When I was first getting into photography years ago I found this man's TH-cam channel and I bought what I could on the used market on his recommendations and I can honestly say I was extremely happy with every single purchase I made and I value this man's opinion extremely high in the world of photography I love my Nikon I love my vintage lenses that cost next to nothing still using a DSLR in 2024 and could😅n't be happier
Story time...I am a Truck Driver...been shooting for over 20+ years with Nikon bodies...picked up the D500 2 years and ago and fell head over heels in love! That camera is just AWESOME! Well built with all the features a pure shooter could ever want and then some...but it’s not a FX body and it’s time to step up to the big leagues and plus I need something a bit more robust due to my Sasquatch sized hands! So, I pick up a D4S and BOOM! Lust meets Love! My photos take on a new soulful look and feel...plus it’s built like a damn tank! I love them both and they are the reasons as to why I will KEEP shooting with DSLR bodies (as long as Nikon keeps making them like those 2) My D4S took flight within my tractor last week after I had to do some hard breaking...the only damage was a tear in the rubber eye cup and nothing else...LIKE A TANK! Give me D850 in a D5 body and I wouldn’t need another camera body EVER.
One of my personal favourite cameras is the Nikon D3S which I still use among other cameras. I cannot find a specific video on the D3S. Have you ever done one? Or would you ever consider doing one in 2020?
Exactly. I picked up a D3x (used) in August of 2015 for the extra megapixels for birding so's I could crop. Was not happy with it. Sold it (and a D7100) five months later to pay for a new D500+grip from B+H. Much happier. Still have the D500.
hi, Ken.I have d850 and d750, watching ur videos make me wonder how it feels to have one more d4s. Is it a good bargain to have a new d4s with 1k5 dollars in 2022? Thx a lot!😂
D3 is an absolute tank, just bought a D3s to replace it as a camera retailer here in the UK decided to have a pre-Christmas sale and dropped 20% off their "clearance" items, so got a 47k shots D3s for £520 ($660). An absolute steal! My D3 has been the acomplus for my D800 for the last 7 months and it's been great but isn't the best example, she's a bit battered mind you, but has plenty of life left with a measly 190k on the clock. Just find the low-light on the D3 lacking a bit so thought why not? Must argue the D800 as the best bang for the buck, mine was £430 with 90k and found another recently for £420 with 78k. A steal, considering the resolution, pro layout, pretty snappy AF and respectable low-light capabilities.
Hi greetings from the UK,I enjoy watching your videos have been a Nikon user for decades with the original F F2,F3,F4 F3 being my all time 35mm SLR.....I currently have a D800 with about 21000 clicks on it,love it but 4fps is not enough so I picked up a mint D4 with only 3,156 clicks for £780 or $982 yesterday can't wait to fire that shutter at 10 fps! keep the videos coming.
Hello, thanks for all your advices! I have a good old D700 and a D4 camera, very happy with both and not looking for any upgrade. But I'm curious... Isn't the dynamic range on D850 much higher than on the D4? According to DxOmark yes, but can I have your feeling about this ? Many thanks!
As far as other manufacturers concerned I add the Kodak DCS6xx/7xx series (the one and only 35mm DSLR camera system out there based on the Nikon F5), the Hasselblad H3D-II series and the Leica M8 original (fastest shutter on any rangefinder camera) to the bunch of legendary camera bodies. All of these were gamechangers and still are strong pieces of equipment.
Ken, I have a D3s which I love. It is real work horse. How ever, I am thinking about switching to a D4 or even a D4s. Would you recommend the change - if I find one on a good price/condition level?
I spent hours shooting with fellow photographers with a D4vand a D500 at a low light soccer game. We were all surprised to see how much better the high iso performance was compared to the D500. The D4 files at iso 10k were far better than D500 at 5k In fact we noticed considerable noise at 3k in the D500.
Hi I enjoy a lot your videos and the vast knowledge that you share on them. As a Nikon D500 user for several years With more then enough FX glass for it I was wondering in your expert opinion which camera would you recommend between D500,D850 and Z7 for a overall good enough camera. I have no complains about my D500 but I was thinking about upgrade to a full sensor since everybody claims that a full sensor as the one in D850 and Z7 are better and with more megapixels. Can you please recommend me one of the three since I like Nikon and you are a Nikon expert. Thanks so much
Ken, you're costing me a lot of money the last couple of years! I've had my D850 for 4 days. Trying to get a feel for when I want to shoot it vs. the D500 and which lens should be attached to it vs. the D500. Loving it so far. But I'm trying to keep from using it as my "action" camera. Today, I just received my Voigtlander 58mm f/1.4 Nokton. Can't wait to learn how to use it.
I agree with your thought on the Legendary D3/D4 however regarding the D500 and D850, as a pro wildlife photographer the D850 is the superior camera (If you have the glass for it) the slower FPS is a problem for some, but the AF is so good that as long as you know how to pick the right moment for a shot the 7FPS or 9 with the grip and D5 batteries will easily cope. The higher MP is gorgeous and the RAW files are superior meaning if ultimate quality is what you're after then the D850 wins and having used it for solid months in the field, working in the rainforest, UK and overseas on multiple assignments its the first camera I'll always add to the bag. For most people however the D500 is bloody awesome (price/performance) and the savings on the camera over the D850 allows for the purchase of some excellent lenses to pair with it, and of course as we all know lenses are key, that any camera with poor optics is never going to perform to the standards we are after. Cheers, Tom
I never had an issue with the FPS with sports/editorial, as a friend who shoots wildlife. I found turning off preview on all my Nikon DSLRs has helped with the FPS with the battery pack, EN-18C battery
I upgraded from a d3400 a month ago. Almost got a d7500, then found a way to get a new d500 for a little over $1k. Very happy I followed your recommendation!!!!
Exactly. I've purchased and returned almost all of the newer Nikons (D810, D850, Z6 and even Z50!) and still prefer the D800. Once I learned how to download custom picture controls, I was able to tune the perfect in-camera color (Fuji Film Velvia) without even having to make any color/shadow adjustment in any software later. And the button layout is still the very best. :)
Hey Ken, I got a D610 earlier this year at a steal, should I upgrade or work with what I have? I also bought the Tamron 35mm and 24-70mm G2 lenses based off your review. I love them both.
courtney wright It depends on your needs. The D610 sensor and file size are fantastic, and although it's not ideal I've even used it for sports. For weddings, portraits, products, landscapes, etc. it's a fine choice. If it works for your needs you should continue to use and enjoy it.
Owning a d610 as well as a d850 I think I am qualified to give my 2 cents: The D610 produces very good pictures, has an ok AF system and does most of the stuff well. The d850 has much faster autofocus which really becomes apparent with lenses such as the Tamron 70-200g2. The image quality is another level above the d610 / you can crop away 90% of he picture and will still see decent results. However the best part about the d850 is that the pictures come out of the camera so well that there’s hardly any post processing needed (at least from the pictures I took so far) so if you are earning money with the camera I would definitely consider the expense / same for nature / wildlife and sport photography. If you do portraits / street / travel mostly then maybe not Hope it helps
Hey, Ken, I've been watching your channel for years, and I know, you know almost everything about Nikon cameras. So, here is my situation!: I want to buy a new DSLR, and I have cca 1300$ for the body. I dont have professional glasses for Nikon, because I've been working with Canon in recent years. I usually shoot hockey and demonstrations (some photojournalistic jobs, you can see this in my account), and I want to have a professional Nikon body. But I dont know which is better for me: the D3S (with 28-70&80-200) or the D500 (with 17-55&80-200). Should I go to FF, or can I stay in DX for professional jobs? Thanks for your answer!
Love the video! Great content and information. I am saving for a Nikon D4s. I like how you did the snap at the end of the video and said "Peace out Girl Scout"
Main difference between the D3 and D3s as well as the D4 and D4s is processing speed and video. The D3 didn't have video, that was later added to the D3s. The D4 is a great camera, but needed a speed boost to the auto-focus, which was accomplished by going to the Expeed 4 processor in the D4s. Also the D4s added 60 fps to the 1080p video over the D4 only having 30fps. If you're not a video shooter, any of the Nikon older professional cameras are work horses and well worth the money.
First off thank you for the recommendation of the Nikon D500. I am looking at the D3S as my second camera. What do you think about the D3S as a second camera?
I truely think the D500 is an insane camera, I don’t own it but I own a D7200 which is a lovely camera and the D500 is pretty much the perfected version of the D7200. I just love how the D500 has all the technology and image quality you’ll ever need in a APS-C DSLR. The only sad thing is that it has bad liveview autofocus but that’s the only bad thing I could think of
D850s are still constantly backordered but it seems the wait time is a lot shorter now. Hunt's actually had some in stock last week but they didn't last long. It seems you can get your hands on one in a couple of weeks now.
Is the D3s still worth buying today? As a way into FX without having to spend thousands on body alone. Currently have a D7200, would like a FX but in truth don't have an endless budget for body and won't need a huge amount of glass.
Which one is better?? Fuji xt2 Or Nikon D800?? I want to use it for landscape, and portrait. And i want to take astrophotography in the future. :) Im looking for nikon d3S because its really good in low light, but its really hard to find used one that have under 50,000 or even 75000 shutter clicks.
I was saving up for the D500 but lost my job after 18 years there. Sucks. I do have the D7100 I bought used (7,200 shutter clicks) on craigslist (really nice guy sold it to me cheap) just before losing my job and I love it especially after Angry P's videos touting the D7100 as a good Dx camera. I'm teaching myself photography via TH-cam since its such a great hobby now that I'm unemployed. TH-cam also has quite a few short, simple, yet effective videos by people who take the time to properly explain digital photography in plain english. Angry Photographer has given good advice on what lenses to purchase and i have taken his advice on several of them; 60mm f2.8D, 70-300mm G VR, 85mm f1.8D, 35mm f1.8G DX. I would like to get the Tokina 100mm f2.8. My photography has improved and am working more thoughtfully on developing that eye on how to frame out a picture thru the viewfinder and lens and learn how to properly understand and execute the exposure triangle. Now, learning about mastering light is a tricky mother.... Bought my first film camera, a Nikon N2020 in 1987, then went on to buy a used Nikon 8008S in 1993. As time went on, I realized I really sucked at photography and gave up. I still have those cameras... in mint condition, yikes! In 2018, i picked up the hobby anew and slowly but steadily working on taking better pictures. Photography was always something that interested me and now more than ever, I am patiently trying to live by this saying- " Nothing is gained without practice".
Recently grabbed a minty Nikon D4s with 200k clicks for 500 British pounds! I’m prepared to have it fixed in the future if possible :) it has been a dream camera I never imagined to own!! So far it’s been amazing! ticks everything I want in a camera
Awesome comparison between the D500 & Sugar gliders. I own & love the d500 (partly because of your videos). Use to breed sugar gliders, cool little creatures.
You know why I like this guy, because he doesn’t lie or mislead like some of the fuckers on here so just to get free perks for themselves... he says it like it is. Add to that he has a very high intelligence.. he’s got my vote !!! I’m going for the D3s or D4 myself. Screw the 500
i have the d700 and d3, dammit i just saw a d3X for a reasonable price. still recommend for landscapes and portraits today? maybe a little wildlife too while landscaping
thanks, just checked locally and you were spot on! im a sports shooter but i think 7 FPS in crop mode would do me fine in that sector, FF mode for landscape and big print job if any. 12 mp do me just fine for mags
Hi: Ken never recommended buying a D3x, he did not offer any detailed explanation why not. I bought one $800 with 47K shutter counts about two years ago. Since I am not a pro so your purpose of getting one might be different. So far I really enjoy using it mainly for landscape and family photos.
Btw, can't find any tech articles on what actually made the D3S such a low light beast. They must have pulled out all the stops with regard to the SNR firmware.
Absolutely love my D500. I find myself using more and more as my main camera. If I just take one camera and a lens I grab the D500 and AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED.
All my DLSRs have always been Canons (40D, 7D, 5D, 70D), but here we are in 2024, and I'm about to pull the trigger on a Nikon D40X for its wonderfully "old school" CCD sensor and its lack of video capability and a self-focus motor. The more I learn about taking pictures, the simpler I want my camera to be.
I don't quite get all the hate the D3x gets. Is it just because it was expensive when it came out? Seems like you can't find hardly anything about it online, just people bitching about how expensive it was. I just picked one up for $630 bucks and I love the images it's giving me so far. Wish I understood all the negative flack it gets better though. Might be a good video for you to do. There's nothing for it by any other good TH-camrs and lots available cheap on the used market.
I have owned all except the D850. All amazing. Why wouldn’t you put the A9 into legendary? What is the fault of that body? I’m happy with the XT3 but just wondering why most would consider the A9 as a better body... thanks Ken.
@@tothemoon2151 But you are correct. D850 would be fantastic and right up my alley. The reason I have owned so many is trying to find the "perfect" camera in the 1500-2000 dollar price range. For me, there were too many issues with the other cameras, lack of video, or poor crop-ability since I cannot afford the "premier glass" So I finally went the Fuji route since I need great image quality, great autofocus for action, great video, focus peaking because I love using manual lenses, compact and easy for even my wife to use for the occasional videos she makes for marketing. D500 hit almost all of those marks minus the video features and ease of use for my wife. XT3 is probably the best all around camera I can even think of, glad I got it.
Upgrading to the D500 pretty soon. Getting it from Roberts Camera on your recommendation. Already bought a tripod from them and they are great to deal with.
The d500 with 24mp ff will be a nice camera if nikon will make it... D850 is really nice but 46mp is too much... 24mp is a sweet spot... The d780 is a big NO..
I’ve bought several legacy glass with your recommendation and even my D500. I shoot landscapes 90% of the time but have always wanted to shoot portraits and considered the voigtlander 55mm and the 60mm Nikon micro 2.8 that you’ve talked about. Shamefully... I’m after bokeh! Which do you feel would be the best over all portrait lens for a crop sensor with this target in mind or should I shop for a full frame camera?
When I was first getting into photography years ago I found this man's TH-cam channel and I bought what I could on the used market on his recommendations and I can honestly say I was extremely happy with every single purchase I made and I value this man's opinion extremely high in the world of photography I love my Nikon I love my vintage lenses that cost next to nothing still using a DSLR in 2024 and could😅n't be happier
Shame he’s not making photography videos anymore
I love my Nikon D700 and D300 cameras. Will never sell them but keep them with all my film cameras.
Story time...I am a Truck Driver...been shooting for over 20+ years with Nikon bodies...picked up the D500 2 years and ago and fell head over heels in love! That camera is just AWESOME! Well built with all the features a pure shooter could ever want and then some...but it’s not a FX body and it’s time to step up to the big leagues and plus I need something a bit more robust due to my Sasquatch sized hands! So, I pick up a D4S and BOOM! Lust meets Love! My photos take on a new soulful look and feel...plus it’s built like a damn tank! I love them both and they are the reasons as to why I will KEEP shooting with DSLR bodies (as long as Nikon keeps making them like those 2) My D4S took flight within my tractor last week after I had to do some hard breaking...the only damage was a tear in the rubber eye cup and nothing else...LIKE A TANK! Give me D850 in a D5 body and I wouldn’t need another camera body EVER.
L. Walker See...this guy gets it! 2 legged idiot behind the wheel...just...wanted to be in my lane really badly :-(
Awesome video! Just recently became a fan of D3/D3s and own them after 13 years of not being able to afford them. :) They're amazing.
Good quality glass matters most than any camera. And it is usually more expensive than the body itself.
The best purchase that I ever made was my D4s. 16MP, full frame, built like a tank and a joy to shoot and carry.
Got a Nikon d3 coming tomorrow. Wanted one for years. Finally getting one.
Love my new d3.
I bought my d850 last year after watching this video ... d850 with 50 1.8 g on it is like peanut butter and jam ... those color wow 😯
One of my personal favourite cameras is the Nikon D3S which I still use among other cameras. I cannot find a specific video on the D3S. Have you ever done one? Or would you ever consider doing one in 2020?
D700. Still love it. A tank.
I actually really like my D3X. 10 years old now. Got it used for £1k. Colours are golden!
they just pushed teh D3X too far in its build, ...$1000 euros? cheap!!!!
My favorite camera body is still my D3. Second is my D700 backup body.
@@KenTheoriaApophasis what do you mean?
Find yourself a lady who talks about you the way
Theoria Apophasis talks about his Nikon D4.
never gonna happen
Sure won’t.
Stay MGTOW and say no to hypergamy :D
When looking for a lady, my ideal would be an attractive nymphomaniac who owns a camera store.
Might take lessons here. However I'd end up opening one, then have her work under me. xD
Para mi la Nikon D3s es la mejor de todas, por velocidad, por robustez, duración de la bateria,facilidad de uso.... y rendimiento a isos altos.
Exactly. I picked up a D3x (used) in August of 2015 for the extra megapixels for birding so's I could crop. Was not happy with it. Sold it (and a D7100) five months later to pay for a new D500+grip from B+H. Much happier. Still have the D500.
hi, Ken.I have d850 and d750, watching ur videos make me wonder how it feels to have one more d4s. Is it a good bargain to have a new d4s with 1k5 dollars in 2022? Thx a lot!😂
D3 is an absolute tank, just bought a D3s to replace it as a camera retailer here in the UK decided to have a pre-Christmas sale and dropped 20% off their "clearance" items, so got a 47k shots D3s for £520 ($660). An absolute steal!
My D3 has been the acomplus for my D800 for the last 7 months and it's been great but isn't the best example, she's a bit battered mind you, but has plenty of life left with a measly 190k on the clock. Just find the low-light on the D3 lacking a bit so thought why not?
Must argue the D800 as the best bang for the buck, mine was £430 with 90k and found another recently for £420 with 78k. A steal, considering the resolution, pro layout, pretty snappy AF and respectable low-light capabilities.
d3s. i got one for 350$. only because of you. it will arrive in 2 days. I'm already happy with it, because you said so. thank you ken.
I shoot amateur dog sports. If you had to choose between the D500 and the D4, which would you choose? I have a D300s, D3 and D7100 now.
Hi greetings from the UK,I enjoy watching your videos have been a Nikon user for decades with the original F F2,F3,F4 F3 being my all time 35mm SLR.....I currently have a D800 with about 21000 clicks on it,love it but 4fps is not enough so I picked up a mint D4 with only 3,156 clicks for £780 or $982 yesterday can't wait to fire that shutter at 10 fps! keep the videos coming.
The D3s is still relevant in 2020, saw some raw images recently and my jaw dropped.
Hows jaw now..?
Hello, thanks for all your advices! I have a good old D700 and a D4 camera, very happy with both and not looking for any upgrade. But I'm curious... Isn't the dynamic range on D850 much higher than on the D4? According to DxOmark yes, but can I have your feeling about this ? Many thanks!
As far as other manufacturers concerned I add the Kodak DCS6xx/7xx series (the one and only 35mm DSLR camera system out there based on the Nikon F5), the Hasselblad H3D-II series and the Leica M8 original (fastest shutter on any rangefinder camera) to the bunch of legendary camera bodies.
All of these were gamechangers and still are strong pieces of equipment.
Ken, I have a D3s which I love. It is real work horse. How ever, I am thinking about switching to a D4 or even a D4s. Would you recommend the change - if I find one on a good price/condition level?
no, not really, the D3s is epic, i own one also..... bit better AF, and better SOOC output, but not for the expense, no
I personally wouldn't change from D3s to D4s also. (nor the D4)
# L E G E N D A R Y
thanks Ken for all your honest reviews and judgement.
my D3s still rocks like a vintage Lamborghini!
My Nikon D3s FAR exceeds my photographic abilities, and as long as it keeps working, I will never part with it.
The D810 should be in that lineup as well.
I spent hours shooting with fellow photographers with a D4vand a D500 at a low light soccer game.
We were all surprised to see how much better the high iso performance was compared to the D500. The D4 files at iso 10k were far better than D500 at 5k
In fact we noticed considerable noise at 3k in the D500.
APS-C is APS-C
the best of them still cannot beat such FF sensor performance of the D4.
Which would you rather pick today a D4 $1,000 with 75,000 clicks or D850 $2,000 with 76,000 clicks?
Ken, just found a D3 with 2500 clicks...$600!! Love your vids!! Thx
Hi I enjoy a lot your videos and the vast knowledge that you share on them. As a Nikon D500 user for several years With more then enough FX glass for it I was wondering in your expert opinion which camera would you recommend between D500,D850 and Z7 for a overall good enough camera. I have no complains about my D500 but I was thinking about upgrade to a full sensor since everybody claims that a full sensor as the one in D850 and Z7 are better and with more megapixels. Can you please recommend me one of the three since I like Nikon and you are a Nikon expert. Thanks so much
I have a D850, I feel the same way. It's in my bag till I go in the ground. I respect your passion.
Ken, you're costing me a lot of money the last couple of years!
I've had my D850 for 4 days. Trying to get a feel for when I want to shoot it vs. the D500 and which lens should be attached to it vs. the D500. Loving it so far. But I'm trying to keep from using it as my "action" camera. Today, I just received my Voigtlander 58mm f/1.4 Nokton. Can't wait to learn how to use it.
Interested to know your opinion on the Voigtlander 58mm. What do you think after using it for some time?
I agree with your thought on the Legendary D3/D4 however regarding the D500 and D850, as a pro wildlife photographer the D850 is the superior camera (If you have the glass for it) the slower FPS is a problem for some, but the AF is so good that as long as you know how to pick the right moment for a shot the 7FPS or 9 with the grip and D5 batteries will easily cope. The higher MP is gorgeous and the RAW files are superior meaning if ultimate quality is what you're after then the D850 wins and having used it for solid months in the field, working in the rainforest, UK and overseas on multiple assignments its the first camera I'll always add to the bag. For most people however the D500 is bloody awesome (price/performance) and the savings on the camera over the D850 allows for the purchase of some excellent lenses to pair with it, and of course as we all know lenses are key, that any camera with poor optics is never going to perform to the standards we are after. Cheers, Tom
I never had an issue with the FPS with sports/editorial, as a friend who shoots wildlife. I found turning off preview on all my Nikon DSLRs has helped with the FPS with the battery pack, EN-18C battery
I love the fire on the mac. Makes me feel like I’m about to watch Owl Theatre
I upgraded from a d3400 a month ago. Almost got a d7500, then found a way to get a new d500 for a little over $1k. Very happy I followed your recommendation!!!!
D850 looks quite nice but I think I will stick with my D800. Just haven`t felt the need to upgrade since IQ is so excellent.
Exactly. I've purchased and returned almost all of the newer Nikons (D810, D850, Z6 and even Z50!) and still prefer the D800. Once I learned how to download custom picture controls, I was able to tune the perfect in-camera color (Fuji Film Velvia) without even having to make any color/shadow adjustment in any software later. And the button layout is still the very best. :)
@@joelcrow how do you control picture controls can you do it with a Nikon v1
this thread is interesting 🤔😏😅
@@joelcrow interested in learning how you get velvia from a D800! Could you please share please? Thank you
I already have a D500 with the MB-D17 grip.....should I buy a D4 with only 8K on the shutter for a good price? Or just wait and get a D850 next year?
LOL Nikon D500 + wet dream=totally subscbribed..lol
D700 is up there for sure
Hey Ken, I got a D610 earlier this year at a steal, should I upgrade or work with what I have? I also bought the Tamron 35mm and 24-70mm G2 lenses based off your review. I love them both.
courtney wright It depends on your needs. The D610 sensor and file size are fantastic, and although it's not ideal I've even used it for sports. For weddings, portraits, products, landscapes, etc. it's a fine choice. If it works for your needs you should continue to use and enjoy it.
Owning a d610 as well as a d850 I think I am qualified to give my 2 cents:
The D610 produces very good pictures, has an ok AF system and does most of the stuff well. The d850 has much faster autofocus which really becomes apparent with lenses such as the Tamron 70-200g2. The image quality is another level above the d610 / you can crop away 90% of he picture and will still see decent results. However the best part about the d850 is that the pictures come out of the camera so well that there’s hardly any post processing needed (at least from the pictures I took so far) so if you are earning money with the camera I would definitely consider the expense / same for nature / wildlife and sport photography. If you do portraits / street / travel mostly then maybe not
Hope it helps
Legendary Nikon DSLRs:
D500
D850
D3S
D4
Otokichi786 I'd add D700.
You forgot the D700.
D700 is amazing, but its not "legendary" by all criterion i can judge by
D7200
I still have the D850 and D3s. Used to have the D4 and the D500, and I miss them. All fine cameras.
Hey, Ken,
I've been watching your channel for years, and I know, you know almost everything about Nikon cameras. So, here is my situation!: I want to buy a new DSLR, and I have cca 1300$ for the body. I dont have professional glasses for Nikon, because I've been working with Canon in recent years. I usually shoot hockey and demonstrations (some photojournalistic jobs, you can see this in my account), and I want to have a professional Nikon body. But I dont know which is better for me: the D3S (with 28-70&80-200) or the D500 (with 17-55&80-200). Should I go to FF, or can I stay in DX for professional jobs? Thanks for your answer!
Just picked up a 2005 D2X today on FB marketplace for $120. Can’t wait to play around with it.
Never had any of the big bodies but the 850 is my fav camera of all time, so far.
Love the video! Great content and information. I am saving for a Nikon D4s. I like how you did the snap at the end of the video and said "Peace out Girl Scout"
That table looks like Nikon pro service....
Main difference between the D3 and D3s as well as the D4 and D4s is processing speed and video.
The D3 didn't have video, that was later added to the D3s.
The D4 is a great camera, but needed a speed boost to the auto-focus, which was accomplished by going to the Expeed 4 processor in the D4s. Also the D4s added 60 fps to the 1080p video over the D4 only having 30fps. If you're not a video shooter, any of the Nikon older professional cameras are work horses and well worth the money.
Nikon D800 is not here, and I'm glad.
First off thank you for the recommendation of the Nikon D500. I am looking at the D3S as my second camera. What do you think about the D3S as a second camera?
LOL
I truely think the D500 is an insane camera, I don’t own it but I own a D7200 which is a lovely camera and the D500 is pretty much the perfected version of the D7200. I just love how the D500 has all the technology and image quality you’ll ever need in a APS-C DSLR. The only sad thing is that it has bad liveview autofocus but that’s the only bad thing I could think of
Agreed. Liveview isn't that great, but it's such a fantastic camera.
D850s are still constantly backordered but it seems the wait time is a lot shorter now. Hunt's actually had some in stock last week but they didn't last long. It seems you can get your hands on one in a couple of weeks now.
I got mine last week from Amazon. Took about two weeks from the time I ordered it.
I got mine from Hunt's, good people.
Is the D3s still worth buying today? As a way into FX without having to spend thousands on body alone.
Currently have a D7200, would like a FX but in truth don't have an endless budget for body and won't need a huge amount of glass.
Hi Ken, I saw online a used Nikon D4S with about 5,000 shots at a price of €3,000 ($3,400). Do you think that it’s a good deal?
Θεωρία Απόφασις, πραγματικά απολαμβάνω τα βίντεο σχετικά με τις φωτογραφικές μηχανές :-)
Hey Ken! Thanks for tour videos!! I want to know what’s your opinion on buying a d810 with 120K shots for 950 USD?
Very informative one! Ken, what's your opinion about D700 in 2020?
Which one is better??
Fuji xt2
Or
Nikon D800??
I want to use it for landscape, and portrait. And i want to take astrophotography in the future. :)
Im looking for nikon d3S because its really good in low light, but its really hard to find used one that have under 50,000 or even 75000 shutter clicks.
for landscape the D800
@@KenTheoriaApophasis for everything Nikon is superior
I own the d500 on your recommendation and I love it. Currently saving for the d850 😊
I was saving up for the D500 but lost my job after 18 years there. Sucks.
I do have the D7100 I bought used (7,200 shutter clicks) on craigslist (really nice guy sold it to me cheap) just before losing my job and I love it especially after Angry P's videos touting the D7100 as a good Dx camera.
I'm teaching myself photography via TH-cam since its such a great hobby now that I'm unemployed. TH-cam also has quite a few short, simple, yet effective videos by people who take the time to properly explain digital photography in plain english.
Angry Photographer has given good advice on what lenses to purchase and i have taken his advice on several of them; 60mm f2.8D, 70-300mm G VR, 85mm f1.8D, 35mm f1.8G DX. I would like to get the Tokina 100mm f2.8.
My photography has improved and am working more thoughtfully on developing that eye on how to frame out a picture thru the viewfinder and lens and learn how to properly understand and execute the exposure triangle. Now, learning about mastering light is a tricky mother....
Bought my first film camera, a Nikon N2020 in 1987, then went on to buy a used Nikon 8008S in 1993. As time went on, I realized I really sucked at photography and gave up. I still have those cameras... in mint condition, yikes!
In 2018, i picked up the hobby anew and slowly but steadily working on taking better pictures.
Photography was always something that interested me and now more than ever, I am patiently trying to live by this saying- " Nothing is gained without practice".
The d500 is a crop sensor beast!
I just bought my d850 for $2700, already love that camera
new or used? if new, where did you buy it from?
@@ItsWillLee used, found it on fb market
Hey. Great information. Please suggest the lenses for D500 for regular photography by which I mean family weddings, functions and vacation.
Recently grabbed a minty Nikon D4s with 200k clicks for 500 British pounds! I’m prepared to have it fixed in the future if possible :) it has been a dream camera I never imagined to own!! So far it’s been amazing! ticks everything I want in a camera
Always love your videos because you are so honest.
I enjoy your videos, insight and realness. Keep up the good work.
Lol!! I still use my Legendary D2x for beating the street trail!!
Love my D500, Thanks Ken for the recommendation!!!
Awesome comparison between the D500 & Sugar gliders. I own & love the d500 (partly because of your videos). Use to breed sugar gliders, cool little creatures.
You know why I like this guy, because he doesn’t lie or mislead like some of the fuckers on here so just to get free perks for themselves... he says it like it is. Add to that he has a very high intelligence.. he’s got my vote !!! I’m going for the D3s or D4 myself. Screw the 500
Which one is more versatile, D500 or xt-3?
Have you ever tried m42 lenses on Nikon body? Don't faint on this question.
yes, some work, others hit the mirror
One little question i have is..
does the df has same dynamic range as the D4? (comparing only between their output files)
I have way too many cameras but I'm loving my new addition, d4
Nikon D3x or Nikon d4 ?
nikon d4
i have the d700 and d3, dammit i just saw a d3X for a reasonable price. still recommend for landscapes and portraits today? maybe a little wildlife too while landscaping
Wani Media Don't bother with the quirky D3X when used D810's can be found for around $1200.
thanks, just checked locally and you were spot on! im a sports shooter but i think 7 FPS in crop mode would do me fine in that sector, FF mode for landscape and big print job if any. 12 mp do me just fine for mags
Would you suggest the D500 for portraits or get an older full frame?
well whats the budget? best budget portrait camera is a used D810 for about $1300
@@KenTheoriaApophasis i ended getting a D800. Then upgraded to the D850... I kept the D800 as a backup
Good video. That Fuji you have looks pretty well built.
What about a D3X ($1200 today) for cropability (and all the great dials of the D3)?
Hi:
Ken never recommended buying a D3x, he did not offer any detailed explanation why not. I bought one $800 with 47K shutter counts about two years ago. Since I am not a pro so your purpose of getting one might be different. So far I really enjoy using it mainly for landscape and family photos.
Did you ever pickup the z50?
buy it no, pick it up yes
how the iso compare to d3s and 850? like music concerts and dark photo shoots..
Jup the highlights are blown out on your head!😆😉
I love my D3s and my D300s.
Still waiting on the D3X video. :)
Love D810
D4 or D850 in high iso shots which would you prefer?
By the way the D850 in DX mode is a D500....used like new for 1900 bucks..
What about D700?
Is the 850 a massive jump from the d810? Considering if I should make the investment.
in general yes it is,....for image output, kinda, ehh
@@KenTheoriaApophasis Appreciate it thank you. I value your opinion and videos 💪🏾.
Btw, can't find any tech articles on what actually made the D3S such a low light beast. They must have pulled out all the stops with regard to the SNR firmware.
Which camera you think had the best ccd sensor d50 d60 d200 or another model
hehehe, none of those
@@KenTheoriaApophasis so which you think if I want a ccd sensor with moderate budget. Stay safe
@@KenTheoriaApophasis your right the d80 was the one I ended up with.
Absolutely love my D500. I find myself using more and more as my main camera. If I just take one camera and a lens I grab the D500 and AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED.
All my DLSRs have always been Canons (40D, 7D, 5D, 70D), but here we are in 2024, and I'm about to pull the trigger on a Nikon D40X for its wonderfully "old school" CCD sensor and its lack of video capability and a self-focus motor. The more I learn about taking pictures, the simpler I want my camera to be.
Great video, Ken.
I don't quite get all the hate the D3x gets. Is it just because it was expensive when it came out? Seems like you can't find hardly anything about it online, just people bitching about how expensive it was. I just picked one up for $630 bucks and I love the images it's giving me so far. Wish I understood all the negative flack it gets better though. Might be a good video for you to do. There's nothing for it by any other good TH-camrs and lots available cheap on the used market.
D3, D3s here. I`m going to get D4 as well. Great cameras!
not cheap though
@@KenTheoriaApophasis True :) My wallet hurts but it has to be done :) D3/D4 cult FTW! Bahahahahaha
They are now Ken, I just bought a D4 Mint condition with only 26,000 shutter count, plus 2 new batterys for £700
I have owned all except the D850. All amazing. Why wouldn’t you put the A9 into legendary? What is the fault of that body?
I’m happy with the XT3 but just wondering why most would consider the A9 as a better body... thanks Ken.
@@tothemoon2151 have owned was passed tense. I ONLY own a Fuji X-T3 and a Nikon F2 now.
@@tothemoon2151 But you are correct. D850 would be fantastic and right up my alley. The reason I have owned so many is trying to find the "perfect" camera in the 1500-2000 dollar price range. For me, there were too many issues with the other cameras, lack of video, or poor crop-ability since I cannot afford the "premier glass" So I finally went the Fuji route since I need great image quality, great autofocus for action, great video, focus peaking because I love using manual lenses, compact and easy for even my wife to use for the occasional videos she makes for marketing. D500 hit almost all of those marks minus the video features and ease of use for my wife. XT3 is probably the best all around camera I can even think of, glad I got it.
Upgrading to the D500 pretty soon. Getting it from Roberts Camera on your recommendation. Already bought a tripod from them and they are great to deal with.
Roberts!!! :)
The d500 with 24mp ff will be a nice camera if nikon will make it... D850 is really nice but 46mp is too much... 24mp is a sweet spot... The d780 is a big NO..
i want to buy nikon fx model which one to buy??
Awesomeness! I have all the bodies you suggested.
I’ve bought several legacy glass with your recommendation and even my D500. I shoot landscapes 90% of the time but have always wanted to shoot portraits and considered the voigtlander 55mm and the 60mm Nikon micro 2.8 that you’ve talked about. Shamefully... I’m after bokeh! Which do you feel would be the best over all portrait lens for a crop sensor with this target in mind or should I shop for a full frame camera?
you dont need a FF for that....Voigtlander 58mm 1.4. used for about $400
Theoria Apophasis I don’t know if enough of us thank you but, sincerely, thank you for all that you do!
Bokeh shame is super unnecessary
what is with nikon p900, so compact and such magnification.