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Jan 17, 2018 23:08:50   #
MichaelL
 
I have just ordered an d850 from B&H. Decided I needed an upgrade from my d7100, wanted a full frame, looked around and decided if I was going to jump this would be what I would need. My lenses should be compatible - I have purchased FX lenses over the years anticipating an upgrade and am doing it. One exception is my Macro 85mm DX lens, I think this will be okay but the others will work. A question, what has been everyone's experience with wait times? Hopefully not too long but seems worth the wait. Any other suggestions?

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Jan 18, 2018 05:55:09   #
blackest Loc: Ireland
 
be seeing you

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Jan 18, 2018 07:07:56   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
MichaelL wrote:
I have just ordered an d850 from B&H. Decided I needed an upgrade from my d7100, wanted a full frame, looked around and decided if I was going to jump this would be what I would need. My lenses should be compatible - I have purchased FX lenses over the years anticipating an upgrade and am doing it. One exception is my Macro 85mm DX lens, I think this will be okay but the others will work. A question, what has been everyone's experience with wait times? Hopefully not too long but seems worth the wait. Any other suggestions?
I have just ordered an d850 from B&H. Decided... (show quote)


Did B&H give you a delivery estimate?

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Jan 18, 2018 07:14:29   #
Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida
 
MichaelL wrote:
I have just ordered an d850 from B&H. Decided I needed an upgrade from my d7100, wanted a full frame, looked around and decided if I was going to jump this would be what I would need. My lenses should be compatible - I have purchased FX lenses over the years anticipating an upgrade and am doing it. One exception is my Macro 85mm DX lens, I think this will be okay but the others will work. A question, what has been everyone's experience with wait times? Hopefully not too long but seems worth the wait. Any other suggestions?
I have just ordered an d850 from B&H. Decided... (show quote)


Good for you!
I am feeling some degree of envy. Have fun!

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Jan 18, 2018 07:33:41   #
JPL
 
MichaelL wrote:
I have just ordered an d850 from B&H. Decided I needed an upgrade from my d7100, wanted a full frame, looked around and decided if I was going to jump this would be what I would need. My lenses should be compatible - I have purchased FX lenses over the years anticipating an upgrade and am doing it. One exception is my Macro 85mm DX lens, I think this will be okay but the others will work. A question, what has been everyone's experience with wait times? Hopefully not too long but seems worth the wait. Any other suggestions?
I have just ordered an d850 from B&H. Decided... (show quote)


Expect a week or two waiting for your new camera. Nikon is now almost keeping up with demand. D850 is in stock now at Best Buy, you could pick it up today if you had not ordered from BH. And you can use your macro 85 mm DX lens. Just have to set your camera to crop mode and the pictures will be about 20 megapixels. Not bad at all.

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Jan 18, 2018 07:51:16   #
photostephen
 
I ordered a D850 from B&H on November 10, 2017. My camera arrived on January 9, 2018.

I have only had a few opportunities to use it, but so far, I am in love. I still have my Nikon D750 and D7100, and now my wife is insisting that I sell one of those. She feels that two cameras should be enough (primary and backup). I want to keep all three, but need help with a good reason to keep all three.

And if I do sell one (either the D750 or D7100), which one should I keep. The D750 is full frame and creates better images than the D7100, but the D7100 is lighter and useful when I take it on longer outdoor adventures, typically on my bicycle.

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Jan 18, 2018 08:18:18   #
BboH Loc: s of 2/21, Ellicott City, MD
 
Wait time - depends from who you buy and when you do so.

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Jan 18, 2018 08:49:27   #
JPL
 
photostephen wrote:
I ordered a D850 from B&H on November 10, 2017. My camera arrived on January 9, 2018.

I have only had a few opportunities to use it, but so far, I am in love. I still have my Nikon D750 and D7100, and now my wife is insisting that I sell one of those. She feels that two cameras should be enough (primary and backup). I want to keep all three, but need help with a good reason to keep all three.

And if I do sell one (either the D750 or D7100), which one should I keep. The D750 is full frame and creates better images than the D7100, but the D7100 is lighter and useful when I take it on longer outdoor adventures, typically on my bicycle.
I ordered a D850 from B&H on November 10, 2017... (show quote)


How about selling the D7100 and buy a small mirrorless to take on bike rides

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Jan 18, 2018 08:56:25   #
jcboy3
 
photostephen wrote:
I ordered a D850 from B&H on November 10, 2017. My camera arrived on January 9, 2018.

I have only had a few opportunities to use it, but so far, I am in love. I still have my Nikon D750 and D7100, and now my wife is insisting that I sell one of those. She feels that two cameras should be enough (primary and backup). I want to keep all three, but need help with a good reason to keep all three.

And if I do sell one (either the D750 or D7100), which one should I keep. The D750 is full frame and creates better images than the D7100, but the D7100 is lighter and useful when I take it on longer outdoor adventures, typically on my bicycle.
I ordered a D850 from B&H on November 10, 2017... (show quote)


How about selling the wife and buying one that doesn't care how many cameras you have?

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Jan 18, 2018 08:56:41   #
Bill_de Loc: US
 
photostephen wrote:
I ordered a D850 from B&H on November 10, 2017. My camera arrived on January 9, 2018.

I have only had a few opportunities to use it, but so far, I am in love. I still have my Nikon D750 and D7100, and now my wife is insisting that I sell one of those. She feels that two cameras should be enough (primary and backup). I want to keep all three, but need help with a good reason to keep all three.

And if I do sell one (either the D750 or D7100), which one should I keep. The D750 is full frame and creates better images than the D7100, but the D7100 is lighter and useful when I take it on longer outdoor adventures, typically on my bicycle.
I ordered a D850 from B&H on November 10, 2017... (show quote)


Explain to your wife what every photographer has known for 50 years. You need one body for black and white, one for color, and a backup.

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Jan 18, 2018 09:34:55   #
photostephen
 
jcboy3 wrote:
How about selling the wife and buying one that doesn't care how many cameras you have?


HA HA -- funny idea. But after being married for over 39 years, it would be way to expensive to upgrade. I could buy a few D850 for less than the cost of selling the wife.

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Jan 18, 2018 09:42:18   #
peterg Loc: Santa Rosa, CA
 
Wait times are getting shorter. One summary is: http://www.cameraegg.org/nikon-d850-in-stock-tracker/
It's worth the wait!

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Jan 18, 2018 10:00:30   #
jackpi Loc: Southwest Ohio
 
MichaelL wrote:
I have just ordered an d850 from B&H. Decided I needed an upgrade from my d7100, wanted a full frame, looked around and decided if I was going to jump this would be what I would need. My lenses should be compatible - I have purchased FX lenses over the years anticipating an upgrade and am doing it. One exception is my Macro 85mm DX lens, I think this will be okay but the others will work. A question, what has been everyone's experience with wait times? Hopefully not too long but seems worth the wait. Any other suggestions?
I have just ordered an d850 from B&H. Decided... (show quote)

Your 85mm DX lens may work on smaller apertures.

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Jan 18, 2018 10:03:48   #
Bill_de Loc: US
 
jackpi wrote:
Your 85mm DX lens may work on smaller apertures.


It should work at all apertures. The camera, if left at default setting, will automatically switch to DX mode.

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Jan 18, 2018 10:36:55   #
JennT Loc: South Central PA
 
Keep them. all-- they do different things---

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