Can't decided: I own a Nikon D7000 with Nikon 35 f/1.8 DX, Nikon 85 f/1.8 G, Tokina 11-16 f/2.8, Tamron 17-55 f/2.8, Tamron 70-300 f/4-5.6, Sigma 50-150 f/2.8 (the older version...

kwbybee Loc: Oklahoma City

I own a Nikon D7000 with Nikon 35 f/1.8 DX, Nikon 85 f/1.8 G, Tokina 11-16 f/2.8, Tamron 17-55 f/2.8, Tamron 70-300 f/4-5.6, Sigma 50-150 f/2.8 (the older version without VC), and recently purchased the Fuji XT1 with the 18-135 kit lens. What I can't decided on is to either invest into the Fuji system or upgrade with another Nikon body and keep the D7000 as second. I have a wedding booked for the near future (a month or two) and some family portraits and new born stuff. I like the Fuji and their lenses but I'm more vested in the Nikon, I want two bodies that are the same brand to shoot weddings so I can I have two different focal length lenses at the ready.

twowindsbear

kwbybee wrote:

I own a Nikon D7000 with Nikon 35 f/1.8 DX, Nikon ... (show quote)

Seem you've answered your own question. Re-read your last sentence.

Erik_H Loc: Denham Springs, Louisiana

kwbybee wrote:

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I have the D7000 and several of the same lenses, I would recommend staying with Nikon, and maybe stepping up to FF. That's what I did. I bought a Df and love it, but I still use my D7000 regularly.

kwbybee Loc: Oklahoma City

I would be willing to also purchase another Fuji body if I decided to go the Fuji route.

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

As a former teacher of photography, I would tell my students to NEVER take a new camera on a paid assignment until you can operate it and understand it. My suggestion is to stay with what you have. If you feel you need to get a new camera figure out what features you MUST have? I would suggest if your budget allows it a recon Nikon from Nikonhttp://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/refurbished-dslr-cameras/d810-refurbished.html

kwbybee wrote:

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orrie smith Loc: Kansas

kwbybee wrote:

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looks like you may only have one DX lens, so I would recommend upgrading to the full frame d750. it is a great camera and should be similar to your d7000 as far as buttons go, I do not have the d7000, my backup is a d7200, and I am assuming they are similar.

luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC

I have a D7000 and recently purchases a D750. I love it!!! The D7000 will probably never see the light of day again. The difference is amazing!!!

mcveed Loc: Kelowna, British Columbia (between trips)

I suggest you buy another D7000 body so there will be no "brain farts" when you switch cameras on the fly. This should be a fairly inexpensive purchase. In the meantime play with the Fuji until you are completely satisfied that you can produce the same quality before switching systems. Two different model cameras from the same manufacturer can cause many a "screw-up" when the shooting gets hot.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

kwbybee wrote:

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If you are having this much trouble deciding what to do for your upcoming wedding I feel sympathy for your bride. How much wedding experience do you have and do you have faith in your ability to handle the job?

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

kwbybee wrote:

I like the Fuji and their lenses but I'm more vested in the Nikon, I want two bodies that are the same brand to shoot weddings so I can I have two different focal length lenses at the ready.

That's a tough call. I took Trey Ratcliffe's advice and bought into the Sony NEX system with two bodies and several lenses. After using them for a few months, I decided that I preferred my big Nikons. I sold the Sony stuff for almost what I paid for it and stuck with Nikon. Selling all the Nikon gear could finance the additional Fuji, but that's a big move. I would suggest shooting exclusively - and a lot - with the Fuji before deciding to buy another body. I have Nikon DSLRs, but I also have a Sony RX100 IV. Great little camera, but I'd never make it my only choice.

Let us know what you decide.

What do you use for carrying two cameras? I use the OP/TECH Double Sling.

WessoJPEG Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio

billnikon wrote:

If you are having this much trouble deciding what to do for your upcoming wedding I feel sympathy for your bride. How much wedding experience do you have and do you have faith in your ability to handle the job?

:thumbup: :thumbup:

Creta1 Loc: Vancouver, BC

I have what you have do what you do. I've deceided to keep my Nikon system. My Fuji just isn't fast enough. Don't get me wrong I love my Fuji system, I use it a lot for travel when I just don't want to carry the weight. I would upgrade my Nikon body if I were you.

jcboy3

orrie smith wrote:

looks like you may only have one DX lens, so I would recommend upgrading to the full frame d750. it is a great camera and should be similar to your d7000 as far as buttons go, I do not have the d7000, my backup is a d7200, and I am assuming they are similar.

The Nikon 35mm, Tokina 11-16mm, and Tamron 17-50mm lenses are all DX. An upgrade to the D750 would require a wide angle lens (but the kit lens 24-120 f/4 would be a good choice).

A better choice might be to get the D7200, cheaper choice would be the D7100. This would maintain redundancy in the system.

Shoot Happens

I love my Fuji X-T1 but it is no replacement for my Nikon gear except as the camera I take when I am not planning on taking important shots. I had a D3s and now the D750 and am amazed each time I use it. My suggestion is to stick with the Nikon gear.

Kuzano

mcveed wrote:

I suggest you buy another D7000 body so there will be no "brain farts" when you switch cameras on the fly. This should be a fairly inexpensive purchase. In the meantime play with the Fuji until you are completely satisfied that you can produce the same quality before switching systems. Two different model cameras from the same manufacturer can cause many a "screw-up" when the shooting gets hot.

You can move up to the D7100 and get the sharper image benefits of NO AA filter for from $500 to $600 or to the D7200 for not much more benefit for even more money.

Sounds like money is not the issue considering your investment in Fuji.

Frankly, Id let go of Nikon for some of the Fuji unique features like Film Simulation, 7 Custom Profiles and their unique sensor technology. But that's me.