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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

04/02/2007 05:58:11 PM · #1

ok i plan on getting a d80 for my b-day but thats not till april 21st...so should i wait another month if theres a new nikon comming out that tops the d80 or should i just go for the d80 right away as it is my first DSLR
thanks and feel free to reccomend other cameras to me, ive done my research and think that its the best choice...please just back reccomendations with information to help get the reasonings across

thanks

Jammur

Nikon D300

04/02/2007 06:01:01 PM · #2

Like Kenny Rock says.... better a camera in hand than one in someone else's box

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED

04/02/2007 06:05:55 PM · #3

i know i know i have a good atistic eye and great editing skills...just tha i need a camera to finish the trifecta

Gatorguy

Nikon D700

04/02/2007 06:19:50 PM · #4

The DPReview forums rumour mill is pretty quiet right now so I would guess not. The talk has been of a new professional level camera this year - guessing over 3 grand. If the D80 is your budget level, get that. Save your money for high quality lenses, which in my opinion, are more important than the camera body.

Message edited by author 2007-04-02 18:20:36.

MadMan2k

Sony Alpha a6400

Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD

04/02/2007 06:32:03 PM · #5

Pentax is supposed to replace the K10D in September or so, and Canon should replace the 30D around the same time, but neither of those are Nikon... :p

Mattel Barbie Photo Designer Digital Camera

04/02/2007 07:34:33 PM · #6

ok but now what else besides a camera should i invest in besides a polarizing filter, a tripod, external memory, and a case

digitalknight

04/02/2007 07:35:24 PM · #7

the guys at my local camera store tell me to look for a new top end Nikon, and mumbled something about a full size sensor.

I'll believe it when I see it - but I think the D200 and D80 are going to be the mid-range players for a while.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

04/02/2007 07:43:46 PM · #8

The D80 is less than 8 months old. The previous model (D70/D70s) was on the market for 30 months. I would certainly not expect any update to the D80 this year. At very most an incremental update late in the Fall, but I doubt even that.
I *do* think that Nikon will come forth with their first 35mm frame offering this year, however it's a near-certainty that this will be pro-level body with price to match.