my 1st DSLR for $100

[@willisbretz]

I recently re-purchased my very first DSLR as well. The original Canon Digital Rebel (300D). The second I put it in my hands, oh boy did it take me back. Side note, picked it up from KEH as well!

[@Crsmo322]

Really enjoyed this video. I used my Nikon D90 from 2008 until sometime last year when I gifted it to my sister. When the Z7 came out, I decided it was time for an upgrade but ended up returning it because without pixel peeping, I couldn't tell which file came from which camera when editing in Lightroom. Being a hobbyist and for what I used the camera for (mostly portrait work) I decided to spend my money on glass instead.

[@justinkingery2489]

Not a slight at all to this video or the Nikon N60, but I've been so surprised by the resurgence of early DLSRs, especially the very low megapixel digicams. It just goes to show that there's room for everyone---and for every camera---in photography!

[@joed7185]

I'm not. Just got my first DSLR, a Canon 5D Mark I for $250. Shot film the past 5 years, and with everything going up, it will be cheaper to buy older DSLRs instead o film/development. Older DSLRs are the closet "Film" look you can get without shooting film. That plus Lightroom, no can really tell the difference when looking at your pics on IG.

[@michelangeloboldri9893]

The D60 was also my first dslr... Bought it for myself after my family gave me some money for my... 13 birthday. Was really excited. Made the mistake of going for the Tamron 18-200 because more zoomy zoomy. Later used the 18-55 from Nikon on the D90 to scan film - it can be really sharp, especially on the longer end. THe d60 is really good on colours.

[@TheHouseOfMasks]

That third shot of Elliot with the goat on his head is so sick

[@jmarcusg]

After being away from photography for many years I got back in acquiring some old but classic cameras. My main DSLR is the Nikon D700 (2008) and mirrorrless is the Fujifilm X100T (2014). I have no desire to upgrade since I have yet to leverage fully what these cameras have to offer. Great video!

[@GxAce]

Very similar to my first DSLR, the D40!

[@darwinwins]

i have the gold D60 and i'm never giving it up. its CCD sensor is still my favorite.

[@JustNam66]

I have my baby the Nikon D5100 since 2012 and it's with me all decades through thick and thin :) lots of memories with my boi :) So excited right now because my Minolta XG-M will arrive this coming valentines day. :)

[@mattdayphoto]

Awesome! Enjoy that XG-M!

[@JustNam66]

@@mattdayphoto 😃😃😃

[@staceyswitzer2100]

For starters it was film and a Asahi Pentax K1000 with a 50mm for a class in black and white photograpy and development. Then a NIkon F100 with a 28-200mm D. For Digital it was a Nikon D70 and then a D90 and now D750 and for some reason a Leica D-Lux (Type 109) that was intened to be used for pics from work travels. Loved them all expect for the D-Lux.

[@masterpeace925]

love it, I started on a similar path with skateboarding and old film cameras handed down to me, my dad saw my interest and helped me get my first DSLR - a Nikon D70. I was so so grateful for that camera and everything it taught me, and sometimes I look and chuckle at how cheap they are now. like you said though - it's all a matter of perspective. if that D70 was the only camera i had right now, i'd still be grateful to have that camera versus none at all.

[@markorchard2272]

I just bought a 12.3mp Nikon D3 for $500. Hardly entry level.... but a pro-grade DSLR for five hundred bucks!? And the images are 😍😍😍😍

[@pakuplue]

Nikon D60 is what got me into photography back in 08'! Love to see it.

[@CalumetVideo]

I still use a Nikon Df and D3 for color. They are awesome. I no longer shoot 35mm color film. I am using using more DSLR, and medium and large format film these days.

[@willmccleland2383]

I used to use one of these in an old e-commerce photography job and it was perfect for the job!

[@zoranzambo7364]

I know this camera very well! I look forward to see what you do with it. I bought this camera when my dad was dying to take a portrait of him. That little kit lens did well. There was also an 18-200 lens that was really all around great on that camera as well.

[@musclecarsforever]

i have my dads old film Pentax's, but i do not use them much. although, my go to these days is a pentax 67 i got in college, and a graflex RB 4x5 i got about 4 years ago. and instax. my first digital was a pentax k3 i bought myself in college.

[@filterfreephotography]

My first DSLR was the 6.1MP Nikon D50. I still have it and love to pick it up and shoot it with my Nikon 24mm f/2.8 prime lens. The CCD sensor is REALLY great for B&W photos.

[@theraven6836]

Ten megapixels? Why, I remember when that was unheard of. This was the domain of $40k medium format! A bit later, my camera of choice was a Canon 1D2 with a whopping 8 mpx. This was a APS-H sensor crop so mated w a 28mm f/1.8 I was shooting w an effective FL of 35-ish. With that lens, I took that camera EVERYWHERE for years. I’ve had photos taken on that camera printed to 16x24 and displayed at an artist gallery to some acclaim. Even to this day, my camera of choice is the Leica M9M Monochrom, with a whopping 18 mpx. Would I like more, maybe, but can’t justify the expense, esp as I no longer shoot professionally. For me, the moral of the story is that a good photographer can use any camera to their advantage, esp if you can shoot in manual mode and save in raw.

[@andreasstein421]

Last year I bought a Fuji X-E1 and was gifted with a Minolta XD7. Loving both, shooting both. They are pretty capable 👍🙂

[@matthiaskarner8527]

My first DSLR was also the D60 with the 35 mm 1.8 AF-S it´s a cute little combo :)

[@justAfisherman1187]

looks like everyone is going back to the CCD sensors. Can't wait to see what you do with yours. Good luck.

[@CalumetVideo]

With the high cost of film, I think the film renaissance is slightly dwindling. Early CCD DSLR’s are gaining popularity.

[@PeekOfYouth]

I get it. I didn't know anything about camera bodies, lenses, or even the basics in shooting manual... My first camera was a Canon PowerShot haha! But man did I feel like a pro

[@saradsilv305]

Matt: *mentions the fact that a lot of us are probably saving up for a new camera/lens* “it’s not always about that” Me watching, planning on switching over to film photography this year: 😃

[@polomat14]

It was my first DSLR too. I still keep it :)

[@rf8221]

How can you not like this video, C'mon.

[@joebass5163]

Ha, my D40 still works fine after all these years. I took a nice shot of the moon with an adapter on my telescope in prime focus.

[@christianonphotography]

There comes to time when u descide weather to go for Nikon, Canon or Sony. I choose to go the Nikon way as well....D50, D90, D700 ... until going Fullframe it was the cheap way to upgrade and not to buy all the lenses new.

[@parkermillican]

Matt really said 'im back, lemme drop a vid every day'

[@Ironic_Jihad]

Started with a D40, still works well, daughter uses it for social media pics because the megapixel count doesn't much matter.

[@Frantixj]

Mine was D40x, back then D80 was a tough goal and FX was a dream and nothing more. To think that today you can get a full frame DSLR for like 200 bucks... Happy to know that kids have awesome options!!!

[@mrccurri13]

I relate so much to this video! My first DSLR was a Nikon D3000 gifted to me by my parents for my 15th birthday. I also recently bought another just for nostalgia sake. So much fun reliving some great memories!

[@patrickjclarke]

I still have my first DSLR, the Sony A100. It has a very nice CCD sensor (the same as the Nikon D200) and it's still a fun camera to shoot with and low ISO CCD colors are pretty sweet. You can couple that with DxO DeepPrime noise reduction and SuperResolution and it's still VERY capable.

[@CalumetVideo]

Sony A100 is nice, I had the A200 which I regret selling.

[@Crushenator500]

My first was a Nikon D40. It was honestly a fantastic camera. I don't use it anymore since I have a GR2 and a Sony A72, but I still love that thing.

[@WhoIsSerafin]

Gosh when I started digital and got away from film I got the d40 and returned it the next day and got Panasonics first and only range finder DSLR with the worlds first live view screen. Wish I kept it!

[@cubephotos]

We had the same first DSLR! Got my D60 for my 21st birthday in 2008 (showing my age) after I'd gotten into shooting film with my Dad's old Olympus OM2n. I remember the excitement and freedom this camera gave me just to shoot anything and everything and seeing the results right away, like you said, it was a game changer. 10 megapixels may sound like a joke today but it really was impressive back in 2008. I remember being stunned by the image quality compared to what I'd been used to seeing from my little Nikon point and shoot. Loved my D60. Still got it tucked away in my camera dry box but I haven't shot it in years. Maybe it's time. Thanks for sharing and hope to hear more about your freshly picked up Nikon D60.

[@hasanmoula5395]

Love to you and your family from Bangladesh🇧🇩 buddy..... 🧡

[@alexandermalitsky6771]

So last year I got myself a Lumix LX1, a 'premium' compact camera from 2005. Paid something like $25. The intention was to get a 28mm equiv focal length without spending much. It's slow, AF is barely accurate enough, screen is terrible, only supports SD cards up to 2 GB (which are a pain to find), RAW format is weird .raw, and it's basically unusable at anything other than base ISO of 80. But. It's fun to shoot with and it can produce nice pictures. That old CCD sensor certainly helps with color and I guess Leica lens helps with sharpness. Most of the time I just set it at 5.6 and well... point and shoot. Would be even better if it had a 4x3 sensor instead of 16x9.

[@josan301193]

I got myself a Nikon d80 a year ago, and I love the file size, with a 32gb card I get 2.7K shots, which is insane. I really like the dslr form factor and I'm currently using it with older primes AFD lenses. Very nice camera, and super affordable.

[@Reason-fg4ik]

My first camera was a Canon A1 now I have two and shoot them both. Usually I carry one with b&w and the other with color film. I also have 2 F1n bodies and carry as a pair. I have 2 F5 bodies and carry as a pair. I only have 1 D810 and I use all my Nikon lenses on my film and digital Nikon bodies. I share all my Canon lenses between my Canon bodies. I've had the Canon bodies for about 40 years and it always feel like I'm having breakfast with an old friend when I shoot with them.

[@leakylight]

Bought a Nikon d200 a while back with a tokina 12-24/4 for about 50 dollars. Steal of the century and the images an old ccd sensor produces is just different than current sensors. I’m not buying the film aesthetic some people say it looks like but the pictures that come out look good still.

[@ericmontaephoto]

I still own my first DSLR, Canon 450D. It was bought for me by my girlfriend now wife. I may shoot it this weekend, thanks for the inspiration Matt.

[@cheeseblog]

My first DSLR was a D 40, however a couple of years ago I got a D 60 only for nostalgic reasons. But it was fun to hold and take phots. Iended up giving it to my cousin.

[@calvinwu3861]

My first camera was a Nikon D80. I had really good memory when I was using it.

[@kevintiongson5029]

my first camera was a d40!

[@86billionneurons]

Great Idea.

[@paulomateusguerra]

Elliot is looking so cute! It’s funny to remember him as a little baby and now seeing him with a camera! Even though I’m from and live in Brazil, I feel like I am seeing a friend’s son growing up! It’s a funny feeling! You have a beautiful family, god bless you guys!

[@mattdayphoto]

I appreciate you being here! It's still surreal to me thinking about it. We're blessed to have extended family here all over the world. 🫶

[@nerwin]

Funny, my very first DSLR was also a Nikon D60. I knew I had something in common with Matt 😆

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

Love this so much

[@davidrothschild8913]

That was my first DSLR too Matt. Recently picked up a D200 and I pretty much keep it in my bag as if I’m shooting a roll of slide film for when I come across colorful scenes.

[@MMPAspergerian]

I got my D60, slap on my CZ or CV glass, GAME OVER!

[@mattdayphoto]

I don't have anything other than this kit lens but the idea of throwing on some other F-mount lenses out there on it sounds like a lot of fun.

[@Steve_and_Deb_Explore_the_USA]

The D70 was my introduction to digital and autofocus. I'd had a string of Minoltas, starting with Dad's SRT-102 (which my daughter still has and uses), my grandfather's Hi-Matic E (which I still have), XG-1, XG-M, XD-5, and finally X-700. Eventually, I moved to digital/autofocus in one jump, which is when I got the D-70. Then D-200 and D-750 before jumping ship to Fujifilm with the X100V (my Hi-Matic made modern) X-T3, and now X-T5. The X-T3 was wonderful, but I needed the image stabilization of the X-T5 for my old man shakiness... Thanks for doing what you're doing. I really enjoy it!

[@TomNorthenscold]

I recently reacquired the exact same Nikon D700 I bought in 2008. The friend whom I gifted it to had moved on from photography, so it landed back with me. I’m having fun shooting with that 12MP beauty.

[@SeiryuNanago]

It is funny you made that video. I recently found a channel called "One month Two cameras" where the photographer reviews older digital camera (CCD cameras, point and shoots, DSLR) that she owns or bought to review. It is pretty interesting.

[@NPJensen]

So nice. I have found a lot of pleasure from old DLSR and digicams. I regularly use a Nikon D70 and a Minolta Dynax 5D, and I have a lot of other vintage digital cameras, that I find pleasure in using - not instead of film, but rather as a supplement to shooting film. This week I carry an Olympus Mju 400 Digital and a Canon G2 in my bag, when I go to work - not that I get to use them every day, but they are there, and I do keep my eye out for subjects. The best thing about old Nikon DSLRs is, they might be made mostly from plastic, but they are sturdy (not to say "built like a tank"), making it a good first camera for kids to try out photography. And, if it does break at some point, it's cheap to replace.

[@c1m1w]

Strongly recommend older Nikons! The 6/10mp nikon sensors were something special. I’d skip the 12: it has a digital “crunch” that’s neither nostalgic or pleasant!

[@liveinaweorg]

A great photographer will take great photo's with a beer can with a sheet of film inside and a pin hole in the front. Would they do well shooting race cars at a circuit? Sure, they just wouldn't shoot moving cars, they would adapt to the strengths of the equipment they have. Same goes for any camera; understand the limitations of the equipment and then go take great photo's. If you can't, then the limitations are yours.

[@lueniopue2488]

I still have this camera with paired with sometimes the 24, the 50 or 85 mm... It is small obviously but really fun to use and for family moment it gives some beautiful photo... As I live in New Caledonia, sunny Island, I stay at 100 ISO and ND filter and colors are marvelous. I never sold it. And I always have the Nikon d700 (really heavy compared to the d60), and the Nikon D750. And a find myself reaching for the d60 to keep the things simple, liberating and less heavy.

[@josephtayloruk]

I used to love watching DigitalRev's cheap camera challenge. Ok, the quality wasn't great, but some of the photos were fantastic on a lego camera, etc Just as you said, give any camera to someone who knows what they're doing and they'll produce!

[@jschoonj]

Damn Matt, those shots of Molly are so good. Totally caught me off guard when you casually popped those into the video! I really like what you've done with the color as well.

[@sbills]

I just picked up Nikon D3300 from KEH. I also found a Nikkor 105 Macro and a Nikko 20MM wide angle. My goal is just to carry it around and have fun with it.

[@rxpilon]

Great story! Nikon D70 was my first DSLR around the same age as when you got the D60. Had to sell my Nikon N70 and got help from my parents to cover the rest. Definitely felt rich to have it at the time.

[@petersmitham8273]

I have an older Olympus E-500 with a ccd sensor 8mp….sublime colours!….love it….❤

[@_jprater]

The people’s champ! #FTA

[@joepphoto]

Haha can't believe this, this was my first camera to and it made me decide to dedicate my life fully to photography. Made some of my favorite photographs with it. Love to see it Matt!

[@coreymagz3145]

bring back selective color portraits