Interested in a non movie taking DSLR

[jim sparx]

I'm in the market for a new DSLR under $1000, or thereabouts, to replace my Nikon 8008. I have absolutely no interest in a cameras movie making qualities. I want a camera that takes pictures, not movies. Does anyone make that? Not interested in telephoto, but a lenses capable of taking low light and night time pictures, without out a flash.
Thank you
Jim

(I'm tired of going through endless reviews that promote how good a cameras movie making is, and there are hundreds of them)

 

[ruby.monkey]

Pretty much any digital camera within your budget will give what you want - the limiting factor will be how well said camera fits your hand and brain. Having the ability to make videos takes nothing away from the cameras' stills-taking abilities; doesn't even make them any more complicated to use.

Since you're familiar with Nikon, how about one of Adorama's refurbished D7000? Add a 35mm f/1.8 and you're good to go.

 

[johannielscom]

Nikon D3100 or D3200.

It can do movie but who cares. I'm not shooting movies either.

It won't break the bank and you can get pre-AI lenses real cheap and use the camera in manual mode. I use my D3100 with a full-feature AF 18-55mm kit lens and also with a 1960 1.4/58mm and a 1962 2.5/105mm. Then there's two Tamron Adaptall zooms, 24-48mm and 35-80mm.

The D3200 (24MP) is still way under USD 1000 and the D3100 (14MP) is 'old' and can be had for significantly less.

 

[user237428934]

There is no new DSLR without movie mode. Just don't use it, if you don't need it.

 

[bellyface]

KEH has several deals on nikons and canons, and some are full frame 35mm sensors. For well under $1000, add a 50 1.4, or a small zoom and you'd still be good.

 

[Highway 61]

The Nikon D200, D300 and D700 had no movie recording ability. The three can be found on the second hand market, and the three are remarkable professional tools, way better built than the recent all-plastic models.

 

[thegman]

I'm in the market for a new DSLR under $1000, or thereabouts, to replace my Nikon 8008. I have absolutely no interest in a cameras movie making qualities. I want a camera that takes pictures, not movies. Does anyone make that? Not interested in telephoto, but a lenses capable of taking low light and night time pictures, without out a flash.
Thank you
Jim

(I'm tired of going through endless reviews that promote how good a cameras movie making is, and there are hundreds of them)

If you really are serious about not wanting movie capability, I think the Sigma SD-15 is movie-mode-free. There is the SD-1 too, but not sure about it's movie status, and price may be too high.

Other than that, I think you're looking at getting a used model, or just pretend the movie mode isn't there.

 

[edge100]

If you don't want to shoot video, then don't. It's a standard feature now, and it's not going anywhere.

 

[Gerry M]

I think a D200 may be the best buy in todays used market. They seem to averaging ~ $250-300. Mine has about 5K clicks and I wouldn't part with it for the going rate. It's way more capable than my skill level. Best of luck with your search.

 

[daveleo]

Hey, yeh ..... simply don't use the movie feature.
My guess is that you won't be using many of the bells and whistles
that come with these cameras - just what you personally need.

 

[palmerfralick]

D200

D200

I think a D200 may be the best buy in todays used market. They seem to averaging ~ $250-300. Mine has about 5K clicks and I wouldn't part with it for the going rate. It's way more capable than my skill level. Best of luck with your search.

I second that. Also meters with all Legacy lenses.

 

[kshapero]

Most reviewers say the weatherproof Pentax K30 is terrible for movies. That might work.

 

[ZeissFan]

The OP is looking for a new camera. I guess the Sigma is the only new SLR that doesn't have a movie mode.

All of the camera makers are constantly trying to "one up" each other. First, it was the megapixel race. Then it was high ISO ability.

Then it was Live View -- great for macro work, but otherwise seems silly to hold an SLR in front of your face, while trying to control a zoom.

Lately, it's been video capability.

 

[Aristophanes]

Only the Sigma. Video is simply a function of the sensor.

Don't need it, don't use it. Button pushing restraint is your choice.

 

[segedi]

For low light work - high ISO work - with decent image quality, I'd also recommend getting a new Nikon or Canon. There's really good value with pretty amazing low light performance. I'm not sure the Foveon sensor in the Sigma is up to task for low light work. And ignore the movie function on the camera.

 

[hamradio]

Pretty hard to beat the original Canon 5D for the price, IMO, if you don't mind the size/weight.

I think $500 buys a pretty reasonable one these days. The only way I can see myself buying another crop sensor camera would have to involve a Fuji X-series or other mirrorless thing.

And, one can use a lot of legacy lenses (m42, F-mount, etc) with $9 adapters via ebay.

 

[exe163]

D90 can do most of what you asked for. Unless you really want amazing low light performance(get the newest line of camera in this case), it's a great value.

 

[sc_rufctr]

Canon 1Ds Mk ii. Full frame sensor and no movie capability.
Canon make a 50mm F1.4. (USM) Not expensive considering the performance.

But do you really want to step away from Nikon? How many lenses do you own?

 

[mugent]

If you don't want to use it, then don't use it, but in fairness, the more features that get added, the buttons appears, the more menu options... I used to love the Sigma SD15 for it's total simplicity, never got lost in the menus, it's about as basic as a DSLR could be, and it's much better for it.

 

[FTography]

The Nikon D200, D300 and D700 had no movie recording ability. The three can be found on the second hand market, and the three are remarkable professional tools, way better built than the recent all-plastic models.

In my book, the d700 is the best DSLR without video capture capabilities. A magnificent DSLR altogether.
Paired with some fast (legacy or new) lenses, it's going to be just as at taking the shot than newer bodies.