saying "finish with your accessorizing, I'll still be here!". Besides, who doesn't need a backup body?<br>

John</p>

[tveck]

My D50 has been on all continents of this world (except Antactica) and done well. For half a year I got myself a D90. But the D50 is now in use by my brother, he was very pleased. It would not be a major issue to me to go back to the D50.

[StuartMoxham]

<p>Yep still use my old D1h. Great camera nothing wrong with it.</p>

[devon_mccarroll]

<p>Cameras are like computers (and cell phones, and iPods, etc. etc.) these days. They're obsolete before they've hit the ground. Trying to keep up with the latest and greatest is just a waste of money, IMHO. Bottom line--it's not the equipment, it's the photographer who makes the images. Great images have been made with some pretty cheap cameras! I do miss the days of things like film cameras, cars, appliances, (insert product here) that lasted for years and years instead of having planned obsolescence. If there's a feature you want on something newer that you think you'd really, really be able to utilize, then go for it! Otherwise, enjoy what you have and have fun shooting!</p>

[pge]

<p>Thanks SD</p>

[duane_mills]

<p>Hey Marko, I may be a Pentaxian and not a Nikonian but I beleive that confidence, technique and the ability to visualize what you want are the keys to great photography. Look at Yousuf Karsh, the master of light and shadow, he used a Calumet 8X10 as his principal camera from 1956 until the 1990's before donating it and several cameras to the Canada Museum Science and technology. That being said, I'd rather be an amateur photographer who strives to improve than a gearhead looking for a quick fix to answer my shortfalls.</p>

<p>If you've got a camera that works for you and doesn't limit your creative process then stick with it. If a new camera opens up new creative opportunities, consider it. Who care what anyone else thinks? Do what's right for your processes and photographic objectives.</p>

[scot]

<p>Not only am I still using my D70, but I bought it cheap when the D70S came out....</p>

[osfania]

<p>I'm still using my D200 for pro shoots. Does my 4"x5" Omega count as digital if I scan the negs? haha!</p>

[jerry_sousa]

<p>D1, D1h, D1X and D2Xs. All bought used. Am off to buy some new aftermarket batteries this afternoon for the D1X, in preparation for a two month trip to India.</p>

[carlwakefield]

<p>My FM2 works like a dream and it looks good works well and it my choice when I want to travel light. But still want a camera with me. Super compact SLR. I am happy just to have it in my hands and shoot a few pictures now and again. Just because I like it.</p>

[j._r._weems]

<p>I STILL use my D 80, some three years old, as well as my new D 700. But then I also use my F2A from 1976. </p>

[joao_carlos_silva]

<p>I only use discontinued Nikon (and Canon, Leica, Minolta, Fuji, Haselblad, Mamya... and so on) bodies. My upgrades are determinated by myself, not by the industry search of profits or by the last word in technology. Also sometimes i like to do some downgrades.... something i call "back to basic"<br>

Still using, and loving, Nikormat, FM, FM2n, FM3, FE2, F3HP, F100, F5, D70s, D80, D200, D2H and S3Pro. Almost all my, now, "obsolet" cameras can still do better than myself as photograher.</p>

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[aaron bonnici]

<p>I own and use a D200 and unless it breaks ill keep on using it..I prefer to spend my cash on fast lenses. Eventually I'll upgrade the body but by then it will be a D500, or whatever they will call it</p>

[tri-x1]

<p>I've got a D50 and D300 and still wish I had my first DSLR, a D100.</p>