Upgrade from DX to FX
Aug 16, 2018 10:04:03 #
rnbass
Loc: Lacey, Washington
I currently own a D7000 with multiple DX and FX glass. I am a amateur, shooting general photos and not trying to become a professional. I am considering upgrading to FX. First I have no problems with my D7000 and can not give a good reason for wanting an FX other then 'want'. Budgets (and my wife) will not allow me to consider a switch to mirrorless or a new FX body! So I began thinking about upgrading to a D600, but then started reading back issue articles on UHH and the web about dust and oil issues on the sensor. With no backup from a Nikon warranty, is this a risky move? Am I asking for potential trouble? Thank you for you input.
Aug 16, 2018 10:12:10 #
I assume you have a bunch of DX lenses, yes? If so, you'll need to "upgrade" more than a body. W hat is DX not doing for you? Perhaps an upgrade to a D7500 makes more sense.
Aug 16, 2018 10:14:18 #
rnbass wrote:
I currently own a D7000 with multiple DX and FX gl... (show quote)
If your D7000 is doing all you want, why switch? If you do switch, I would forget the D600. It had a lot of problems with with oil from the shutter getting on the sensor. Nikon never admitted that it was happening, but they would service that problem free of charge. They eventually stopped producing the D600 and replaced it with the D610.
Aug 16, 2018 10:15:11 #
There are quite a few D750 and D800 series cameras for sale in excellent condition (I just sold my trust D800). There are advantages to each format, DX and FX. I use FX, love it. I know those who love DX just as much. But were I in your shoes, I'd look to the series I just mentioned before I settled on a D600.
Aug 16, 2018 10:25:14 #
rnbass wrote:
Relax,relax, and enjoy what you got. Thanks for saying want. It is not a must. You have made the expense of DX glass, and why switch to FX or mirrorless unless you have GAS. Gear Acquisition Syndrome. If you are want find a local camera repair place that can clean your sensor if it is dirty.I currently own a D7000 with multiple DX and FX gl... (show quote)
Aug 16, 2018 10:30:34 #
Aug 16, 2018 10:31:20 #
D600 is an Excellent choice, bought a Used one myself. As for the oil issues if it's an USA model you can contact Nikon and they will pay shipping and repair cost to replace the faulty shutter, I know because I did after I purchased the used camera. A Wonderful camera. Look thru my back pages from 6 months ago and before, most of them where taken with the D600. If the oil issues bother you get the D610. Lots of folks trading up to the D850 so lots of Great deals out there.......
Aug 16, 2018 10:34:24 #
rnbass wrote:
I currently own a D7000 with multiple DX and FX gl... (show quote)
I own a D750 and a D500, and like both. I use the d750 for landscape, portrait, and macro. the d500 is for wildlife and sports. If you have enough fx lenses, a used or refurbished d750 will work fine for you. If you decide to stay with the dx format, you may want to look into the new d7500. Your wife may not like the pricing of the d7500. Both cameras have advanced focusing abilities and handle noise with high ISO better that your d7000. I would suggest that whatever you buy, keep the d7000 as a backup camera. Good luck and have fun with whatever you decide.
Aug 16, 2018 10:53:12 #
I just went from D5100 to D750, glad I did! D750 retains all I liked from the D5100 (built in flash, movable screen, not too heavy) but expands the things I thought were already good on the D5100, (24-120 constant f4 longer, faster zoom; 2 card slots, greater dynamic range, more pixels etc.) Maybe you should wait a week though, at least to see what Nikon will introduce on August 23, or at Photokina at the end of September.
Aug 16, 2018 10:54:46 #
Aug 16, 2018 11:26:35 #
If you don't have the FX lenses, changing to an FX body is more than just the expense of the camera. The D610 came out to replace the problems in the D600. As a result, the D600s will be pretty well discounted. But, I'd be very careful in investigating and testing a used D600, including pointed questions to the seller on whether the shutter had been replaced by Nikon (ask to see the paperwork) and reviewing the serial number against the range of S/Ns recalled by Nikon back in the day. Consider too whether your urge for something new would be better addressed by another lens rather than an FX body.
Aug 16, 2018 11:41:56 #
I like FX and in fact I never bought a DX camera. With that said, if I were you I wouldn't go for a used D600. I would keep using the D7200 and save up until I can get a nice FX system.
Aug 16, 2018 11:53:48 #
rnbass wrote:
I currently own a D7000 with multiple DX and FX gl... (show quote)
Make a plan to go FX---but not the 600.
As has been said, the change will mean a need for FX lenses as well.
But, once there, you will not look back.
Aug 16, 2018 12:04:37 #
wrangler5
Loc: Missouri
Here's another very satisfied D600 user. Bought it used, but it came with the paperwork showing Nikon had replaced the original shutter. It was the first time since I went digital that I could use the full angle of view of my film era 17-35/2.8 lens - which is why I bought the camera. Apart from that wide fast lens, I had been quite satisfied with the D7000 I'd used for several years.
Actually, I saw the D600 in the camera store used case and only intended to rent it over Christmas/New Year's, to take advantage of that wide lens at family events. But after a couple of days I decided I just had to keep it. I've rarely used the D7000 since.
There are more pixels in the D600 sensor than I really need, it does VERY well in low light, and I never do video, so if it has shortcomings there I'm unaware of 'em. I read about newer FX cameras from Nikon, but have never seen a review that made me say "gee, I've GOT to have that feature/improvement/whatever." So I stay with the D600.
Actually, I saw the D600 in the camera store used case and only intended to rent it over Christmas/New Year's, to take advantage of that wide lens at family events. But after a couple of days I decided I just had to keep it. I've rarely used the D7000 since.
There are more pixels in the D600 sensor than I really need, it does VERY well in low light, and I never do video, so if it has shortcomings there I'm unaware of 'em. I read about newer FX cameras from Nikon, but have never seen a review that made me say "gee, I've GOT to have that feature/improvement/whatever." So I stay with the D600.
Aug 16, 2018 13:35:09 #
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