Nikon D7000 Looking to purchase, that or a D90 if it would be a good choice

I am looking to purchase a Nikon D7000. If anyone has one for sale please let me know. I just sold my Nikon D3100 in order to upgrade to the D7000. However, if you have any suggestions on a camera that will work as well as the D7000, please let me know.

Thank you!

Max

P.S. If video isn't an issue with me, is the D90 a good choice?

What's your budget and what do you take photos of mostly?

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I think I've changed my mind... with some help from Jake, lol. I'm now looking for a D5200.

Maxie said:

I think I've changed my mind... with some help from Jake, lol. I'm now looking for a D5200.

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I don't know what Jake said to you but he is a knowledgeable and stand up guy. Even so I vote for the D7000 even though the D7100 is comng ut in a month or two.
You can get the D7000 for a great price these days, about $900 for the body only. It's worth every penny and it will serve you for many years to come.

You already have some experience with a D3100 so there won't be too much of a learning curve. Besides for the 24MP, which you most likely don't need the D7000 blows the D5200 away.

Just my opinion which I am sure is shared by many.here.

Actually, the unique nature of some of what Maxie shoots means that more MP's is a fundamental need - all other things being equal. Truth is, he needs the D7100, but that's out of his price plan.

Well, I got the D5200 and it's been a bit of a learning curve. Using the Sigma 150-500mm lens, taking photos of aircraft, the photo's look like as if you were looking down a blacktop road in mid summer in the automatic mode. That being said, it's forced me to get acclimated with the different manual settings and it's really going very good so far. I'm really starting to get to know the camera, finally.

Thanks again, Jake. I was worried at first, taking photo's in the auto or sports mode and they looked like crap, unlike the D3100. I don't know why! However, the manual settings it's coming along great and I've noticed much improvement in the photos. Mainly shooting in the "shutter" setting.

Great info guys.... Thanks!

BackdoorHippie said:

Actually, the unique nature of some of what Maxie shoots means that more MP's is a fundamental need - all other things being equal. Truth is, he needs the D7100, but that's out of his price plan.

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Jake, I'm saving my pennies for the D7100! I need all the camera I can get, in order to compensate for my photo inequalities. lol

With the 150-500, try and keep shutter speed up around the 1/1000th to stop the action, and f8 is the sweet spot. Jack your ISO to make this achievable.

Sorry, Joe. I got a bit distracted and didn't mean not to answer your question. However, it's a done deal now with the D5200. I really love it.

btw, tried your advice on the settings today, which is now my new starting point for aircraft, it really did make a big difference! Thanks.

I have both the D700 & D7000, I must say I have had my D7000 since it first came out and it takes fantastic pictures and has never let me down. I have taken it overseas three times and no problems with it ever. For the money, without a doubt your best buy right now . Unless you want to go to full frame?