If i were to get a NIKON dslr, which model would be the best and why?

Question

If i were to get a NIKON dslr, which model would be the best and why?

Answer 1

dude you should look into the sony slr alpha 350 or 700

Answer 2

If you have a few years experience shooting with a 35 mm SLR, then the D300 would be a good choice.  It can be used easily using your already established skill with a fully adjustable camera and has many more features unique to D300 and D3 DSLR's you can learn to use over time.

Answer 3

The D300 is the best bang for your buck! The D40 is an entry level camera that I find a lot of people outgrow fairly quickly. It is a great first camera to learn on, but it's limitations surface pretty quickly if you are doing any kind of extensive photography. D50,60,80 are good midrange cameras but if you are progressing in your skills and number of clicks a week I would bypass them. D200's were pretty expensive when they came out and still retail for $1200 where I live. For another $500, the D300 is worth every nickel!! The autofocus system is far better. If I had the choice, I would rather have two or three D300's than one D3. It's that good!

Answer 4

Depends how experienced you are with DSLR's.

If you're a complete beginner, the D40. (and don't bother with the D40x - waste of extra money, the quality is pretty much the same)

If you know a bit about SLR's, the D60.

If you're a pro, the D80/ D200/ D300 would be good.

Answer 5

That depends entirely upon what you need the camera for. I don't really see any Nikon model as being better than any other Nikon model, they all have their intended purposes.  A $5000 D3 would be very useful if you need the weather sealing and shooting speed on wildlife shoots. Other Nikon DSLR's, especially the D40, may be too slow, lack the robust build needed, and poorly balance a long lens such as that frequently used in wildlife photography. Likewise, a D3 would be a terrible choice if you need a small, lightweight camera for discreet documentary or urban photography. This is where the D40 shines.

If you don't have a great deal of experience with SLR's, then my take on the matter is that if you have to ask which is the best, the D40 or D80 are best for you. Professionals and advanced amateurs know why they need a D300 or D3 -- if you don't know, you probably don't need it yet. Your skill will be the limiting factor on the quality of your images, even with the D40 or D80. I'm typically skeptical of any photographer who insist that they need the newest or greatest model of camera, or that they've outgrown their current SLR unless they give an exact reason why their photography is being limited and how the newer model will fix that issue. Spend the money that you save with the "Lower end cameras"* on lenses, a photography class, instructional books, or gasoline to go on a photoshoot.

*I really hate that phrase.

Answer 6

The best? a D3. Why? because it's 5000 freakin dollars.. OK seriously though the "best" camera is the model that gives you the flexibility you need at the budget you can afford. They all have a place and they all take great shots. If you want to expand your question to give a better idea of what you shoot and how much you want to spend, then maybe one of us can point to specific models.