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Nov 20, 2014 14:01:20   #
Saleavitt10 Loc: Maine
 
I am saving my pennies for a full frame camera. Currently using a D7100 mostly with the Tamron 150-600 for general wildlife with the emphasis on birds. Happy with this set up but want to add a full frame to my bag.

I know I will need new glass since all I have is DX except for the Tamron. What gets the nod between the 610 (great price right now), the 750 and the 810. Looking for good low light/low noise combo. I think the new rig will be mostly for landscapes. What first lens would you recommend to go with the camera?

Thanks for any and all thoughts!

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Nov 20, 2014 14:03:23   #
Acountry330 Loc: Dothan,Ala USA
 
I really like the 24-70 2.8 on my D-800.

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Nov 20, 2014 14:09:08   #
DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
 
Without a doubt the D810 is a fantastic camera. I'm fortunate that I have the holy trinity and a 105G. If you can, hang on to the D7100 as it is a wonderful camera. Good luck.
Saleavitt10 wrote:
I am saving my pennies for a full frame camera. Currently using a D7100 mostly with the Tamron 150-600 for general wildlife with the emphasis on birds. Happy with this set up but want to add a full frame to my bag.

I know I will need new glass since all I have is DX except for the Tamron. What gets the nod between the 610 (great price right now), the 750 and the 810. Looking for good low light/low noise combo. I think the new rig will be mostly for landscapes. What first lens would you recommend to go with the camera?

Thanks for any and all thoughts!
I am saving my pennies for a full frame camera. C... (show quote)

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Nov 20, 2014 14:13:02   #
chase4 Loc: Punta Corona, California
 
For some lab test comparisons and results, checkout DxOMark:
http://www.dxomark.com/Cameras/Compare

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Nov 20, 2014 14:13:56   #
Saleavitt10 Loc: Maine
 
DavidPine wrote:
Without a doubt the D810 is a fantastic camera. I'm fortunate that I have the holy trinity and a 105G. If you can, hang on to the D7100 as it is a wonderful camera. Good luck.


Thanks David. I do plan on keeping the D7100. It is a wonderful camera and I have gotten some very nice photos with it.

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Nov 20, 2014 14:14:16   #
Saleavitt10 Loc: Maine
 
Acountry330 wrote:
I really like the 24-70 2.8 on my D-800.


Thanks for the input.

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Nov 20, 2014 14:15:34   #
Saleavitt10 Loc: Maine
 
chase4 wrote:
For some lab test comparisons and results, checkout DxOMark:
http://www.dxomark.com/Cameras/Compare


Yes, I have looked at reviews and comparisons. Looking for input from actual users.

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Nov 20, 2014 14:17:48   #
OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR
 
DavidPine wrote:
If you can, hang on to the D7100 as it is a wonderful camera. Good luck.


Just as well since the D7100 is losing resell value. I can't advise on what camera or lens, other than I love my 28-300mm ED VR for a full frame walkaround.

When I went from D7100 to D800, I decided to keep the D7100 not only for backup, but also for the lens lengths I haven't replaced with FX lenses yet.

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Nov 20, 2014 14:24:57   #
chase4 Loc: Punta Corona, California
 
Saleavitt10 wrote:
Yes, I have looked at reviews and comparisons. Looking for input from actual users.


I shoot a D600 (with replaced shutter) and use Nikkor primes;
20, 35, 50 and 85 and zooms 24-85 and 70-300 with what I consider great results. I also keep a DX as a backup/second body. I'm sure you'll enjoy which ever one you choose.

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Nov 20, 2014 15:33:56   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
Unless you decide to go shooting sports then the D610 is probably the very best buy in a full frame camera on the market today. For your landscapes and portraiture it is superb and will give fantastic 24x36 prints. It is also one of the highest rated low noise,high ISO cameras on the matket.
Use it and the Nikon 16-35mm F4 lens and your landscapes will impress regularly.
And if you want to do wildlife the D7100 will always be close by I am sure. One other advantage to the D610 is that its controls are virtually identical to the D7100 so there will be no learning curve at all, it will feel like an old friend the moment you take it out of the box.
Good luck.

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Nov 20, 2014 15:44:28   #
mikeroetex Loc: Lafayette, LA
 
MT Shooter wrote:
Unless you decide to go shooting sports then the D610 is probably the very best buy in a full frame camera on the market today.....
Good luck.

What would you steer someone to if they wanted to shoot sports (other than a D4)?

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Nov 20, 2014 15:51:34   #
Db7423 Loc: Pittsburgh, PA
 
MT Shooter wrote:
Unless you decide to go shooting sports then the D610 is probably the very best buy in a full frame camera on the market today. For your landscapes and portraiture it is superb and will give fantastic 24x36 prints. It is also one of the highest rated low noise,high ISO cameras on the matket.
Use it and the Nikon 16-35mm F4 lens and your landscapes will impress regularly.
And if you want to do wildlife the D7100 will always be close by I am sure. One other advantage to the D610 is that its controls are virtually identical to the D7100 so there will be no learning curve at all, it will feel like an old friend the moment you take it out of the box.
Good luck.
Unless you decide to go shooting sports then the D... (show quote)


Indeed on all of MT's comments. Mine will not be available until my hands are dead and cold. ;)

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Nov 20, 2014 15:52:52   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
mikeroetex wrote:
What would you steer someone to if they wanted to shoot sports (other than a D4)?


The D750 does offer 6fps shooting for sports (same as the D610 actually), or look for a good, used D3s, you would never look back!

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Nov 20, 2014 16:03:40   #
mikeroetex Loc: Lafayette, LA
 
MT Shooter wrote:
The D750 does offer 6fps shooting for sports, or look for a good, used D3s, you would never look back!


Maybe for Christmas?? I currently shoot a D7100, but the buffer fills so quick that I get off one burst and wait. I understand the 610 is similar, but maybe better in low light because of FX?

Maybe next year a used D3s comes into the budget (lenses too)!

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Nov 20, 2014 16:06:32   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
mikeroetex wrote:
Maybe for Christmas?? I currently shoot a D7100, but the buffer fills so quick that I get off one burst and wait. I understand the 610 is similar, but maybe better in low light because of FX?

Maybe next year a used D3s comes into the budget (lenses too)!


The D610 has a much better buffer than the D7100. The ONE thing Nikon did not upgrade on the D7100 over the D7000 was the buffer, and it was a big mistake in my opinion. The D7200 (D9300) is on its way in the near future and will have the Expeed 4 buffer shared by the D750 and D810 so that in itself will be a major improvement over the D7100. Only time will tell what else it has to offer though.

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