Hi fellow members,
I'm in photography more than a decade but still using film cameras. I've F100, FM3A and FA bodies with 7-8 MF Nikkors and 4-5 AF Nikkors. Most notable for macro photography are AF 20 mm f/2.8D (for inverse use on bellows) and AF 105 mm f/2.8D. I have a bellows unit as well.
Recently I acquired a Nikon SMZ-U stereomicroscope for my several hobbies including photography. Being an analog photographer I can not follow the trends and new models in market. To give an idea, last time I browsed the digital photography forums D3 was the top of the line Nikon body. So I need your recommendations to choose a body that will make me happy. I can happily live with a second hand body, so you can recommend older models as well.
Considering the photomacrography (or macrophotography don't know the difference if any), which would be a better choice: FX or DX bodies. And there is a new format, CX?
What I need are:
- It must accept my MF lenses.
- No plastic cameras please.
Regards
Which Nikon DSLR
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Firochromis
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Which Nikon DSLR
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spongepuppy
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I use a Nikon D7000, which will work 100% with your old AI-S lenses, and I use mine on a PB-6 bellows too. My D300 is also good, but is outclassed by the D7000 on a number of fronts - most notably image quality.
You can really push the D7000 RAW files without having them break down, and without banding. On the other hand, you can use the D300 to hammer nails into wood, and mine has copped a thorough saltwater soaking and is still kicking (but dials and switches are a touch sticky now).
You may find a DX-format sensor limiting, depending on your requirements. The smaller format is great for macro and tele shooting, but not so hot if you like super wide angles or want to take trendy bokey [sic] photos.
If money isn't a limiting factor, then a D800 would be my pick - but for your application it would be a good idea to check that your microscope will cover the full 36x24mm before taking the plunge. I have limited experience with the pro full-frame Nikon bodies, since for my uses their considerable weight and bulk is a drawback.
You can really push the D7000 RAW files without having them break down, and without banding. On the other hand, you can use the D300 to hammer nails into wood, and mine has copped a thorough saltwater soaking and is still kicking (but dials and switches are a touch sticky now).
You may find a DX-format sensor limiting, depending on your requirements. The smaller format is great for macro and tele shooting, but not so hot if you like super wide angles or want to take trendy bokey [sic] photos.
If money isn't a limiting factor, then a D800 would be my pick - but for your application it would be a good idea to check that your microscope will cover the full 36x24mm before taking the plunge. I have limited experience with the pro full-frame Nikon bodies, since for my uses their considerable weight and bulk is a drawback.
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Yousef Alhabshi
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As for DX bodies, I would suggest either D7000 -check my works as all of them been taken with it- or the new successor D7100 which I believe it will provides much better results since it's Anti-Alising filter free.
For FX bodies, you can either go with the D800 to get the best quality out there.. or if you don't want to spend much & don't see in the extra details a big value.. then you can get the D600.
this is my personal opinion.. better to hear from the experts
Good luck
For FX bodies, you can either go with the D800 to get the best quality out there.. or if you don't want to spend much & don't see in the extra details a big value.. then you can get the D600.
this is my personal opinion.. better to hear from the experts
Good luck