Nikon 1 or D7000
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I am tossed between a huge decision. I'm ready to invest $1300 into upgrades.
My first plan was to upgrade to the D7000 with 18-105 lens Kit.
Now that I have experienced the Nikon 1 my decision is not sticking as much.
Two Options:
1. Keep Nikon D3000 i current use and on and a Speedflash SB-900. Then purchase the Nikon 1 with 10-30 and 30-110 lens.
2. Purchase Nikon D7000 and continue using 18-55 and 70-200 lens and get 18-105 lens with kit.
Any suggestions would be great.
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My first plan was to upgrade to the D7000 with 18-105 lens Kit.
Now that I have experienced the Nikon 1 my decision is not sticking as much.
Two Options:
1. Keep Nikon D3000 i current use and on and a Speedflash SB-900. Then purchase the Nikon 1 with 10-30 and 30-110 lens.
2. Purchase Nikon D7000 and continue using 18-55 and 70-200 lens and get 18-105 lens with kit.
Any suggestions would be great.
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Nikon V1 seems to be a intro into the 4/3 interchangeable lens market, and since the lens are not F mount, if you wanted to go that route i may consider taking a good look at some of the 4/3 systems (more choice in glass), and i think you can get an adapter to use some Nikon F mount lens.
So it totally depend how serious you want to get, and what your goals are.
I just look at your site, and you have some great shots, please explain why you are even considering going away from a Dslr, and not planning to upgrade to a D700, if your clients see you get to a job with a V1, all they will think is they hired someone taking shots with a P&S....even though its not...
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That is a really good point when you said arriving to my client with a point and shoot.
My budget doesn't allow for the D700 yet but I was looking to get the D7000.
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I did an Indoor Basketball Tournament the weekend and see that I need a faster camera and need to get a Low light lens.
Also don't have an external flash at the moment either.
Looking for the best solution to invest $1300 into. New Lens? New Speedlight for D3000?
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I'd go with the D7000, what you need is a camera with higher ISO capabilities.
After that I would save up for Sigma's 70-200 f2.8
EDIT: or look around for a used D300s
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I don't think that the Nikon "1" series was designed with "sports" in mind. Likewise you would get vastly better DOF control with the D7000, as well as a better portrait lens selection.
No contest, the D7000 is the better choice for your needs.
That said, a couple of external flashes, and appropriate flash modifiers, would do more to improve portraiture than a new camera. If possible purchase a couple of portrait lenses (Nikkor AF-S 50mm, f1.8G and Nikkor 85mm, f1.8D*, for instance) and a couple of flashes. Make your own flash modifiers and you have enough quality and control to start doing more portraiture for hire. (You will also need to invest some time into portrait lighting and posing, etc.)
Save a bit longer and then purchase a sports dSLR for the sports portion of your needs.
*(I believe that the Nikkor 85mm, f1.8D would be manual focus on your current camera.)
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I looked at the Speedflash SB-900 just the other day.
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I agree with this
I was always told by my photo editor that shooting with a speedlight, was something one should not do because you run the risk of blinding the athletes
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The micro 4/3 and 4/3 formats have good lens choices.
If you want a larger sensor, yet smaller size, the NEXs will fit the bill well.
I do not see much appeal in the baby nikon.
If they had stuck to the 4/3rds standard mount (shared by many companies), it would have better appeal
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