D610 to D500
Nov 1, 2016 10:24:33 #
Has anyone gone from a full frame to a crop frame as a replacement camera?
Why?
Why?
Nov 1, 2016 11:35:19 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
I can't think of a good reason to go from FX to DX. I have several reasons to have both.
Nov 1, 2016 12:24:15 #
traveler90712 wrote:
Has anyone gone from a full frame to a crop frame as a replacement camera?
Why?
Why?
There can be many reasons to have crop frame camera. F.x. if you need to shoot sports or other fast moving action at high fps.
But mostly this is a matter of personal preference. So you have to figure out what fits your needs best.
Nov 2, 2016 07:25:58 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
While the Nikon D500 is the best of the DX cameras, I can not see why anyone would prefer DX over FX either. But it would be your preference that counts. I have noticed that members on this forum own both a D500, as well as a Nikon full frame camera, for certain reasons. Wildlife, fast focus, XQD card, 4K Video, etc.
Nov 2, 2016 07:38:19 #
I have a Nikon D600 and I also have a D500.I fine myself using the D500 more then the D600.I think its what you prefer.Since I got the D500 I just like the features and the feel of it.I recently bought the Sigma 18-35mm lens for the D500,great combination.Don't take me wrong I still love D600(just saying)😃.
Nov 2, 2016 07:40:10 #
I have a D810 and the D500 depends on what I am photographing dep[ends on which camera I utilize
Nov 2, 2016 08:04:05 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
traveler90712 wrote:
Has anyone gone from a full frame to a crop frame as a replacement camera?
Why?
Why?
No, I use both, cropped for BIF and full frame for landscape. And yes, I am happy with this set up.
Nov 2, 2016 08:18:54 #
Nov 2, 2016 08:55:28 #
traveler90712 wrote:
Has anyone gone from a full frame to a crop frame as a replacement camera?
Why?
Why?
I have both and PROBABLY wouldn't consider going back to FX only or DX only. Advantages to having both are great. While you can shoot FX in DX mode to "gain the 1.5" advantage to lenses, it is really nice to be able to carry both cameras (I know there is a weight issue) with a long lens on the DX and a normal to wide on the FX. This makes it easy to shoot the landscape and shoot an animal. I carry one tripod and both cameras have the "tripod" connector already attached but I generally use the DX with the long lens on it. I have been known to put a long lens on both if I am shooting birds etc. in the forest or swamp and there is little likelihood of a vista. But I do carry a couple of normal to wide lenses in the bag, just in case. Having spent time in the military makes it a lot easier to justify the camera backpack as it "just feels normal" well actually is lighter than my pack was. lol.
Nov 2, 2016 10:28:38 #
dcampbell52 wrote:
I have both and PROBABLY wouldn't consider going b... (show quote)
All I can tell you is that when I went digital, I started with a D80. I loved the extra reach with the telephotos and really missed the wide angles lost. I just couldn't wait for the time I could get a full frame. Then when my son started college taking broadcast journalism, he needed a camera so I gave him the D80 and about a year later got the D750 which I absolutely love. I enjoy having those wide angles back and the improvement to the D750 is unbelievable. With that said, I do miss the DX format for telephoto reach and dream for the day I can afford a D7200 or D500. They are both good and to be honest the best is to have one of each.
Nov 2, 2016 10:52:47 #
If your interest is wildlife photography a cropped body will be ideal because of the duplicating lens factor. I use a D610 and a D7000, two different cameras as you know because one is DX and the other FX. Quality wise both give me excellent files.
I did the opposite, I went from a DX to an FX body but I kept my DX body and I am glad I did. I think the selection of one over the other is just a personal choice.
I did the opposite, I went from a DX to an FX body but I kept my DX body and I am glad I did. I think the selection of one over the other is just a personal choice.
Nov 2, 2016 11:30:23 #
whitewolfowner wrote:
All I can tell you is that when I went digital, I ... (show quote)
I agree wholeheartedly about the "best of both worlds" and the lenses can be interchanged so I don't worry about my "DX" only lenses or my "FX" only lenses. I just have to remember that if I put a DX lens on my FX body, it becomes a very expensive DX. As for the D7200, it is a very good camera and if my D7100 wasn't so good and reliable, I might consider moving up. However, the D7300? or D7400 began the 24.x MP in Nikon and those sensors all have the anti-alias filter built-in so their images aren't quite as sharp as the lower D7xxx cameras. I would look to upgrade the D7xxx to the highest BEFORE the changeover to the anti-aliasing filter. (Just my opinion)
Nov 2, 2016 11:53:22 #
dcampbell52 wrote:
I agree wholeheartedly about the "best of bot... (show quote)
You have a good point there. I only mentioned the D7200 since is the new model. Some say the D7100 is better than the D7200; do you agree or disagree with that? I would definitely do some research before I bought. Unfortunately, I'm in no position to buy for a while, so there's no need unless I try to help someone else out. If I were to guess without checking further and I had the money I would go for the D500 for it's better features. I have never bought a DX lens for the exact reason you sited (and the fact that that almost all of them are kit lens quality) and advise people against them for the same reason. In my book the only DX lenses that make sense are the ultra wide models since it's the only way to get the width in the DX format. Seems Tokina has realized this and specialized in many fine choices for this exact reason.
Not sure what you mean in your reference to the D7300 or D7400 and 24mp; both the D7100 and the D7200 are 24 mp and to my knowledge the D7300 and/or D7400 have not come out yet? Was that a typo or have they been just announced?
Nov 2, 2016 12:14:10 #
traveler90712 wrote:
Has anyone gone from a full frame to a crop frame as a replacement camera?
Why?
Why?
Traveler, you don't mention what you shoot.
BUT, if you've been using a 610 for everything, then you likely don't need a 500. The 500 is built from the ground up as a sports/action camera and would probably be a waste of money, though wasting money is pretty common here!
Maybe a 7200 if you must have a crop camera but you will do what you will do, especially if you have Gas for a 500!!! LoL
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Nov 2, 2016 12:39:33 #
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