The Nikon d3100 was such a solid pick I'm glad you said the pros and the cons. Because even though it shoots good pictures it's video its the not the best but that camera was such a greater starter. This camera literally paid for itself after doing some photo shoots for people and was decent for recording me traveling with friends on vacation. I hope you can cover some more camera that are great for shooting video on a budget. I had a sony cybershot for like $150-$200 that shot very steady and good high definition
@@grandeurcinematics I would ask friends I knew and people at my church with upcoming weddings, family portraits, and shooting videos for people who needed a camera man or to record a event. I charged $100 for one wedding, family portraits was $40, $50 for shooting a church service video. The camera payed for itself in two gigs which eventually allowed me to buy better equipment. It's really a great camera for photos. The video gigs were a bit more difficult since its not the best audio. I had to use an external mic for that one.
What Sony cybershot did you use? I just found a Sony cybershot Dsc w350 in my mom’s drawer and currently wondering if it’s worth using. I recently learnt photography proper using a friend’s Nikon d3000 but he moved on vacation and I’m almost bored to death not shooting anything until I found the sony. I just need it for photos tho and I’d really appreciate if anyone would reply🙏
I still have my D80! I shoot it with the old 50mm f/1.8 AF-D lens, and there's something about the results that just look great to me. Plus, I work in education and often will give the camera to kids to see what they can do, and the results are so much fun, good stuff!
The Nikon D80 was my first serious digital camera. Ergonomically it's the best camera I've ever used. The only reason I left Nikon was because they refused to expand their line of small, light primes for APS-C. I miss that camera.
I liked the D80 a lot for its controls; it handles quite well in my opinion. I like having the top LCD and more physical buttons compared to one of the smaller DSLRs or mirrorless options
My first DSLR was the D80. Loved it. Didn't know about the CCD vs. CMOS sensors; thanks for explaining. I have a D750 and D500 now. As great as they are, I'd swear that pix I took with the D80 are often just as good, which usually relates to the CCD sensor.
You said it first, and I said it above....I much preferred the sensor on my D80 as opposed to the D7000 I bought afterwards. I wanted to go full sensor but could never justify the $ for the semi-pro event stuff I did.
got a gf3 with 14 - 42 lens , one battery and strap . Came with box and all that crap . Missing the wall charger ( standard panny charger ) for $30 Canadian money , so about 22 USA money . Most of these cameras are around or well under 100 bucks in my Canadian cities buy and sell . None of them are relevant and desired these days . Good luck shopping .
Nikon d3100: 99$ in good condition Nikon d80: 99$ in good condition Sony nex c3: 50$-70$ in ok- good condition Canon rebel xt: 20$-35$ in good condition Panasonic gf3: around 90$ in good condition This is what i found. Ofc you wont get a perfect new camera but i found all in good condition under 100$
I rocked a d3200 for years until I got a d7100 which could auto focus my tokina 100mm macro lens, I would not be surprised if the D3100 was just as usable. It ended up being a pretty good body as a webcam with a $5 HDMI to USB adapter and power adapter.
It's always good to look for body and lens options, it is often cheaper when people sell an old gear and doesn't have much knowledge about the cameras. My first interchangeable lens camera was Canon EOS M, I bought it with ef M 18-55 in 2019 for 780 PLN which is 158 USD now (was closer to 200 USD few years ago because we have greater inflation now than US). The lens alone was worth more... I used it for 2 years and then switched to Fuji which was a major improvement for me in the terms of image quality
In case nobody has clarified this for you: the Dxx series ended at D90 (because Dxxx are FX & the 2 pro DX bodies) and was replaced by the Dxxxx series, with the D7xxx being the true successor while the D5xxxx and D3xxx are dumbed-down versions.
I recently picked up a Canon 30D for relatively cheap and I've been absolutely loving it. I slapped an ancient EF mount kit lens on it and I've been doing car photography for my friends. For the money I spent I'm happy
I currently shoot a D300 and a D300s. SO under rated. also D80 is a gem. having said that, I recently got a sony ZV-1 and was amazed how camera tech has advanced in the last decade.
The 350D- pretty much an "entry level" back in the day- but I loved them... Just a great picture taker, with reliable metering. Totally dependable- and built SO much better that low end Canon's today...
For a solid 8MP DSLR look for a Canon 20D. You can find clean ones for around $50-60 US. I have one that is IR converted (bought it on eBay for around $100) and another I got from Adorama just over a year ago for $50. Added the used battery grip and a used 18-55mm and total it was around that $100 mark too. I enjoyed the 20D because it was more like shooting SLRs in that you kind of forgot about the LCD on the back and just used the camera like an old film camera. Do your part and see what you got when you get back and load from the CF card. There are some fun and solid old cameras that will still take some fine lenses and take some good images.
If you look around a little bit you can get a Nikon D300 for around $150. Wow, what a camera! To date I have been luck and have 5 of these that I got for around $150 with less than 2K on the shutter. The build quality and 12MP sensor are outstanding. The best part for me is that it can AF older screw drive lenses. I don't know what it is about the D300 but I prefer it to my D600, D7000 and D7100 in terms of image quality. The higher ISO quality is wanting, but over all, the D300 is by far my favorite Nikon DSLR. Would I get a 6th one? If the price and condition is right, yes. I hope that you have the chance to get a D300. The D300 uses CF cards but the CF / SD card adapter works great.
Found a D300 for my daugther for christmas. 200€ with a 35 f1.8dx, a 18-200VR and à second batterie. And just found a D200 for 50€. Both like new. Far better than a D3000 or a D80.
I’m getting into photography, and I can’t decide between D3100 and D300. Found D300 at $117 and D3100 at $123 (both don’t include lenses). Which one should I go for?
@@panconleche6311 Hands down the D300. It's built like a tank but most importantly it can use older screwdrive Nikon lenses. My favorite lens set up is a Nikon 18-55mm VR, a 28-80mm G and a 70-300mm G Nikkor or an 18-55mm VR and a 55-200mm VR. The D300 uses CF cards but you can get an SD to CF adaptor on Amazon for $11. It is well worth it as SD cards are cheap and easy to find, plus most computers have an SD card slot built in. 2 other lenses to consider are the 70-210mm 4.5-5.6 non D or the 70-210mm F4 These are outstanding film era lenses at a good price. Don't under estimate the humble 18-55mm "kit" lens it is sharp and versatile with good close focusing. I mentioned the 28-80mm G lens because it is a remarkable lens for only $40 The best part about this little gem is that it has only 6 elements in it for great sharpness.
I needed a DSLR in a hurry and couldn't afford a full frame camera at that time, so after doing some research, I bought a Nikon D90. The plan was to do this job, save up and get a full frame camera. Many years later, I am still using it. I have been shooting professionally for over 50 years and had a commercial studio for 32 of those. Since I sold the studio and retired, my needs have changed and the. D90 suits me just fine. Good video!
I'm so used to using a viewfinder and I switched from the d3200 to a sony nex5 and that took some getting used to, but the photos were perfectly fine. And it fits in your pocket. with light room's new noise reduction you only need to worry about your lens really. I like using vintage lenses for artistic shots
Yeah that's what I said. The Canon XT was decent back in the day but it's only worth like 50 bucks now. My Canon SL1 is way better camera I paid about $100 also maybe I got a good deal. And I agree it's better than any other cameras compared in this video.
I may not have the vocabulary to describe it but when I saw the photos from the CCD sensor, I immediately recognized the color profile and grain from when I took pictures in HS with those cameras, to me it’s a bridge between film and the more saturated colors of CMOS sensors
I just picked up an Olympus E-410 with 2 lenses, like new for about 130$ shipped. I regularly see Pentax cameras for around the 100$ mark that would be really good for budget and beginners alike.
I've got a D3200 which is a fantastic camera for £110 with a kit lens, battery and charger. I would recommend a Canon EOS 400d/Rebel XTi as well which I have used. That would fit nicely in the under £100/$100 budget with slight upgrades over the EOS 350d/Rebel XT. Just wanted to say thank you foxtail as your vids helped me a lot in finding my D3200 as I was clueless about Nikon cameras before I watched your channel. Cheers!!
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Back around 2008 or 9, I bought a Canon Rebel XTi. For a 10 megapixel camera, it's not too bad. I found a software hack for it so now the camera thinks it's a Canon 30 or 40D. The ISO will now go up to a noisy 3200. It now has a built-in spot meter. The kit lens will not work properly with the software hack but I usually use it with a 17-35 2.8 L series lens that I picked up used. There are some gems out there for those willing to hunt them down.
Good choice, D80 remains an excellent camera. Moreover, it is the last one with CCD sensor, in its most advanced form. Shortly after CMOS took over (D90 etc.). Also worth mentioning, Nikon D200 with the same sensor and processor as D80 but with much better build quality can be found at approx. USD 100 these days.
You should have added that the D80 supports older F mount AF lenses without a built in motor since it has the small screw drive in the mount while the D3100 only works with newer AP-S lenses. Important for those who like to use vintage and older AF lenses.
Generally, any camera that has an LCD on the top is going to be at least in the Prosumer band, at least on release. So the Nikon D80 was used by pro photographers who were just getting into digital.
I bought a Sony Nex 5T with kit lens, flash and a leather mini bag all for $140 bucks, I think it's one of the best purchases I've done, I totally recommend the Nex 5R or 5T for beginners (like myself) 💯
I've got a D70 I got from my dad. Basically the same as the D80, but lesser specs. Great camera. Although now, for around $100, you can get the D90, which adds video recording support; up to 720p 24fps. :)
Glad to see someone who values older cameras, instead of drooling over the latest thing like everyone else. I've been a photographer (not for a living, and photography is one of the creative arts, not a "profession." A profession is a licensed occupation, such as law, medicine, engineering, teaching, etc.) for over 50 years and bought my first digital camera in 1997. I never went back to film. I began using a Sony NEX-5N in 2011, when it was introduced. I've had two of them and I still use one today. I also have a Canon Powershot G9, a Nikon A1000 and a Sony a5100, to name a few of my favorites.
personally i would have recommended the Canon XSi over the XT, its $60-70 on average from multiple used camera gear sites, better quality 12mp vs 8mp, more features, larger lcd screen for reviewing photos or live view and super important part here, it uses typical SD cards over CompactFlash, which is way more convenient for anyone new to photography that likely doesn't have a CompactFlash card or reader
Those screens are for checking the histogram, not for composing. The OVF is for that. And the top LCD screen on the D80 saves you a ton of time and battery when moving to different light locations. I'd concur on the D80. Thanks for the video!
I still have a D200 and absolutely loved shooting it. Sadly it took a fall onto carpet two years ago and the top command dial stopped functioning correctly. So I bought an A7SII. Maybe eventually I'll try to fix the dial. It was such a great camera and still works but I sold my lenses off to buy the Sony. Sometimes I regret buying the sony. I just love the look of the photos out of the older Nikons. The D700 is a beast and I almost bought one recently.. Been thinking about picking up a D3S. It's nuts you can get creme de la creme cameras for like $300 now haha! I drooled over them when they came out but could only afford that D200.. but now... it's actually feasible and they still output astonishing images.
When the "Rebel" 1st came out it was 6.3 and I gave over $500 for it from a "Wolf" camera shop. At the time "Ebay" wasn't a thing yet. I justified it as my 35mm film cost much more because u had to have everything developed at about .23 per pic. never knowing if ur shot even came out. What turned me on about photos was 4H and we got to develop our own film. Wow things sure have come a long way... Thanks for the vid.
Fall 2023 and people are asking too much all around for many old cameras. But I've noticed Canon's 40D go for cheap, even down to $40 I stil use mine and it takes good quality 10Mp raw & jpegs, but no video. Sort of a semi pro model, and sturdier than later iterations in the Canon two digit line. One negative with this is that the shutter does not like far below zero C temperatures. For that, get a Pentax or Canon's 7D, which is really well built and can be had for as low as 150 USD.
Nice list! Just not sure about the Rebel XT. For less than 100 bucks you buy an EOS 30D these days and well, suffice to say that's a whole different animal :)
The Biggest 'Con' of all those cameras is that the Sony and Panasonic do not have viewfinders and for use outdoors in bright sun they are almost worthless because the sun washes out the image. The only way to get around that is to use something like a cheap 35 mm slide viewer where you've taken off the slide holder or a loupe. It's a rather awkward solution too. There are more expensive loupes that mount on the LCD panel but then you've got this big clunky thing catching on everything. I owned a Sony NEX 5T got frustrated using it and bought the Sony A6000, which is an awesome camera in comparison. The 'con' with the A6000 is that they are selling now for more than they did when they came out, and it's been out for a very long time and never been taken off the market by Sony because of it's popularity.
@@alejandra57 Most displays wash out so badly you can't make out any details. One trick is to attach a modified slide viewer and either attach it over the display or hold it in place with one hand but that makes adjusting controls harder. It's just a LOT easier to buy a camera with a viewfinder built-in or available as an accessory.
This Christmas, I was on holidays and I had forgotten my camera bag (with my camera) at the hotel, and when arrived at destination after a long trip, I and especially my wife were quite reluctant to go back for the camera. And as there was a lot of electronic shop in this area of the island, we visited one and found a little Panasonic GF3 NOS with its 12mm 2.5 , as I already own MFT cameras, I bought it, in the worst case only for the lens (the price for both was a bargain), the seller charged the battery during our lunch and I took pictures with this camera, and to be honest it's a nice little camera, and its 12mm is amazing. I have this little one with me all the time, with the 12mm and the pana 14-42 pancake.
The D80 is still a favorite among photographers, pro and amateurs alike. I love mine and it's proven to be a workhorse both in my usage in cosplay photography and photojournalism.
My comments: I own both (2 of) the Nikon D3100 and (one of) the Nikon D80 - I would hightly recommend to step these up to Nikon D3200 and Nikon D300, which I also own a couple of - significant stepups for little money... and then sink a bit into some nice primes ;) The advantage of the D4300 is the much better screen over the D3100 and the D300 is an amazing "semi pro" which is just amazing - albeit that neither of these 4 are low-light kings ;)
I'd swap both Nikon's for a D40 & D200. Semi pro D40 + 50mm 1.8D = $110 Pro D200 + 50mm 1.8D = $140 D200, arguably the best CCD camera ever made. Pro body, motor drive, can use old CHEAP Nikon AF lenses. One of the most rugged bodies ever made. Shoots 1/8000s w/ 1/250 flash sync. Great meter, even beating some of today's camera's. A mode w/auto iso max 1600 👌🏾 D40, flash sync speed of 1/500s 🤯 Shoots 6mp files, that can still print high quality 20x30 🤷🏾♂️ You spend money on lenses, not bodies. 35mm 1.8 + 50mm 1.8 if you're cheap. To cover all basis, 10-24mm, and 18-200mm VR. Plenty of software today that can clean noise, fix motion blur and enlarge better then LR and PS. I use Topaz Ai but there's plenty of other options. Best image quality from Nikon DSLRs "DF, D850, D700, D3s, and D200" Also D200 is reliable, had one go pass 1m shutter actuations, my friend sister still uses it for real estate.
D700 is called "the legend"... a camera I never sell. Best colors, Best portrait camera. D200 is a good camera and sensor. D3s a very good tank with an owl eye. D300 with mb-d10 a pretty nice wildlife and sports camera. All between 50€ and 500€.
My grand father had a D200, a D3s, and now a D850. He gave me his D200 and it’s equipped with an old F100 lense. It’s a great combination and the CCD sensor gives such unique results.
Mirror less, compact, cameras ! the innovation has entered here as well, which was obvious demand, when Mobiles have made headways ! I have Nikon D3400 model camera as on now.
you are really good. Y'know like quite solid with no bs. Plus a lot of work is being put in your editing and colour grading and it shows! Really nice to see this type of content ngl. Reminds me a lot of the 'old' RU-vid haha
I managed to get a used Sony A3500 for a bit less than what should be equal to 100$ (I'm from Malaysia, got it for about 380 ringgit) And it's amazing for photo's for the price. It does struggle a little in low light but it works fine after cranking up the ISO a little. Video is decent enough, though it lacks stabilization even in the kit lens so it is a bit shaky. Overall it's a good budget camera, only problem is that I heard it's quite rare outside Australia and markets nearby.
I use my dads old canon rebel XTi and I enjoy it. My one gripe is that it doesn’t have video, and I really want to be able to shoot nice video, but if there’s another camera I’d get from this video it would be the Nikon D80. I’m really curious about doing some Astrophotography with a CCD. I’ve used actual telescopes through my university to take Star observations before and I’m curious if I could do some similar processes with my home telescope and a ccd camera.
NOTE: the Nikon D80 has a short shutter life (50K) and a pretty awful failure rate (other than the shutter). If you look around, you can find a D200 for around $100, and the D200 is absolute workhorse and built like a TANK.
For anyone wanting cheap DSLR option making great photos: Just buy Canon 5D and 50mm 1.8. Everytime i use this combo i am blown away by this cheap old system. You can also get YN 35mm f/2 for really cheap if you want something a bit wider. Also, buy m42 adapter and the whole world of great cheap manual focus lens is in front of you.
I bought last month an old Canon EOS550d, with its 18-55, a battery grip, 3 batteries, a bag ... for 110€ And I was very impressed with this camera. It's compatible with all my Canon lenses and it's very small compared to my FF Canon.
Cool video! I like beeing "a few generations behind" what is the current top of the line in camera tech. You can really get awesome qualety for budget friendly money.
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When the Rebel XT was produced CF cards were not very fast, but I later invested in faster cards 433x, that camera shot up to +/- 99 JPEG's continues easily.
A D70s can be attached to a battery grip (hard to find 4 years ago when I looked), unlike the D70. Both can have max native synch speed of 1/500s, but done the right way, have UNLIMITED (~1/8000s) synch speed. I think the Strobist website shows you how to do this using a hot shoe thing and an audio cable.
Nice video! Up to a few months ago I still used my Nikon d5200 to record youtube videos, with the right lens, and respecting it's limitations it does a pretty good job. I was interested in the smaller cameras when I clicked to watch the video and I would still get the Sony or Panasonic. Thanks for the video.
I honestly can’t wait to see the next videos in this series. The D80 looks great. I used to shoot with a d3200, but having that built in AF motor thing (forget what it’s called) to use AF-D lenses seems great. I used to shoot with a d40, loved that camera too. Honestly just love Nikon.
During my life a had nikon d40, d1x, d70, d200, d700 and now a have d850 and z50. I compared d80 vs d90 vs d200, and for me d200 much better. But nowadays, I suppose it`s dufficult to find d200 in a good condition.
I couldn't find the cameras that I'm interested in from this list for under $100 so what else would you recommend that's under $150? Im a serious Lego hobbyist looking to take better pictures of what I make and I need something high resolution, is good in low light and isn't frustrating to focus Here's the specs of my phone camera if that helps: Rear: 16mp / Front: 48mp(1.6 um quad pixel, 12 mp output) + 2mp + 16mp (2 um quad pixel, 4mp output)
My first dslr was a 600d on sale for +-400 usd , during covid had to sell ,picked up a 450d as a bargain ($50) .really impressed with the 350d results. Like the Sony but video would be the let down
The D80 has a built-in Autofocus motor and a Sony CCD sensor and beffy grip. The D3100 is lighter, smaller with higher megapixels and CMOS sensor. Both shoot good pictures but I prefer the D80 having an Autofocus motor gives you freedom to use the AF features on older AF lenses. I'm in that camp that is convinced the CCD sensors are superior. I would've added the Canon D5 to your line up for superior picture quality and Full frame and 12 mp. I picked up aused one for $80.
My first camera was a Nikon FG program (the camera that went 'Buoop Buoop' - marketing slogan). After my ex decide it was hers to sell on her way out the door I picked up a D80, and then later a D7000. I much preferred the sensor on the D80 as opposed to the D7000 just for overall image quality and 'look'. That being said the D7000 was a workhorse for me in a semi-pro sense and still is going strong. Any DSLR still kills a cellphone due to pure optic quality for anyone wondering
Great video. You totally forgot to mention the viewfinder though. Quality or lack of. I mean, several of the bodies don't have any viewfinder at all, which is is a serious setback.
got a d3100 few months ago for $250 with kit and two prime lenses....the photos I've been taking with prime lenses are just unbelievable for a 12 year old camera
