Budget upgrade for my Nikon D300?

5 years 5 months ago #611259 by Flying Pig
I noticed someone else just upgraded their D300 to a D750. Which is a little rich for me.  I would like to go to full frame.  However would have to go either used, or buy something that is very budget friendly.

However I have noticed that mirrorless cameras are getting a lot of attention.  So would you go mirrorless or go with used full frame option, or new, but very budget friendly?

What path would you go and let's say you wanted to spend no more than $1500?  


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5 years 5 months ago #611264 by Screamin Scott
I went from a D300 to a D7100 and then to a refurbished D610...I still use all of them though.

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5 years 5 months ago #611285 by garyrhook
I would suggest a used D700, which will buy you some improvements in low light performance, or a used D610. Or try to find a used D750. Or continue saving. As for mirrorless, your choices are Sony and crop sensor, or micro 4/3s.

A lot depends upon what you want to be able to do.


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5 years 5 months ago #611289 by effron
I agree with the D700, and you'll likely spend more than what you'd spend on a D750 (my choice) to go with a mirrorless system right now....

Why so serious?
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5 years 5 months ago #612332 by Phyllis Miller
Was just looking, there are some good deals on that mentioned D700 in the used market.  


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5 years 5 months ago #615371 by Eleventeen

Flying Pig wrote: I noticed someone else just upgraded their D300 to a D750. Which is a little rich for me.  I would like to go to full frame.  However would have to go either used, or buy something that is very budget friendly.

However I have noticed that mirrorless cameras are getting a lot of attention.  So would you go mirrorless or go with used full frame option, or new, but very budget friendly?

What path would you go and let's say you wanted to spend no more than $1500?  


If you are still considering a D750, Nikon currently has them on sale for $1,399.95 and it comes with a free battery grip.

Nikon D750 Sale


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