Cryppy Loc: Gouldsboro, ME

I like the candid advice and comments I see (and have received) by many of you more experienced/knowledgeable shooters and those of you who are more technically astute than I. I've been photography hobbyist since 2009 and have been published in Maine newspapers and tourist magazines, and my work has received a couple of awards from the New England Newspaper and Press Association. I've also sold my work at local galleries and I have a website that I sell on as well, although I haven't updated my work in a couple of years due to medical problems which also caused my interest in photography to wane. I'm feeling better now and my energy and passion for photography is beginning to return to a normal level. I'm also getting out to shoot more. That's all background info. My central point is that I feel I'm ready to make the leap from DX to FX because I want to take/make images that are of the best possible quality. My walk-around rig for the past several years has been a D300S with a Nikon 18-200 lens, and I always have my old, trusty D60 with a 70-300 lens attached for added zoom power when needed. As an added note, I recently purchased a Sony HX90V pocket camera so I won't have to lug my 2-camera bag around everywhere I go. The Sony has drawbacks but it's compact and takes reasonably good images. After having it for a short time and testing it, it won't win prizes in fine art photography but it'll do. Getting back to my central issue, the D810 seems to be Nikon's premier FX camera for folks at my level or higher who don't want or really need to spend the bigger bucks for the D4. After reading a number of reviews and specs, however, I'm thinking the D750 would be a better option for me for two reasons: (1) It's about half the price of a D810 and (b) it's got fewer controls and settings which would more than likely overwhelm this non-techie. I don't even use all the capabilities of my D300S. Having said that, as I previously mentioned, I'm on a quest to maximize image quality which is my primary motivation for upgrading. I would appreciate input concerning my urge to go full frame and my assessment of the D750 being a better selection for me at this point in my hobby.

Bobspez Loc: Southern NJ, USA

What about the D610?

G Brown Loc: Sunny Bognor Regis West Sussex UK

There are lots of ways to upgrade the quality of what you produce without upgrading your camera. From lenses to software or printed medium to choosing different ways /time of shooting. Unless your cameras won't do a specific needed action look at inspiration rather than aspiration.

CHOLLY Loc: THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE!

The D750 is a VERY good camera for your purposes. But also consider the D610.

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

Cryppy said in part: "As an added note, I recently purchased a Sony HX90V pocket camera so I won't have to lug my 2-camera bag around everywhere I go. The Sony has drawbacks but it's compact and takes reasonably good images. After having it for a short time and testing it, it won't win prizes in fine art photography but it'll do. "

People discount these small cameras calling them "point and shoot" I call them 24/7 always there when the image occurs while the big stuff is at home.

Glad to here I am not alone in my respect for superzooms, mine is the Sony HX50v. You may be interested in the mods I have made to mine. One is to aid in seeing the screen in bright sun (still keeping small profile) the other is the addition of 37mm screw on filters.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

It is obvious that you are going to get different opinions since we are all different. A good way to start is by renting the camera you want to buy to make sure that it fits your photography style, feels comfortable in your hands and has the features you need.
With that in mind it is very possible that the D750 is the camera you need.
Quality today is excellent with the vast majority of cameras and lenses. I have not been able to tell the difference in quality between a DX and a FX sensor except perhaps for dynamic range and noise performance. I use both formats.
Try the D750 before you buy. It could easily be the camera you need.

joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois

Unless you do huge prints or crops, the D750 should do nicely.

Cryppy Loc: Gouldsboro, ME

I did consider the D610 but for only slightly more money I can have the D750 that has significant improvements over the 610.

Cryppy Loc: Gouldsboro, ME

I really like the super zoom. I do have the pop-up EVF which I thought would eliminate the problem with the LCD being innfective in sunlight. Trouble is, I wear glasses and the EVF isn't big enough to get a good image - but at least I can see the image a little bit.

Jim Bob

I "likes" that. I might add inspiration rather than GASpiration. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Cryppy Loc: Gouldsboro, ME

I like the idea of renting, but I live in a rather remote part of the Maine coast. I will check it out though. Thanks.

Cryppy Loc: Gouldsboro, ME

I know and I agree that staying with DX and redirecting myself in more creative applications of my cameras might erase the urge to go FX. But..............

Cryppy Loc: Gouldsboro, ME

Trying B4 buying is something I want to do, if rentals are available in my area.

boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander

As has been said by others, who are far more knowledgeable than I, a lot depends upon how large you want to print. Unless you are going to print 20X30 or even larger, crop sensors will do as well as FF. Glass is probably more important than sensor size. If you are going to print large go for the D810. And that came from a lifetime Cannon shooter.

LisaP Loc: Silver Spring Maryland

I also have been looking to upgrade to full frame. I recently listened to a review of all the current full frame cameras and the d750 seemed a great way to go. It out preformed in some areas than the others. If you're renting first, i would certainly give it a try. Cheers!!