🤔 The Cameras you should NEVER SELL 🤩 

When I saw the title, I also instantly thought of my D700

D700 needs to be on the list i will never get rid off mine

What!!!!????? No D700. You have backslidden! Go back and hear yourself swearing you would never, ever sell a D700. Best color of all DSLRs ever made. Your words.

D700 for life.

Ken, I totally agree on the d850, in addition to all the everything it does well, I use it to scan my negatives. Amazing.

Nikon F2 Photomic, SB, A, AS Nikon F5, Nikon D800E, Nikon D5, Kodak DCS660C, Kodak DCS620X, Leica M8, Leica M9-P, Leica M Monochrom, Hasselblad H2 with HM16-32 film back or CFH39, Hasselblad H4D-50, Rolleiflex 2.8 GX, Canon 5D MarkII/III

I am a Canon shooter. I bought a D3 out of curiosity, and paired it with a 35mm f/2D. I will NEVER SELL it.

I purchased the X-H1 based on your recommendation. Love it. Used it today.

I've had my D4 from new, still works perfectly so no need to sell. I regret selling my D700 should have kept that.

Just bought a D4 with 41000 clicks and in near mint condition for under a grand and will keep it until I go to my grave.... Looking back and wishing I'd never sold my Olympus OM 1,2,4TI, CLASSICS

I don't sell my cameras because each offers something special. So yeah, that means I have a lot of cameras. But they are now like family and I love everyone of them.

Ken, thanks for this. I’ve been at Photographer since my teens, which means the 80s. I have had a lot of ups and downs financially and made some mistakes in selling gear to pay rent. The cameras that I regret selling the most are my Nikon FE, FM2, Leica Minilux, Yashica T4, and Contax T2. I’m about to buy an XT5, and I hope you do a review of it!

It appears that Ken has not responded to D700 comments, so I guess it's OK to get rid of yours now - you may send them to me. PM for details.

Remaining cameras are Nikon D3x & D4 ...D3x has gotten a bit stick over the years but I like it ...D4 is sublime handling ...

you should have Nikon D700 on the list

Very good list for general photographic purposes, but if you are a portrait shooter then the D700 is the #1 never sell. I am dual wielding a pair myself.

The Nikon D700 deserves a honourable mention.

In my country I saw a guy on a local used market store asking how much he should ask for a Plaubel Makina 670 6x7 medium format rangefinder film camera, with the usual Nikkor 80mm F2.8. He was thinking around $1000. If I were a bastard and had the money I would have gotten it in a heartbeat. Of course others told him about the true value of the camera $2500-3000. He got it from his grandpa and it was in pristine condition. What a jewel

Well I sold my D500 but I missed it so I bought another one so I could sleep at night just knowing it was there!!!

Finally some love for film cameras!

As a member of a D3 cult...I'm not selling mine. I will get D4 soon. I also have a first Canon 5D and I'm never going to sell it. All the best, Ken!!!

I agree on D3s, I wish I never sold mine! Best looking high ISO noise.

You have some of the best reviews and commenting videos.they make real sense to me.

i love literally everything about this! the atmosphere! the snark! the truth!

I am about to go back to shooting Nikon DSLRs and sell off 5 of my 6 Fuji X cameras to pay for a D850, The Fujis I have already decided to hang on to is [yes] my X-H1, idk, maybe ill keep my XPro2 too. Something about the X-H1 that tells me to hang on to it with both hands other than it feels so right in my hands and is a great camera, and the Xpro2 is a Solid, comfy and smooth operating camera as well... Either way I have always had an eye or feel of quality gear to hang on to and the two Fuji X camera I mentioned and the D850 I agree fits that bill and ones I know I will be happy with for years to come.

Whatever makes you happy, keep it. Whatever makes workflow faster, keep it.

I live on a modest fixed income and have truly enjoyed my two Nikon D300 DSLRS. I use MF Nikkor 20f3.5 and 24f2.8 ais lenses plus a 200 f4 ai, that I also use on my Nikon F and F5. When I see something truly special, I pull out my Linhof 617s Technorama and Fujica GW690. After 50 years of photography, I've settled on these cameras. I won't sell them. I used to think of cameras as just tools. Now they are artifacts of my soul. In my advancing years ("I'm not dead yet"!Monty Python reference) I have learned to be content. I enjoy your video, not because I want more gear, but because it is a celebration of excellence. I am happy for all photographers who obtain the cameras of their dreams and use them in a way that keeps them timeless. God bless us and our cameras, each and every one.🌿📷

I would argue the xt3. Tilt screen best for street photography!

Even though it is not on your list I will never sell my D700 it never let's me down.

What about the lenses you should never sell?

Nikon f3, f2 and my Voigt Perkeo 2 6x6, Contax T for my part. Digital cameras get selled when I get tired of them.

Man in a camera shop 50 years ago 😱 recommended Chinon CE-4 35mm SLR, Vivitar 75-205 macro + Ricoh 50mm f/1.4. Over time added battery grip, range of Cokin filters, couple of flash units. Learned a massive amount with that set up. One of my daughters started a DSLR course at college. Took the plunge into DSLR with the Nikon D90 as my new camera, more so she could use a decent camera on her course. Gave the SLR kit to a friends son and I’ve moved on to the brilliant D850, with a range of lenses and accessories recommended by your good self. The D850 will see my time out, then go to my daughter. She will get a fantastic kit, thanks to you Ken. Keep up the good work Sir!

No love for the D700? I have two... might sell one off after seeing this....

My never ever sell list... FG, F3, FE2, D700, D750, oly 35RC, Oly Pen EE s, Ricoh 500 GX, Yashica 35 Electro, Nikon AW100. They all offer something unique and most of them aren't worth an awful lot of money so I'm not tempted to sell them. I also use a sony rx100 iv for a pocket camera when I'm out with my kids but if something just as pocketable comes along with a bigger sensor and better ergonomics I'm trading in that sucker.

I sold my X-T20 and wish I never had. It's the camera that got me into Fujifilm.

any thoughts on underwater film cameras. nikon rs? nikonas v? I wish nikon would make a digital back for rs like kodak did back in the day for navy seals.

I recently sold my D500, hadn't used it for almost a year as I was struggling with the weight. Replaced it with the X-T3 to sit next to my X-H1. 👍

Didn’t think I would have any on your list. But I have Nikon F4s and the X-H1. Bought the X-H1 brand new for like $700- $750 (no grip) cause of your recommendation. I really like it, thanks! The F4s was given to me and it’s still pretty damn mint. Great camera!

there are also the cameras sold too soon. I have often seen owners of a new one regretting the old one. It might make sense financially to replace now but keeping the old one for some time makes the upgrade safer .

What you have changed your mind on the D700. And as you said “Best colour of all DSLR’s” ever made. These were your own words 5 years ago.

I have many camera body's from DSLR to mirror less and micro four thirds and some very good point and shoots like the Sony Rx 100 mk 3 but the one camera I hold very dear to my heart is a camera I first started out with when I started getting into photography.... It's a camera with a 12.1 mega pixel sensor but has a constant 2.8 apurture throughout it's entire zoom range of 25-600mm equivalent which is some pretty fast glass considering it's a bridge camera/zoom. It's a little gem and is a camera I find constantly coming back too even tho I have much more expensive cameras and I can get some amazing images from it also.... The camera in question is the Panasonic Fz200. 😊👍✌️❤️

Sir just FYI I just pulled the trigger on a full frame camera D4 nikon also ordered a Tamron 100-400mm lens my 1st Full frame camera excited about it. love your Channel .

You are 100% right. The cameras you listed I agree completely. The Pentax 6×7 was unbelievable, the balance and feel. Just great! The images stunning. I loved that 105. I would sell my house before selling my 850. I shot with a Nikon F with standard prism , beautiful camera. I had a black & chrome body, and used a gossen luna pro, great days. Thanks for letting me go down memory lane.

HI I have a D1H . I really like it . The battery EN-4 is the older rechargeable Ni-MH type . Do you know of a company that makes a lithium replacement battery for it ?

Fujifilm X-T4 is the odd-one-out in this list, becuase it was introduced to market only in February 2020, so probably not many people own it. Who whould sell it after just 2/3 months? :P

Is the Nikon FM3a the greatest film camera that Nikon ever made?

KEN.. D700 come on this is probably the best camera ever made by Nikon...

I have an X-T4 and I would never sell it, I bought all the camera cage equipment I could until it stopped being produced and it’s everything I need. I would never sell it as to me it’s the golden camera on the Fuji X-T lineup. Has a battery grip, has a flippy screen, sensor is just right and has ibis. Plus it has dials like all other previous models which I love. Would never sell would never upgrade unless they make a better version of the X-H cameras or if I had enough money for a GFX 100 🤞

Just bought an x-h1. Best camera I've ever owned. I have an x-t1 in graphite (silver) and it's too beautiful to sell.

i sold my d850 and d500 i had a z6 an a d7200 as back up i then picked up a d4 with 16000 clicks on it a minter loved it ive sold that whoops! ive sold the z6 an now im waiting on another d850......... ken is not wrong on this! im still using the d7200 though

Why would you not buy a D4s? Just curious as I was presented with the opportunity to buy one at $600.

Add the Fujifilm X-T1. It still rewards! .....ant it drives nails with that build quality. ; ) I'll also never sell my Voigtlander. or Nikkormat. Yummy!

Personally, the FM3a is a camera I will never sell...

Love my D750. I’ll save up for the D850 in the future.

oh my god Ken you are a legend 🙏 just bought the tokina 100mm f2.8 and no amount of praise could have described how wonderful that lens was and the price thank you thank you thank you

I bought a new XH1 with grip when they were on sale in Aust recently & have it packed away for a 50th b’day present for myself. I was starting to have second thoughts after listening to the talk of it’s sensor being too outdated & was thinking I should have held out for an XT3 when the price drops (I can’t quite manage the entry price for a XT4). You have brightened my day & helped me believe I might have done the right thing by grabbing the XH1 when I did. I don’t buy the latest & greatest when they come out. I buy when the price is right & enjoy them for a long time. I can’t wait to start using it. 😊

The Leica M9 is the king of “do not sell/timeless” category (if you fix the sensor corrosion issue). That camera when fed with the right light, it produces images that can hardly be match by any other camera.

Gotta love a guy that complains about the heat and humidity... and then sits down next to a display of a roaring fireplace.

MMMM, I am good.. I will be keeping my D3, D3S, D4, and D500....Also kinda like my D810, though I know it's not quite a D850. The money just doesn't justify the upgrade from the D810 to D850....YET!

Mamiya RB67, I have five of them. Also Nikon F2, only two of those...

The Pentax 645Z has better AF than all your GFX cameras

Thank you for the advice in the XH1 (glad I got it new on sale). I can say I have the xpro1 and believe this is a 'never sell' Camara also because of the nice sensor making great Images plus the range finder style.

I sure enjoy your videos, Ken. I suppose everyone has their own list, but I'll never sell my Nikon F3, F5, or D1, and I probably wouldn't sell my Kodak DCS760 either.

Great video Ken! Have the X-H1 and totally agree. Unfortunately I’ll have to sell my T2 to make way for the T4, but I think that’s a good upgrade. How about lenses you should never sell....?

Ken, thanks for this different way of talking about cameras. Any opinion on the Nikon D800? Bought it a few years ago secondhand in superb condition (about a 1000 exposures) and I'm still really happy with it. It was my upgrade from a D7000, therefore from dx to fx. Wish you a nice day.

X-H1 and i look for a second one. No XT-3 or 4...the X-H is the one👍 The "better" sensor for photography (no video user) , i think🤷‍♂️

I would add my minty D3 to that list.

Part 2 Which lenses to never sell please !! 2 C in Johannesburg right now 🥶

I won’t sell my xh1….NEVER…it’s a freakin amazing camera

Ken, love my d500 and through your review of Tamron 35mm f1.4, recently purchased it and LOVE it! Keep up the great work!!!

I would also add the Fujifilm X-Pro1, with the (how some people say "magic, lil bit film like") x-trans1 sensor. In perfect condition used for around 400€ on ebay which is i would say a very high price for a 8 yrs old apsc camera. But totally worth it :)

What are the issues with D3X id be very interested to know,thnx

For me in no particular order - (FILM) Fujica ST801n, Canon FT QL, Voigtlander Vito II, (DIGITAL) Pentax K3, Fuji X-T1.

Nikon D750 , now I will watch the rest of the video.

top video,glad you said the D4...ive got one winging its way to me...could'nt resist had to buy it

Actually I sold my Nikon F4s and my Pentax 6x7... and I am about to sell my XH1 to get the XT4... damn.

Great info as usual. Nikon will never able to economically produce a camera like D4 or D3 any more. One quick questions: Out of 3 medium format from Fuji, if you can only have one, which one would you choose? I probably select 50R, if I can save enough. Be safe.

I have Nikon F5 F6 D1 D2HS D2XS D300S D700 D3S. And I will keep them till I am no longer....

I'd like to vounteer the "fuji w3 with stereobase extender" - nothing like this was made ever since

Where do you weigh in on a D3X ? issues?

So glad I bought the XT4!!!

I own the D500 and D4s. I have been eyeing the D850 to complete my body trinity as I call it.

Wow... if I had ANY of those mentioned cameras I would definitely sell them with GREAT reason, very contrary to you :-) If I were hyped in shooting digital I might like the D850 for a while, but should likely sell it some time down the line anyway. Go buy a real camera instead, like the Nikon F2

What about the Nikon p900?

X-H1 with 35mm lens on sale here for £849 or $1050 here in the UK, Great deal

I didn’t know of that song, so I looked it up and listened..... melancholy. You did a fine job for a non-singer ;) Your resonance was on point, and the trilling R would make me think you have mastered Spanish, lol!

I agree with the majority of your choices except the Nikon F4. I had a lot issues with it . Ergonomically it wasn't balanced and autofocus was hit and miss. I would take 3 MF F3's over it. I actually replaced it with a "dark side" Canon 1V. Night and day improvement. F5 don't bother.

I’m glad I still have and use my Canon EOS 1 D Mark 3 and my 1DS 3

I own a Nikon d4 and Fuji xt3, saw an xh1 at the pawn shop for 630 bucks! So picked it up even though I don’t need it lol

I have a Nikon D850 and love it, glad to see it on this list but I am getting into film photography and want to use my nikon glass, what are your feelings on the Nikon FA, I searched your site for any video on this old camera but seen nothing, how do you feel about film these days......

Sir do you have a similar recommendation on canon cameras. Thank you and Kind regards.

I'd like to hear your insights on lens filters. Your favourite NDs, ProMist filters ect. Also thoughts on portable lighting gear would be interesting.

XPro1 is on my shortlist. Magnificent piece of art.

Where’s the D700?

Will never sell my Nikon FM and Ftn Photomic unless I absolutely have to. Digital cameras? Don't know..only have one a Fujifilm X100F haven't had it long enough to get attached to it but it's growing on me.

Ken - could you do a short video about the D3x explaining why it is you do not recommend it when you do recommend the D3 & D3s?

X-H1 Brilliant for night time & adapted vintage lenses!!

Will the XH-2 be good for action/wildlife?

Is the underlying message of this video to pick up Nikon classics before they become outrageously overpriced?

Sir, would you still recommend buying the D500 today? I was thinking of buying a used US model if I can find it at a good price, and then slowly buying some FX lenses until maybe a year or two reveals more Nikon Full Frames. I am looking to use it as a travel camera (with the Tamron 18-400), and like taking photos of architecture (will need a very wide lens), people, and scenic views.