Full Frame, 1.5 crop or 1.6 crop? (Page 2): I would go with the 5d IV for resolution but echo the idea of a macro lens instead of the zooms. Your wife will have a zoom for when it is...

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

rmorrison1116 wrote:

The wife and I are going to the big flower show in... (show quote)

I would go with the 5d IV for resolution but echo the idea of a macro lens instead of the zooms. Your wife will have a zoom for when it is needed. Unless you are competing with your wife for pictures. Actually given the likely outcome, based on years of experience competing with a wife, I would take completely different equipment than she and later simply admit she is superior. It is just easier.

Bill_de Loc: US

You seem to have already eliminated the D500 and the heavy Canon. So why not pose the question with just those you are seriously considering and list the strengths and weaknesses for each in the situation you will find yourself.

You may decide a nice new Z7 is called for.

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rmorrison1116 wrote:

The wife and I are going to the big flower show in... (show quote)

Looks like your all set. Keep calm and carry on.

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Pablo8 Loc: Nottingham UK.

dsmeltz wrote:

A good analyst gathers information to analyze. Which is exactly what the OP is doing here.

The OP has pointed out the plus and minus points of his list of equipment, but he still wants somebody to make a decision for him. So he is not really analysing anything.

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

Pablo8 wrote:

The OP has pointed out the plus and minus points of his list of equipment, but he still wants somebody to make a decision for him. So he is not really analysing anything.

The OP has pointed out SOME of the plus and minus points. He is seeking input incase he has missed something.

Really. If you do not see this or this post offends your delicate sensibilities and your belief that you should judge what is a proper post you have several really good options:

1) Skip the post
2) Seek therapeutic help
3) Both of the above.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Pablo8 wrote:

If I was in that quandary, I would make up my own mind...……. or not bother going. I see your occupation is listed as analyst. (?) Good at your job?

I'm retired. Thank you for the thoughtful and absolutely mindlessly useless response.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

marty wild wrote:

If you’re going to a big flower show. Stop and thi... (show quote)

Thank you for the tips. Tripods, monopods, reflectors are not allowed. This will be our 23rd annual trip to the flower show.
Although it is well below freezing outside, the humidity is very low and from the time we board the train some 30 miles outside Philadelphia, until we return tonight, we will be inside.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Largobob wrote:

Priceless!

Or more accurately, useless, just like the moron who posted it.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Largobob wrote:

I don't know you, so this comment is unfair of me. But, since I don't know you, your post seems more like you just want everyone to know what optical toys you own, rather than actually being interested in feedback. I believe any of the equipment you bloated about will do a fine job, if you do your part.

The equipment I listed is maybe one tenth of what I actually own. My reason for posting was to gather objective opinions to aid in my decision. One thing I have gathered from this is, some of you really can't help yourselves. Probably just miserable grumpy old men with the minds of juvenile delinquents.

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

rmorrison1116 wrote:

Or more accurately, useless, just like the moron who posted it.

I do not understand how someone who does not care about the question in a post and has nothing useful to add still feels compelled to criticize.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

dsmeltz wrote:

I do not understand how someone who does not care about the question in a post and has nothing useful to add still feels compelled to criticize.

It's kind of amazing if you think about it. There are almost daily postings about people going on vacation asking what camera or lens they should bring and the rank and file usually goes out of the way to accommodate them. To me, in many cases it looks more like a "hey look at me, we're going on holiday here or there", instead of a legitimate request for help.

Pablo8 Loc: Nottingham UK.

rmorrison1116 wrote:

Thank you for the tips. Tripods, monopods, reflectors are not allowed. This will be our 23rd annual trip to the flower show.
Although it is well below freezing outside, the humidity is very low and from the time we board the train some 30 miles outside Philadelphia, until we return tonight, we will be inside.

You've been to this show 23 times, and still don't know what equipment works best?

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Bill_de wrote:

You seem to have already eliminated the D500 and the heavy Canon. So why not pose the question with just those you are seriously considering and list the strengths and weaknesses for each in the situation you will find yourself.

You may decide a nice new Z7 is called for.

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I've used heavy Canon's in the past. I found the 28-300 lens works really well at a flower show, even though it's not macro. I remember last year with the 5D IV and the 28-300L, it really does get heavy after several hours of walking around and taking photos. The Z series cameras are bleeding edge technology, not interested.
I eliminated the D500 because it doesn't really produce better images than the D7200 and I don't need up to 10 fps. The flowers are quite stationary and the butterflies at the butterfly exhibit don't move very fast.
Well, have to board a train soon, I've decided to go Nikon this year; D7200 it is.

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

Pablo8 wrote:

You've been to this show 23 times, and still don't know what equipment works best?

The show is exciting and constantly changing. This year, for the first time, the FTD World Cup was held at the Philadelphia Flower Show.

So, things change.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

repleo wrote:

Enjoy the flowers - use your phone camera.

Although I do have a Google Pixel III and it's supposed to have a pretty good camera, I'm sure I can do better with the much bigger lens and 1.5 crop 24 mpxl Sony sensor.