2nd Body

SabaDen · 10th January 2008

Hi peeps, just looking for some suggestions for 2nd body. Currently I have a D80 kit ... which is fully utilised by my gerl & me. We're both just an 'amatuer' and her interest had just started and she's really into it from the way she hounded me for the cam. So now, thot of getting a 2nd cam ... should I go for an older model D70s for backup, get another D80 since the price has dropped significantly, go for a used D200 or straight to D300?

D300 is just a

thot nia and I know it'll be an overkill for either of us.

Dun mind if you suggest any other model than my D80, state reasons hor ...

Thanks in advance for any helpful input ya.

kyo86sg · 10th January 2008

hahaha, i will recommend u get another D80 cause u can share memory cards, being a D70 user i did tot wat 2nd body to get, D200 or D80 then found out that i can reuse my CF card and D70 battery with D200 is really a plus point. Else have to reinvest on memory card again.

gohaj · 10th January 2008

New D300 if u want to use your existing D80 as backup. Or a used D200 is preferred.

conquer500 · 10th January 2008

from D40 to D3, take a pick, any camera will do the job well as a 2nd body.

zac08 · 10th January 2008

Would suggest a used D200 or a D300 if you have the dough.

Not much point getting another D80.

tsjcsl · 10th January 2008

Fuji Pro!

But the suggestion to get an SD card based camera is worth considering. Not only for cost savings, but convenience.

Yatlapball · 10th January 2008

I say don't worry so much about the memory cards. Because sooner or later... I think you'd be owning a camera body that uses CF. Anyway the prices of storage media are not ridiculously expensive... and plenty of other devices can use SD.

Either a S5pro or D300 would be my pick. If budget is a real concern, I think the D70s would be a real good buy.

Override2Zion · 10th January 2008

If you have the money I would suggest a D300 very good camera with way better noise control over the previous models, many other feature improvements too. Personally I like the large high and resolution LCD display. Expecting to pay around SGD$2500 to SGD$2600 for brand new set.

If you are on tighter budget, I would suggest a used D200 (Ain't too expensive to get a brand new one though). Expecting to pay around SGD$1500-SGD$1700 for a used set depending on age and condition in B&S section.

If you are really tight on budget then get another D80 then.

Note that for models D80 and below, there are packages comes with Kit lens. The D200 and D300 only comes with a body, so you'll might need to get additional lenses. The D200/300 uses CF cards which aren't much of a problem if you buy a CF-SD adaptor so you could share memory cards from your D80.

2.8photography · 10th January 2008

i suggest u get more lenses 1st, cos if u just have the 18-135 and the 12-24, it might be kinda hard using 2 cams with those 2 lenses

however, if u feel tt uve already decided on getting another cam, id recommend the d200. its semi-pro, and has a better build than the d70s, d80 etc (hence the price diff). but if u can afford, tt would be great

otherwise, a d70s body might be worth considering too. its a good cam no doubt, but after using the d80, the downgrade might be significant

Henessy · 10th January 2008

Actually, you may consider getting a new D200 from CP. They are selling it at $1899 after GST.

SabaDen · 14th January 2008

Thanks for all your replies ... really appreciated.

Does it make sense to get a good used D200 and let the D80 be the 2nd body?

zac08 · 14th January 2008

Originally Posted by SabaDen

Thanks for all your replies ... really appreciated.

Does it make sense to get a good used D200 and let the D80 be the 2nd body?

Yeah... it's better to get one better than the current one that you have.

aq12345 · 15th January 2008

IMO you should get another D80, so can share cards, but if lotsa moolah, no harm getting a used D200, or even a D300 :S

SabaDen · 15th January 2008

Originally Posted by zac08

Yeah... it's better to get one better than the current one that you have.

Thot real hard about it ... how much is a new D200 body going for now? Anyone ... any idea? Checked the pricelist but it's not updated.

Originally Posted by aq12345

IMO you should get another D80, so can share cards, but if lotsa moolah, no harm getting a used D200, or even a D300 :S

Actually mem cards is very affordable nowadays so I dun take that into account ...

Yatlapball · 16th January 2008

Who said it was not updated?

Read faithfully.

zac08 · 16th January 2008

Originally Posted by SabaDen

Thot real hard about it ... how much is a new D200 body going for now? Anyone ... any idea? Checked the pricelist but it's not updated.

Actually mem cards is very affordable nowadays so I dun take that into account ...

Well, Dec 07 should be still pretty close... around $1900? Call up the shops and find out.

SabaDen · 16th January 2008

Originally Posted by Yatlapball

Who said it was not updated?

Read faithfully.

Oops! Paiseh many2

... must go for eye check liao.

Originally Posted by zac08

Well, Dec 07 should be still pretty close... around $1900? Call up the shops and find out.

Yup ... think I click wrong thread.

Henessy · 16th January 2008

Originally Posted by SabaDen

Thanks for all your replies ... really appreciated.

Does it make sense to get a good used D200 and let the D80 be the 2nd body?

Of course. Anyway, as for the price of a brand new D200, I got quoted by CP for $1899 after GST.

SabaDen · 17th January 2008

Thanks guys for all the positive advice/suggestions/help ... 3-in-1

Just to let all above who helped me know ... I may suddenly have another option and that is to plunge directly for a new D300

Hahaa!!! I gotta say I was 'poisoned'

by my much reading over this new beast and some comments made by 'pro' here. Time for a try-out then decide and guess my D80 may have a new owner now.

Thanks ya ...

Yatlapball · 17th January 2008

Then you'd end up with both you and your girl still fighting over one camera.

10th January 2008	#1
SabaDen Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: EastEnders Posts: 566	2nd Body Hi peeps, just looking for some suggestions for 2nd body. Currently I have a D80 kit ... which is fully utilised by my gerl & me. We're both just an 'amatuer' and her interest had just started and she's really into it from the way she hounded me for the cam. So now, thot of getting a 2nd cam ... should I go for an older model D70s for backup, get another D80 since the price has dropped significantly, go for a used D200 or straight to D300? D300 is just a thot nia and I know it'll be an overkill for either of us. Dun mind if you suggest any other model than my D80, state reasons hor ... Thanks in advance for any helpful input ya. __________________ D700\|D300\|20-35 f2.8\|24-70 f2.8\|80-200 f2.8\|18-200VR\|17-35 f2.8-4\|Toki 100mm f2.8 Macro\|

10th January 2008	#2
kyo86sg Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 696	Re: 2nd Body hahaha, i will recommend u get another D80 cause u can share memory cards, being a D70 user i did tot wat 2nd body to get, D200 or D80 then found out that i can reuse my CF card and D70 battery with D200 is really a plus point. Else have to reinvest on memory card again. __________________ D70\|17-50mm f/2.8 \|50-135mm f/2.8 \|80-200mm f/2.8\|100mm Macro f/2.8\|SB800

10th January 2008	#3
gohaj Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,469	Re: 2nd Body New D300 if u want to use your existing D80 as backup. Or a used D200 is preferred.

10th January 2008	#4
conquer500 Deregistered Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 235	Re: 2nd Body from D40 to D3, take a pick, any camera will do the job well as a 2nd body.

10th January 2008	#5
zac08 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: East Posts: 10,952	Re: 2nd Body Would suggest a used D200 or a D300 if you have the dough. Not much point getting another D80. __________________ Michael Lim My Flickr Site APAD 2009

10th January 2008	#6
tsjcsl Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Simei Posts: 227	Re: 2nd Body Fuji Pro! But the suggestion to get an SD card based camera is worth considering. Not only for cost savings, but convenience.

10th January 2008	#7
Yatlapball Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: In God's Top Ten Posts: 2,249	Re: 2nd Body I say don't worry so much about the memory cards. Because sooner or later... I think you'd be owning a camera body that uses CF. Anyway the prices of storage media are not ridiculously expensive... and plenty of other devices can use SD. Either a S5pro or D300 would be my pick. If budget is a real concern, I think the D70s would be a real good buy. __________________ my PBase(new)

10th January 2008	#8
Override2Zion Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sembawang SG/Salaya Thailand Posts: 1,365	Re: 2nd Body If you have the money I would suggest a D300 very good camera with way better noise control over the previous models, many other feature improvements too. Personally I like the large high and resolution LCD display. Expecting to pay around SGD$2500 to SGD$2600 for brand new set. If you are on tighter budget, I would suggest a used D200 (Ain't too expensive to get a brand new one though). Expecting to pay around SGD$1500-SGD$1700 for a used set depending on age and condition in B&S section. If you are really tight on budget then get another D80 then. Note that for models D80 and below, there are packages comes with Kit lens. The D200 and D300 only comes with a body, so you'll might need to get additional lenses. The D200/300 uses CF cards which aren't much of a problem if you buy a CF-SD adaptor so you could share memory cards from your D80. __________________ [ KTPhotographix "My Portfolio" ] [ Wedding/Event Photography ] Last edited by Override2Zion; 10th January 2008 at 01:51 PM.

10th January 2008	#9
2.8photography Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 718	Re: 2nd Body i suggest u get more lenses 1st, cos if u just have the 18-135 and the 12-24, it might be kinda hard using 2 cams with those 2 lenses however, if u feel tt uve already decided on getting another cam, id recommend the d200. its semi-pro, and has a better build than the d70s, d80 etc (hence the price diff). but if u can afford, tt would be great otherwise, a d70s body might be worth considering too. its a good cam no doubt, but after using the d80, the downgrade might be significant

10th January 2008	#10
Henessy Advertiser Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bishan Posts: 5,915	Re: 2nd Body Actually, you may consider getting a new D200 from CP. They are selling it at $1899 after GST.

14th January 2008	#11
SabaDen Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: EastEnders Posts: 566	Re: 2nd Body Thanks for all your replies ... really appreciated. Does it make sense to get a good used D200 and let the D80 be the 2nd body? __________________ D700\|D300\|20-35 f2.8\|24-70 f2.8\|80-200 f2.8\|18-200VR\|17-35 f2.8-4\|Toki 100mm f2.8 Macro\|

15th January 2008	#13
aq12345 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 185	Re: 2nd Body IMO you should get another D80, so can share cards, but if lotsa moolah, no harm getting a used D200, or even a D300 :S

16th January 2008	#15
Yatlapball Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: In God's Top Ten Posts: 2,249	Re: 2nd Body Who said it was not updated? Read faithfully. __________________ my PBase(new)

17th January 2008	#19
SabaDen Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: EastEnders Posts: 566	Re: 2nd Body Thanks guys for all the positive advice/suggestions/help ... 3-in-1 Just to let all above who helped me know ... I may suddenly have another option and that is to plunge directly for a new D300 Hahaa!!! I gotta say I was 'poisoned' by my much reading over this new beast and some comments made by 'pro' here. Time for a try-out then decide and guess my D80 may have a new owner now. Thanks ya ... __________________ D700\|D300\|20-35 f2.8\|24-70 f2.8\|80-200 f2.8\|18-200VR\|17-35 f2.8-4\|Toki 100mm f2.8 Macro\|

17th January 2008	#20
Yatlapball Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: In God's Top Ten Posts: 2,249	Re: 2nd Body Then you'd end up with both you and your girl still fighting over one camera. __________________ my PBase(new)