Nikon D750 or Nikon Z6 (Page 3): Does tried and true also mean old? Introduced over 4 years ago is pretty old and dated technology, especially sensor wise.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Ched49 wrote:

Your right, the D750 is a little less expensive but your also getting a tried & true DSLR that's been in the public's hands for a while. I think I'll wait a few years to see how Nikon's new Z cameras hold up to public scrutiny.

Does tried and true also mean old? Introduced over 4 years ago is pretty old and dated technology, especially sensor wise.

leftj Loc: Texas

jptonks wrote:

Hello all, br br I have decided that a Nikon 850 ... (show quote)

How many years do you plan to use the camera? Divide the cost by the number of years you will use the camera. If you prefer DSLRs you will probably go for the D850.

BebuLamar

leftj wrote:

How many years do you plan to use the camera? Divide the cost by the number of years you will use the camera. If you prefer DSLRs you will probably go for the D850.

9 years?

Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

Architect1776 wrote:

Does tried and true also mean old? Introduced over 4 years ago is pretty old and dated technology, especially sensor wise.

Gee, that's right, I forgot...four years is a hell of a long time...sensor wise. I think I'll wait a while before I jump ship.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Ched49 wrote:

Gee, that's right, I forgot...four years is a hell of a long time...sensor wise. I think I'll wait a while before I jump ship.

Just saying.
I am using a 9 year old sensor with my 7D and it is dated along with my even older 10D, but am looking for second round of the RF then I will definitely go for it.

User ID

JD750 wrote:

Two things come to mind.

"Camera bodies come and go. Find a lens
you like and keep it forever."

"You have a relationship with the camera
body but you marry the lens."

Advice so old it has whiskers but in
the context of this particular thread,
is it comes of as hugely invalidated.

vg Loc: Kansas City area

I have a D750 with 10000+ clicks. It is an awesome camera. The lenses available are endless. I own a Tamron 70-200 f2.8 as an example. I also shoot with a50 mm prime and a Nikon tele.
Go with the tried and tested, Nikon is still making the D750 which proves it’s success and lens makers still make lenses for Nikon full frame cameras.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

User ID wrote:

Advice so old it has whiskers but in
the context of this particular thread,
is it comes of as hugely invalidated.

I don’t agree that it is invalidated. Yes it is old advice but it is still true. Lenses are the bigger item.

If OP has investments in lenses he likes, then either camera makes sense. If he does not have any FF lenses, then perhaps the Z6 makes more sense going forward.

CusopDingle Loc: central CT

Re-opening an older thread - - -

I'm about to make the same purchasing decision, D750 vs. Z6, probably even this weekend.
I'm a happy Nikon F / F3 / Nikkormat user (I shoot up 200-300 ft of B/W and a half dozen rolls of color each year) who has a Canon G1x Mk II available to me when I want to make digital pictures (family, vacation, etc...) and "family movies." Recently however I need something that records better sound quality than the G1x, ideally something I could plug a mic into. My wife - not too enthusiastic about my film addiction - suggests I buy a "real" digital camera for better sound and so that I only carry one camera (not the G1x and an SLR) when we travel. I have some real favorite AI and pre-AI lenses, and the local camera store recommends I consider the D750 or a Z6 so I address the video/sound needs, digital imaging, and can use my favorite old lenses. They're pushing the Z6 based on superior video, on the other hand I'm talking about family videos here, not television documentaries....and as I understand it, the D750 is hardly a video slouch.

The D750 looks to me like it will be everything I need, for $600-800 less (can't forget about the added expense of that XQD card rather than relatively inexpensive SD cards). And, I like the control layout and internal display when using an AI lens. Things I think I might miss by going the D750 route are:
1. I plan to keep this a long time....do I really want to start with 5 year old technology?
2. Z6 can shoot silent - but I'm not unhappy with the G1x images when that need arises...
3. Z6 can mount NIkon RF and Leica lenses (no, I don't any now, but maybe someday....)
4. Both are bigger than an F Photomic, which is about as big as I really like to carry around - the Z6 is the least offensive in that department though.

So my question for this group is - I'm leaning toward the D750 and believe I have considered the relevant downsides. But I'm not an experienced "digital shooter."

While the opportunity presented by spousal suggestion of a new piece of equipment is truly tempting, the other thing is - - - will I like this as much as my old film cameras? I hate to spend this much on a piece of gear that doesn't see much use.

thanks. It's Friday 4 pm. I'm planning on heading to the camera store between 10 and 2 tomorrow.....

PS

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

The mirrorless is a much better investment towards the future...

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

CusopDingle wrote:

Re-opening an older thread - - -

I'm about to make the same purchasing decision, D750 vs. Z6, probably even this weekend.
I'm a happy Nikon F / F3 / Nikkormat user (I shoot up 200-300 ft of B/W and a half dozen rolls of color each year) who has a Canon G1x Mk II available to me when I want to make digital pictures (family, vacation, etc...) and "family movies." Recently however I need something that records better sound quality than the G1x, ideally something I could plug a mic into. My wife - not too enthusiastic about my film addiction - suggests I buy a "real" digital camera for better sound and so that I only carry one camera (not the G1x and an SLR) when we travel. I have some real favorite AI and pre-AI lenses, and the local camera store recommends I consider the D750 or a Z6 so I address the video/sound needs, digital imaging, and can use my favorite old lenses. They're pushing the Z6 based on superior video, on the other hand I'm talking about family videos here, not television documentaries....and as I understand it, the D750 is hardly a video slouch.

The D750 looks to me like it will be everything I need, for $600-800 less (can't forget about the added expense of that XQD card rather than relatively inexpensive SD cards). And, I like the control layout and internal display when using an AI lens. Things I think I might miss by going the D750 route are:
1. I plan to keep this a long time....do I really want to start with 5 year old technology?
2. Z6 can shoot silent - but I'm not unhappy with the G1x images when that need arises...
3. Z6 can mount NIkon RF and Leica lenses (no, I don't any now, but maybe someday....)
4. Both are bigger than an F Photomic, which is about as big as I really like to carry around - the Z6 is the least offensive in that department though.

So my question for this group is - I'm leaning toward the D750 and believe I have considered the relevant downsides. But I'm not an experienced "digital shooter."

While the opportunity presented by spousal suggestion of a new piece of equipment is truly tempting, the other thing is - - - will I like this as much as my old film cameras? I hate to spend this much on a piece of gear that doesn't see much use.

thanks. It's Friday 4 pm. I'm planning on heading to the camera store between 10 and 2 tomorrow.....

PS

Re-opening an older thread - - - br br I'm about... (show quote)

The D750 is old technology. The Z6 is new tech and the direction that future real Nikon development will go. Personally this is simple, Z6, no adapters needed for the new developments and old antique lenses will still fit with an adapter. You can't get the latest tech to fit the old D750 as it comes out.

CliftonAlvin

I was an auto focus guy until, dropped my 10mp 3100 in a wine cave, I upgraded to the 5600, and started experimenting with, the "P" setting, I started to learn more about camera settings and upgraded to the D750, which I'm still learning, and enjoying, a year and a half later, I bought a second 750 body for a back up but think a z6, is my next step,

leftj Loc: Texas

CliftonAlvin wrote:

I was an auto focus guy until, dropped my 10mp 3100 in a wine cave, I upgraded to the 5600, and started experimenting with, the "P" setting, I started to learn more about camera settings and upgraded to the D750, which I'm still learning, and enjoying, a year and a half later, I bought a second 750 body for a back up but think a z6, is my next step,

But you don’t use auto focus? Wierd!