Sales of Used D850 and D500?
Nov 27, 2020 05:40:24 #
ClarkJohnson wrote:
I have a D500 and a D810, and I am considering the... (show quote)
Have you reviewed the new Canon R5 mirrorless autofocus specifically for birding. Some claim it is the best one the market.
Nov 27, 2020 08:11:50 #
This thread morphed into a discussion of what I should acquire, which was not my intent. I simply asked if those who had sold their premium DSLRs would share their reason for doing so.
In retrospect, the question was flawed. First, it assumed that the plethora of used D850s that I am seeing is higher than “normal,” but I had no real basis for knowing what the normal level should be. Secondly, the obvious rationale of people selling due to economic necessity is hard to judge from a forum comprised of current owners.
Thank you to the folks who responded to the question that I asked. Those who have opinions and suggestions on how to spend my money can hold their fire. I enjoyed the discussion, but I am aware of the issues and options.
Happy Holidays to all.
In retrospect, the question was flawed. First, it assumed that the plethora of used D850s that I am seeing is higher than “normal,” but I had no real basis for knowing what the normal level should be. Secondly, the obvious rationale of people selling due to economic necessity is hard to judge from a forum comprised of current owners.
Thank you to the folks who responded to the question that I asked. Those who have opinions and suggestions on how to spend my money can hold their fire. I enjoyed the discussion, but I am aware of the issues and options.
Happy Holidays to all.
Nov 27, 2020 08:43:14 #
Rumours has it that Nikon would introduce the D880 and D580 early next year. Perhaps that's the reason why
Nov 27, 2020 09:14:30 #
BebuLamar wrote:
Rumours has it that Nikon would introduce the D880 and D580 early next year. Perhaps that's the reason why
Rumor also has it that the new cameras will be preloaded with digital models of all species of birds and mammals, so that all you’ll need is a barely recognizable image and then AI will recognize it and make it perfectly perfect.
Nov 27, 2020 13:09:22 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
pithydoug wrote:
Have you reviewed the new Canon R5 mirrorless autofocus specifically for birding. Some claim it is the best one the market.
Interesting. With the D5, D850, and D500, with their newer separate focusing system, and using Group Auto Focus, I have a keep rate on moving birds of 99%. Didn't know the R5 delivered 100%. Wow.
Nov 27, 2020 14:48:32 #
User ID wrote:
Rumor also has it that the new cameras will be preloaded with digital models of all species of birds and mammals, so that all you’ll need is a barely recognizable image and then AI will recognize it and make it perfectly perfect.
Uhm I don't shoot birds or animals.
Nov 27, 2020 15:39:20 #
BebuLamar wrote:
Uhm I don't shoot birds or animals.
Same here. Not ordering one. Maybe it’s like an f:0.95 lens ... comforting to feel well prepped for the unexpected.
Nov 27, 2020 22:02:54 #
factsbob
Loc: London, Ontario
Have purchased a D850 via eBay....no problems. Look for low clicks, do your comparisons for price and mostly don’t be in a hurry! Lost about a dozen bids before I got my price...worth the wait. Been two years and never had a problem.
Nov 27, 2020 23:26:33 #
ClarkJohnson wrote:
I have a D500 and a D810, and I am considering the... (show quote)
Sold my D500 and a D7100 to put enough money aside to aid in buying a Z6 II. Haven't pulled the trigger yet because I haven't seen enough comments about the Z6 II with the battery grip to convince me that it's worth replacing my D500 for sports photography. Might have made a mistake selling it. BTW - I love my D810 with a battery grip and use it all the time for portraits and landscape.
Nov 28, 2020 00:42:25 #
ClarkJohnson wrote:
I have a D500 and a D810, and I am considering the... (show quote)
I'am seriously considering selling or trading in my D750 and my D500 towards the purchase of a D850, and mind you, I still have a D5. With cropping a D850 to DX you really have the best of both worlds, in that, a crop in a D850 still gives you enough megapixels as the D500. Everything is covered when I whip out my D5. So I will be doing this next week. I just feel that it will be a better move to go for the maximum potential that you get with the D850. And here is the but, I know that I can go 10-11 FPS without worrying about the buffer, but I'am finding out that 7-8 FPS is sufficient enough to get a hit with Wildlife shots and I use my D5 for sports and other types of shots. Good Luck because this ? of yours really gets one to think.
Nov 28, 2020 00:46:27 #
BebuLamar wrote:
Rumours has it that Nikon would introduce the D880 and D580 early next year. Perhaps that's the reason why
I'am not hearing much about the D880, as there will not be many changes from the D850 or D580. Right now, from very credible sources, I can say that this is a 50/50 shot.
Nov 29, 2020 07:36:39 #
tiphareth51 wrote:
Seems like the D850 is on back order everywhere I have looked. I wonder why? Good luck with your decision.
Low demand has decreased production.
Nov 29, 2020 16:34:40 #
Strodav wrote:
I recently asked a camera shop owner why he had so... (show quote)
I want the name of the camera shop that has a nikkor 800mm prime for under $1000. because I'm buying that lens right now.
Nov 29, 2020 16:43:38 #
User ID wrote:
That doesn’t matter unless your real fascination w... (show quote)
If you're looking for superior low light, high ISO performance you should consider the Nikon D4s. I have a D500 and a D850 but I recently purchased a D4s and I'm blown away at that camera's high ISO performance.
Nov 29, 2020 16:45:02 #
User ID wrote:
That doesn’t matter unless your real fascination w... (show quote)
Amen brother, amen, great insight and answer.
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