🤔 NIKON'S best & timeless DSLRs worth owning AND KEEPING! 🤔 

I think the d200 deserves legendary status as well. Skin tones are just sublime.

Told people recently I bought a new camera which was over 10 years old and only has 12 megapixels and people thought I was crazy. Then when they saw the images i produced their mouths dropped lol

I've now completed my collection, thanks to you and all of your videos! I just scored a mint condition D4 from Japan with just 10k clicks for $1,200.00! This gets added to my F5, D3s, D700 and D850! Don't get me started on the lenses, more than half are your recommendations and 'must owns'.

Nikon D700❤️❤️❤️

When I first picked up a D3 some many years ago I just loved it, the aesthetics and tactile feel but there was no way it could be afforded. Just picked up a Mint D3 with 22,000 exposures today. Could not resist. Already have a couple of D800's and D850 so wanted low MP, for personal use, such a classic.

My first DSLR was a Nikon D300. Got my first Milky Way images with that one. I love the image quality on everything. I was waiting for a legitimate replacement for that camera for what seemed like ages. Then the D500 came out! I was already inclined to get it but your videos on that camera sealed the deal! I got a great deal with that camera with the Nikkor 17-55 F1:2.8 which is also a lens you recommended. Couldn’t be happier than an elephant eating his own shit! I’ve had this setup since shortly after it was released and I’ll never sell it!

I got a lovely D700 with a very low shutter count on your advice 18 month ago and I am so happy with it. So thanks for the advice! I'll upgrade to a D850 if the price drops at some point.

The D300s is a great camera, treated like a red headed stepchild!

Hobbyist here, still rockin my D300

I have the D850 and D800e and love the crap out of both of them! I love your videos and always go to them when I want to buy a new lens or body!!! I appreciate your honesty and expertise

Always regretted selling my original D700 a few years ago and just last month bought a used D700 with 7700 shutter count and could not be happier.

In my experience, the D810 is another great camera that can be picked up for very little.

Bought a used and almost mint D4 off your suggestion for $1k. It had only 24k actuations. Just got it today. What an amazing camera and deal. Thanks

I've bought 2 x second hand D750s. Great camera, no issues.

Thanks for this video I found a D700 with 4417 clicks for $465 and i love it. Nice upgrade from my D7100 which i love.

I bought the D750 last year (1400€ with the 24-120 f4 lens) for landscape (Tamron 15-30) and some portrait work (Nikon 50mm 1.8G) and have no issues...of course, there are better performing cameras out there but I´m fine with it (also got the Fuji X-T20, which I really like!)

Yessss!!! That’s what I’ve been waiting for!! Exactly those 3 things!!

Love for D3x. I’m a long time fan of Ken’s blogs and I usually let him steer my choice of Nikon kit (subject to my low budget.) I have a bunch of primes, the 24-85VR and the nicest version of the 180mm f2.8 IFED. Despite the fact that I knew Ken didn’t like it, I was curious, so I bought a very cheap D3X I saw in Feb last year. For my use (mainly strobe studio portraits) I have to say really like it. It produces sharp, detailed images. The colour & contrast requires slightly more fine tuning in post than the colour from my D700 - but really for the £650 U.K. that I paid for my D3x (with 155K shutter count) and a year using it, I’ve been impressed. I feel the focus acquisition is a bit snappier than the D700 focusing, and I really like its handling and output. I have just ordered a nice looking D3s with 130K shutter count (I have not received it yet) and I’m expecting to like that very much too. I’m hoping it’ll be something similar to the D700 but on steroids for high ISO and focus acquisition. If it meets my expectations, it will be really interesting to see if I prefer the ‘S’ to the ‘X’ when it comes to studio strobes portraiture. PS. If you haven’t seen the old 2008 ‘Hitler Rants about D3X’ RU-vid video - then do check it out cos it’s brilliant.

I bought a d700 on your recommendation. It’s loud and it’s a tank..... and I love it!! Looking at buying a second body, just in case.

You're reviews still are relevant. I put some mentions in my videos. Bought the both the D3S and D4 this year based on your reviews.

Waaaaitt for it ... Nikon..... whatsssss up Ken, I really miss the loud screaming ending. Waaaaait for it .. NIIIIIIIIIKOOOOONNNN !!!

Bought D3 three month ago in nearly new condition. Absolutely amazing.

D700, looove it it's build lika a tank, i almost broke my ribs on it when i sliped on a rock in Germany and fell on top of it, both of us still 100% !!!! lol :)

I have the D3s D4s D500 and D850 and sold my D700 which I regretted a month later because the image quality was beautiful. When I grab one of my cameras it doesn't matter which money of them let me down. I may let the D3s go with only 22,000 clicks but not sure yet. If you find any of these in good shape grab them.

Hey Ken, Just won a D3 w/ 6500 shutter actuations for $560! the only reason I bought it was because I ran into your another video commenting about color science being slightly different between D3 and D700, which I already own. Couldn’t find anywhere in RU-vid or photography forums with any real examples so I had to try it out and see for myself. Can’t wait till Monday!!

still a fan of the D750! thumbs up.

When I think about it, there's been no need to make a camera (for me) since the D700.

I found a mint d850 for 2,200usd out the door. Fantastic device. Finding a used mb-d18 was a lot harder and takes patience.

Found a Nikon D700 in mint condition with less than 6000 shutter clicks from a camera shop in February 2022. They are still out there.

Picked up a D4 last week for $700 from a customer of mine. Took me five years to make him sell it to me. 10100 actuations on the body. Like brand new. Have the D850 but I will be using the D4 mainly because of the file size. Appreciate your reviews of the D4. This thing is a tank and I LOVE IT.

I still have my D3s and a few F mount lenses, but otherwise I have gone completely mirrorless with Nikon. I have had a Z6 since it first came out, and recently bought a used Z7 in like new condition, and I couldn't be happier. I agree they are probably not the best cameras for action photography, but for portrait, landscape and travel they are excellent. I can also adapt all my AiS, Leica and Pentax lenses to them, which broadens the photographic experience. I still miss my D4, but I can't manage heavy cameras and lenses any more, and I await the pending Z8 with great anticipation.

Ken, I watched one of your best lense video's and you talked about the 135 f2 DC lense well after searching I found one, in the box as well as new. All I can say is incredible, it is definitely one of the best lenses I have ever shot with. Thanks for the info, in your debt.

I absolutely agree with with you about D750. For some, it a great camera, and 6get that. Not for me. I bought it new after I sold my D3s and sold it after a month, and bought myself used D4. Now that's a thing a used to and love. On the other hand, I liked my D7100 that I also bough new seven years. ago.

I'd put the D200 in there too. For the SLR category the F4 and F100 are in the timeless category. (I still shoot film)

I used a my D3 and D800e in photography school and have been using a XT4 after that. I really miss the feel of the old Nikons and considering buying a D700 again. What a classic

Picked the D700 up few years back on your recommendation its my baby great to hold a legend in your hand

Nikon D500...I love it...even if it has a crop analog sensor.

May i ask a question my good man? What amount of mount 'play' do YOU get when you attach a 70-200 2.8 vr11 to your D4? I'm getting about 1/8th inch ...concerned it could cause damage..or... Thanks.

I just picked up a D4 with 11k shutter count for 1100 bucks. Love it.

Hi Ken, I just wanna let you know that I bought a minty D700 about 1,5y ago, for a very good price, on your recommendation and I love it! The guy sold it to buy a D850 I guess... Anyway, it's the only DSLR I need. Besides, I own a FM3A and a FE when I wanna go through the whole process and I love I can use all my lenses (which I bought mostly on your recommendation as well) on both cameras!!! Other than that my Fuji X100T is my main camera because it's so easy to carry and it delivers sooooo much beauty! Thank you for everything you offered all these years! =)

I love my D4, will never sell. I do regret selling my D700, that was a great camera and one I should have kept.

Love my D7200. I wish I could have purchased a D500 but did not have the funds and had to take advantage of a Black Friday sale. But the D7200 does what I need.

D810 Owner & it’s definitely an honorable mention for the price you can find it at right now

D750 is amazing, without a doubt the best FF bargain out there in my opinion. Used it for many events and the AF has been excellent, it's dynamic range is simply jaw dropping. 😊

Bought a Nikon D700 from BnH, great condition not a scratch on it ! Spent just under $500. Checked the shutter count ..... 206,000 clicks 😳. Thought ok maybe I’ll be one of the people who get 400,000 clicks before it dies ? Two days later started getting “err” messages after taking a shot. Immediately sent it back, BnH return policy is excellent ! A week later I found another Nikon D700 and ordered it. Got it a few days later and again it was beautiful ! Excellent condition. Checked the shutter count.... 1761 clicks 😀 I hit the jackpot ! I spent a little under $600

Hi there, just picked up a Nikon D3, nice piece of kit, noted the batteries are expensive when in stock, due to the micro chip? Are the third party batteries detrimental to using them in the D3 or are they ok to use, without the chip. Also noted that the CF cards are not being recognised by iMac 12.5 Monterey any recomendation as to. which reader we could purchase that would work? Thanks, loving your channel and use it before purchase of equipment, as you talk sense, best wishes, CS

I have d4, d4s, d5, and d500... d4s is my favorite but it’s on its third focusing issue repair with Nikon. Had a d700 and just didn’t like the copy I had as I was pretty happy to sell it... thanks Ken! Always good info.

Oh my laughing so hard 😂 thanks needed that! Hope Nikon listening 👂You are in epic form today!

I have D810 and still rocking it. I shoot only photos so its great for me

Dear Ken. I appreciate your wisdom and candour. Can you please make a video where you go into specific detail about what makes the autofocus on the D750 "not so good"? Is it not so good in live view mode specifically or not so good overall? Is the D750 autofocus less than on the D4 / D4s / D850 / D500 / Fujifilm XT something? If so, in what way is it less than it should be? I am asking because I own and use the D750. I rarely need to use autofocus. I use manual focus 99% of the time to photograph static subjects with a solid tripod. Whenever I test the autofocus in stills mode with the optical viewfinder, the autofocus performance seems acceptable to me in that use case, whereas in live view mode autofocus often feels disappointing by comparison, but that is just an instinctive assessment. I freely admit that I don't have any direct experience with the other cameras you mention, so I cannot tell in what way the autofocus is better on those other cameras. I am just trying to understand what you mean by the expression "not so good". I think you are trying to say that it will be good enough for many users, but maybe not good enough given the other models available from Nikon of the same vintage or given the price of the D750 when it was new. Am I interpreting this correctly?

I have a brand new in box D700 in August 2022...what CF card should I be looking at to complement this camera... Is there a go to card ....

I found a d700 for 400 with only 6k in clicks. Love it.

What about the d800. I bought one second hand in July. 11k clicks with power grip. 900 cad. Is it a Timeless camera too?

Watching your video 3 years later April 2023 and still no Z8 ! This is a great video Ken makes so much sense still in 2023 you are truly validated.

I like my d750 but I really like my two d7200’s and use them a lot more for paid shoots.

I’ve been a long time Nikon owner and have the Z50, Z6 and Z7 along with four Z lenses. Honestly I love them and wouldn’t change a thing. The ergonomics of the z series are far superior to that of Fuji or Sony. I think the two card slot thing is blown completely out of proportion. I’ve shot over 10 years with DSLR’s, mirrorless and drones and have yet to ever have an SD card fail. Did film cameras have two rolls of film? The xt30 also has one card slot and the worst ergonomics and menus I’ve ever seen. To each his own but I happen to like what Nikon has did with the series.

I love my Nikon F65, yes I still use it. I say 'Nik on' you say 'Ni kon.' ;-) I say Zed you say Zee ;-) wait for it 'Fuji' thanks for the Fuji book Ken.

the Sony A mount to E mount lens have a screw driven lens it is possible

I actually bought a lightly used D4S last summer from an ESPN photog who didn't need it anymore for $1500. Crazy good deal, and the D4S is a total legend!

Speaking of timeless Nikons, what model Nikonos did you have?

Which DX camera should one have/keep besides the Nikon D500 ?

Yes...I want to use my lovely D-Lenses on a new camera. Please call Nikon for a new adapter again👍😉

I agree on the d850 and have another use, incredible for scanning negatives.

I have all of these cameras. Here’s one. My current fave camera, the D5600. Small and fully featured. Yes, please shoot me down if you need to. Please try the D5600;before you do though please.

Does anyone know when Nikon is coming out with the firmware update for the CFEXPRESS on the D850? That’s the only thing holding me back from getting the D850.

YES for a DtZ adapter YES

I reckon I’ve spent more money on Nikon gear than you Ken 😂 But then I’m a trader and can’t afford to keep barely any of it. Keep up the good work!

Thanks for the info. Always straight forward. There is a lot of horrible outdated info on shutter count out there. Can you set the record straight, please?!!!

I was lucky to get new Nikon D200 with 10mpx in October 2022. Thinking which lens to attach to it. Love the feeling of old Nikon bodies. Not sure if I am ready to spend lots of money for new mirrorless Nikon which feels like a toy.

just got a mint D4s with 33k clicks on ebay for 1599 USD. Thank you Ken! :)

The D810 is better than all of the cameras he talked about except the D850 in every catagory except sports.

I’m new to the camera world and I’m using a Nikon D7100! Is that good? I presume it’s close to the D700?!

great subject I want my first dslr but i want video too and i want a one and done camera should i get a used nikon 850? SOS!!!!!

Nikon D3 & 180mm 🔥

EXACTLY right about Z-8 AF-D compatible adapter. It could carry it's own EN-EL15 Battery for the screw drive. BTW. Whay not male Non-AI compatibility too?

Thank you Ken!

Hi, what about the already legendary Nikon Df ?

you are not crazy, just a little emotional, i agree all your points...

What are the best budget sports lens for D500

Hi Ken , i tried to join or paypal donate but cannot do it from vietnam , can you lift the restrictions ?

struggling to decide between a d700 and a d600 your thoughts?

Really enjoyed your video. Will you still recommend D500 after 4-5 years? Or is nikon likely to launch any upgrade version?

I still have my D2hs and D40. Both need new batteries but I am still satisfied with using them.

My D4S is still a BEAST in it's own right...

You say not to buy a USED D750 but right now brand new ones are so cheap you don't need to, and a new one isn't going to have the issues.

Does anyone know about the D800? Have seen them around at reasonable prices.

I'm planning a trip to Colorado with my friend and I want to get him a starter camera to see if he's into it. I was thinking of a D5000 or D3100?

He reminds me of tiger king except carol is the d6

I've been shooting with the D750 with no issues . Guess I got lucky and my camera was never on the recall list . What do you think about the D800 got one on order ?

I think what happened is that camera & lens image quality plateaued many years ago, some people like small cameras, some people like big cameras, simple!

Hi Ken, I thought you'd shed insight on the Nikon Df your age will agree as a skilled Photographer??

Watched so many times, still so much fun.

Kinda silly, but after picking up the D850 I realized that I also wanted a lower megapixel camera body for when I dont want crazy large files or need better low light performance. Picked up a mint D4s on this channel's recommendation. Very solidly built camera with great, clean output. A joy to use and 16mp at a third of the d850 are easier to handle. Handling a pro body is just a different experience. Considered the D4 but wanted the newer processor and group AF mode.

lol this guy is hilarious thank u for the reviews sir

what's about the Z8 in dual card slot ?

I just bought a Nikon D700 with 17492 shutter count, 12 percent of its life (after buying a mint F5)and hardly a mark on it, now I want a D4s

Watching this at 2x speed makes it even funnier lol. Why is the x-t30 so much better than z50 though? In a lot of ways they seem to perform similarly, but I think the Nikon has a better grip. The Nikon Z lens selection sucks but can the ftz adaptor make up for it?

What about the D800E?

Nice video but have to take issue over the D750 issues, mine is now over 250,000 actuations, beat up as hell but working fine and no issues encountered since buying new. Oh and please don't shout, it wakes my dog up.

I get confused when people talk about the D700 output and colors being so amazing. What makes it so amazing? If you're shooting in raw, can't you adjust WB, saturation, contrast in post anyway? I'm fairly new to photography, so I legit don't know...