Should i get a D80 as a backup camera??

[mcdicky]

Hey gangs. i think most of you all had seens my thread regarding upgard my camera fr. D2H to D200 because of the 4MP vs 10MP. but now i might plan to keep my D2H and get a sec. body which is D80. what do you guys thing?? or should i just save the money for lens. ?? maybe fr. my 70-210mm F4 to 80-200mm AF??:confused_1: :confused_1:

[stilllearning]

The D80 would make a fine backup camera and it will give you the extra mp for scenics. What is it you like to photograph? Isn't the 70-210 a manual focus lens?

[Keith]

Allot comes into play here, especially when it comes to budget? 70-210mm d lens is a great af lens, lots of these push and pull zooms out there but not all d lenses. you want the D lens, you can find them for around $200US for mint condition. Was one of the very first lenses I ever purchased, then moved up to a 80-200mm af-s lens then moved up to the dbl ring version, then up to the 70-200mm VR lens.

What Im trying to say is it is not always cheaper to the long ways, I have learnt that finally. LOL.............. Bodies come and go but glass is forever :D

[David Cramer]

I agree with Keith. When it comes to glass, keep saving up for the better stuff. The D80 would make a great backup, but do you need a better backup or more glass?

[mcdicky]

hmm. all of you guys are right :notworthy: ... do i really need a backup camera just because of hight MP? Lens? I currently have the 18-70mm Kit lens, 50mm 1.8 and 70-210mm F4. they are all pretty good on the images.so maybe planning to get a Macro lens. hehehe

[stilllearning]

If you like doing macros then you may want to consider the Micro 105 VR.

[Keith]

or the 200mm micro, now that is a sweet macro, only down side is slow AF but hey I was able to shoot hummers with it :D Deciding factor is the distance you will be shooting macro, 200mm gives you a little more breathing room but you may not need it. Gary is right the 105mm VR is a sweet lens too, just closer focusing

[Keith]

you shouldnt have to worry too much about cropping based on your longest glass is 200mm and shooting style, so do you really need more MP's? just a question, but I will reside with my glass answer ;)

[mcdicky]

I guess in this point yes i really need more MPs. but i am sure after i got the new body then it will be just like " naa. whatever. same thing" to me. :cute: and since the D80 is a smaller size of camera compare to my D2H and i do travel pretty offen,therefore i don't have to carry all the stuff around like an Army.