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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
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comparing nikon cameras
Hi guys! 
I've posted here once before and I have another question.
I'm on the market for a new SLR camera. I have the nikon d3000 and absolutely love it but in need for an upgrade. My ultimate goal is to get into wedding photography and stuff like that. I've had my heart on the nikon d300s but I have been reading reviews of Nikons new d7000. Now im not so sure which one I want and especially a camera that I can use for weddings and professional services. Thanks so much for any thoughts! I really appreciate it!
Re: comparing nikon cameras
I have the d80 and use that for professional photography (I do real estate photography). It works great and I can interchange my lenses as much as I like and need to.
Personally, I consider the d3000, and d7000 to be an intermediate camera, one step up from a P & S but one step down from the base model DSLR's for photographers (ie. d80, d90) when you get into the D300 and D700 or the "S" series you're talking real photography and a lot of wedding photographers run with those if they're running Nikon's. I really don't think that wedding photographers need their SLR to do video either so I really wouldn't go that route. I've shot two weddings for family friends and my d80's done great, and it works for what I use it for, but if I ever went big with my photography I'd be looking at the 300 series.
Clearly you haven't read up on the differences between Nikon cameras recently. The Nikon D7000 is a new model that is ABOVE the Nikon D90. It is a new line introduced between the D90 and D300s, but at this point the D7000 is actually an upgrade to the D300s in regards to resolution (16mp), high ISO performance (about one stop better than the D90 and D300s), dynamic range, etc. Until the D300s is upgraded, the D7000 is the best Nikon DX camera you can buy right now. The D7000 is a huge upgrade to the D90...it now includes a magnesium alloy body, weather sealing, faster fps, etc.
Most professional wedding and portrait photographers shoot with Full Frame (FX) cameras...D700 and D3. With full frame cameras comes expensive glass. You can't (or shouldn't) buy a full frame camera and use it with crappy lenses. If you want to invest in a pro full frame system, you're going to be spending a lot of money.
OP, I think you need to rethink your motives. You can't just buy an upgraded camera and become a professional photographer. There are MANY steps in between. Do you know the ins and outs of your camera, how to obtain proper exposure MANUALLY, how to find light, how to properly use a speedlight, how to get proper white balance, and the list goes on and on? Have you invested in good Nikon lenses (e.g. - the Nikon 24-70 f/2.8, Nikon 70-200 f/2.8, and a Nikon wide angle and Nikon macro lens)? Glass should ALWAYS come before upgrading your body. Buying a top of the line DSLR does not mean you should become a professional photographer. It's happening all too often these days and the result is terribly photographers that are shooting in Auto or P mode, don't know how to work their cameras, and providing people with crappy photos. It shouldn't happen, but it does.
If you truly want to become a professional photographer, I recommend joining some photography forums like ILP, Two Peas, etc, and spend a LONG time learning your camera and skill building before you ever charge a dime. You also need to ensure you become completely legal (getting a business license, contracts, pay taxes, etc) before ever charging a dime.
Well clearly someone woke up on the wrong side of the B-itch O meter bed. I appreciate the insight into the lack of knowledge I apparently have and the changes that have occured since I invested in my equipment, but I guess that's what happens when you're busy with work and an infant in the house. I'll be sure to go read up on that before I make anymore suggestions.
OP I apologize for giving mis information on the state of DSLR's today. I was just simply trying to make the point that you don't have to go off the deep end right now, work into it, find something in the middle and go from there.
She really wasn't being bitchy, just honest, and trying to make sure the OP got the most accurate information possible.
Good idea!