Nikon D850
Mar 26, 2019 14:00:32 #
dbfrancy wrote:
Highly recommend both Mark Smith, who has an ebook on setting up the D850 for bird photography, and Steve Perry's ebooks, Can't go wrong with advice from these talented individuals.
I follow both of these guys. All I was indicating is that auto iso is used for certain situations and certainly not exclusively.
Mar 26, 2019 14:14:14 #
When I transitioned from a D300 to a D800E, I felt the same sense of being overwhelmed. I went to Nikonians and found one of their courses--this one happened to be a two-day, classroom-based class--and loved it. I walked out with all the information I needed to get the most out of my new gear. Check the Nikonians website.
Mar 26, 2019 15:06:09 #
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Mar 26, 2019 18:49:25 #
Bertk
Loc: NY
Excellent shots Reconvic. 
I am looking for a camera and its tempting me to buy this but dont have a budget. 
I am looking for a camera and its tempting me to buy this but dont have a budget. Mar 26, 2019 18:50:01 #
Mar 26, 2019 18:51:51 #
Reconvic
Loc: clermont Fl
yeah I know ...had to take out a second mortgage on the house to buy them.
Mar 26, 2019 18:54:10 #
Mar 26, 2019 20:44:43 #
Yes it is challenging and I am still learning. However, I think that it is well worth it.
Great start.
Great start.
Mar 27, 2019 00:16:58 #
I jumped from a D200 to D300 to D810 to D850. Of all the hardest to learn was the D200, as my first Nikon was a N2000 film camera. Each one has its own learning curve and placement of buttons and adds of features. The D850 most certainly has more bells and whistles. The only thing I miss is a built in fill-flash. Love the "focus shift" (photo stacking) option as I like to do macro photos too.
As for learning tools... I bought a used DVD entitled "Nikon D850 Crash Course - Made for beginners" by Michael the Maven. It has been most helpful and has an easy access video menu. I keep reviewing it a chapter at a time until it sticks in my old brain.
Here is a link for new:
https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Crash-Course-Tutorial-Training/dp/B07D19413V/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=Nikon+D850+Crash+COurse&qid=1553660164&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull
As for learning tools... I bought a used DVD entitled "Nikon D850 Crash Course - Made for beginners" by Michael the Maven. It has been most helpful and has an easy access video menu. I keep reviewing it a chapter at a time until it sticks in my old brain.
Here is a link for new:
https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Crash-Course-Tutorial-Training/dp/B07D19413V/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=Nikon+D850+Crash+COurse&qid=1553660164&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull
Mar 27, 2019 01:06:12 #
rmalarz wrote:
I didn't find it all that challenging. The first weekend I had it I spent doing test photos and analyzing the camera's capabilities. After that, it was take it on a road trip and use it. I really liked the results I got and posted them here a few weeks ago.
--Bob
--Bob
Bob: When did you acquire a Nikon D850 and how does it compare to the D800? (BTW...jealous here! lol)
Mar 27, 2019 01:22:58 #
Mar 27, 2019 01:45:34 #
Reconvic wrote:
thanks for the info
If you click Quote Reply then we’ll know who you’re responding to.
Mar 27, 2019 09:33:36 #
Bertk
Loc: NY
Reconvic wrote:
yeah I know ...had to take out a second mortgage on the house to buy them.
Reconvic any pennies leftover to loan out? lol
The sorry part is I had theft and I lost my D50, Nikkor 60 2.8 macro and Tamron 28 - 300MM . so I need to replace the lenses too. Right now I only have my d90. I loved my 60mm Macro.
Mar 29, 2019 07:30:26 #
Bertk wrote:
Excellent shots Reconvic. I am looking for a camera and its tempting me to buy this but dont have a budget.
I am looking for a camera and its tempting me to buy this but dont have a budget. Many may not agree (of course :-), but get a good used D810 and you'll be just as pleased until you are ready. I have both (do event work and need two bodies) - set them both up identically (so as to not worry which is which), and I get the same incredible - identical - images from both. Only difference is the final file size when I shoot raw. When I shoot for a fine art purpose, sure - I tend to grab the 850 - but don't need to, actually - since I don't see myself printing for a 'billboard' any time soon. :-)
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