Looking for advice on buying a new camera
I've been using crop-sensor DSLRs (Nikon D-40x and D-7000) since switching from film cameras a number of years ago. I'm now looking to get a full-frame camera. I'm not a big tech guy, so I don't need all the latest bells & whistles or super-high MP sensors such as on the Canon 5D S and Nikon D850. I also don't shoot video. I mainly shoot landscape and nature subjects. I'd like something that's fairly user-friendly but is still capable of producing excellent results (assuming the user is competent!). Since I'll need new full-frame lenses I don't need to stick with Nikon. Some of the cameras I've looked at are Canon 5D Mk III and IV and Nikon D810. I'm also considering the Canon 6D Mk II or Nikon D750 to save weight and money. I've read tons of reviews, but now I'd like to hear from real people who have been using their cameras and lenses for awhile.
What camera and lenses do you prefer for general/landscape/nature photography?
Can you get as good quality images from the smaller cameras (6D MKII & D750) as the larger ones?
I'd like to be able to produce sharp prints up to 20 x 30.
Sorry for such a long post - thanks in advance for any ideas or suggestions you can provide.
hipines wrote:
I've been using crop-sensor DSLRs (Nikon D-40x and D-7000) since switching from film cameras a number of years ago. I'm now looking to get a full-frame camera. I'm not a big tech guy, so I don't need all the latest bells & whistles or super-high MP sensors such as on the Canon 5D S and Nikon D850. I also don't shoot video. I mainly shoot landscape and nature subjects. I'd like something that's fairly user-friendly but is still capable of producing excellent results (assuming the user is competent!). Since I'll need new full-frame lenses I don't need to stick with Nikon. Some of the cameras I've looked at are Canon 5D Mk III and IV and Nikon D810. I'm also considering the Canon 6D Mk II or Nikon D750 to save weight and money. I've read tons of reviews, but now I'd like to hear from real people who have been using their cameras and lenses for awhile.
What camera and lenses do you prefer for general/landscape/nature photography?
Can you get as good quality images from the smaller cameras (6D MKII & D750) as the larger ones?
I used a Canon 6D for almost 4 years, it got excellent images as long as I did my job. The 6DII improves on that, better sensor and esp the AF system. But since I could afford it I went to the 5DIV which not only gets excellent images but has better weather sealing and an even better AF for my birds, butterflies etc that move. I also use a crop sensor - mostly for those birds etc 7DII and then 80D (more f/8 AF points and more MP but I miss all those controls and AF menu choices of the 7DII).
I'd like to be able to produce sharp prints up to 20 x 30.
Sorry for such a long post - thanks in advance for any ideas or suggestions you can provide.
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If you can afford the Canon 5D Mark IV then you can afford the Nikon D850. If you want to save money I think the Nikon D750 offers the best bang for the bucks.
From now on, I'm only going to purchase cameras that don't have an anti-aliasing filter in front of the sensor. When I purchased my D500 (no AA filter), I did comparison shots with a D750 (has AA filter). The images were processed the same way for consistency. The D500 images were clearly sharper. I've noticed that also when shooting with a D7100 (no AA filter) and my D7000 (has AA filter).
I would recommend either the D810 or D850. I'm waiting to see the D750 replacement. The D750 was introduced in 2014 and is due for an update.
hipines wrote:
I've been using crop-sensor DSLRs (Nikon D-40x and D-7000) since switching from film cameras a number of years ago. I'm now looking to get a full-frame camera. I'm not a big tech guy, so I don't need all the latest bells & whistles or super-high MP sensors such as on the Canon 5D S and Nikon D850. I also don't shoot video. I mainly shoot landscape and nature subjects. I'd like something that's fairly user-friendly but is still capable of producing excellent results (assuming the user is competent!). Since I'll need new full-frame lenses I don't need to stick with Nikon. Some of the cameras I've looked at are Canon 5D Mk III and IV and Nikon D810. I'm also considering the Canon 6D Mk II or Nikon D750 to save weight and money. I've read tons of reviews, but now I'd like to hear from real people who have been using their cameras and lenses for awhile.
What camera and lenses do you prefer for general/landscape/nature photography?
Can you get as good quality images from the smaller cameras (6D MKII & D750) as the larger ones?
I'd like to be able to produce sharp prints up to 20 x 30.
Sorry for such a long post - thanks in advance for any ideas or suggestions you can provide.
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I used a Canon 6D for almost 4 years, it got excellent images as long as I did my job. The 6DII improves on that, better sensor and esp the AF system. But since I could afford it I went to the 5DIV which not only gets excellent images but has better weather sealing and an even better AF for my birds, butterflies etc that move. I also use a crop sensor - mostly for those birds etc 7DII and then 80D (more f/8 AF points and more MP but I miss all those controls and AF menu choices of the 7DII).
hipines wrote:
I've been using crop-sensor DSLRs (Nikon D-40x and D-7000) since switching from film cameras a number of years ago. I'm now looking to get a full-frame camera. I'm not a big tech guy, so I don't need all the latest bells & whistles or super-high MP sensors such as on the Canon 5D S and Nikon D850. I also don't shoot video. I mainly shoot landscape and nature subjects. I'd like something that's fairly user-friendly but is still capable of producing excellent results (assuming the user is competent!). Since I'll need new full-frame lenses I don't need to stick with Nikon. Some of the cameras I've looked at are Canon 5D Mk III and IV and Nikon D810. I'm also considering the Canon 6D Mk II or Nikon D750 to save weight and money. I've read tons of reviews, but now I'd like to hear from real people who have been using their cameras and lenses for awhile.
What camera and lenses do you prefer for general/landscape/nature photography?
Can you get as good quality images from the smaller cameras (6D MKII & D750) as the larger ones?
I'd like to be able to produce sharp prints up to 20 x 30.
Sorry for such a long post - thanks in advance for any ideas or suggestions you can provide.
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Being a Nikon guy,I would recommend either the D810 or D850.
Best on whatever you decide.
To get into Full Frame, consider the D750 $1200 to $1400 24 Mp. For landscape lenses, the Holy Trinity of Full Frame lenses for me is:
Nikon 14-35
Tamron 24-70 Di
Tamron 70-200 G2
hipines wrote:
I've been using crop-sensor DSLRs (Nikon D-40x and D-7000) since switching from film cameras a number of years ago. I'm now looking to get a full-frame camera. I'm not a big tech guy, so I don't need all the latest bells & whistles or super-high MP sensors such as on the Canon 5D S and Nikon D850. I also don't shoot video. I mainly shoot landscape and nature subjects. I'd like something that's fairly user-friendly but is still capable of producing excellent results (assuming the user is competent!). Since I'll need new full-frame lenses I don't need to stick with Nikon. Some of the cameras I've looked at are Canon 5D Mk III and IV and Nikon D810. I'm also considering the Canon 6D Mk II or Nikon D750 to save weight and money. I've read tons of reviews, but now I'd like to hear from real people who have been using their cameras and lenses for awhile.
What camera and lenses do you prefer for general/landscape/nature photography?
Can you get as good quality images from the smaller cameras (6D MKII & D750) as the larger ones?
I'd like to be able to produce sharp prints up to 20 x 30.
Sorry for such a long post - thanks in advance for any ideas or suggestions you can provide.
I've been using crop-sensor DSLRs (Nikon D-40x and... (
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The Nikon D 750 is far superior than the 6D M II (its no comparison) and it gives you a lot of bang for your bucks, the only one that is still cheaper and offers even more resolution is the Pentax K 1, but I think you would be a happy camper with the D 750!
You might look at Sony mirrorless, You can pick up a A7 II r reasonably thats small light and easy to use in the program modes.
Go to a store and handle the cameras and take home one the is comfortable for you.
mrtaxi
Loc: Old Westbury NY, Fort Lauderdale, FL
I strongly suggest a full frame like the canon. 5D Mark iv, and for landscapes I suggest canon 24-70; 70-200 f4, and nature 100-400 Mark ii, get a 1.4 extender.
Nikon FD great camera old school full frame look.
I have 2 FF, Sony a7 24mp and Nikon D700 12mp and depending on the day, one will outdo the other(probably due to inconsistent use by the user), but both produce some beautiful photos...
I have 2 FF, Sony a7 24mp and Nikon D700 12mp and depending on the day, one will outdo the other(probably due to inconsistent use by the user), but both produce some beautiful photos...and I have a D300 that can step up if one of the other 2 don't cooperate...
D750 if price matters, if not, D850
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