Should I upgrade?

BrianLy · Jun 14, 2010

Right now I have the Nikon D3000 and I see that Samy's is having a no tax sale on the Canon T1i for $700. I found a buyer for my current camera at $550, so is it worth the extra $150 to upgrade? My photographer friends said its not worth, I just want to get you guys $.02 on it.

Hershal Gibbs · Jun 14, 2010

Upgrade your graphic card first,since you use for gaming.If you are not low on cash,then go for both of it.

BrianLy · Jun 14, 2010

I don't play games?

rusty9 · Jun 14, 2010

don't do it. first of all why would you "upgrade" to another entry level camera? and why would you switch to canon?. you could buy a nikon body only, keep your lens(es) and also buy a better lens while you're at it.

BrianLy · Jun 15, 2010

okayy, I guess I'll just buy a new lens.

Robin Usagani · Jun 15, 2010

Well, I see on your signature you dont have any other lenses. If you do want to go to the dark side (Canon

), this is the right time to do it

.

GO CANON!

KmH · Jun 15, 2010

Blasphemy!

Nikon is the dark side!

Nikon doesn't stoop to using use those pimped out white lenses. :pimp:

All black (ok, an ocassional light gray) for Nikon. :boogie:

jdag · Jun 15, 2010

I agree that it is somewhat of a lateral move (maybe a 1/2 step up). Not sure what you want to spend, but I just bought my son the D90 with 70-300VR lens for $1,109 new at Adorama.

max3k · Jun 15, 2010

Get a lens with a red ring on it....then you'll be a professional

JR Davis · Jun 15, 2010

Agree, no need for another entry level camera, go for the upgrade on lens.

Looking Glass Photo · Jun 15, 2010

DONT DO IT!!!! :x

Depending on what you shoot most of the time, you might be better off with an off camera flash rather than another lens.

DerekSalem · Jun 15, 2010

max3k said:
Get a lens with a red ring on it....then you'll be a professional

Agreed lol

dak1b · Jun 15, 2010

i would recommended just buying a new lens...oh ya and switching to Canon.

Derrel · Jun 15, 2010

Yeah, upgrade....buy a D90.

NateS · Jun 15, 2010

B&H or Adorama has a D5000 kit in their used dept for under $550 right now. If you are going to upgrade...do that as it would cost you zero dollars (might even make money) and the D5000 would be a good upgrade from the D3000. I can't believe you are getting $550 out of a used D3000 kit. B&H has BRAND NEW D3000's w/ 18-55VR for $469 to your door. At the very least, sell your D3000 kit and buy a D3000 kit..make 80 bucks...though I'd feel somewhat dishonest doing that personally.