Nikon D850 Availability (Page 7): LOL! I assume that you have this book: http://backcountrygallery.com/secrets-nikon-autofocus-system/...

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Laura72568 wrote:

I value his opinion as well...he definitely brought weight to my final decision!

LOL! I assume that you have this book: http://backcountrygallery.com/secrets-nikon-autofocus-system/

Laura72568 Loc: Anderson TX

DaveO wrote:

LOL! I assume that you have this book: http://backcountrygallery.com/secrets-nikon-autofocus-system/

Working on getting it today!

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Laura72568 wrote:

Working on getting it today!

It is certainly a great reference! Check the site for other interesting "secrets."

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Her's another good one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNUH5dCaLMU&t=262s

Jim Bob

IDguy wrote:

Yes. The pixel density of the D850 and D500 is about the same.

There might be a difference in the dynamic range/high ISO performance of the sensors.
There might also be a difference in the processing of the sensor data. Likely the newer camera (D850) is better if there is a difference. This comparison asserts the D850 has a little better dynamic range and much better high ISO performance: http://cameradecision.com/compare/Nikon-D500-vs-Nikon-D850

I generally find those Camera Decision reviews to lack in-depth information and analysis. Good for a quick and cursory comparison only.

Yankeepapa6 Loc: New York City

DaveO wrote:

Laura, It appears that you have made your decision! I value Steve Perry's opinions. Best of luck!

Just to add oil to the fire. Bryan Peterson a well known professional photographer lecturer, teacher and author of many books on photography states on the front cover of his book. Understanding Exposure, Fourth Edition; How to Shoot Great Photographs with Any Camera. What is up with that??

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Yankeepapa6 wrote:

Just to add oil to the fire. Bryan Peterson a well known professional photographer lecturer, teacher and author of many books on photography states on the front cover of his book. Understanding Exposure, Fourth Edition; How to Shoot Great Photographs with Any Camera. What is up with that??

Not sure what your point is. Care to expound?

I referenced Steve Perry party because of his valuable expertise with the cameras we are talking about.

tdekany Loc: Oregon

Yankeepapa6 wrote:

Just to add oil to the fire. Bryan Peterson a well known professional photographer lecturer, teacher and author of many books on photography states on the front cover of his book. Understanding Exposure, Fourth Edition; How to Shoot Great Photographs with Any Camera. What is up with that??

It means that the person pressing the shutter is the key to a great photo. Isn’t that obvious?

Google “IPPA Awards” - all those photos come from iPhones.

Come back to UHH, search for photos taken with DSLRs. You will see that a phone camera in the hands of a talented photographer produces superior results vs the “best camera” in the hands of a snap shot shooter.

You are welcome.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

I was trying to add the topic the OP was addressing...

IDguy Loc: Idaho

DaveO wrote:

I was trying to add the topic the OP was addressing...

It is amusing sometimes to go back to the OPs original post and see how far afield the discussion has gone.

I think her first question on availability and second question about using just the 850 vs. keeping the 500 were both answered.

Guess we can assume the answer to her last question due to the non-replies: so far no issues reported with the 850. But given there are only 14,000 out there so far and for a relatively short time it ay not be time to celebrate yet. The D600 oil problem took a while to surface.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

IDguy wrote:

It is amusing sometimes to go back to the OPs orig... (show quote)

LOL! Have it your way, but the OP put her items up for sale to pursue the D850, most likely satisfied that it would suit her needs at least partially due to the information received. Some knew what her dilemma actually was.

Yankeepapa6 Loc: New York City

DaveO wrote:

Not sure what your point is. Care to expound?

I referenced Steve Perry party because of his valuable expertise with the cameras we are talking about.

I referenced Bryan Peterson because of the cameras you are talking about. Bryan Peterson is also a renowned expert in the field of photography. Peterson says; "How to shoot great photographs with ANY Camera" Hense the oil on the fire. Perhaps you don't need the next great thing.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Yawn...this is not the Attic...have fun.

Yankeepapa6 Loc: New York City

DaveO wrote:

Yawn...this is not the Attic...have fun.

Wow. How pathic.