Help please

[wallyjog]

Am buying my first digital camera and since I have quite a few old af nikkor lenses I assume it's prudent to buy a nikon body. The last camera I purchased was in 1988 so I am not a junkie as what I buy I will use for years to come. I was looking at the 7000 and wish it had an articulating display like the 5100 but at any rate I would appreciate some advise from hand on users regardless of which model you have not limited to these two to help me make my decision. Thanks so much cheers Wally

 

[Patrice]

Since you already have some older lenses your best bet in my opinion is to purchase a Nikon that will meter with older lenses and that also has a built in focus motor for screw drive AF lenses. Your choice of D7000 ticks these boxes as well as have excellent image capabilities.

 

[cameleon]

Be sure to get a camera with the focus motor. The D5100 doesn't have one. As above D7000.. or D90..

 

[KmH]

The D7000 will also meter with older Nikon AI and AIS lenses, while the D5100 will not.