What relationship to have with my Nikon D750?
May 8, 2018 15:08:16 #
PaulBrit
Loc: Merlin, Southern Oregon
Quick response to thank everyone for their replies. Extremely thought provoking! Thank you again!
May 8, 2018 15:10:10 #
May 8, 2018 17:35:10 #
I have a D-800/w a 24-70 ,2.8 mounted I do not leave the house with out my camera, even at night. Do I ever worry about it getting stolen from the car; of course. That is what insurance is for. I bought it to take photo's; It does me no good at the house. If I had the D-5, it to would go every with me.
May 9, 2018 05:45:20 #
Go to the gym, build up some muscle and carry your fantastic D750 everywhere! Or, buy a shoulder strap and let it dangle as you walk round. Either way make the best use you can of your investment (that is why you bought it, right?)
May 9, 2018 06:10:34 #
Just take/use the D750. You cannot be so wimpy you are unable to carry a 3 pound camera. Why did you buy it?
May 9, 2018 06:29:09 #
May 9, 2018 06:33:53 #
May 9, 2018 06:44:53 #
I only take my D750 (I have 2) to a project. For example I take weekend amateur sports pics (where I need 2 cameras) but also take images for my camera group which is part of U3A.
May 9, 2018 06:46:22 #
PaulBrit wrote:
This forum greatly helped me in choosing to get a ... (show quote)
Perhaps the advise you received was not as helpful as you thought.
May 9, 2018 06:47:03 #
PaulBrit wrote:
This forum greatly helped me in choosing to get a ... (show quote)
If my intent is to take photographs, then I take a good camera. I usually shoot with Olympus, which is significantly smaller and lighter than the Nikon. But I will bring the Nikon if I want to use it.
On the other hand, if I'm just out running errands, then I nearly always have a Panasonic LF1; it shoots 12mp RAW and produces usable pics of subjects. Plus it has a decent zoom range, so it's quick to use.
My advice; start taking the Nikon with you. And if that's too much, get a compact camera to take with you. Just get used to having a camera at all times.
May 9, 2018 06:52:42 #
PaulBrit wrote:
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Whether it's a D750 or a D3200, it's still a rather large piece of gear, and you have to consider that when going out. I prefer a DSLR for the quality it produces, but when conditions are tight, I bring a compact - like the Sony A6000 or smaller. If I'm not in a crowded situation, I bring the D750. If I know it will be tough finding a place to put the camera, I bring one that I can put in my pocket.
May 9, 2018 07:07:23 #
Rich1939 wrote:
Paul, I'm "long in the tooth" but when I go out the bag comes with me. A black bag on the space behind the seat is nearly invisible to the casual passer by. If in doubt because of where we're parked there is always the trunk. Beyond that, there's the rider on the home insurance policy covering theft which includes from your personal vehicle.
Paul, Rich is "spot on." If you're afraid to physically take your gear with you when you exit the car, stash it on the floor behind the driver seat, lay a dark jacket over it, and lock-and-alarm your car. You are not only missing out on photo opportunities, but did you really want to buy such an expensive camera for a paper weight? Take it! Use it! Share some pics with us.
May 9, 2018 07:11:12 #
When traveling or heading out to my local NWR, I have my camera set up in a pacsafe travel gear back pack. They come in two backpack sizes, have cut proof straps, zipper locks, no name brand logos printed on their plain black exterior and are very well padded. I load my 6-7 pounds of camera gear into it plus a few personal items, a Sibley’s Birds Field Guide, binoculars, a full 24 oz water bottle in one exterior mesh pocket and an umbrella in the other and I can carry it several miles on foot. Finding the pacsafe equipment has helped me feel comfortable traveling internationally. And, yes, I still once in a while have to shake off the worry that I am carrying $$$$s of equipment on my person, especially when I move my camera to the shoulder sling. Have tons of fun!
May 9, 2018 07:13:49 #
I own a d750 and I keep it is a camera back with a few lenses. If I see something I like I pull it out. if I'm going to be walking around i don't use a traditional camera strap like the one provided with the camera. I use a slider strap that slings from the shoulder and therefore does not weigh me down so to speak. the strap puts the weight on your shoulder which is much less noticeable than when hung from the neck. the camera can be at my eye in one second if I see a shot I like. I use a Movo which cost me around 20.00 us. there are more expensive ones out there but this one has been perfect for three years and is very comfortable. Here are some of what I'm talking about. Good luck and I hope this helps
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May 9, 2018 07:19:00 #
Wow, I have a 750 because I feel like it's a lot lighter then my other gear. Sure it's a mid sized camera, but you are getting a full size sensor in a rather compact size. But there is nothing wrong going with a crop sensor these days. Remember the only bad photo is the one you didn't take
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