whats best nikon digital slr camera, to use old ai lenses.?
have lots of manual ai lenses. want to buy nikon slr digital ,need advise on which is best. nikon d-70 goes about 300.00 used. any work better with manual lenses.
I put the Amazon links for these cameras below so you can check out more reviews: 1. Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR www.amazon.com 2. Canon EOS 50D www.amazon.com 3. Sony Alpha A900 www.amazon.com 4. Nikon D300 www.amazon.com 5. Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR www.amazon.com 6. Olympus E-30 www.amazon.com 7. Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 www.amazon.com 8. Pentax K2000 www.amazon.com 9. Nikon D5000 www.amazon.com 10. Nikon D700 www.amazon.com
Best Nikon SLR camera?
I'm new to Nikon and I want to get a SLR camera, I don't want something to complicated, but I want an amazing picture taking one as well.
What do you guys recommend?
thanks for the help. 
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Ok, apparently your modern D70-80 does not come with the function to be able to manually configure a non CPU lense, so therfore you will get limited exposure options from old AI lenses, to be able to use your older AI lenses to their fullest potential, the document i read suggested a Nikon D200.
AI lenses fit on all of the nikon digital cameras and you can take photos
The D3, D2 and D1 as well as the D300 D700 and D200 will meter with this lens in A and M modes but the D1 will do CW and Spot Only not matrix metering
The other Nikon digital cameras will work in manual mode with this lens but no TTL meter
None of these will autofocus as this is not an autofocus lens
I hope this helps
its better to buy d90
In photography, best is very subjective… Depends on your needs, amazing pictures can be obtained even with cheap point and shoot cameras if used properly, so… the best of the best (in specs) is the Nikon d3x, but that camera is REALLY expensive, comes with no lenses, and don’t offer automatic lenses.
The lightest, and easier to use entry-level they have is the d40x, you can even get some lenses kits.
About the quality? It really depends on the photographer, the lenses, the desired look, and the whole reason you have to take pictures… not on the equipment.
Look at this two samples: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ejwag/3286337769/meta/
taken with a d3x ($8000 price tag + 300mm lens)
Or this one:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ricardojesusflores/2119370818/meta/
shot with a d40 that you can get for less than $500 including the lens in Walmart.
Don’t be shy to spend most of your budget in lenses and lights. Camera bodies are just a small fraction of the equation to get great pictures. Which doesen’t means you can go pro with a cheap Body, Indeed a d3x is VERY useful for professionals. (Increased dynamic ranges, full frame, etc.)
If you’re new to SLR’s and don’t plan to use it professionally, I’d recommend the D60 or D90. Then when you get more experience, go for the d300 or d700. When supermodels call you to make their books, and National Geographic knocks your door to beg you to take their next cover… get the d3x.
It really depends on your budget, I consider the D300 the best overall on a budget of up to $2000, The D90 comes in second at ~$1200. Full frame cameras such as the D700 or better lean more toward the pro, with a pro budget and needs.
I would recommend Semi professional DSLR Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens
an excellent Dslr Camera
for Professional high end The Nikon D3x 24.5MP FX Digital SLR is great and very expensive
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