Nikon D70 pictures
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Marc,
You might want to go to the Nikon web site and look up the service advisory for the D70 - some were afflicted with a defect that causes the green CF card light to blink and then the camera dies. They fixed this in the D70s model. I have a D70s and just bought a D300. While the D300 is more expensive and has a much higher learning curve, the difference in the quality of photos I can get is amazing. I hear good things about the new D90 as well (plus it takes video).
You might want to check on "completed auctions" on Ebay for the D70. I went to sell my D70s with the 18-70 kit lens and it looked like the going price was around $425. That was low enough for me to decide to keep it as a back-up camera. In my opinion, a good used D70 with the 18-70 ought to run about $350.
You might also want to get a free copy of Opanda exif viewer and check the shutter count of the camera you are lookng to buy (have the seller send you a test image that has not been processed by secondary software).
You might want to go to the Nikon web site and look up the service advisory for the D70 - some were afflicted with a defect that causes the green CF card light to blink and then the camera dies. They fixed this in the D70s model. I have a D70s and just bought a D300. While the D300 is more expensive and has a much higher learning curve, the difference in the quality of photos I can get is amazing. I hear good things about the new D90 as well (plus it takes video).
You might want to check on "completed auctions" on Ebay for the D70. I went to sell my D70s with the 18-70 kit lens and it looked like the going price was around $425. That was low enough for me to decide to keep it as a back-up camera. In my opinion, a good used D70 with the 18-70 ought to run about $350.
You might also want to get a free copy of Opanda exif viewer and check the shutter count of the camera you are lookng to buy (have the seller send you a test image that has not been processed by secondary software).
melev
Well-known member
Thanks for the heads up, JHemdal.
I had the D70 out again tonight for some specific shots, but one thing led to another and I ended up taking more pictures of other compelling subjects...
All the pumps were off for these images, btw.
The mandarins were out together while the lights were on.
Jarrod's milli looked like it was dripping with polyps due to no flow.
Purple Favia with green rings
Spock got in my way a few times.
The right MH shut off, making this picture rather interesting.
Pete's frag continues to do very well.
"Meeting of the Minds"
I had the D70 out again tonight for some specific shots, but one thing led to another and I ended up taking more pictures of other compelling subjects...
All the pumps were off for these images, btw.
The mandarins were out together while the lights were on.
Jarrod's milli looked like it was dripping with polyps due to no flow.
Purple Favia with green rings
Spock got in my way a few times.
The right MH shut off, making this picture rather interesting.
Pete's frag continues to do very well.
"Meeting of the Minds"
Reeftanks6
Active member
Beautiful shots Melev. I need to get a camera like that. My pictures are even close to this. Also great tank always loved it.
ibanezgfx
New member
im glad you posted this. i have been (kind of) in the market for a DSLR. i have a really nice point and shoot, but its tough for aquarium shots. i dont have a reef or anything, yet, but sometime soon.
now i am sort of in limbo between this camera (D70), a D80 or a Canon XSi. I am a canon person, but nikon are nice cameras too. not too sure why so many people bash them... most of the pros i see are using nikon...
now i am sort of in limbo between this camera (D70), a D80 or a Canon XSi. I am a canon person, but nikon are nice cameras too. not too sure why so many people bash them... most of the pros i see are using nikon...
melev
Well-known member
I have no idea. I think I've seen pretty pictures from Nikon and from Canon owners. I'm constantly amazed by Rebel XTI pictures.
Bottom line, as was mentioned a few times in this thread, it often is more about the lens than the body. So keep that in mind.
I recommend you buy the camera, then set up your tank. That way we can watch your build as it progresses.
Bottom line, as was mentioned a few times in this thread, it often is more about the lens than the body. So keep that in mind.
I recommend you buy the camera, then set up your tank. That way we can watch your build as it progresses.
I'm getting lazy in my old age. This is my standard post:
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If you decide to go the DSLR route you need to consider more variables than you do with a point and shoot (P&S) camera.
The order of importance, in regard to picture quality, with a DSLR is:
Photographer skill, lens quality, camera body.
Every DSLR body on the market today will take excellent pictures. Your lens choices are far more important than which body you buy.
You also have to be comfortable with how the camera feels. If you're not comfortable with your camera you won't be out shooting with it. Go to a local camera store (avoid places like Ritz, Best Buy, etc.... if at all possible), play with several different camera bodies and see what feels the best in your hand. Buy the one that feels best.
/ personal rant /
If you go to a local store with subject expertise (again, not a Ritz, Best Buy, Wolf Camera, etc) and take advantage of the knowledgeable folks buy your camera there. You might pay a little bit more but they deserve to be compensated for their assistance. In the long run building a relationship with a local store can be very helpful as a good camera is a long term investment. I have no problem buying online to save money; I just don't do it if I've involved the local store in the sales process.
/ end rant /
Buying a DSLR is more than buying a camera, it's buying into a system. That being said Canon and Nikon currently have most of the market. Choosing one of those gives you more choices for expansion down the road. Sony, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax all make fine gear as well.
If saving money, by buying used gear, allows you to spend more money on lenses you should go that route. A good lens on a used body will take better pictures than a cheap lens on a brand new body.
Cheers
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If you decide to go the DSLR route you need to consider more variables than you do with a point and shoot (P&S) camera.
The order of importance, in regard to picture quality, with a DSLR is:
Photographer skill, lens quality, camera body.
Every DSLR body on the market today will take excellent pictures. Your lens choices are far more important than which body you buy.
You also have to be comfortable with how the camera feels. If you're not comfortable with your camera you won't be out shooting with it. Go to a local camera store (avoid places like Ritz, Best Buy, etc.... if at all possible), play with several different camera bodies and see what feels the best in your hand. Buy the one that feels best.
/ personal rant /
If you go to a local store with subject expertise (again, not a Ritz, Best Buy, Wolf Camera, etc) and take advantage of the knowledgeable folks buy your camera there. You might pay a little bit more but they deserve to be compensated for their assistance. In the long run building a relationship with a local store can be very helpful as a good camera is a long term investment. I have no problem buying online to save money; I just don't do it if I've involved the local store in the sales process.
/ end rant /
Buying a DSLR is more than buying a camera, it's buying into a system. That being said Canon and Nikon currently have most of the market. Choosing one of those gives you more choices for expansion down the road. Sony, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax all make fine gear as well.
If saving money, by buying used gear, allows you to spend more money on lenses you should go that route. A good lens on a used body will take better pictures than a cheap lens on a brand new body.
Cheers
