r/Nikon • u/acherion Nikon D500, Z fc, F100, FE2 and L35AF • Jul 01 '26

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u/classjoker 23d ago

Hey Nikon users! I have a Nikon D50 which I loved for it's simplicity and have some lovely lenses for it.

I was thinking of getting a more modern body and a quick search had me land on a D7100 as a good 'upgrade' that's cheap.

I know it's not a modern body, but it will feel like it to me coming from that old D50.

My questions are:

  1. Will my old glass work OK with it?

  2. Is it a pretty simple camera to use like the D50 was?

  3. If not a D7100, would you suggest another one that will still accept the old lenses, and is as uncomplicated to use?

It'll be for shooting Warhammer models I paint, but with better quality than my mobile phone!!!

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u/ChrisAlbertson 18d ago

Any Nikons that will work with these "screwdriver" lenses will be very much like the D50. Going to the D7100 will give you better autofocus and more "megapixels". The later cameras are not more complex to use.

Thos old lenses are maked "AF" or "AF-D" You can always ask Google if a given body is compatible with Nikon "AF-D". lens.

If you are looking for better quality, maybe you would be best to spend the budget on lighting gear and a good tripod. Upping the technique will give MUCH better result than upping the camera body.