I've seen numbers anywhere from $250 to $500. I figure as long as it's that cheap, it's worth doing when the shutter goes on a camera this good. However, when the price of a D700 drops below $1000 (and it eventually will...that's where the 5D is now), it'll probably be better to simply replace it with a new body.
tobicus wrote:
I've seen numbers anywhere from $250 to $500. I figure as long as it's that cheap, it's worth doing when the shutter goes on a camera this good. However, when the price of a D700 drops below $1000 (and it eventually will...that's where the 5D is now), it'll probably be better to simply replace it with a new body.
The price may drop that low but I believe the D700 has a longer shelf life than the 5D simply because it is so much better a camera and its replacement is appealing to only a narrow segment of the FX market. Now, if a D600 arrives on the scene the market will change dramatically. Until then, the D700 will likely remain a very popular camera for those shooting FX who aren't enthralled with huge image files. Mine isn't going anywhere soon...
CGrindahl wrote:
its replacement is appealing to only a narrow segment of the FX market.
Might be true if you're ONLY referring to the "FX market". Prior to the D800 release, I was contemplating on adding the D700 into my kit to go along with the d300. After using the d800 for about 3 weeks, it becomes my all-in-one fx/dx combo and the d300 will be up for sale soon. It's probably one of the most complete all-around camera - perfect for all landscape/nature/wildlife/travel/family types of shooting I do. Long waiting lists are probably good indicators that the camera is appealing to a broad segment of DSLR market.
CGrindahl wrote:
The price may drop that low but I believe the D700 has a longer shelf life than the 5D simply because it is so much better a camera and its replacement is appealing to only a narrow segment of the FX market. Now, if a D600 arrives on the scene the market will change dramatically. Until then, the D700 will likely remain a very popular camera for those shooting FX who aren't enthralled with huge image files. Mine isn't going anywhere soon...
Agreed I just got mine after shooting with a D3100, and it's as much of a game-changer for me, photography wise, as the D3100 was when I upgraded from a bridge camera (FZ7).
I just sent my D3 in this week because the shutter failed. Nikon Repair quoted a price to repair at $478 including taxes and shipping. I was not expecting the price to be that high. My D3 is in super condition and the shutter went out at 135,000 actuations. I expected the shutter to last a lot longer.
CGrindahl wrote:
The price may drop that low but I believe the D700 has a longer shelf life than the 5D simply because it is so much better a camera and its replacement is appealing to only a narrow segment of the FX market. Now, if a D600 arrives on the scene the market will change dramatically. Until then, the D700 will likely remain a very popular camera for those shooting FX who aren't enthralled with huge image files. Mine isn't going anywhere soon...
I just got mine after shooting with a D3100, and it's as much of a game-changer for me, photography wise, as the D3100 was when I upgraded from a bridge camera (FZ7).
