How to upgrade. - DPChallenge Forums

05/20/2008 08:40:31 PM · #1

Would a d80 be a significant enough upgrade over a d50, or should I wait for a D300? Keep in mind that most mud puddles have more money than I do.

I really want to be able to trigger my flash off the camera. I have an sb600 and I don't want to spend $380 on an sb800 when I could toss that money in a better camera.

StOlafPhotographer

Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di for Nikon

05/20/2008 08:42:13 PM · #2

If your really strapped for cash consider a D200. It's great camera and it's been coming down in price since the release of the D300. Just a suggestion though!:)

Evan

05/20/2008 08:44:29 PM · #3

I was looking at a comparison chart, but It was unclear to me what things I would get from a d200 over a 50? I think it will control the flash, but what other benefits would I see?

option

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

05/20/2008 08:49:03 PM · #4

You could get a set of Cactus triggers for 30 bucks...

StOlafPhotographer

Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di for Nikon

05/20/2008 08:49:16 PM · #5

You get more megapixels, but that only really matters if your going to be doing large prints of plan to be cropping a lot. You also get a faster frame rate, better iso control, much more functionality in its layout, etc, etc. I got mine for 900 at national camera exchange and it's a good step up from a D50 (my previous camera also).

Look here at DPreview, it'll give a side by side comparison to the D100 which is still better than the D50. here

Hope it helps

EVan

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

05/20/2008 08:50:26 PM · #6

Originally posted by option:

You could get a set of Cactus triggers for 30 bucks...

What are these and where do I get me some?

faidoi

Pentax K10D

05/20/2008 08:52:50 PM · #7

Once the D90 comes out the D80 should be discounted.

inshaala

Canon EOS-7D

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM for Canon

05/20/2008 08:54:23 PM · #8

Do an ebay search for Wireless Flash trigger...

i got these a couple of days ago and they work great. Couple that with your flash and you are laughing :)

option

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

05/20/2008 08:55:19 PM · #9

Originally posted by Jason_Cross:

Originally posted by option:
You could get a set of Cactus triggers for 30 bucks...

What are these and where do I get me some?

Here, but they're currently out of stock. The common name for these little guys is "ebay slave" so I'm guessing that would be a good place to look for em...

They're also known as "poverty wizards," derived from the fact that they're a cheap knockoff of the Pocket Wizard radio triggers.

Message edited by author 2008-05-20 20:57:47.

thegrandwazoo

Nikon D750

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

05/20/2008 08:58:44 PM · #10

The only thing the D80 has on the D200 is the ML-L3 wireless remote. I have both cameras and got into my D200 used with grip and only 250 clicks for $1k usd. I would go with the D200. But the D80 is a great camera and I am keeping mine to convert for astrophotography. The main selling point of the D200 in my mind is the Magnesium weather sealed body.

StOlafPhotographer

Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di for Nikon

05/20/2008 08:59:50 PM · #11

Originally posted by thegrandwazoo:

True that! :)