Nikon 810 or "upgrade?" to the 850
Mar 20, 2018 20:20:04 #
Mar 20, 2018 21:33:48 #
Excellent reply and I thank you. And you sold me to keep the already received 850 and unpack it.
Mar 20, 2018 22:33:03 #
mas24 wrote:
or prudent. I purchased my first adjustable camera in 1969 and my second in 1973. Ever since then, my routine when I purchase a new primary camera has been to get a new bag for the new camera and pack the old one away as backup. Recently I was looking at used K-5 cameras and found one listed on eBay by a professional who regularly 'rotates' his cameras. He had recently purchased a new K-3ii so it replaced his K-3 as primary camera; the K-3 replaced his K-5ii as secondary camera; the K-5ii replaced his K-5 as backup camera; the K-5 was now up for sale. Be sure to sell the D810 if you upgrade. Keeping both cameras would really be GAS.
Mar 21, 2018 06:01:00 #
DaveO wrote:
In our world, GAS = Gear Acquisition Syndrome.
Can be hazardous to your health...
Can be hazardous to your health...
It sure can. I can attest to this !!!
Mar 21, 2018 06:06:11 #
FiddleMaker wrote:
It sure can. I can attest to this !!!
LOL, at least we lived to tell about it!
Looks like the storm moving in will leave you alone! We're expecting another 6 to 9 after the 20 we got last week.
Mar 21, 2018 07:48:26 #
akamerica wrote:
I have the Nikon 810 and am hung-up on selling the... (show quote)
What lenses do you already own? Can you afford the 850 without adding debt? If you have all the lenses you want and you can Easley afford the D850.....
Mar 21, 2018 07:50:51 #
jccash wrote:
What lenses do you already own? Can you afford the 850 without adding debt? If you have all the lenses you want and you can Easley afford the D850.....
LOL, good one! "...if you have all the lenses you want..."
Mar 21, 2018 07:54:28 #
Kmgw9v wrote:
Be prepared to be asked what do you think is missing from your hobby when using the 810, that will be improved with the 850.
I upgraded from a D700 to the D810. When I think that the camera body is the only factor holding me back from capturing professional quality images, I’ll upgrade to a more advanced body. Until then, I am concentrating on composition, exposure and subject. Just my opinion......
Mar 21, 2018 07:58:10 #
Fotomacher wrote:
I upgraded from a D700 to the D810. When I think that the camera body is the only factor holding me back from capturing professional quality images, I’ll upgrade to a more advanced body. Until then, I am concentrating on composition, exposure and subject. Just my opinion......
I use a 700, Df, and an 800E.
I will upgrade in the future.
Mar 21, 2018 07:59:14 #
Mar 21, 2018 08:02:17 #
After my D810 and lens jumped off the tripod and was sent for repairs, I ordered a D850. The D810 came back before the D850 arrived... it was several weeks before I opened the D850 box and then only played with the focus stacking feature. Now, five months later, I continue using the D810... the D850 still has the clear film on the display and has never left the house. If I used the D850, I'd probably discover several things about it that make life easier for me but, most likely, won't actually "improve" my images.
Mar 21, 2018 08:06:17 #
fuminous wrote:
After my D810 and lens jumped off the tripod and w... (show quote)
Will you keep the new D850?
Mar 21, 2018 08:09:58 #
Mar 21, 2018 08:19:34 #
Little complex - am 82 and have discovered that I need something to look forward to - not having something is sitting down and hoping the chair rocks.
That said, the 850 has new and improved technology - doesn't mean that I, the shooter, will capture better images but it odes mean that I have something to look forward to that is, learning the new machine.
Also have the 500 since it came out - broken leg and back issues got in the way of doing much learning of it over the past 2 years so now I have both to learn. Why both the 850 and 500? 850 for static images, 500 for dynamic.
That said, the 850 has new and improved technology - doesn't mean that I, the shooter, will capture better images but it odes mean that I have something to look forward to that is, learning the new machine.
Also have the 500 since it came out - broken leg and back issues got in the way of doing much learning of it over the past 2 years so now I have both to learn. Why both the 850 and 500? 850 for static images, 500 for dynamic.
Mar 21, 2018 08:20:48 #
akamerica wrote:
I have the Nikon 810 and am hung-up on selling the... (show quote)
Perhaps if you need the tilting LCD screen, otherwise it will be of no benefit.
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