As a lazy sophomore college student back in 2007, I remember browsing through online photography websites and reading about the Nikon D3. After reading about this camera online, one of the sentences I said to myself was, "one day I am going to own this camera". The breathtaking images a photographer can take with this beauty astounded me. Fast forward today and I am lucky to have just purchased two Nikon D3's and a Nikon D3S. It took a lot of time to find the right ones (low shutter counts) but I finally have the setup I want (I am an event photographer). All these three cameras were in like new condition with <10K on the shutter. As a recent Nikon photographer I have tried, bought and sold, the D600, D800E, D810 and D700. These cameras are all very capable machines. But despite trying these cameras I was never satisfied till I held in my hands the D3. The robust build, fast autofocus, excellent battery life, crazy FPS and finally the ease of use are all qualities which I have come to admire in prograde body. In retrospect I would have a difficult time owning a semi-pro and/or enthusiast DSLR's in the future because I can adamantly say I have been spoiled by this camera. Despite their age, despite their "lack" of technologies, I still love using them. If I ever find another D3 in like new condition, I wouldn't hesitate buying one. The camera is "heavy" and it's old but it's like fine wine. Yes folks as Nikon's motto goes, I AM...A D3 shooter. ...Show more →
Congrats on realizing your dream!
I have a D3, bought new in 2009 for $3000. She now has less than 10,000 clicks.
It's still a very capable camera and when I don't need the resolution of my D800E, it's a joy to use.
Nikon_14 wrote:
Something seems a little off on this amount, given that the D3s sold for $5,200, and I bought my D700's for $2,700 each in 2011.
Bought it from a lady going through a divorce.
Her husband had just bought it and it was sealed in the box. She knew he really wanted it and took it when they spilt stuff up.
Hell hath no fury.
I thought I ruined the sensor on my D700 and nearly went into cardiac arrest. I love everything about the camera and was disappointed the D800 has such a high pixel count. These few pics are nothing special but every time I use the D700 I smile. It was the right camera at the right time. I had it slung across my back for three weeks of jeep trails and ghost towns in Colorado. I highly recommend a trip to this part of Colorado; especially if you like jeeps or motorcycles.
I love my D700. Sounds tacky, but it's a pleasure to use for pleasure. And when I'm trying to use it to make money, it is a solid performer. On the flip side, it also does a fantastic job at telling me how bad I suck
Oscarsmadness wrote:
I love my D700. Sounds tacky, but it's a pleasure to use for pleasure. And when I'm trying to use it to make money, it is a solid performer. On the flip side, it also does a fantastic job at telling me how bad I suck
Well, if that just about sum it up for me as well.
Looks like a lovely lens Will. f5,6 @ 200mm is a bit too much background detail for my business but from 400mm onwards it looks good. Maybe I should really bite the apple and splurge on a Sigma 120-300 f2,8 to replace my 80-200 f2,8 AF-D
