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d-850
Jan 17, 2018 07:41:25 #
Jan 17, 2018 07:43:44 #
Kozan
Loc: Trenton Tennessee
barrdennis wrote:
I am currently shooting with the Nikon d-800 and am thinking of upgrading to the d-850, has anyone worked with this camera. I shoot a lot of Civil War Reenactments. Here is a composite I made of putting our group in front of Meads Headquarters at Gettysburg.
Three things the D850 can do that I love...
1. Focus tracking. Set the camera up to take 100 ( or any number up to 1000) photos in succession and the the camera will take them automatically. Great for MACRO and Landscape photography where you might want depth of field. The camera can take 100 pictures in 100 seconds, each with a different focus point.
2. Silent photography. Truly silent shutter release.
3. Tap shutter release. Tap the back of the Live View screen and the camera can focus on the spot you tapped and take the picture.
You could always sell the D800.
Jan 17, 2018 07:54:21 #
Might be fun to shoot in FF or Dx mode, especially with a prime lens. Not everyone does PP.
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Jan 17, 2018 07:57:58 #
DaveO wrote:
Might be fun to shoot in FF or Dx mode, especially with a prime lens. Not everyone does PP.
How about a D850 with the new 180 - 400 F/4.0 with the built in 1.4x converter?
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Jan 17, 2018 08:02:50 #
Jan 17, 2018 08:08:36 #
Bill_de wrote:
How about a D850 with the new 180 - 400 F/4.0 with the built in 1.4x converter?
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How about I receive the Last Rites before taking that suicidal leap.
She rolled her eyes again when I got the D850, but she'd roll mine the hard way for the lens.
Jan 17, 2018 08:15:06 #
How could I have lived this long without these features? </sarcarsm>
--Bob
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Kozan wrote:
Three things the D850 can do that I love... br 1.... (show quote)
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Jan 17, 2018 08:16:54 #
rmalarz wrote:
How could I have lived this long without these features? </sarcarsm>
--Bob
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You certainly have a valid point, but some like to scratch their itch!
Jan 17, 2018 08:50:19 #
I like to save my scratch. Or, at least, itch it wisely.
--Bob
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DaveO wrote:
You certainly have a valid point, but some like to scratch their itch!
Jan 17, 2018 13:38:48 #
mas24 wrote:
Since previously owning the D7100, I'm guessing you owned FX lenses already for your new D850?
I didn't have adequate lenses for it, no.
Jan 17, 2018 13:57:15 #
I have a D850 and love it. It's a nice upgrade from the D800. I did an extensive review you can watch here that might help you decision:
https://backcountrygallery.com/nikon-d850-review/
The big trick is deciding if any of the new features would help with what / how you shoot. If you don't find anything that seems useful, I'd keep the D800.
Of course, there's NOTHING wrong with getting it just because you like it either. Too many get caught up with "need" but for most people this is just a hobby. As such, it's supposed to be fun and if getting new gear makes it more enjoyable, I say go for it.
https://backcountrygallery.com/nikon-d850-review/
The big trick is deciding if any of the new features would help with what / how you shoot. If you don't find anything that seems useful, I'd keep the D800.
Of course, there's NOTHING wrong with getting it just because you like it either. Too many get caught up with "need" but for most people this is just a hobby. As such, it's supposed to be fun and if getting new gear makes it more enjoyable, I say go for it.
Jan 18, 2018 05:32:06 #
Jan 18, 2018 05:50:18 #
That's an excellent composition. I like that you used the rule of thirds on the horizon and on the wooden house in the distance. The sepia tone is great. I've noticed cameras that don't have an anti-aliasing filter in front of the sensor seem to have a slight edge in sharpness. When I got my D500 (no AA filter) it was immediately apparent when compared to Nikons I have with an AA filter. I've noticed the difference with cameras that I have rented as well. The D800 has an anti-aliasing filter. The D850 does not have an AA filter. It's possible you would gain an edge in sharpness with the D850. That may not be enough to justify the purchase. I know from now on I will only purchase cameras that don't have the filter.
Jan 18, 2018 05:59:49 #
The main picture of the house is from the library of congress and I superimposed our civil war group in along with adding a more detailed sky.
Jan 18, 2018 06:25:44 #
Nice shot and nice composite. Try some comparison sites.
(Reviews) https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCameraStoreTV/videos
http://www.cameradecision.com/
http://cameras.reviewed.com/
http://camerasize.com/
http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM
http://snapsort.com/compare
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/cameras?utm_campaign=internal-link&utm_source=mainmenu&utm_medium=text&ref=mainmenu
(Reviews) https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCameraStoreTV/videos
http://www.cameradecision.com/
http://cameras.reviewed.com/
http://camerasize.com/
http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM
http://snapsort.com/compare
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/cameras?utm_campaign=internal-link&utm_source=mainmenu&utm_medium=text&ref=mainmenu
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