2nd Body

[mic]

I am thinking of getting a second Body as I just about turn 40

Nikon Body that is :

: D70 S
: D100
: D200
: D 1X
: D 2X

I will be doing a few Weddings in the up coming years.

Please help with some expert advice.

Thanks,

Mic.

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get the work then spend the money........ hire inbetween......

[Geoff]

I am thinking of getting a second Body as I just about turn 40

Nikon Body that is :

: D70 S
: D100
: D200
: D 1X
: D 2X

I will be doing a few Weddings in the up coming years.

Please help with some expert advice.

Thanks,

Mic.

Mic Mic Mic....
What a question!?!
It has to be retorted with 'what's the estimated budget?':)

[birddog114]

Mic,
Turning to 40? just 1/3 of the life! still too young my friend!
A D200 and the rest of the money go for some newer glasses.

[Geoff]

Mic,
Turning to 40? just 1/3 of the life! still too young my friend!
A D200 and the rest of the money go for some newer glasses.

Good suggestion there

[mic]

Thanks bp, but I would like to get intimate with the body before I do Wedding

Geoff, Sorry, Well I know everybody will say the D2X, I should have left that one out.

Is it really that good, compared to the others. REALLY ?

Mic.

[sirhc55]

A few weddings A new body I suggest someone around 30 then trade for a 25 year old and then work to the ultimate - a 20 year old Swede

[Geoff]

Geoff, Sorry, Well I know everybody will say the D2X, I should have left that one out.

Not everyone - even our patron Birdy suggested the D200

[stubbsy]

mic

You still take photos, then

If you are sure you need a second body I'd go the D200. It's getting good reports, costs only a little more than the D70, has newest technological stuff for its $$ but is close to a D2x in performance. ALternatively consider a second hand D70

[mic]

Birdy, thought you would have D2Xed me

[stubbsy]

Do you see a trend (or 200) here mic?

[mic]

Chris : Very funny A 20 year Inga, Hmmmmmmmm

Stubbsy, I know, one day again my friend.

[birddog114]

Birdy, thought you would have D2Xed me

Mic,
As said, you're from the D70 platform, a D200 will do the job for you, and the D70 is your backup. Money left over, spend on the glasses.
Later down the track........
If you're doing well, eBay the D70 and grab a D2x, then D200 will be your backup.
That's my strategy if I'm in you case.

[mic]

This is why I posed the question Stubbsy, thought it might be going this way.

Good to hear all suggestions though.

[mic]

Sounds like a cunning plan Birdy, a cunning plan indeed.

[sirhc55]

On a more serious note, my suggestion is to have two bodies that are the same. The reasoning is simple - ease of operation when swapping between bodies with different lenses attached.

[johndec]

Mic, unless you are planning to specialise in "wacky weddings" (which wouldn't suprise any of us ) like skydivers saying their vows at 10,000 feet, a D200 or a Dnn is overkill. Brides dont move THAT fast so AF speed and framerate is not a huge concern. 6mp from a d70 is plenty for the 99 6x4's and the 3 8x10's that the average bride orders

Another cheapo option is a Fuji S2 or S3. Lousy AF speed and framerate but wonderful colour rendition - perfect for weddings.

Q: Why do brides always smile when they walk down the aisle?
A: I'll get banned if I publish the answer..

[Geoff]

Q: Why do brides always smile when they walk down the aisle?
A: I'll get banned if I publish the answer..

You WILL get banned if you don't PM me the answer

[birddog114]

Johndec,
The S3 is around $2500.00 (HKG's price) same price as the D200.

[sirhc55]

Q: Why do brides always smile when they walk down the aisle?
A: I'll get banned if I publish the answer..

I know the answer - they have seen your bank account That’s why I have had 3

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Q: Why do brides always smile when they walk down the aisle?
A: I'll get banned if I publish the answer..

I know the answer - they have seen your bank account That’s why I have had 3

and still smiling......

[johndec]

Q: Why do brides always smile when they walk down the aisle?
A: I'll get banned if I publish the answer..

I know the answer - they have seen your bank account That’s why I have had 3

Nope... ask Geoff

[johndec]

Johndec,
The S3 is around $2500.00 (HKG's price) same price as the D200.

OK. Skip the S3

[shutterbug]

Hi mic, D70 or D200 will do the job fine. Get the D70, use the spare $$ for glass and also for advertising

[birddog114]

Hi mic, D70 or D200 will do the job fine. Get the D70, use the spare $$ for glass and also for advertising

Try not to get the D70 if you dont want to get stuck with two D70s in your hand.

[Big Red]

Mic, unless you are planning to specialise in "wacky weddings" (which wouldn't suprise any of us ) like skydivers saying their vows at 10,000 feet, a D200 or a Dnn is overkill. Brides dont move THAT fast so AF speed and framerate is not a huge concern. 6mp from a d70 is plenty for the 99 6x4's and the 3 8x10's that the average bride orders

Another cheapo option is a Fuji S2 or S3. Lousy AF speed and framerate but wonderful colour rendition - perfect for weddings.

Q: Why do brides always smile when they walk down the aisle?
A: I'll get banned if I publish the answer..

Answer: because she knows it will be the last time she has to give a b*** ***
???

[ozimax]

Q: Why do brides always smile when they walk down the aisle?
A: I'll get banned if I publish the answer..

I know the answer - they have seen your bank account That’s why I have had 3

Not on topic, well err, sort of...to quote Ray Stevens (of Streak, Gitarzan fame et al):

"Yessirree, I aint gonna get married no more. From now on, every three or four years I'm just gonna find me a woman I hate and buy her a house..."

[mic]

Cheers all,



Good to know I was on the same thought pattern as you all.

I will probably go the D200 track.

Glad to provide some chuckles & wife bashings

Mic.
Back one day with a new body & Mojo to boot

[jdear]

I wouldn't miss out the D2Hs as an equal player...

Jonathan

[Matt. K]

Mic
D200.

[PiroStitch]

D200 mate, go spoil yaself for ya 40th