Gdav36
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Ok, me and my d3000 have had our 16 month romance, and I do believe it's time to move up. Let me 1st give my problems, and maybe it will help with solutions.. #1 Low light limitations : I'm not a perfectionist, however at 400 and up ISO, I'm just not happy with the results. #2 Lack of AF on non AF-S lens. Yes.. i know, DUH.. right.. well.. when I purchased this camera, I didn't have the secret decoder pen to decipher all the abbreviations, and more importantly this was my 1st DSLR. ""Novice"" #3 lack of commander capabilities, may be trivial to some with remote triggers, I still desire it..
Those are just the top 3, Don't get me wrong.. I've enjoyed it very muchso, however it's noise at higher iso, is the biggest deal breaker, as i can't really go out at dusk and have the freedom I would like..
I wouldn't classify myself as a portrait, landscape, or any particular style. I do however enjoy shooting what's appealing to me. I'm not really interested in macro/micro. Video is a plus, but not a must.
Of the 3 lenses that I have, I find myself using the 55-200 70% of the time, and the 18-55 & 50mm 1.8 AF each getting their share of the 30%
** What i'm looking for is the freedom to shoot without flash or tripod (when unable) .. (obviously a 2.8) with sharp, results. I believe i'm becoming partial to the dx format, and i cannot figure out why...
So, here's the budget.. $3,400
My thoughts, D7000 + Nikkor 70-200mm 2.8 AF-S VR II / Then selling the D3000 & 55-200 of which the proceeds will be put towards an "unknown" lens to help fill out the circle of light =)
Just looking for some input.. going to hold off purchasing anything until I considered all other options.
Thanks in advance:mrgreen:
Those are just the top 3, Don't get me wrong.. I've enjoyed it very muchso, however it's noise at higher iso, is the biggest deal breaker, as i can't really go out at dusk and have the freedom I would like..
I wouldn't classify myself as a portrait, landscape, or any particular style. I do however enjoy shooting what's appealing to me. I'm not really interested in macro/micro. Video is a plus, but not a must.
Of the 3 lenses that I have, I find myself using the 55-200 70% of the time, and the 18-55 & 50mm 1.8 AF each getting their share of the 30%
** What i'm looking for is the freedom to shoot without flash or tripod (when unable) .. (obviously a 2.8) with sharp, results. I believe i'm becoming partial to the dx format, and i cannot figure out why...
So, here's the budget.. $3,400
My thoughts, D7000 + Nikkor 70-200mm 2.8 AF-S VR II / Then selling the D3000 & 55-200 of which the proceeds will be put towards an "unknown" lens to help fill out the circle of light =)
Just looking for some input.. going to hold off purchasing anything until I considered all other options.
Thanks in advance:mrgreen: