Nikon Full Frame on a Budget

[rodnunley]

Hey everyone. I currently am shooting with a Nikon D5000 (which I like) and think that it's time for me to finally upgrade to a full frame sensor camera.

I mostly like to shoot with my 50mm prime lens but that is partly because right now it's my fastest lens.

I shoot mostly model portraiture and I would like something that could shoot better in the dark.

I would also really love something that has more focus points. Mine is limited right now.

I am wanting to go with a used or refurbished camera because I am on a budget and want to save as much money as I can on a camera purchase.

What Nikon camera would you guys and gals recommend for this sort of thing?

Thanks in advance for any advice that you can offer.

 

[Derrel]

Nikon D700 at $2199 would be the best "budget" full-frame Nikon body.

 

[rodnunley]

Nikon D700 at $2199 would be the best "budget" full-frame Nikon body.

Should I assume that's a retail price?

My idea was to decide on the camera that I want and then take my time to find it used on craigslist or ebay or adorama or whatever. Try and get a good deal on one. I don't have to purchase it right away so I have time to hunt for a good deal.

 

[DiskoJoe]

Good luck finding a new one at retail pricing. Youre probably going to have to go used.

 

[molested_cow]

Amazon.com: Nikon D700 12.1MP FX-Format CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD (Body Only): Camera & Photo

Only one left in stock!!!

 

[Derrel]

Good luck finding a new one at retail pricing. Youre probably going to have to go used.

Look in the smaller markets...there are plenty of D700's...but you will NOT find them at The Big Five...buy a copy of Shutterbug magazine, and start e-mailing shops in secondary markets...not in New York, Chicago, or LA, but think Harrisburg,Seattle, Tampa, Sacramento, Dubuque, etc.

 

[Mach0]

http://www.keh.com/camera/Nikon-Digital-Camera-Bodies/1/sku-DN029991044540?r=FE

 

[rodnunley]

Thanks for all the advice guys. I will start looking.

 

[djacobox372]

The d700 sells used on ebay for around $1700-1800.

 

[KmH]

Nikon D700 at $2199 would be the best "budget" full-frame Nikon body.

Should I assume that's a retail price?

Well you could check someplace like Amazon.com for new, used, and refurbished pricing;

Nikon D700 12.1MP FX-Format CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD (Body Only)

 

[bhop]

Any Nikon film camera.