D80 to d7000

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Hi all, I'm looking to make this change soon, what can I expect from the upgrade? I shoot sports and indoor low lit gigs mostly.
Paul
 
Never used the D80 but i really enjoyed my D7k. The price of a used D7000 now makes it a great buy atm. The ISO isn't particularly anything special but i would have thought it would be a nice step up from your current setup.
 
You will love it!
 
Less low light noise, faster response and focus I should expect plus and upgrade in megapixels. Personally I'd leap to a d7100 for the sake of a relatively small increase in price. The focussing is a bit more reliable in my experience. To get the better experience don't forget to feed it good glass
 
You will definitely see a big jump from D80 in terms of lowlight capability.It is a fantastic camera.
 
I can't really stretch to a 7100, I was going to go to a d90 so considering a 7000 is already a bit higher than originally planned.
 
I've got a d90 if you wanna buy it
 
Not wanting to pee on Marks offer, but realistically the 7k sensor is a step newer and better than the 90 which is the same as was in the D300 (2008). I'd save up and make the leap to make it worthwhile. The 90 was a good camera in it's day as are most semi pro/enthusiast Nikons. I've had or used them all in that range and era.
 
Just purchased a used one off this site after my D200 gave up the ghost. Low light capability is far improved over the D200.
Nice camera to use, few functions in different places but better in most respects than the D200.
 
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You can buy almost mint D7000's in the classifieds here for not much over £200. Thats a lot of camera for not much money.
 
I agree!
 
minnnt said:
I had both and much preferred my D7000. The D7100 whilst offering more megapixels, never really gave me any boost with higher ISO's and AF was good on both for me.
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Swapped my d7k for a d7100 and hated it!
 
Can I ask why? I enjoyed my D7k, but I have no issue at all with the D7100. It's not a million miles better, simply for me at least, an evolutionary step forward. Find the exposure and AF spot on though. Preferred the quieter shutter on the D7k though.
 
I went from D80 to D7000 last year. Picked up a brand new body from DigitalRev for £360. It's like night and day. The D7000 is an incredibly capable camera. Everything from the D80 emains very familiar in terms of controls but the performance is a quantum leap.
 
minnnt said:
Never used the D80 but i really enjoyed my D7k. The price of a used D7000 now makes it a great buy atm. The ISO isn't particularly anything special but i would have thought it would be a nice step up from your current setup.
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You say that, but compared to a D80, it is an incredible low light camera. At least 2 stops better if not more.

Totally agree, that the D7000 represents cracking value these days. Only other Nikon I'd consider at that sort of budget would be the D300.
 
Bazza155 said:
Just purchased a used one off this site after my D200 gave up the ghost. Low light capability is far improved over the D200.
Nice camera to use, few functions in different places but better in most respects than the D200.
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Bazza, what did you pay if you don't mind me asking?
 
What about a d700? Or is newer dx tech better than older fx tech? Thoughts
 
Definitely want a d7000, I want better than d90 but can't justify full frame as yet.
 
I have had a d700 and d7k, there is definitely a different look to the images of each. I think the d700 images look 'creamier' and natural, slightly more muted. The d7k more vibrant, a few more megapixels. I prefer the more compact, lighter d7k body and lenses, but the viewfinder is a lot nicer on the d700 and low light performance has the edge. It's a noisier camera too. Never sure how people used the d700 for discreet wedding photography. Think you'll see enough improvement with the d7k. It's great with the 17 to 55 f2. 8
 
I have both at the moment. The D7000 is a pretty darn good low light camera. Be prepared to do some post processing noise reduction if you hit 3200 ISO. I use it to photograph basketball, school assemblies/programs as well as outdoor events. The D700 is even better. Fewer megapixels (16 vs 12) but the photo sites on the sensor are that much larger. You'll see a difference comparing photos at 1600 ISO. Where I am, the price of a used D700 is about twice the price of a used D7000. You'll be happy with whichever you choose, especially coming from a D80 (had one of those too.)
 
The more I look at the d700 the more I want one.I handled one in digital depot today and took a few shots at ISO 6400 to see what it was like and immediately the top end of the ISO range on this d700 looked better than much lower ISO of my d80, makes me think how I ever thought the d80 was good in this regard. The size was better and just handling it you can feel a quality difference from non Japanese made slr's. And I also have some dx only lenses that I can sell and put towards the cost which I didn't have an option on when considering another dx upgrade. What's the best price d700 around at the moment I wonder?
I quite like some d700 owners to post some images from their d700's to make me want to push the button so to speak.
Paul
 
A decent D700 would be approx £500 +/- There are quite a few excellent amateur use ones around. They are a nice size especially gripped. Having lugged Fx gear around for a while, my back prefers Dx and Fuji X these days :-) The d700 was a huge step up for many of us in the day, Many people coming from D300 's. It will certainly cost you more to upgrade to Fx but you can find some good D series lenses to keep costs down e. g. 50mm, 28mm, 35mm f2 etc. Personally I think the d7k gives the d700 a good run for the money on image quality at about half the price unless you get to the higher iso's. The ergonomics and viewfinder of the d700 are better though for me.
 
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A decent D700 would be approx £500 +/- There are quite a few excellent amateur use ones around. They are a nice size especially gripped. Having lugged Fx gear around for a while, my back prefers Dx and Fuji X these days :) The d700 was a huge step up for many of us in the day, Many people coming from D300 's. It will certainly cost you more to upgrade to Fx but you can find some good D series lenses to keep costs down e. g. 50mm, 28mm, 35mm f2 etc. Personally I think the d7k gives the d700 a good run for the money on image quality at about half the price unless you get to the higher iso's. The ergonomics and viewfinder of the d700 are better though for me.
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Thanks for your opinion blackcloud. I actually have some fx lenses that I use on my d80 already, and because I have some dx lenses, these can be sold to make the transition to fx cost less. I wonder also if a d700 would be more future proof FOR ME than cheaper (although good performing) dx bodies and therefore not need an upgrade as frequently.
 
Well I have purchased a d700! Arrives in post soon. Can't wait to try it out. Cheers to those that replied and gave their opinion.
 
Well done! Presume you have an Fx lens? If not, the 50mm f1.8d would be a good starter at only around £70 secondhand. One of the first things you notice besides the lovely build quality is the big viewfinder.
 
Cheers, yes I have a 70-200 2.8 vr1 and the 50mm 1.8 d you mentioned. Could use some advice on an inexpensive landscape lens like the 20mm 2.8 d. It's not arrived yet but can't wait.
 
I have the 20mm D. No complaints, good value. There's a 24mm for sale on AVForums at a keen price. I have one and it's sharp.
 
Great buy. Well done. When it arrives, stick on the 50mm, crank up the Iso and take pics in the dark. You'll be amazed!

As for a low cost landscape lens, you could do a lot worse than to look at the 28mm ais lens. Really special lens at very reasonable money. Manual focus but who cares for landscape? The 24mm is nice too!
 
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