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Good evening,

Long time lurker. I’d like to buy a Nikon for the missus, but unsure what to go for these days?

I have a D90 and some lenses, so was thinking Nikon so she can also utilise these. But having been out of the game years myself, the choice of entry level cameras seems to have vanished?

I don’t mind second hand so MPB is an option. She’d like a flip out screen, that’s really the only criteria, it doesn’t need to be full frame.

She’ll likely be doing architectural pics as this is what she enjoys.
 
depends what she wants to use it for, you say architectural? .....the type of images she would like to take? ...don't get me wrong I have been a "life long" Nikon DSLR fan, (well not quite but you know what I mean) ..........but the Nikon DSLR's are heavy and bulky, (compared with!), plus you add a lens and they get worse..... architectural, (with tripod?) ..to do it properly photographically you may/should/ideally want a specialist lens....... but IMHO there are many modern small compact cameras, with or without detachable lens that she may/will/could enjoy using and carrying around more than a bulky DSLR...of mirrorless "DSLR"....... which will achieve the objective especially as it is possible to correct/adjust perspectives to a certain degree in LR/other software.
 
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For serious architectural work it might be worth looking at a used D850 and 24mm PC-E "tilt shift" lens. A good sturdy tripod and geared head will help too.

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BillN_33 said:
depends what she wants to use it for, you say architectural? .....the type of images she would like to take? ...don't get me wrong I have been a "life long" Nikon DSLR fan, (well not quite but you know what I mean) ..........but the Nikon DSLR's are heavy and bulky, (compared with!), plus you add a lens and they get worse..... architectural, (with tripod?) ..to do it properly photographically you may/should/ideally want a specialist lens....... but IMHO there are many modern small compact cameras, with or without detachable lens that she may/will/could enjoy using and carrying around more than a bulky DSLR...of mirrorless "DSLR"....... which will achieve the objective especially as it is possible to correct/adjust perspectives to a certain degree in LR/other software.
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She enjoys buildings, bridges - quite noir style, gothic etc

I’m not clued up on new stuff, last time I was serious about photography, Mirrorless was in its infancy, and DSLR was still king.

Now it seems DSLR is dropping rapidly and is considered ancient tech.

I just wanted her to be able to utilise the lenses I have :)
 
D5500 is good as long as you don't want to use screw drive lenses. It is really small.
Not had one but I think the D7500 might have a floppy screen to.

The Tokina lenses are really good if you are after wide angles and don't mind their size. They are pretty big. But the Nikon 10-20 AF-P is tiny and should have the Nikon lens corrections to cut distortion.
 
Erty said:
D5500 is good as long as you don't want to use screw drive lenses. It is really small.
Not had one but I think the D7500 might have a floppy screen to.

The Tokina lenses are really good if you are after wide angles and don't mind their size. They are pretty big. But the Nikon 10-20 AF-P is tiny and should have the Nikon lens corrections to cut distortion.
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I have the Nikon 35mm & 50mm F1.8, Tamron 90mm and some others.

I was planning to get her a 28-70mm or 12-24mm lens but seeing as I mainly do (did) Wildlife photography, I’m unsure what’s best suited, but am researching setups on here.

D5500 looks good and seems small enough for her.
 
I have a mint D90 body for Sale in the Classifieds

REDUCED------NIKON D90 BODY FOR SALE
 
FarrahBull said:
Thank you for the offer, I have a D90 already, I’m after something a little more modern for her, and I don’t have classifieds access just yet :)
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A little late, but consider a used D750. FX is advantageous for architectural stuff because of the availability and lower cost of wide angle lenses. Plus it has screw drive for your older lenses, and is a bit lighter than many FX cameras esp the D850 which is a behemoth.
 
I was going to suggest D750 too. The 35mm (as long as it is not DX) will be fine but I would suggest a Nikkor 16-35/4 or 24-120/4 to go with it,.

The D5500 although a fine camera means having to go for ultrawide lenses to go for architecture.
 
If we are recommending FX bodies then I would throw the D610 into the mix - a very under-rated camera and hence available for under £300.

Avoid the D600 though as it has shutter issues - Nikon eventually replaced mine with a D610.
 
Bristolian said:
If we are recommending FX bodies then I would throw the D610 into the mix - a very under-rated camera and hence available for under £300.
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I had a D610, and would recommend the 750 instead, since they should both be cheap now.
 
I was very close to purchasing a D5300 for her but have decided to spend a bit extra on a Z50.

Seems a decent choice?
 
My wife ditched the heavy D7100 and 18-200lens for a Z50. Way more comfortable for trips out, so lightweight. I bought a second-hand Canon M50 and the images are certainly good enough for what I want.
 
Mozziephotography said:
My wife ditched the heavy D7100 and 18-200lens for a Z50. Way more comfortable for trips out, so lightweight. I bought a second-hand Canon M50 and the images are certainly good enough for what I want.
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Weight and size is definitely a consideration for the missus.

Looks a good choice, I’m looking at a Z6ii now!
 
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