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Nikon D3 in 2021 ?


IanWhite Avatar
12 Nov 2021 11:38AM
OK So I've been offered a very nice condition D3 with around 30k Shutter actions , I know this is a 14 year old camera but are there any reason's i should not buy it , Anyone using one ? , Any help will be great

Thank you very much , Ian
sherlob Avatar
sherlob Plus
17 3.3k 133 United Kingdom
12 Nov 2021 12:34PM
Will the camera do everything you want it to? If yes, then it might be worth a punt.
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Jestertheclown 14 8.8k 255 England
12 Nov 2021 12:55PM
Assuming the price is right, I'd go for it.

For what it's worth, I still use my D90 as a walkaround.
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Nikonuser1 Plus
11 175 16 United Kingdom
12 Nov 2021 3:32PM
I have a D700 and a IR Converted D90, I still use both alongside my Fuji's

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LenShepherd 15 4.7k United Kingdom
13 Nov 2021 8:13AM

Quote:OK So I've been offered a very nice condition D3 with around 30k Shutter actions , I know this is a 14 year old camera but are there any reason's i should not buy it , Anyone using one ? , Any help will be great

Thank you very much , Ian


If the price is usefully below £500 and you accept parts availability for repairs if needed is a challenge - it is your money.
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bornstupix2 6 131 1 France
13 Nov 2021 8:36AM
In its early days there were many reviewers and pros who considered it the best Nikon so far. The beauty of it today is the solid build and ease of use it has. If you can carry it all day with a lump of good glass (and it will show the shortfall in poor lenses) I am sure it will reward you with great images. At the right price and considering its low actuations whats not to like?....Cheap entertainment for the winter months! But for the terrible mail and customs situation here in France with UK parcels since brexit I would make you an offer myself!

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