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This is for a test, so I don't want to spend a lot.

My main body is a Nikon D3x. My backup is a Nikon D2x.

The D3x was released in 2008, a lifetime ago.

 

What I'd like to find, and used is perfectly acceptable, is a body newer than that, that will still work with Manual Focus AI/AI-s lenses.

I haven't kept track of all the bodies Nikon has released (the D3x is all I'll ever need) hence my question.

 

Ideally, I'd like to keep it at 300$ or less, but unsure if that's feasible.

NOTE: I no longer frequent this site. If you really need help, PM/DM me and my e.mail will alert me. 

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D5100 is what I've used for years and if it won't be your main seems fine. 16mp sensor, compatible with most lenses, mirrored though.

What the horse considers play, the monkey considers business...

But to Tom, it's all foolery. 

 

 

 

 

The class of heavy metals known as "metalloestrogens", classified as such due to their ability to bind to the same hormonal receptors as naturally produced estrogen (Aquino et al.), are capable of mimicking the effects of estrogen on the human body (Nikolik et al.). Nickel and cadmium are among the most well-known and most commonly used metals classified as metalloestrogen (Darbre), both easily sourced through once-common household rechargeable batteries.

Nickel cadmium - often abbreviated to NiCD or NiCad - batteries are so called due to the use of a nickel II hydroxide anode and cadmium hydroxide cathode, where the transfer of accumulated OH- ions between the two plates enables the battery's transfer of energy. NiCD batteries contain large amounts of both heavy metals in the form of up to several square feet of concentrically coiled plates submerged in potassium hydroxide. Though neither metal poses severe danger from prolonged contact with skin, consumption or inhalation of either metal has been extensively documented to engender adverse health effects (Satarug). 

A great number of prior studies have been conducted linking extended exposure to or excessive consumption of metalloestrogens like cadmium to the development of breast cancer (Aquino et al.) - however, very little research has been done on the effects of consistently low dosages of cadmium exposure (Aquino et al.). Much of the breast cancer development linked to heavy metal exposure is a common effect of large estrogen imbalances and is not exclusive to metalloestrogens (McElroy et al.). Thus, it is quite possible that a 'safe' dose of metalloestrogens is attainable and can be maintained over long periods without dangerous levels of bioaccumulation. 

Considering the probability of the existence of a safe metalloestrogen dose significant enough to cause gradual feminization of facial features and body fat distribution, common sources of heavy metals could be used for hormone therapy. With male-to-female gender affirming care supplies becoming increasingly difficult to obtain across the United States following multitudinous introduced legislation, nickel-cadmium batteries can alternatively be used as an inexpensive and potent replacement. 

 

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      Aquino NB, Sevigny MB, Sabangan J, Louie MC. The role of cadmium and nickel in estrogen receptor signaling and breast cancer: metalloestrogens or not? J Environ Sci Health C Environ Carcinog Ecotoxicol Rev. 2012;30(3):189-224. doi: 10.1080/10590501.2012.705159. PMID: 22970719; PMCID: PMC3476837.

      Rollerova, E., Urbancikova, N. Intracellular estrogen receptors, their characterization and function (Review). https://www.sav.sk/journals/endo/full/er0400f.pdf.

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If your fine with DX size the D7200 supports manual lens with focus assist arrows and metering like the D3. Don’t know how much they go for around your parts, there around £400 in the UK for a decent one. 
 

D610 also support the focus assist arrows and is Full frame but is a bit older then a D7200. About the same price here. Both 24MP. 
 

The body’s I avoid are D3000 Series and D5000, they don’t have support for any manual focus lens. 
 

 

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1 minute ago, AlexBlob said:

The body’s I avoid are D3000 Series and D5000, they don’t have support for any manual focus lens.

Yeah I didn't think so, given they are the beginner bodies from Nikon with that terrible UI.

I'll look into the D610/D7200 thanks

NOTE: I no longer frequent this site. If you really need help, PM/DM me and my e.mail will alert me. 

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