Who still uses discontinued Nikon SLR/DSLR bodies?

snowbear · May 22, 2012

I have an N90S and a D40. Both are discontinued, and both work just fine. Come to think of it, my truck, a Chevy TrailBlazer, has also been discontinued but still works great.

Mach0 · May 22, 2012

I have a d40 that I still use and if the D90 is truly discontinued, I have one too.

Jaemie · May 22, 2012

For the last 5 years I've used a 2003 Canon Digital Rebel DSLR, non-IS kit lens, and a 256MB CF card because I can't afford anything fancier. Until I have more money, it forces me to work creatively within the camera's limitations and choose my shots carefully.

Oh woops, sorry - didn't notice this was a Nikon thread. *derp*

unpopular · May 22, 2012

I used to scan everything on a 20 year old Leafscan 35. Took 45 minutes at f/11, but got the job done and done sharply!

bhop · May 22, 2012

So, i'm guessing you didn't get the info you needed from your last 3 page thread with a similar subject?

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/nikon/282739-older-professional-nikon-dslrs.html

BlueMeanieTSi · May 22, 2012

o hey tyler said:
BlueMeanieTSi said:

Considering the top of the camera says "FujiFilm S5 Pro" and under the lens says "Nikon" you make that decision.

Click to expand...

Jeeze, take a joke. I was only kidding.

Interweb harshness

Josh66 · May 22, 2012

I only have one camera that isn't discontinued (Fujifilm GF670).

I don't have any Nikons (Nikon is probably the only camera brand that I have never owned - no real reason why), but I have a lot of other stuff - film and digital. None of it (except for that GF670) can be purchased new today.

I have never had somebody question why I am using an older camera.

Vtec44 · May 22, 2012

I still use my D80, even when I also have a D7000 and D800.

2WheelPhoto · May 22, 2012

<more popcorn>

I still use all these

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jake337 · May 22, 2012

It's more about photographic lighting and understanding post processing than anything.

These were all taken with a D80. But you won't be able to take pictures like this without knowledge, no matter what camera body you are holding in your hands.

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jake337 · May 22, 2012

Vtec44 said:
I still use my D80, even when I also have a D7000 and D800.

See post above!

Patrice · May 22, 2012

480sparky said:
Truth be told, the transit I use in my work is older than me!

Sparky, I think you might have attached the wrong photo. That looks like a level, transits also have a circle for measuring or setting vertical angles.

This was sent from a 6 year old laptop.

camz · May 22, 2012

I still do have my old Nikon EM series with the 35 prime. I probably put a couple rolls of film through it in the last year.

Joel_W · May 23, 2012

Just upgraded from a D70S to CGibson's D90. I really don't care if it's not a current model. The D90 exceeds my current needs, and was priced within my budget. Those two factors made it a win win deal for me.